John, I face this every time I shoot a wedding. I have found that the only solution is fill flash - sometimes quite strong, which explains why I just picked up both leaf shutter lenses for the 67 (Dang, that fisheye keeps getting pushed back). That noonday sun is a real killer isn't it. Still loved the picture.
Bruce Wednesday, June 05, 2002, 5:41:41 PM, you wrote: JC> Thanks, Bruce, for your comments. JC> In putting this together for the web, I did lower the contrast as much JC> as possible, and adjusted levels a little. However, it's typical of JC> our indigenous people that they do have deep-set dark eyes, and it JC> would have meant pushing the envelope a little too far to get them JC> lighter. In addition, it was one of our glorious Queensland days, with JC> high strong sun! JC> It was an absolutely fascinating day, with bands of dancers doing JC> traditional dances as well. Shot a _lot_ of film! JC> John Coyle JC> Brisbane, Australia JC> On Thursday, June 06, 2002 7:53 AM, Bruce Dayton JC> [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: >> Time to make some comments on photos: JC> <SNIP> >> This is my story - John Coyle >> Nice shot! The composition really makes this photo. The subject >> sitting off center and the instrument drawing you up to his face are >> very nice. His pointing hand adds a nice touch. Good timing on the >> shot. The contrast does seem a bit too high - losing some details, >> especially around the eyes. I would have like to seen this done on a >> lower contrast film - Reala or one of the portrait films. >> JC> <SNIP> >> >> Bruce Dayton >> - >> This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, >> go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to >> visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . JC> - JC> This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, JC> go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to JC> visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
