This was my take on it Givingtree.

With a little more time an effort I could have put the splits in different or less distracting places and lined things up a little better (ie her arm on the L/H side) I am also not all that keen on the border colours, (I wanted match the colours in the image to it)
anyway, I hope you like it

[IMG]http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb113/pnjmcc/Happy-color4tonesplit.jpg[/IMG]

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PaulM

Good shots Kris, I like them both

I have always like this kit lens too, every time I have used mine at the wide end for shots like that it has produced pretty good results, in fact the only thing that lets it down is my eye ! I didn't realise they varied in quality though

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PaulM

I really like the first one, it has a kind of an 70s/80s polaroid style to it which the purpleness enhances.

As technoblurb said the models ease infornt of the lens really adds to this shot and I think thats what is lifting it

I also had a play with it too. I conveted it to a B&W, did some burning on the front of her hair to get rid of the misty bits added some blur to push the background, tree and whispy bits of hair further OOF and then toned it in sections, it kinda works to my eye anyway.

Its definatley worth a play in photoshop (or what ever you use)

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PaulM

Thanks guys,

Yes the lens was fully open at f2.8 and fully extended (focus wise) 1/125 with the samsung SEF36PZF and my plastic milk container & tinfoil diffuser

It is a lovely sharp lens though.

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PaulM

Definately the first pic.

I find the mast draws my eye to it and away from the chinook.

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PaulM

Hi All,

This is my first real play with this lens and I love the shapness but cant help thinking I can get a better DoF with the older manual smc 50 macro and extention. Maybe its because I have had it for longer and more comfortable/ used to using it.

Anyway C&Cs welcome

Some prawn tails, I really liked the colours in this one
[IMG]http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb113/pnjmcc/prawn-tails2--web.jpg[/IMG]

A small lizard thingy, You can really see the shallow DoF in this on
[IMG]http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb113/pnjmcc/IMGP7705-web.jpg[/IMG]

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PaulM

Great shots thought, Is it difficult to compose?

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PaulM

Good point Dr Mhuni,

The originals are below
1) before applying the Orton effect
[IMG]http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb113/pnjmcc/original-for-web.jpg[/IMG]
2) before the hi key effect
[IMG]http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb113/pnjmcc/self-portrait-original-for-web.jpg[/IMG]
3) before cross processing effect
[IMG]http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb113/pnjmcc/thumb_17022010017copy.jpg[/IMG]

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PaulM

It took a bit of time but heres my "Pop Art" style take on davids toilet in classic Any warhol style

[IMG]http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb113/pnjmcc/AS-web2.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb113/pnjmcc/AS-web1.jpg[/IMG]

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PaulM

No, No promises here either but I am going to give it my best this time.

I might try to take out the tripod and instead of trying to be discrete I am going to stand out and try to look like I am taking a picture of a building/landmark etc and then just shoot down the street

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PaulM