QS Ref versus QS Ref (bog seat) - an A/B test using Allaes

ignoring 'ignorance'

Vuk good to see some more of your excellent photos breaking up the pages. (Your not really going to do a disappearing act again are you?)

Regards
Geoff

My comments were not about the woman, (and it is offensive of Vuk to deliberately misrepresent my meaning, let alone his use of the word 'cretin') but about the well known issue of how bad hands/fingers can look in photos, and that a professional photographer would be aware of it and avoid it.

How I came to use an alias is a direct result of the unprovoked personal insults I received from Vuk as a forum newbie, vile attacks he continues with others here. I am in favour of everyone participating on the forum and opposed to bans and self-imposed prima donna sulks, but if people are going to dish out insults they shouldn't be too surprised if they get some back.

I'll have to say that I'm with you on this one.

Those fingers do look a bit silly - like they are somehow glued together, and I'm sure that Dina's real fingers don't look like that.

The contrasting red/bleached effect doesn't really work for me.

The photo is a work of art - an impression.

However, from a realist perspective, it is flawed, imho.

Ironically, the visual analogy with Mana is actually confirmed with this photograph.

Regarding the use of noms de plume on this forum, that is your prerogative.

I notice that like many others who post here under a pseudonym, clicking on your email address reveals your true identity.

If someone posts here without giving their email address or any other info about their identity, then, and only then, would there be any justification in accusing them of hiding behind a mask.

Remember Bzlebub?

Sticking to analogies:

Vuk,

With all due respect, it isn't your stands, or the way you take and post photos, it is the record you need to change.

You've been playing the same "boybanders" one for far too long, imho, and now it is wearing out.

Cheers,

Steve.

Steve G, I admire your use of different kit for different styles of music. Most people don't enjoy this luxury & I guess could not be arsed to change equipment, but good on you.

Velvia for landscapes IMO can work really well if the light is a bit flat & the view need a bit of added colour & contrast. Velvia for portraits has got to be a no no EXCEPT for creative interpretation, good on you, Vuk.

My work is photographing products for advertising. My clients want their product to look at least as good as they do in real life & generally a great deal better. I often use Velvia to heighten the colour & contrast & make the product appear hyper real. This 'effect' is always reduced dramatically when the transparency has been scanned & printed. The transparency on a light box is like a Linn Naim system, the final reproduction is often more like an Amstrad Tower 'system'.

Of course if one gets into fine art prints using dye transfer techniques then that is another ball game completely.

Bob.

I have used countless rolls of film over the years in my trusty OM1,but usually of the non adventerous Kodak veriaty and occasionally dabble in B&W or Sepia.

I really fancy trying this "Velvia",is it commonly available ?

Regards

Chris

I have never tried to email you.

Cheers,

Steve.

Velvia for 35mm is very commonly available. It is meant to be 50 ASA, but I would advise you rate it at 40 ASA. It is an E6 process, so check your lab is OK with this. Good shooting.......

Bob.

(Speed setting and Processing points noted.)

Regards

Chris