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As I looked through this set of pictures my sense was that DOF was being used quite carefully to produce a "feel" to the images.

Whether an individual viewer likes this style or not is a subjective matter, but to me it looks like good technique.

Kevin
 
Interesting - I mean, great work. Love the images. But interesting because I pass this shop on the way to my place on the weekends (about 1/2 hour north of Margaretville), and haven't made the time to stop there in over a year.

It was a good weekend to be up there, no?
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...Bob, NYC

http://www.pbase.com/btullis

You'll have to ignore the gallery's collection of bad compositions, improper exposures, and amateurish post processing. ;)

 
I'm all for constructive criticism, but with all due respect, your post was not a critique. It was just criticism ~ a rude comment stating a supposed 'flaw' but without any specifics or suggestions to correct it. You know what they say ... "if you can't say something nice ..." I am sure this was not your intention. At least I hope not.

I think the DOF on these images is great for the subject matter. Perhaps you would like to show us some similar images of yours to demonstrate what you mean?

What about the photographer's interpretation of what he saw and wanted?

;)
Willa
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http://www.PBase.com/willa

 
Dean Lapinel said:
It appears as if you were used to a 1.6 crop camera before you
started using this camera since you have a problem with the use of
DOF.

Knowing your required DOF is essential in this type of setting.
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I don't agree with your assumption that he didn't know what he was doing, but I do agree that in at least a couple shots the shallow DOF was too much. I'm a huge fan of the shallow DOF look, but I think in the shot of the pair of shoes on the chair where the laces were in focus but the front of the shoes were not, and the shot of the single shoe pointing away from the camera where only the tip of the shoe was in focus, these are shots that IMO would've benefited from a wider DOF to get more of the subject in focus.

So I think there's valid criticism here, although not expressed very well by Dean. Still, a stunning collection of images, and no wonder the shop owner wanted to use them!
 
Bob, it was a perfect weekend. My best friend has a place in Arkville and we go there often. Also spent some time in Woodstock, one of my favorite towns ever. The weather was amazing, the atmosphere was amazing, and the people were amazing.

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Jn.
http://www.nakleh.com
Bob Tullis said:
Interesting - I mean, great work. Love the images. But
interesting because I pass this shop on the way to my place on the
weekends (about 1/2 hour north of Margaretville), and haven't made
the time to stop there in over a year.

It was a good weekend to be up there, no?
--
...Bob, NYC

http://www.pbase.com/btullis
You'll have to ignore the gallery's collection of bad compositions,
improper exposures, and amateurish post processing. ;)

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I fully agree about this shot. I didn't want to include it in the set, I was pressed up against a wall while trying to get the shot, and I couldn't even see through the viewfinder.. I dont think the shot works, but that was one of the shots she specifically liked, and you always have to please the client!

See, now THATS valid criticism. People should take note from Yohan on how to behave.

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Jn.
http://www.nakleh.com
Yohan Pamudji said:
and the shot of
the single shoe pointing away from the camera where only the tip of
the shoe was in focus, these are shots that IMO would've benefited
from a wider DOF to get more of the subject in focus.

So I think there's valid criticism here, although not expressed
very well by Dean. Still, a stunning collection of images, and no
wonder the shop owner wanted to use them!
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Great pictures. I always admire those who can let all the luxuries in their live go. Would it be possible to let us know where this little shop is?

Thanks for sharing.
Jason Jamal Nakleh said:
While upstate NY this past weekend I met a woman named Lizabelle
who owns a small handcrafted leather shop in Margaretville called
"The Lost Art of Living". She sells her own custom goods as well as
things made by other artists in town. She's originally from NYC and
moved up there 4 years ago.

The store had so many beautiful things in it, and I started
photographing some of the items.. after looking at the photos,
Lizabelle loved them, and asked me if she could use them for her
website. We're gonna work out an arrangement this weekend. Exciting!

Anyway, have a look at the pics. I only had about 45 minutes total
shooting time, all the while dodging customers and whatnot- so I
had to make due. All shot with natural light, and my 50mm lens.

http://www.nakleh.com/slideshows/thelostartofliving

Hope you like..

