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09-OCT-2011 Sam_C

Tree Of Life

It all started with an apple, didn't it? :-)

Note: The "glow" in this image is a result of the classic lens,
not a Photoshop action or "art filter." I have nothing against
Photoshop, I use it and love it. But why would I use Photoshop for
"glow" when I have lenses that can do it for me? :)

Ironically, these old lenses usually "glow" because they are not
up to modern standards, or otherwise technically pretty "bad" but they
do produce a "look" that is hard to replicate otherwise.

Olympus E-P1 ,Zuiko Pen F 42mm f/1.2
1/1250s f/1.0 iso200 full exif

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Liz Bickel05-Nov-2011 02:43
This shot is just wonderful. You have such a great eye and really know how to get the most out of your photo equipment.
Jeff Real13-Oct-2011 14:19
Wonderful photographs like this and your details behind the making of them are a powerful inspiration for me. ~V~
shatterbug12-Oct-2011 08:14
Unexpected but terrific choice of b/w...that glow is really cool!
12312-Oct-2011 02:58
Nice. Cool lens and camera. V
J. Scott Coile11-Oct-2011 20:51
Don't be too tempted :-)
Tom LeRoy11-Oct-2011 17:22
Sam: Great shot, lovley texture and the "glow"! BV
teachpeace11-Oct-2011 13:27
I want my portrait taken with this lense :)
teachpeace11-Oct-2011 13:27
I want my portrait taken with this lense :)
an nguyen11-Oct-2011 12:26
I agree with you .
The glow is beautiful .
PauloCGama11-Oct-2011 12:12
Excellent light!!
FrankB11-Oct-2011 12:07
I would have guessed a little added glow....this reminds me of what you get with Canon f/0.95.....beautiful shot bro....V
Patricia Kay11-Oct-2011 10:05
It is indeed a wonderful glow Sam...Fabulous tones on this beautifully composed image...BV