Meh...part 1

[Rob MacKillop]

Feeling a bit flat with the latest Mamiya RB67 Pro SD shots, with Velvia 50 and the so-called Macro 140mm lens with extension tube no.1 - you need two more extension tubes for real macro work. At the moment it is more a "close up" lens. I haven't got the light right on this shot. The light has been really dull since Christmas, and I had to use some artificial light, just the living-room lamp. Seems a bit dull to me. Or is it good, and I'm feeling flat myself? No editing...

 

[Pete Askew]

It's you! Nice natural lighting. Good detail and focus. A few intruding elements but otherwise a fine close-up.

 

[Brian Moore]

I think that light is quite nice. Its rather golden.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, lads. It's not bad, and I should be pleased I managed to get a decent exposure - the setup of lens and extensions on the RB67, and a phone app light meter, is not straight forward. But this was the best of ten exposures, with two being useless. I love Velvia, but have discovered it doesn't suit everything. But I can't help feeling I've lost my mojo!