I think no 3 is a great capture and love the crop!

Well done Hefty, I am glad I inspire! Hey ho tho 2nd ain't that bad
It wasn't a composite but old photos that I laid out about 50 times before I got the right design and then converted to b&w with a bit of PP foxing seasoning! I agree with Ken - you sd do more of those Hefty.
Lilly

Like yours Hefty, simple but very effective

Well you wanted layers of info Ken, this is as deep as I can get for the time being !

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Exif:
Camera Make: PENTAX
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D
Image Date: 2009:08:19 14:22:31
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 30.0mm (35mm equivalent: 45mm)
Exposure Time: 0.300 s (1/3)
Aperture: f/8.0
ISO equiv: 100
Exposure Bias: 0.70
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Center Weight
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
Exposure Mode: Manual

Primes are for creative, quality & classy photography and I agree with that bloke, the 50mm is also my all time favorite.
I use it for portrait, low light, food, still life, nature, I could go on. If you look in modern day recipe books you will see an abundance of shots using the 50mm playing with the DOF for creative effect.
Lilly

I am more than happy with K20D and K10D, I only bought the K20D as a back up for when being away.

I agree with you Martin, eloquently put! It is a bit like those H-Fi days when the pressure was on you by manufacturers to get the latest and best sound, it is happening now with digital TV ... it is a ploy to make you part with your dosh, hard earnt or otherwise!

I only get the urge to spend more on my gear with lenses and LBA is a problem but I have it under control.
I am old school I save and save for what bit of gear I buy and I make it earn it's worth before it gets upgraded. I just want to know my camera inside out and all its nuances and capabilities (I still am constantly inspired by what the 20D is capable off)...that combined with the wonderful world of Photoshop is more than enough for me, there are no limitaions if you have a creative eye in photography.

It is not how many bloody pixels you have but how many brain cells you have IMHO.

I am sure Gaughan, Monet etc.. didnt go round comparing what brand of brushes they were aquiring!

Oh well thats my rant for the night
Lilly

Another for your collection, couln't resist after a couple of glasses of Villa Maria!

I felt I had to give her a crop to focus more on her amazing eyes, did thisin SFX and copper toned for a more dramatic look, did an adjustment in curves before I started. I hope you print all these off for her..hic!

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Lilly

I am really looking forward to these, we have such a cross section of members, hopefully it will be a visual delight
Lilly

VERY beautiful image Judith

...good one!