Rose In Quadtones

whatt · #1 (**permalink**) 05-06-2008, 04:38

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I had play time for awhile today .. took this photo then thought I would try a Quadtone tutorial in a Scott Kelby book .. I took this photo with my G7 in Macro mode and hand held ..
Cheers
Else

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xp1 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-06-2008, 11:05

Very nice close up but not quite sharp enough for me. I would have preferred the centre to be a little sharper so as to draw me in. I like the colouring that's a pretty good effect as it helps emphasize the shadows.
Cheers

fayswon · #3 (**permalink**) 05-06-2008, 12:46

I can't tell what your aperature was but, for me, I'm finding the focus sharp on the right hand side but it does peter out on the left side. Really like your subject, how the petals are wide open and supple..I like the color conversion and your lighting

whatt · #4 (**permalink**) 05-06-2008, 17:36

Hi Xp1 and Fay ... Thank you for your visit and comments .. and yes think it is not very sharp .. finding that with hand held they are not good ... and you have both confirmed that ... Fay here is all the EXIF File Name IMG_9883.JPG
Camera Model Name Canon PowerShot G7
Shooting Date/Time 06/04/08 13:32:18
Shooting Mode Foliage
My Colors Mode Off
Tv (Shutter Speed) 1/80
Av (Aperture Value) 4.0
Light Metering Evaluative
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed Auto
Lens 7.4 - 44.4mm
Focal Length 7.4mm
Digital Zoom None
IS Mode On
Image Size 3648x2736
Image Quality Superfine
Flash Off
White Balance Auto
AF Mode Single AF
AF Range Mode Macro
Parameters
Contrast Normal
Sharpness Normal
Saturation Normal
Color Space sRGB
File Size 3332KB
Drive Mode Single-frame shooting
Owner's Name
I guess I will have to always use the tripod ... Thank you for all the help ..

meant to tell you Fay when u turn photos into quadtone .. it strips all the information out ..
Cheers
Else

Tedz · #5 (**permalink**) 05-06-2008, 23:10

*sigh* ... I am blinded by all that info ... but then, I am not very bright.
I find the less sharp adds, rather than detracts from the Photo. It, the lack of cutting sharpness, makes the Rose appear soft and sensuous (talking about the Rose not Fred) ... I have never been able to follow Tutorials, but I like Your result here. You for one are never afraid to experiment.
I wish I had met You when You visited NZ ... You could have brought Me Lunch

whatt · #6 (**permalink**) 09-06-2008, 22:40

hi Tedz .. Thank you for the comments and visit ... I like to try doing tutorials .. now and then I get lost along the way ..but .. figure them out eventually .. lol ....
Yes it's too bad that we all wouldn't have met up when we were in NZ .. for lunch and a speights Hope that I have spelled it correctly ... ..lol ... Yes . could have fixed you one of those open faced mushroom sandwiches. .lol ...
Cheers
Else

Tco · #7 (**permalink**) 14-06-2008, 07:46

Stunning!

Nuff said

whatt · #8 (**permalink**) 14-06-2008, 19:11

Hi Tco .. Thank you for your visit and comments .. and must agree with u .. lol .. I have printed this out . on a 8 1/2 by 11 in a 5 X 7 size centered ... and it does look very good ..

Cheers
Else