You're killin' me!

[LumenLux]

From the "Authors notes" on Beechbrook:

This PTE records a modest attempt to "shape up" a friend who has committed to a yet-to-come major hike but has not yet made any effort to condition himself. So with the help of PTE he can see vividly the current picture. 10 minute show.

As usual, I've tried to subtly exploit a few of PTE's extensive capabilities. I'm always interested in any comments of what you like or don't like or notice or don't notice. So please have a look and then have a "say" too.

You're killin' me!

[neil]

Nice pace and enjoyable hike,some good images.Unfortunately some seem to be out of focus.

Nice music ,but for me just a bit too long.You guys must be real fit all that exercise and healthy food??!!

Thanks for sharing

[LumenLux]

Thank you Neil for your observations.

I think you are correct on the out-of-focus condition on several (many?) slides. I have a couple of ideas as to cause. Most shots were taken in aperture mode and I may have carelessly used long exposures while concentrating on F-stops for greater depth of field. Also, I often change the camera's ISO setting and frequently forget to reset it. Finally, I took many of the shots while huffing and puffing or on-the-run and may not have always come to a complete stop before shooting! I guess I should find the original files and see what the exif data reveals on exposure times and other settings.

One thing I've wondered for a while - As photographers making such sequences, how many are routinely "sharpening" either via camera settings or in post-processing? I'd welcome some opinions and recommendations.

[jfa]

Enjoyable show if perhaps a little too long. I found the music very nice. Yes some images were OOF.

One thing I've wondered for a while - As photographers making such sequences, how many are routinely "sharpening" either via camera settings or in post-processing? I'd welcome some opinions and recommendations.

Defiantly no sharpening in camera. No sharpening in RAW editor/handling. Small amount only if needed as the last job in Photoshop.