noisy A100 photo

[LowRyter]

took it on vacation.

some may not like the noisy image. But I like the grain.

 

[James_lpool]

i really like this pic a lot, where was it?

 

[LowRyter]

thanks-

Lake Superior, Grand Marais Minn.

I'd never heard of the place but I was trying to escape the summer heat and came accross it.

 

[whtchocla7e]

Noisy or not, it's a great image.
What it taken with the kit-lens by any chance?

 

[Ed at Ridersite]

As noted, it's a beautiful image with or w/o NR. Is that the kit lens (18-70mm)? I think I'd prefer a little less noise. Maybe ISO-200, but it's not a big issue.
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[dlkeller]

I don't find it overly noisey and it is a nice shot. If concerned with noise (and your feelling was that it works in this photo) shoot in raw and work with noise reduction in post processing. LR seems to do a pretty decent job.
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[edschreder]

It is a beautiful picture and the noise only enhances the atmosphere of the whole picture, creating aesthetically pleasing pictures for yourself is what photography as a hobby is all about. Tack sharp is not all that its cracked up to be. I think that picture would look great framed on a wall.

 

[LowRyter]

Noisy or not, it's a great image.
What it taken with the kit-lens by any chance?

the kit lens froze the aperature a few years ago. No way I would by another cheap plastic one. I replaced it with a Sigma 17-70.

 

[LowRyter]

I don't find it overly noisey and it is a nice shot. If concerned with noise (and your feelling was that it works in this photo) shoot in raw and work with noise reduction in post processing. LR seems to do a pretty decent job.
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Dave

I never shoot raw, don't have the time and don't have PP software. The most I ever do is crop and occassional quick fixes with the MS picture manager.

This is unretouched JPG.

I did a crop quick fix with the motorcycle picture I added to another thread. I just learned how to post photos here today after being here 5 or more years.

 

[LowRyter]

It is a beautiful picture and the noise only enhances the atmosphere of the whole picture, creating aesthetically pleasing pictures for yourself is what photography as a hobby is all about. Tack sharp is not all that its cracked up to be. I think that picture would look great framed on a wall.

thanks. that was my hope.

 

[Lineypi]

Well so far you've posted two lovely pics! I'm looking forward to seeing what else you have to share.

 

[kurja]

It is a beautiful picture and the noise only enhances the atmosphere of the whole picture, creating aesthetically pleasing pictures for yourself is what photography as a hobby is all about. Tack sharp is not all that its cracked up to be. I think that picture would look great framed on a wall.

thanks. that was my hope.

Noise? There's hardly any. What does catch my attention however, is that the horizon doesn't seem to be level.

If you think you're worrying a lot about noise, try a roll of iso200 color negative and your a100 iso1600 pics will magically seem smooth as butter

Two dark scenes I recently snapped with a200, no PP whatsoever:

 

[busch]

Lovely composition and great pastel colors! Splendid work!

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[Marcel Molleman]

great picture!! in both composition and color!!
I really love this one.....

great job

 

[RichV]

Very nicely done! This one reminds me of colors the KM bodies picked up so well (and I wouldn't be concerned about the noise: this would probably print nicely, and it's not the sort of image that requires detailed scrutiny to make its mark); thanks for sharing it!

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[thefiendster]

Because I shoot ISO1600 on my A100 all the time without worrying. Sometimes, I even push those images in in post.



Exif: F2.5 | 1/40th | ISO 1600 | 0.0 EV



This one in particular had extra post processing because it's really ISO 2500.
Exif: F1.7 | 1/15th | ISO 1600 | +0.7 EV

The only thing I wish the A100 had was a second control wheel. Manual exposure would be easier.

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[Rand 47]

took it on vacation.

some may not like the noisy image. But I like the grain.

A little noise reduction in LR3, a little bump in higher tones, a tad of sharpening....



Lovely photo and noise not a problem, IMO. Beautifully captured, congrats. Composition is serene and wonderful. Well done.

 

[Rand 47]

took it on vacation.

some may not like the noisy image. But I like the grain.

A little noise reduction in LR3, a little bump in higher tones, a tad of sharpening....



Lovely photo and noise not a problem, IMO. Beautifully captured, congrats. Composition is serene and wonderful. Well done.

Let me add something to my comments above. A lot of what is shared on this site is well executed mediocre photography. IMO, this image of yours is significant. It is worlds above average and is a world class image. You should be very proud of it. I'd spend time with the original file, creating more mid-tone contrast and bumping up the light tones much as I have done in my crude attempt at illustration of noise not being an issue with this file. This could easily be a gallery quality image.

 

[edschreder]

I love my A100