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Jn.
http://www.nakleh.com
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http://xiongate.smugmug.com/
 
I actually don't like any of the shots but the shallow dof was the most dramatic flaw. Critique? Yes...I thought it was nice to add a different perspective rather than "Oh how wonderful". If the OP can see the problem I presented then great. If not...it's not my problem.
 
Dean Lapinel said:
I actually don't like any of the shots but the shallow dof was the
most dramatic flaw. Critique? Yes...I thought it was nice to add a
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We call can use contrary observations to consider in our pursuit - they supply moisture for our creative juices.
Dean Lapinel said:
different perspective rather than "Oh how wonderful". If the OP can
see the problem I presented then great.
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If you meant your perspective, then I'm with you all the way. The presentation of those images are only a "problem" for those that perceive it to be one. There's a a myriad of ways that shop's experience could have been conveyed. All could be great, but not all will please.

Kinda like that awful composition I still haven't deleted, because a friend thinks it's the best I've evern done. [shrug]

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...Bob, NYC

http://www.pbase.com/btullis

You'll have to ignore the gallery's collection of bad compositions, improper exposures, and amateurish post processing. ;)

 
And so were the Sapsuckers up my way. ;)
Jason Jamal Nakleh said:
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Jn.
http://www.nakleh.com
Bob Tullis said:
Interesting - I mean, great work. Love the images. But
interesting because I pass this shop on the way to my place on the
weekends (about 1/2 hour north of Margaretville), and haven't made
the time to stop there in over a year.

It was a good weekend to be up there, no?
--
...Bob, NYC

http://www.pbase.com/btullis
You'll have to ignore the gallery's collection of bad compositions,
improper exposures, and amateurish post processing. ;)

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...Bob, NYC

http://www.pbase.com/btullis

You'll have to ignore the gallery's collection of bad compositions, improper exposures, and amateurish post processing. ;)

 
As to doubters…

"Whenever two people meet, there are really six people present. There is each man as he sees himself, each man as the other person sees him, and each man as he really is."

William James (1842 - 1910)

Best of luck and don't sell your work short.
 
These are good pictures....no, let me take this back. THESE ARE GREAT PICTURES!

Enough said. Follow your heart at all times and don't worry about the techniques. The feelings that were evoked would make any technical criticism or rather negative criticisms. I am in favor of your style and just perfect for what you have, the natural lighting, the natural range and distance, the color and textures....

Just very evocative!

Congratulations and please post more!

Fabie
http://www.fabiedesilva.com
 
These shots evoke a feeling of actually being in the shop. Its' warmth and peace and uniqueness come through in every image.
Thanks for sharing your work with us all.
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Lynda
Gone to the dogs.....
 
These are wonderful! Don't listen to the haters. They're quite attention-grabbing images, and I'm surprised you got them with the 50/1.4, rather than the 50/1.2L. Can you share your workflow? I've never been able to get such rich, crisp images especially wide open with the 50, so I'm thinking it's an addition in post-processing.
 
Thanks, tontsdot!

As for my workflow, these had minimal post processing on them. I shot RAW, making sure of proper exposure in camera via the histogram. I processed the RAW images in Capture One Pro, warming up the white balance a little bit to compliment all the leather and wood tones. Then once in photoshop, just a little bit of distraction removal [hanging tags, eye catchers] and a bit of a contrast push.. Then maybe a little burning and dodging on a soft light layer. Save, and go.

Thats pretty much it.. nothing special, just basic stuff.

I wished I'd had my 35 1.4L with me for a few shots, as the shop was not too big and I had trouble with a few vantage points. But the 50 1.4 did just wonderfully, me thinks.

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Jn.
http://www.nakleh.com
tontsdot said:
These are wonderful! Don't listen to the haters. They're quite
attention-grabbing images, and I'm surprised you got them with the
50/1.4, rather than the 50/1.2L. Can you share your workflow?
I've never been able to get such rich, crisp images especially wide
open with the 50, so I'm thinking it's an addition in
post-processing.
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Thanks a lot.

:)
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...Bob, NYC

http://www.pbase.com/btullis

You'll have to ignore the gallery's collection of bad compositions, improper exposures, and amateurish post processing. ;)

 
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