It's That Time Of Year Again

[Rob MacKillop]

weeds7aa by RobMacKillop, on Flickr


weeds5a by RobMacKillop, on Flickr

DP2M​

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Both were major crops.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

I think the first one stands out and that is probably why you entered it first. Second one is also good. Seems to me you photograph more with the two than any of the other Rob, and in colour too. You must prefer the 50mm then

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Ivar. Yes, the 2 gets more work than the 1. But I'm glad I have both. Clifton cameras said the 3 should arrive at their shop this week...we shall see.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Again superb Rob, you did far better than me. I took some a couple of weeks ago and failed miserably.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

The light was just right, Julian. Cheers.

 

[Tom Dunne]

Must have been incredibly calm too .. great subjects these lads.
maybe the glare is a little too much in the second shot Rob but the first one is very successful.

 

[Pat Reehal]

Not in your league Rob and much learning to be done with Marmite, the brick with a lens!

Marumi DHG 330 should be here tomorrow which, very conveniently, is when my beloved is at the hairdressers. Deep joy!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Pat, not sure what you are saying. Is this image from your wife's DP2M?

Thanks, Tom

 

[Pat Reehal]

Pat, not sure what you are saying. Is this image from your wife's DP2M?

By Jingo. Rumbled by MacHolmes of Auld Reekie.

Damm you Sir, you see right through a chap.

 

[Glenn Clabo]

Love the first one Rob. Well done.
But excuse me...Ahhhhh Chew!

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

By Jingo. Rumbled by MacHolmes of Auld Reekie.

Damm you Sir, you see right through a chap.

So Pat what side of the toast do you spread the Marmite? All good I hope.

 

[Pat Reehal]

So Pat what side of the toast do you spread the Marmite? All good I hope.

Belt and braces sort of chap Julian, so both sides!

Thus far I love the little divil, but I must admit to having to stop and think with SPP.
Which for me is problem numero uno. It's not because I am thick; it's because I am very thick.

However, in a scene reminiscent of Colonel Manfred von Holstein learning how to fly by ROTE in "Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines", I am slowly wading through the online instructions to the letter whilst gently humming ' We shall overcome.'
And overcome we shall....in due course.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Belt and braces sort of chap Julian, so both sides!

Thus far I love the little divil, but I must admit to having to stop and think with SPP.
Which for me is problem numero uno. It's not because I am thick; it's because I am very thick.

However, in a scene reminiscent of Colonel Manfred von Holstein learning how to fly by ROTE in "Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines", I am slowly wading through the online instructions to the letter whilst gently humming ' We shall overcome.'
And overcome we shall....in due course.

Pat it is easy, just push the slider thing two and fro, a coffee between each slide as you wait for the thing to respond. Like not like, try a different slider. then another coffee.
One thing I would advise in seriousness. On the noise panel I always take these to the zero position. It gives the best detail and not really needed if the shots are below 400 iso. Also if there is to much detail the x3 fill light slider into the negative will sogten the light and image a bit. To much to the right and it tends to be a bit harsh. But have fun. Apparently the speed of SSP has very little to do with the power of the computer. Enjoy

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Pat, I didn't like SPP at first, but I've grown to respect it, quirks and all. I like it now.

 

[Pat Reehal]

Many thanks Julian and Rob. I will persevere.

I wish I had bought it last month. My four grandsons were up for Easter and even the three year old is IMac and programme savvy to a degree that frightens and shames me in equal measures.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Many thanks Julian and Rob. I will persevere.

I wish I had bought it last month. My four grandsons were up for Easter and even the three year old is IMac and programme savvy to a degree that frightens and shames me in equal measures.

Pat I do remember when I simply hit the auto button in Photoshop elements. I am little more advance now, I believe repetition helps greatly. But yes I do something new and show of to my daughter when at home and she smiles over my shoulder. That smile that says, well that is what everyone does and always have, why is it so clever. So now I've learnt not to show off my new skills and pretend I've discovered a unique process

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Sorry for the high jack Rob.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

It's all relevant.

 

[Dave Green]

No1 is lovely

Always reminds me of...

"It's one o'clock and time for lunch... dum de dum de dum dum..."