The Lumix GF-1 is a great camera for taking out when you don't want to lug the rest of your gear around, but one of the things I keep forgetting to think about is the 4x3 aspect ratio. The reason I mention this is that I often compose the shot using the LCD then subsequently decide that the image would look much better cropped to 3x2. Often, this isn't an issue - I just need to crop off the top or bottom of the image - but this wouldn't have worked for this shot as I would have needed to lose some of the T-shirt. So, instead, I stretched the right-hand edge of the image.
In other news: I published our latest Critique Slot Screencast a few days ago. If you're interested, take a look at the following link.
Excellent, the resulting selective desaturation. The willingness to put in all the work needed to get rid of all the annoying noise objects in the background is commendable.
comment byJason at 02:21 PM (GMT) on 5 August, 2010
This is simply cool. I love it how you spot things like this that I would still not give a second look at. I also love how you transformed it to a more pleasing aspect ratio without reflections! Fantastic work :)
comment byCarlos Garcia at 03:05 PM (GMT) on 5 August, 2010
Tres cool! Great subject and processing Dave.
comment byNicki at 03:24 PM (GMT) on 5 August, 2010
Damn, that's really good! What I have to learn is cutting and erasing so perfect like you did. ^^
I own a Pentax film SLR. It's in need of repair, poor thing.
comment byRhys at 05:16 PM (GMT) on 5 August, 2010
Superb. Did you buy one? I'm jealous of the gf-1
comment byChris at 06:53 PM (GMT) on 5 August, 2010
The cloned out reflection is impressive! How were you able to remove the reflection and yet still have a complete building in the background?, Do share :)
comment by Franco at 02:38 AM (GMT) on 7 August, 2010
No meaning, just photo
comment byMarcie at 02:30 PM (GMT) on 8 August, 2010
Interesting about the lumix. Have been considering getting one for myself. And - I love this image. Such fun!!!
comment byCushmoK at 10:19 PM (GMT) on 8 August, 2010
The Lumix GF-1 is a great camera for taking out when you don't want to lug the rest of your gear around, but one of the things I keep forgetting to think about is the 4x3 aspect ratio. The reason I mention this is that I often compose the shot using the LCD then subsequently decide that the image would look much better cropped to 3x2. Often, this isn't an issue - I just need to crop off the top or bottom of the image - but this wouldn't have worked for this shot as I would have needed to lose some of the T-shirt. So, instead, I stretched the right-hand edge of the image.
In other news: I published our latest Critique Slot Screencast a few days ago. If you're interested, take a look at the following link.
.../tutorials/online/critique_slot_screencasts.php
camera
lens
aperture
shutter speed
shooting mode
exposure bias
metering mode
ISO
flash
image quality
RAW converter
plugins (etc)
cropped?
Panasonic Lumix GF-1
20mm f/1.7 ASPH
f/2.2
1/800
aperture priority
+2/3
intelligent multiple
100
no
RAW
ACR
Bokeh and Topaz Detail
transformed to 3x2
Great photo David. How did you get rid of the coat hanger reflections, etc.? Was this done with a bit of magic in CS5?
Just the photo of a photo...really nice
Can't you pick different aspect ratios in camera. The camera doesn't just crop when you pick aspect ratios either, at least my lx3 doesn't just crop.
Oh, I like this one. The work with the reflection is just great.
Wow, great work. I'm amazed how you've managed to get rid of all kinds of details in the bottom right of the picture to make the reflection perfect.
Excellent, the resulting selective desaturation. The willingness to put in all the work needed to get rid of all the annoying noise objects in the background is commendable.
This is simply cool. I love it how you spot things like this that I would still not give a second look at. I also love how you transformed it to a more pleasing aspect ratio without reflections! Fantastic work :)
Tres cool! Great subject and processing Dave.
Damn, that's really good! What I have to learn is cutting and erasing so perfect like you did. ^^
I own a Pentax film SLR. It's in need of repair, poor thing.
Superb. Did you buy one? I'm jealous of the gf-1
The cloned out reflection is impressive! How were you able to remove the reflection and yet still have a complete building in the background?, Do share :)
No meaning, just photo
Interesting about the lumix. Have been considering getting one for myself. And - I love this image. Such fun!!!
I like how you manage with PS for this picture..
Nice processing here :)
This would make for a very good mini-psd! Very nice shot.