I got engaged.

SLRdudeSLRdude Registered Users Posts: 166 Major grins
edited March 1, 2012 in People
Life as I know it will soon be over. :wink:rofl

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  • Bryce WilsonBryce Wilson Registered Users Posts: 1,586 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2012
    SLRdude wrote: »
    Life as I know it will soon be over. mwink.gifrofl

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    My condolences! :D it's not so bad, just learn these magic words; "Yes dear, whatever you say dear." Life will be fine.

    Like the image and the concept. Personally, I wish the eye and the ring were both sharp.
  • D3SshooterD3Sshooter Registered Users Posts: 1,187 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2012
    Sorry to hear that , oh and don't forget the honey do's....rolleyes1.gif

    Nice picture, would work great for jewelry shots as well.
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  • BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2012
    I disagree with Bryce. I like the shallow DOF for this concept and that one eye is gorgeous.mwink.gif

    Agree with D3 that this could easily be a jewelry tearsheet
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  • D3SshooterD3Sshooter Registered Users Posts: 1,187 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2012
    JohnGalt_ny wrote: »
    I disagree with Bryce. I like the shallow DOF for this concept and that one eye is gorgeous.mwink.gif

    Agree with D3 that this could easily be a jewelry tearsheet

    I agree with you John on the DOF, the essence is the ring. Th eeye would distract to much as it is larger.
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  • jpcjpc Registered Users Posts: 840 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2012
    Great shot! Best of luck.
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  • SLRdudeSLRdude Registered Users Posts: 166 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2012
    Thanks.

    I am not much of a people photographer, product is what I like to shoot. Especially watches.

    It was shot with my D7000 and the Nikkor 105. I wanted it shallow from the get go, but I shot one where everything was in focus as well. I did not care for it, it looked flat and boring.

    Thanks!
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  • FlyNavyFlyNavy Registered Users Posts: 1,350 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2012
    Nice shot. I like your creativity.
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  • SLRdudeSLRdude Registered Users Posts: 166 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2012
    I shot it hand held and let me tell you.... that's a pain in the butt when trying to focus on something that small.
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  • CowboydougCowboydoug Registered Users Posts: 401 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2012
    I think I would like to see the eye sharp too... My eyes keep getting sucked into the out of focus eye... You could have stacked the focus by shooting the eye in focus & the ring and merging them... Just an idea...
    And hey... I've been married a few times... It's great...
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  • adbsgicomadbsgicom Registered Users Posts: 3,615 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2012
    1. Congratulations!!! Having a partner in life is great....
    2. Great shot!!! thumb.gif
    3. Amazing eye color on your fiance.
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  • zoomerzoomer Registered Users Posts: 3,688 Major grins
    edited February 28, 2012
    Maybe that's a good thing :), she is very pretty. Nice rock, great eyes.

    The entire shot seems a bit out of focus to me, still a nice photo.

    Can you post one of the all in focus versions.

    Next time you are taking a shot like this it may make it easier to try continuous focus and let it track for a second before you click.
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  • SLRdudeSLRdude Registered Users Posts: 166 Major grins
    edited February 28, 2012
    zoomer wrote: »
    Maybe that's a good thing :), she is very pretty. Nice rock, great eyes.

    The entire shot seems a bit out of focus to me, still a nice photo.

    Can you post one of the all in focus versions.

    Next time you are taking a shot like this it may make it easier to try continuous focus and let it track for a second before you click.


    You are correct, the whole shot seems out of focus to me too but she liked it enough to serve the intended purpose, a Facebook photo lol.

    I had a very hard time getting the camera to focus on that tiny ring while handheld. I bet even on a tripod it would be a challenge... it's just a really small target to focus on. She was moving... I was moving... pain in the rear if I am honest.

    Haven't tried the continuous focus so I will try a similar shot again. Also, no flash was used and that forced a slightly longer exposure.

    I'll keep on trying. I am at a very entry amateur level and I have much much to learn.

    Thank you for your feedback. I am a big fan of yours and I watch your site like a hawk. :D
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  • SLRdudeSLRdude Registered Users Posts: 166 Major grins
    edited February 28, 2012
    Here is one at f8, 1/125 second, ISO800. About all I could muster hand held. I think the other one was at f3.2 if I remember correctly.

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    PS. I just did one at work in 15 minutes or so using PS 7. An antique!!
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  • YaflyyadieYaflyyadie Registered Users Posts: 558 Major grins
    edited February 28, 2012
    I will go for the first one.
    The ring is the subject not the eye.
    BTW: To keep your relationship in good terms, you will always have to say the last word:

    YES DARLING.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I know, I've been married for 50 years.

    Congratulations,

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  • SLRdudeSLRdude Registered Users Posts: 166 Major grins
    edited February 28, 2012
    Thanks guys!

    Here is a shot of the whole head... hope the colors are okay, I did it at work on a very old monitor and with PS 7.

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  • zoomerzoomer Registered Users Posts: 3,688 Major grins
    edited February 28, 2012
    There you go. Very pretty, liking the photo also.
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  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited February 28, 2012
    Dude! Is that her real eye color? Simply amazing. Love her hair too. Very pretty gal. Congrats. Photo wise, I think I prefer the first shot. Nice concept.

    BTW, as a guy that is about to celebrate 20 years of marriage, it could be the greatest thing ever. Embrace marriage fully and you will be blessed.
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  • SLRdudeSLRdude Registered Users Posts: 166 Major grins
    edited February 29, 2012
    anonymouscuban wrote: »
    Dude! Is that her real eye color? Simply amazing. Love her hair too. Very pretty gal. Congrats. Photo wise, I think I prefer the first shot. Nice concept.

    BTW, as a guy that is about to celebrate 20 years of marriage, it could be the greatest thing ever. Embrace marriage fully and you will be blessed.

    That's her real eye color, very green. Natural red head with green eyes.

    Harder to see here since I had less light...

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  • zoomerzoomer Registered Users Posts: 3,688 Major grins
    edited February 29, 2012
    No wonder you are engaged :).
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  • IcebearIcebear Registered Users Posts: 4,015 Major grins
    edited February 29, 2012
    Oh, my. She's absolutely beautiful.
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  • joelbourgoinjoelbourgoin Registered Users Posts: 78 Big grins
    edited February 29, 2012
    She a butyfull woman
    I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE MY PASSION FOR PHOTOGRAPHY WITH YOU.
  • SLRdudeSLRdude Registered Users Posts: 166 Major grins
    edited February 29, 2012
    Thanks guys!

    This is from new years and after a few too many drinks. Pretty much SOTC, D7000, Nikkor 30mm and SB800 bounced off the ceiling.

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    This is a vintage looking conversion I did of it. (she loves the sepia look)

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  • dave6253dave6253 Registered Users Posts: 229 Major grins
    edited March 1, 2012
    Lovely shots and a very beautiful woman.
    I've been married almost 18 years, with almost nothing to complain about. Jump in, the water's fine.
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