Thanks, Bruce!
It was nice to get a shot to pull me out of my fit of self-flagellation.
It was also really nice to get a shot of a kid who didn't feel the need
to strike a pose or hide her face when the camera was pointed at her.
These are my very favorite kinds of portraits -- extremely casual and
un-self-conscious.
-- Walt
On 4/24/2012 1:38 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:
Well done, Walt. Nice portrait! I'm a freckle fan too. :)
On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 11:43 PM, Walt Gilbert<[email protected]> wrote:
Hi all,
Having pulled out of my despondency with knowledge that I have a replacement
for my A50/1.7 on the way, I thought I might as well pull out my original
beloved lens, the M 50/2 -- the one I feared was destroyed when my cat
knocked it off the dresser. It still feels a little weird while focusing --
though, that could be due to the fact that I'd gotten so used to using the A
50/1.7& K 50/1.4.
In any event, I took it out into the yard and popped off a few shots before
I headed out for a bit this evening. I have to say I'm pleased with the
sharpness it produces -- I think it may even be just a smidge sharper than
the A50/1.7. Here's one of the few shots I knocked out late this afternoon
-- it's my next door neighbor's daughter, who happened to be outside playing
while I was taking a few flower shots for my own amusement. I have to say,
I'm pretty happy with the results:
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/7108383777/
K20D, M 50/2, ISO 100, 1/200 sec, f/3.5(?)
Freckles are one of my weaknesses when it comes to human subjects. I just
find them enchanting.
Nevertheless, this was a bit of a therapeutic shot. I still really like the
lens -- a lot. I just wish it had A contacts. Is the A 50/2 as nice a lens
as the M 50/2? I may look into one someday if it is.
Comments, critiques and suggestions are, as always, eagerly solicited.
Thanks!
-- Walt
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