First few shots with my 5N

[Believer]

Hello all!

These were all shot on a 5N with an SMC Takumar 55 1.8. Hope you enjoy!

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_DSC0242.jpg by Ryan Herrero, on Flickr

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_DSC0240.jpg by Ryan Herrero, on Flickr

I know this one is not focused in the correct area but I still loved the shot.

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_DSC0234.jpg by Ryan Herrero, on Flickr

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_DSC0225.jpg by Ryan Herrero, on Flickr

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_DSC0193.jpg by Ryan Herrero, on Flickr

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_DSC0173.jpg by Ryan Herrero, on Flickr

Here is a link to the whole album for those that are interested!

Trotter Christmas 2012 - a set on Flickr

 

[NickCyprus]

Some very nice shots in that album!!!

 

[teefin1]

Aah, the one you say is misfocuseD is my fave, but I'm a fan of close up portrait. Gorgeous.

 

[Believer]

Thanks for the kind words! It felt great to have a capable camera in my hands again! Almost all of these shots were taken using the cardboard/tinfoil flash bounce technique, I'm going to be exploring something a little softer soon.

 

[NickCyprus]

DSC0191 and DSC0213 are also very nice

 

[teefin1]

Which flash do you use with the 5n?

 

[Believer]

I was just using the included kit flash with a homemade bounce rubber banded under the flash.

 

[Chuck Lawson]

Some terrific shots there!

 

[freddytto]

thanks for sharing, very good friend, I have been using bounce flash too, works perfect ...
the second picture is very good, my favorite.

 

[RT_Panther]

Great first series!

 

[Bimjo]

Some great shots there.

 

[Believer]

Thanks everyone! The weather has been downright poor lately so I haven't had much of a chance to get outdoors with it. I've been restricted to low-light indoor shots haha

 

[SRHEdD]

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[Believer]

Thanks for the edit SRHEdD. I love that it creates a much more focused area of the content than the original. I think my only issue is that it's square, and i'm not sure why I have an issue with that because to me it's a much more pleasing crop than the original image.

 

[SRHEdD]

I really just wanted to blur the third person out in the background, but then tapped the eyes a bit brighter, and the wedding ring. All about the message...
It is a bit over sharp now, but you get the idea. Only my quick thoughts, there are a hundred possibilities here, it is a great image to start with.

 

[Believer]

What was your process/tools to brighten up the eyes and wedding ring? Are you using lightroom?

 

[SRHEdD]

Just good ol' Photoshop.

 

[nianys]

Lovely shots !!

 

[eno789]

First few shots, these are very very nice! Don't you like that SMC Tak? I need to get mine out and use it more often.

 

[oylo]

Yep. I like number 3. It is my fav..