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Go on Mike ...... you know you want to, life is short!
Comment by Lilly posted on Sigma EX 30mm f1.4 DC for sale at 07/08/2009 - 21:15
Snappycaz wrote:
Hmmm.... glad I took the trouble to enter. Not!
For what it is worth, Lilly's entry has my vote.
Caz
Hmmm, me too Caz, this is not the first time either, think I shall be going back to the fornightlies Hmmm.... glad I took the trouble to enter. Not!
For what it is worth, Lilly's entry has my vote.
Caz
thanx BTW
Lilly
Comment by Lilly posted on Weekly Competition # 107 "Dream" at 28/07/2009 - 22:18
SteveT wrote:
I agree entirely and proamimaging have been highly recomended to me before. I just fancy my own A3 printer though.
Well I have used these guys lots! Can recommend them, I used them to print my RPS panel for my LRPS distinction and cannot fault AT ALL, a small company that is very personable and professional.I agree entirely and proamimaging have been highly recomended to me before. I just fancy my own A3 printer though.
Lilly
ps) I have decided when I do purchase a printer dedicated to b&w, it is going to be an A2, I read a very good article in 'Black & White Photography that informed that the 40ml inks were far more cost effective than the A3. I am trying to decide at the moment
Comment by Lilly posted on Which A3 printer? at 27/07/2009 - 18:38
Clarky wrote:
Stay away from the MZ-5n, it appears they have an inherent fault, I have had 2 of them and the mirror motor has failed on both.
Apparently the small plastic gear which drives the mirror breaks. It can be repaired by replacing the motor with a brass gear attached, but at 80quid (AU$170) its not viable IMO. I sold them both for parts or repair and picked up an MZ-6 for 40quid. Better camera anyway I believe.
I had the same problem with my MZ5N and had it repaired - it is still living, but dont know what to do with it. However, I shall always love my Z1 and will never part with it for a pittance. I so loved that camera!Stay away from the MZ-5n, it appears they have an inherent fault, I have had 2 of them and the mirror motor has failed on both.
Apparently the small plastic gear which drives the mirror breaks. It can be repaired by replacing the motor with a brass gear attached, but at 80quid (AU$170) its not viable IMO. I sold them both for parts or repair and picked up an MZ-6 for 40quid. Better camera anyway I believe.
The only way I shall go back to film again to play, is a medium format Hassleblad ...one day soon I hope!
Lilly
Very well done Simon, CONGRATULATIONS beautiful light, evening I presume?
Lilly
Lilly
Comment by Lilly posted on "Best overall winning entry" - Trinity House 2010 Lighthouse Calendar Competition at 27/07/2009 - 18:22
johnriley wrote:
Here's a go in Channel Mixer, with a bit of use of burning and dodging. The sky has been processed separately, but the low resolution file has meant some artifacts have started to show.
[IMG]http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff250/johnriley1uk/041-Lillys-Photo.jpg[/IMG]
I wondered if you thought there was an advantage to a ready made program as opposed to just using the features available in Photoshop, as here?
Well, I personnally do. Though this is not a good exmaple for SFX. I am loving SFX and if you are into nostagic 35mm film effects, mono and a bit arty farty like me you will love it too.Here's a go in Channel Mixer, with a bit of use of burning and dodging. The sky has been processed separately, but the low resolution file has meant some artifacts have started to show.
[IMG]http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff250/johnriley1uk/041-Lillys-Photo.jpg[/IMG]
I wondered if you thought there was an advantage to a ready made program as opposed to just using the features available in Photoshop, as here?
There is a demo you can download for free from the website.
I didn't like your conversion very much, John, even allowing for the artifacts. I thought it looked very infra-red and unnatural. But, as we all know this is so very subjective.
Lilly
Comment by Lilly posted on Interesting BW conversion technique at 26/07/2009 - 10:03
oh and the tittivated colour version
[IMG]http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u193/lillymermaid/2009-04-coastwalk_0079d.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u193/lillymermaid/2009-04-coastwalk_0079d.jpg[/IMG]
Comment by Lilly posted on Interesting BW conversion technique at 25/07/2009 - 23:38
The subtle differences are:
a) Used the method in the mentioned link from step 1 - 9
b) used the same steps 1 - 9 but before starting did as PEANO suggests and set the bk & we points in a curve adjustment layer.
Plus, added a gradient filter to beef up the blank sky which JR referred to as banding, not a good adjustment after all maybe.
c) this method was computer gererated without any human adjustments
I used a SW that I have recently aquired called SFXwhere you just select which preset you wish from a preview and then which 35mm film effect you prefer.
And added the gradient filter to beef up the blank sky which JR referred to as banding, not a good adjustemnt after all maybe.
I actually prefer 'c' also, but did enjoy doing it by way suggested and will refine it more with practice as it does open up another interpretation of conversion. I do still feel more comfy with my adjustment layers for dodging and burning to bring out the drama of b&w.
Anyway, onwards and upwards
Lilly
a) Used the method in the mentioned link from step 1 - 9
b) used the same steps 1 - 9 but before starting did as PEANO suggests and set the bk & we points in a curve adjustment layer.
Plus, added a gradient filter to beef up the blank sky which JR referred to as banding, not a good adjustment after all maybe.
c) this method was computer gererated without any human adjustments
I used a SW that I have recently aquired called SFXwhere you just select which preset you wish from a preview and then which 35mm film effect you prefer.
And added the gradient filter to beef up the blank sky which JR referred to as banding, not a good adjustemnt after all maybe.
I actually prefer 'c' also, but did enjoy doing it by way suggested and will refine it more with practice as it does open up another interpretation of conversion. I do still feel more comfy with my adjustment layers for dodging and burning to bring out the drama of b&w.
Anyway, onwards and upwards
Lilly
Comment by Lilly posted on Interesting BW conversion technique at 25/07/2009 - 23:13
impotentspider wrote:
Err? Mine was in fancy dress
Oh... how disappointingErr? Mine was in fancy dress
Comment by Lilly posted on Why Not Upload Your Avatar? at 25/07/2009 - 22:12
Well for the past many years I have used a microbire/lint free cloth and it looks like I have been doing it the right way, which isreasuuring & which I shall continue to do, thank you. Lilly
Comment by Lilly posted on advice needed please at 25/07/2009 - 20:50
