1st go with 50mm f1.8 (Black and White edit added)

[cotty332000]

I brought a 50mm f1.8 from the classifieds earlier this week and was eager to get out an have a go!
I had to drag my unwilling models to the park and this was the result!
I think both there coat sleeves are too long and it's not really a serious portrait just had to have a play with the lens!


My Girls by cotty332000, on Flickr

 

[tezmed]

not a bad photo at all....

composure wise it may have benefit from the kids not being right next to the tree, so this could have been blurred into the background

 

[Steven001]

It looks crystal clear and a nice bokeh too; what aperture did you use for this shot? Looks like it's going to serve you well!

 

[cotty332000]

It looks crystal clear and a nice bokeh too; what aperture did you use for this shot? Looks like it's going to serve you well!

This was f2.8 as the little one was slightly in front and wanted them both in focus!
But yes seems a nice sharp lens with nice bokeh!

 

[cotty332000]

BW Version!


My Girls BW Edit by cotty332000, on Flickr

 

[Deleted member 34016]

Mono version is better for me- I too agree about them being too close to the tree,but hey Now you know for next time


Les

 

[scott199]

Have you pp them ??

Really impressed with this lens

 

[cotty332000]

Mono version is better for me- I too agree about them being too close to the tree,but hey Now you know for next time


Les

Yes you live an Learn!

Have you pp them ??

Really impressed with this lens

No pp on the girls,just processed the RAW file in general.
This lens gives you that "pop" where the in focus part seems to stand off the rest of the image!
I have been out again today and must say I think this will be on the camera most alot of the time!

 

[Carlh]

love my 50mm. nice work !

 

[cotty332000]

love my 50mm. nice work !

Thanks!

 

[stu_the_flat]

at first glance I thought there was a python in the background! But its some harsh artifacts from cloning, I would try and blur them a bit.

Stuart

 

[cotty332000]

at first glance I thought there was a python in the background! But its some harsh artifacts from cloning, I would try and blur them a bit.

Stuart

Ha Ha yea there was a litter bin there!

My Cloning skills are not good!

 

[stu_the_flat]

What program are you using to edit?

you want to reduce the hardness of the clone option and increase the size of the brush. (sorry if you have a package that does not allow those options)

 

[cotty332000]

What program are you using to edit?

you want to reduce the hardness of the clone option and increase the size of the brush. (sorry if you have a package that does not allow those options)

Thanks for the advice!

I have PSE10 so can do that!

I have done a re-edit as you suggested and it blends much better!Thanks!

 

[Speedy136]

Nice crisp shot and a very nice memory for you and your girls.

 

[siblingchris]

It looks crystal clear and a nice bokeh too; what aperture did you use for this shot? Looks like it's going to serve you well!

Is it me or does the ipad app not show the images on here clearly? Tis is not the first time I've looked at something and thought the image wasn't as sharp as I'd expect

Anyhow.....I quite like the composition actually, and prefer the colour version just because of the autumn leaves

 

[cotty332000]

Is it me or does the ipad app not show the images on here clearly? Tis is not the first time I've looked at something and thought the image wasn't as sharp as I'd expect

Anyhow.....I quite like the composition actually, and prefer the colour version just because of the autumn leaves

Can't comment on iPad app,but it is sharp on my laptop and as others have said it's sharp on their screens which would suggest it is something to do with the iPad app!

Thanks for the comments!