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Challenge: Still Life IV (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super II for Nikon
Location: Outdoors (back porch), Apache Junction, AZ
Date: Jul 29, 2008
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/1600
Galleries: Abstract, Still Life
Date Uploaded: Jul 29, 2008
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Note to DPC/SC: My camera's date/time is set to UTC; I had this approved by the SC when I first joined dpchallenge.
This is my FIRST-EVER exported file from the new Lightroom 2.0. Whoo-hoo! Since it just came out last night, I wonder if I am the first submitter to submit and image processed by it? I even used an ACR 4.5 camera profile. Whoop-whoop! Neat stuff.
They say "Two heads are better than one." So, these heads must be a LOT better. And creepier. I know I'll have nightmares tonight.
A collection of antique German doll heads my wife bought for art projects. I tried several different arrangements and angles and stuck with this on in the end. I like the single doll (with different eyes -- did you notice?) looking at the viewer. Adds more creep-factor for me. Uggg! [shudder]
It looks a little soft to me, but I'm out of time to reshoot. I haven't used this Sigma macro lens much, so it might take some tweaking to get it "dialed in" the way I want it. Or, perhaps it's just a crappy lens. :P
"Just submit it."
Shot on tripod; outside in direct sun; Sigma 70-300/4.0-5.6 macro lens, at iso 100, 1/1600 and f/5.6. Used preset WB with Expodisc (5250/-6).
RAW/NEF -> Lightroom
Basic:
Exposure +0.20
Blacks -> 9
Presence:
Clarity -> 30
Vibrance -> +32
Saturation -> +10
Tone Curve:
Strong Contrast
Sharpening:
Amount -> 110
Detail -> 90
Masking -> 15
Camera Calibration:
Adobe Standard beta 1
Crop (retained original aspect ratio)
Export:
JPEG, 80 quality, sRGB, constrained 640x640
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