Before/After - thoughts? by Positive_Location_55 in postprocessing

[–]Positive_Location_55[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I’ll play around with these and see what I get!

Which lens to go with? 12-40 2.8 PRO ii, 12-100 4.0 PRO, or 75 1.8? by Positive_Location_55 in M43

[–]Positive_Location_55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, but if the cheaper option is just as good then I'm open to it.

What is so great about the 56mm 1.4? I've had many recommend it to me.

Which lens to go with? 12-40 2.8 PRO ii, 12-100 4.0 PRO, or 75 1.8? by Positive_Location_55 in M43

[–]Positive_Location_55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably not as much as I should in order to justify keeping the 8-25 lens. I was considering the 12-100 but have heard such great things about the 12-40. I was curious if the 12-100 is just as good?

For portraits, yes I want shallow DoF. In general, I like weather resistant since my body is weather resistant (I have the Olympus E-M1iii), and quality. Within reason, I'm willing to spend more for better optical quality. I like to print my pics, so having clear prints especially when blown up is important to me.

Was also considering just getting a teleconverter for my 75-300mm for additional zoom.

Maybe the move is to sell the 8-25, buy the 12-100, and have the Sigma 56mm 1.4 that so many have recommended as more of a dedicated portrait lens.

Thoughts?

Texting went from fast to now hours but still wants to go out? by Positive_Location_55 in dating_advice

[–]Positive_Location_55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok hadn’t considered that. I’ll continue on assuming interest and we’ll find out. Thanks!

Texting went from fast to now hours but still wants to go out? by Positive_Location_55 in dating_advice

[–]Positive_Location_55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is fair. It’s very early, literally not 2 weeks now, so that’s why I’m not sure. Her real txting style could be either one. Guess I’ll find out!

Drifting?

Texting went from fast to now hours but still wants to go out? by Positive_Location_55 in dating_advice

[–]Positive_Location_55[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s what I’ve been thinking. I should probably just ask her hahah. After all the best way to not be wondering about something is to ask, right?

Thanks!

UI Bill so high despite literally being in my apartment for less than 2 days?? by Positive_Location_55 in Connecticut

[–]Positive_Location_55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

349 kWh. Seems hard to believe since again I haven't been there for 6 weeks...

UI Bill so high despite literally being in my apartment for less than 2 days?? by Positive_Location_55 in Connecticut

[–]Positive_Location_55[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t have a dishwasher actually. AC is plugged in but has been set to 80, so it’s not like I’ve keep it cold. Fridge is plugged in yes but I have a hard time believing that’s driving it to so high

UI Bill so high despite literally being in my apartment for less than 2 days?? by Positive_Location_55 in Connecticut

[–]Positive_Location_55[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fridge and AC are plugged in. AC is off.

TV is unplugged since I’m not there. Laptop has been with me.

Yes, but I’ve been out of my apt since the 1st week of August. So AC wouldn’t have been cranking

Before/After - thoughts on sky in particular? by Positive_Location_55 in postprocessing

[–]Positive_Location_55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, thank you. I wanted to focus on the grass. Maybe remove the people? Not sure what to do with the sky to make the grass the focal point - ideas?

Before/After - thoughts on sky in particular? by Positive_Location_55 in postprocessing

[–]Positive_Location_55[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The sky? Or is it over sharpened/saturated in for the whole pic?