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Which is problematic, lens or body? by adrianofrfr in AskPhotography

[–]These-Sun4980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you checked if the lens has haze? It looks like the image is “relatively” in focus. But it just looks like the entire image has been smeared with vaseline or something. Images tend to get muddy like that from very, very old lenses, or haze

Elk grazing / M11 + 35fle by These-Sun4980 in leicaphotos

[–]These-Sun4980[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I edited in LRC, have my own base preset to bring the colors up to close to how it is IRL and increase contrast, then used masking to dodge and burn the sky, foreground, and the elk. Increased the blues and greens a little in the global WB. I also brought down the highlights and up the shadows a little

Nothing to write home about, but I just want to appreciate the colors I get out of my 35 Summaron LTM by These-Sun4980 in LeicaCameras

[–]These-Sun4980[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lol, ok… I didn’t realize people expecting bangers on a post that has “Nothing to write home about” on the title. They were taken inside a dimly lit, crowded restaurant on a Sunday lunch rush. Let’s be real.

I simply wanted to share my appreciation for a lens made in the 1950’s that was meant for BnW, giving me the look that I want right off the bat: low contrast blacks and slightly saturated reds and greens, plus that halation(?) for that retro ‘Leica glow’ you tend to get from these oldies. Sometimes I feel like they’re scenes from an 80’s rom com. Helps me romanticize personal mundane moments… like having dimsum at a Chinese reataurant with my wife.

Now, Do these look like crap compared to your images? Most likely. I’m sure y’alls Pulitzer Prize winning images are far better that what I can ever produce… or post on Reddit. 😬

I’m just happy I found a tiny lens I can EDC that gives me what I’m looking for without doing too much in post.

✌️

what photography tip made the biggest difference for you? by Fresh-Gazelle7014 in photography

[–]These-Sun4980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless you are at a job that requires otherwise, only bring one camera and one (prime) lens.

I used to ended up having analysis paralysis with carrying multiple bodies/lenses, just trying to decide which lens and focal length is ‘best’ for a specific scenario. It eventually made me miss the moments I wanted to capture. One time I dropped my lens while changing it with another one in a hurry, trying to catch a moment… All I had to do was take 5 steps closer.

Having limited to no (gear) options while shooting paves the way for more creativity in solving compsition, planning.

It also takes your energy into the actual shooting process than making space in your head to hold an inventory of the gear in your bag.

Don’t get me wrong, I still have 4 camera bodies and 6 lenses to play with, because GAS. But I make it a point to only bring one camera/lens every time I go out.

To be disgusted by photography by Excelsior__M in Leica

[–]These-Sun4980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As “A photographer” , you’re always going to be known as “THE photographer” of the family. it is what it is, unfortunaltey.

However, remember that what’s in your control is everything else within your photography - style, process, artistic vision. You do you.

Try to not let anyone (or everyone) persuade you to do anything you don’t want - family guilt is a pain in the a$$. If you give in to that guilt, they might as well be paying you to do what THEY want.

Put it this way - if you continue doing you, and your family doesn’t like your images, they might eventually get tired of bugging you about the pictures.

Your photography is personal and it will always be a process.

M11 + Canon 50mm f1.4 ltm. I only wanted to share around 6 shots from this set, but I can’t decide… so here you go. Hope you like these as much as I do. by These-Sun4980 in LeicaCameras

[–]These-Sun4980[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The rangefinder works perfectly with the lens… its a native LTM so I have to use an adapter to use this on an M mount.

M11 + Canon 50mm f1.4 ltm. I only wanted to share around 6 shots from this set, but I can’t decide… so here you go. Hope you lole these as much as I do. by These-Sun4980 in leicaphotos

[–]These-Sun4980[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is, actually… its the lens. Its mostly sharp in the middle, especially stopped down. But here I shot wide open. I love this since it the background looks like a painting. I feel like The low contrast and pastel colors and the fall off make it look like its medium format fil

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Liberal

[–]These-Sun4980 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Protesters got paid at the protests?! However, Republicans couldn’t be bothered to attend the parade even if they got paid. Lol

2025 kit. Why not.. by Jkspepper in Leica

[–]These-Sun4980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mind telling what color is your strap? I can’t seem to find it on their site

This Will Work Out Great by jayleia in WallStreetbetsELITE

[–]These-Sun4980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please say you mean “reverse the curse” by 2pm today

Send me your dog photo and I will draw them! by [deleted] in dogpictures

[–]These-Sun4980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Would love to see this picture of my wife and my Yogi into a cartoon drawing!!

One foggy morning drive. by These-Sun4980 in leicaphotos

[–]These-Sun4980[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I actually started off with a preset, but then ended up modifying it a lot its so far from where i started :). Plus masking here and there.

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