Jim Nichols wrote:
> This photo, not made with my Olympus gear, received a cool reception on
> another list. I still like it. Please give me your opinion.
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Crocus+2.jpg.html
>
As I've said, I like the image, composition/framing, background, etc.
It does seem to me that the primary subject is slightly overexposed. I
find exposure with the F10 to take a fair amount of attention, if one
wants it right without post processing. The F30, with Manual, Aperture
and Shutter preferred modes and a dedicated EV compensation button, I
find to be easier.
While their low light performance is unmatched, the F10/30 aren't quiet
as smart in direct sunlight as many of their peers. If the sun's out,
mine are by default set at -2/3 EV. Same thing if there is fair contrast
range and something(s) bright that I want to hold. When I was using the
F10 (now Carol's camera) a lot, I often set it on Spot metering and
would set exposure by moving the frame around until the LCD was where I
wanted it, half press, compose and shoot.
With this image, it seems to me that the composite exposure has under
compensated for background/subject differences and overexposed the
crocuses. That means less tonal 'texture' in the whites and the loss of
detail in the stamens.
For me, it should look something more like this.
<http://www.moosemystic.net/Gallery/Others/Nichols/Crocus2.htm>
Moose
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