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20-NOV-2005

typritme.jpg

Pentax *ist DS
1/60s f/2.8 iso400 hide exif
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Date/Time20-Nov-2005 11:28:40
MakePentax
ModelPENTAX *ist DS
Flash UsedNo
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Exposure Time1/60 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent400
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White Balance (-1)
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Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
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Guest 22-Nov-2005 03:14
No problem Dick - I always have someone else look at my pics and make suggestions (which usually means my wife!) - no matter how good we are, we always can stand to improve and sometimes you miss things when you look at your own work - sort of like when they tell you to have a different set of eyes proof read an essay in school... ; )

Too bad you don't have access to the typewriter - I really like your idea of using it as a subject because it seems to offer a lot of potential - you could really create some great shots with an old relic like that - it would be perfect for experimenting with B&W, grain, dust and scratches, etc. - and given it's the precursor to the information era, you could incorporate some great "cliches" in your images.

take care
dprchallenges21-Nov-2005 19:16
Thanks Jason for your comment I learn a lot from it I am just a beginner in macro so I appreciate your comments and attention. I can't try again right now because my doughter take the typewriter with her on sonday. Lens used: smc pentax-f 2.8 50 mm macro with the rear converter-A 2x-s.

dick eduard
Guest 20-Nov-2005 18:34
Wow - really cool idea - a few suggestions though if you don't mind as I really think this could be an awesome pic. You could either PP a few adjustments, or maybe retake the shot if it's possible, either way, please don't take any offense - it's just my opinion and that's all it is.

There are a few distractions in your pic that could be easily removed and/or fixed:

First, I would get rid of the fuzz on the upper right plate as it's a tad destracting -

You might also want to make the shadow in the background a little more uniform by darkening the grey areas (bottom right and upper left).

Lastly, the focal plane a a little thin on the bottom left, and the upper left. Maybe you could try some smaller apertures (higher fstops) to get a broader DOF. Or you could try some sharpening in an Image editor like Photoshop.

Other than those minor things, your exposure, lighting, and composition are absolutely great. Nice subject too - has some very interesting shapes.
dprchallenges20-Nov-2005 17:02
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