Just wish to suggest to anyone who doesn't like fiddling in Photoshop, it is possible to get a similar effect with recent Pentax cameras actually in camera with the 'Extract Colour' process included with the built in digital filters.

Obviously less selective and may not always be possible to selectively colourize just the section you want, but worth an experiment.

I hope that filter's inclusion doesn't make the K-5 too old fashioned now! Have to get a different brand.

John K

Is this thread about colour popping or wedding photography?

Charlotte, if you were to look back at those images in a few weeks time I think on reflection you'd be quite pleased with them. You are still too close to producing them, aware of any flaws and already know how you could improve them, but it is the law of diminishing returns.
They're absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. Are you still using the Pringle tube for lighting or got something more elaborate now?

John K

Super captures. In #2 it looks like there is a word written in the clouds; looks like 'wilf' and appears twice!

John K

If it is then yes, or get it swapped by the supplier. But it sounds like it needs to be established still that it is a battery issue and not something else. So wouldn't rush into the disposing of it until that is proven.

John K

If using Windows 7 go into Control Panel - Personalization.
At the bottom is 'Desktop Background.' Click on that and it will show you a link to the picture.

John K

Sounds like he recovered OK!

Are you aware that your finger is more in focus than the bird?

John K

Your contract is with MyMemory so contact them first. Try using their on-line chat and see what they say.

John K

Why not just mainly use the Pentax one and keep the Hama one charged up ready as a spare?

John K

Agreed. Also agree that the first three are a little dark, but the last one, the bendy boat, has possibly gone the other way - at least the sky has got a bit burnt out.

John K