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In short you changed the things that stood out as needing changing most.  The fly away hair that disappeared was a positive change.  You are presenting the person in a positive way. Nicely (not ...

Happy Vacation Lars !!! Grant.

Thanks for the clear explanation. Grant.

I'd take photo A.  It seems more vibrant.  It's like photo B has a white opaque layer over it.  Changing the dark content would change this as well as contrast I believe.  I'm not sure how ...

I wouldn't want to carry it every day especially while traveling, but I like the Sigma 17-50 on an LEA2 with the Nex5.  It's not light or discrete though. Grant.

What a great photobomb !!!  Your wife's face and you taking the picture. I like it with lots of scene to the side so I'd leave the crop like it is.  You used blur on the left to focus attention.  I ...

LOL !  Really ! Ay Captain. Grant.

I took another shot of the snow suits for sale as well. It's 26 degrees celsius - 78 fahrenheit here today and it's a third of a year to Christmas.  There didn't seem to be a lot of movement on ...

Xmas has started in the stores !!!

This started out as a conversation about being inspired and software doing the inspiring.  My point is software doesn't inspire me.  It's a tool. It's not the camera.  It's not the software either ! ...

Tall ship - Part Deux.

I wonder what Salvador Dali would do if he was a photographer today?  He created art that remains incredible today.   I never hear that he said "I'm uninspired.  My paint all seems the same." . Grant.

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I use DXO Optics Pro which has a bunch of presets to get a "look". I started with a from the camera picture and applied the 70's preset. The settings that got changed were: - Highlights got bumped ...

Using the touch screen on the 5R we go to the Setup option with the ridiculous number of options.  There is a slider on the far right of the screen.  Grab the slider using touchscreen and pull it ...

It's very good ! You like the rule of 1/2 more than the rule of thirds and it works well. I'll add a link for you to check out just because I think you'll like it :-). Convert a 5T Thanks for sharing.

And I hear your turn's coming !!! My buddy says it's the best job he's ever had.

Thanks. I retired in May this year and I'm getting quite used to it :-) . Best wishes on your retirement. Grant.