It is an interesting shot but it could have been better exposed. I like the included background - for me it frames the top of the image and it also adds to the impression of 3D depth in the scene.

IIRC you have previously mentioned that you're not keen on post-processing (apologies if I'm wrong). However, do you use in-camera adjustments? The Custom Image settings (brightness, contrast, etc.) enable adjustments which could have enhanced this capture - see link . There is also the Clarity adjustment (in Image Capture Menu 3) which helps to enhance the contrast of details in the scene.

Another consideration might be the choice of lens - did you use the excellent D-FA 28-105? This one has the modern HD coating which improves light tranmission compared with the old SMC. Its imaging can be further improved by applying the K-1's in-camera lens corrections. (I'm unsure whether they will work with the older film era lenses - can anyone confirm this?)

Philip

Thank you for the extra info, David.

Philip

They really do look sleek, colourful and modern in the first two captures, David - which lens(es)/focal length(s) were used? The third is also fascinating for the apparent chaos of the overhead electrics!

Philip

Probably. If it can be done it will be done.

Pigments and dyes have been around for millennia but there are always some artists ptoducing amazing mono images with charcoal or graphite pencil.

Philip

Wonderful photos, truly enjoyable.

If there are any rules, they are there to be broken!

Philip

+1

All the best, Peter.
Philip

The K-1 + D-FA 24-70 totals about 2 kilograms. So perhaps it might be worth considering whether you would be happy with carrying the significant increase in mass and bulk everywhere. after years of using an Olympus m4/3 setup.

Philip

Question: not dumb.
Answer: yes.

Philip

Very pleasing images - interesting content and good colours. (I just wish the tops were included in 2 and 3.)

Philip

I agree with Rob's comments, and having spotted the halo effect, it is distracting. I prefer the yellow flower shots, and I like number 4 even more when the image is reversed left-right.

Philip