Here's a couple of photo's, one was taken as normal using Aperture settings and Manual focus etc, the other same settings but in "RAW" format. See what you think. Paul
That's quite a significant difference Paul, in both resolution and color. While both photos have been taken at fairly close to the same position, I can see subtle differences in details in both photos .. some better on the first and some better on the second. For example, the wood grain on the front of the loco and the chain hanging over the left hand rail are better defined on the first .. the boughs of the trees and the details of the wooden retaining wall seem to be a little more defined on the second.. at least on my humble monitor they are. Any way you cut it .. excellent photo(s) and I can't praise your modeling skills enough. I am always awe-struck when you post photos in here. I wish I could see your layout(s) in person some day.
Other than the slight change in camera position, the primary difference I first note is in colors. Either way, I really enjoy seeing your photos! Boxcab E50
In looking at the pictures the 2nd photo appears to have better depth of field, although both are great. There is a technique called Hyper focal focus when using a 35 mm on manual. Try saying that fast. Anyway it allows the front, middle, and rear to all be in focus and was a technique used in crime scene photography to have the whole scene in focos. Wish I could remember it but it has been about 5-6 years since I used the technique and my old grey cells are foggy. Other than that I can't say enough for the trackwork and scenery, its great in either picture. John Moore
Paul: I think the colors look a lot richer in the first photo. The second has a kind of washed out look to it. I also think you'd better move...
Paul, either photo in isolation would be great.... together the second one is actually a lot better from a lighting perspective. That may be related to the slight difference in camera position though (angles change light a lot). The first shot does appear to have a lot more clarity (ie focus is sharper on the front of the loco, hence the woodgrain). Again, that may be related to position. Perhaps the focal point of the camera was further back than the first shot. Does your camera have center waited focus or multi point?
