I've revamped myself

In case you're worried, I've changed avatar as I got a nice haircut today, so don't freak out if you don't see that blonde colorized avatar anymore. Now I'm all black'n'white.

One of my premiere shots with my new 24-105/4L lens took the picture... dang hard to take self portraits!! (The lens is nice, not sure yet I'll keep it, might trade it for the 17-55/2.8 IS though).

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You did excellent with the exposure to get such little grain at 1600. Nice haircut, and nice eyes! I keep mine covered...too many compliments 8)

That's soo sweet Ronald, thank you!

I did run Noiseware anyway, even if I didn't feel I needed it if I had printed the image, but I often run it and then fade it to about 50-70% to bring back some grain (I kind of like grain). Should have shot in RAW though, easier to fix the WB issue.

That's a good photo! A photographer who works for me uses a 5D and 24-105L (among other cameras and lenses) and the photos come out incredibly sharp. The 17-55 F2.8 IS and 20D combination doesn't seem to come out as sharp for me. Just something to consider.

Nice 'do, Petra. you look much younger in this photo.
Can you tell me how to do that?

Very nice. You're a doll, if I'm allowed so say that.

mark

tim, I don't have the 5D but I'm sure it's a nice combo. A collegue has that combo and she loves it for portraits. Odd that you say that the 17-55 isnt' sharp, that's supposed to be aimed at the 1.6x bodies as the 20D/30D, etc. Many I've talked to says it's tack sharp wide open.

Marueeen, I have no idea. It must be the new lens, as I just turned 44 a few weeks ago and I hate the look I get in the mirror every morning! I was amazed myself how young I look.

Mark, yes you may say so.... thank you!!! (love your Borat avatar!)

Ooh, I like the new haircut!

Oh i need a new haircut.

Yours looks great