Sony A7x lounge

vinmunoz wrote in post #18060058
I like both version so here it is....

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/JT3t​CV abigail-1 by timobong, on Flickr

color for me too...there is a slight halo on the left side, her right, not sure if its just the stairs or something else, it follows along her hair...

vinmunoz wrote in post #18060128
A tight cropped...

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/HWRD​J1 abigail-3 by timobong, on Flickr

It's probably an artistic choice but for me, increasing texture on a female isn't very flattering and to my eyes, it's even more pronounced in the b&w edit. You may not prefer a softer look in this case but here's a quick edit I did by using a negative clarity adjustment. I also bumped up the white point too and tried to make her eyes stand out a bit more.

http://www.ussoriskany​.us/Slider/

I like your edit Gene, I prefer the softer edit myself and tend to reduce clarity a little bit, especially working with women up close...it presents the softer side and not so harsh. Especially with freckles.

vinmunoz wrote in post #18060058
I like both version so here it is....

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/JT3t​CV abigail-1 by timobong, on Flickr

this may not be the case, it may just be the background stairs, but there appears to be a masking type line that follows her hairline (about an inch away) camera left down her hair (it doesn't appear on the right)

TRhoads wrote in post #18060234
I like your edit Gene, I prefer the softer edit myself and tend to reduce clarity a little bit, especially working with women up close...it presents the softer side and not so harsh. Especially with freckles.

As a person with freckles, last name O'Neil, I have experimented a lot with the B&W higher contrast freckle look and it can be done well - it is a different look, more artistic, but my experience is that you actually want to bump up the contrast more and also bump up the white point to further increase the look. It doesn't work in every case, but occasionally it creates a popping artistic image that the client likes. I didn't do it here, I would if I had the raw file, but it is usually necessary to remove a freckle or two if the higher contrast technique creates an area that is too dark (you can see it here under her nose). I personally like the look.

Here is a 10 second edit with the idea

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/JJsC​MQ

got it my 85 GM, 5 minutes ago

navydoc wrote in post #18060216
It's probably an artistic choice but for me, increasing texture on a female isn't very flattering and to my eyes, it's even more pronounced in the b&w edit. You may not prefer a softer look in this case but here's a quick edit I did by using a negative clarity adjustment. I also bumped up the white point too and tried to make her eyes stand out a bit more.

http://www.ussoriskany​.us/Slider/

wow i like that edit but i like more how u did the comparison,is that a site any one can use or is it your own? very cool

nekrosoft13 wrote in post #18060384
got it my 85 GM, 5 minutes ago

and u haven't posted any images yet??? shame on u haha hope to see some more images from this lens,i am on the fence with it or the 90 macro

wallstreetoneil wrote in post #18060310
As a person with freckles, last name O'Neil, I have experimented a lot with the B&W higher contrast freckle look and it can be done well - it is a different look, more artistic, but my experience is that you actually want to bump up the contrast more and also bump up the white point to further increase the look. It doesn't work in every case, but occasionally it creates a popping artistic image that the client likes. I didn't do it here, I would if I had the raw file, but it is usually necessary to remove a freckle or two if the higher contrast technique creates an area that is too dark (you can see it here under her nose). I personally like the look.

Here is a 10 second edit with the idea

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/JJsC​MQ high contrast freckles by Paul O'Neil, on Flickr

I really edited it in a way to make the freckles pop more. Many people loves freckles.

navydoc wrote in post #18060216
It's probably an artistic choice but for me, increasing texture on a female isn't very flattering and to my eyes, it's even more pronounced in the b&w edit. You may not prefer a softer look in this case but here's a quick edit I did by using a negative clarity adjustment. I also bumped up the white point too and tried to make her eyes stand out a bit more.

http://www.ussoriskany​.us/Slider/

I like it Gene. It's my first time to make the freckles pop. Was just watching youtube tutorial yesterday on how to do it. i think i went overboard. haha thanks for pointing it out.

Taken with a Pentax 50mm F1.9 lens. I just liked how she was able to use her cane as a seat

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/JsZB​n7

genesimmons wrote in post #18060397
wow i like that edit but i like more how u did the comparison,is that a site any one can use or is it your own? very cool

Thanks. The comparison slider is a free script I modified to suit my needs and I host it on my own website (ussoriskany.us). I'd be happy to share the script with you but you'd need a web site to have a place to view it online.

I know L-Brackets has been discuss here before but we're now 1350 pages. It's takes a white to look for it.

I need an L bracket for the RII, what's the best there is - go....

vinmunoz wrote in post #18060453
I know L-Brackets has been discuss here before but we're now 1350 pages. It's takes a white to look for it.

I need an L bracket for the RII, what's the best there is - go....

get the cheap variety for the Rii, you dont want the RRS version since it moves the battery door.

https://www.amazon.com …&keywords=a7rii​+L+bracket

thank you Charlie....