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Wildflower Scans - Columbia Tiger Lilies - Pentax 645
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 3:37 am    Post subject: Wildflower Scans - Columbia Tiger Lilies - Pentax 645 Reply with quote

Hello, I'm doing a bit of scanning tonight. Last week the wildflowers
were coming on strong, so I went up into the subalpine meadows to
see how the new Helicoid Extension Tube would work. I think it is a
very handy tool.

I'll add to this thread as I scan more images. Nothing fantastic, but
it's ALL fun! Very Happy

Of course, the images are only as good as the scanner, and I have
a ways to go before I get the scanning down to the best I can do.
It's all about experimentation and practice, though!

The helicoid knocks off about 2 stops from the exposure value. It is
nice, because it links with the aperture priority program. I do like the
soft rendition of the out of focus areas, and so I have hopes that
it might be a useful tool.



Tiger Lily
Pentax 645
Pentax-A 75/2.8 w/focusing helicoid
f:5.6 and 1/60th
Velvia
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Last edited by Laurence on Sun Jul 19, 2009 6:36 pm; edited 2 times in total


PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Laurence,

this is a very beautiful pic. The colors harmonize good. Congrats for your scanning process. It looks very professional.


PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Larry,
the colours are FANTASTIC.


PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 6:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks guys! Of course, it's Velvia! Very Happy

An interesting point on the subalpine meadows and Velvia - several
years ago I took a friend up to the high country because he hadn't
visited before.

He had commented on some of my images being "oversaturated",
but I had done nothing to the saturation...he was totally surprised
when we got up into the flowers and greens and said to the effect:
"Larry, I see what you mean!"

The flowers are early this year because our snow pack melted
quickly in this fantastic sunny weather we've had over the past 6 weeks.

Anyway, in keeping with the "Tiger Lily" theme, here is another
scan. There are a few problems in the scanning, with specks and
areas that have artifacts, and even a little "noise", but overall I'm
pleased with the scanning.


Pentax 645
Pentax-A 150mm lens with #2 close up tube
f:4 and 1/125th
Velvia
No post-production work other than a small crop and very small
amount of Unsharp Mask - 24/1/0



PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 6:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dang ! This last one is damn good!!


PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Glad you like it, Attila!

Here is one more from the "Tiger Lily" group that I'm trying to
decide if it's worth keeping.

My current opinion is that it doesn't have any "pop" to it. Confused

Pentax 645
Pentax-A 150/2.8
Velvia


PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very nice shots and scanning Larry. That second picture is killer.


PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Larry -- you're joking! Shocked

That's a superb work again -

I don't know what to say!

Just thanks for sharing these ..

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