Deployed and promised photos! Here's two: I hope you guys like them. I'm trying my hand a converting RAW to B&W with CS6. Also got my hands on a few new lenses and a D7100 (love it!) .

SlamminSammy

I hope you guys like them. I'm trying my hand a converting RAW to B&W with CS6. Also got my hands on a few new lenses and a D7100 (love it!) . Second photo is just a self shot, not much effort there. I was pleased with how I adjusted colors/black and white as well as my shadow and highlight adjustments.
Could definitely use the critique!
Thanks guys, can't wait to be home!

gwong1 Loc: Tampa, FL

Very nice job indeed. Thank you for your service and for protecting our great nation(?). Hoping you get paid. Gary

dachs

first shot is not possible to improve.
second is valid because you & your mates are doing all our dirty work for us, besides, it's amusing!

RetiredPhotog Loc: South West Ohio

SlamminSammy wrote:

I hope you guys like them. I'm trying my hand a converting RAW to B&W with CS6. Also got my hands on a few new lenses and a D7100 (love it!) . Second photo is just a self shot, not much effort there. I was pleased with how I adjusted colors/black and white as well as my shadow and highlight adjustments.
Could definitely use the critique!
Thanks guys, can't wait to be home!

Hi Sammy,

First off, thanks for your service and B safe.

I like your B & W, thats all I used to shoot during Nam with my Nikon F. Shoot all the pictures you can, they will be with you for a life time. I also like your #2 photo with your background arangement.

Hope you get home soon. My son just got back from where you are now. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

djtravels Loc: Georgia boy now

The first one shows a dramatic setting to me. Well done. It TELLS a story. The second puts a face to guys doing a great job. Thank you for your service. God Speed home. DJT

John Lawrence

SlamminSammy wrote:

I hope you guys like them. I'm trying my hand a converting RAW to B&W with CS6. Also got my hands on a few new lenses and a D7100 (love it!) . Second photo is just a self shot, not much effort there. I was pleased with how I adjusted colors/black and white as well as my shadow and highlight adjustments.
Could definitely use the critique!
Thanks guys, can't wait to be home!

The first one is a classic. The second one is warm and personal. They're both wonderful photographs with a dramatic and emotional message. Let me add my thanks to you and your comrades for your service and wish you all a safe return.

donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl

#1 is as good as can be... EXCELLANT !!!

pelirrojo Loc: Duluth, MN

Thank you for your service. Both photos are great.

SlamminSammy

Thanks to everyone for the compliments and well wishes. I wish I could respond to everyone individually but time's limited. Hopefully I'll get more up soon! Still going for black and white.

SlamminSammy

RetiredPhotog wrote:

Hi Sammy,

First off, thanks for your service and B safe.

I like your B & W, thats all I used to shoot during Nam with my Nikon F. Shoot all the pictures you can, they will be with you for a life time. I also like your #2 photo with your background arangement.

Hope you get home soon. My son just got back from where you are now. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Well thank you and your son for your service. A lot of the photos from your era's war are where I'm drawing most of my inspiration from for my own. I would be very interested to see any you may have and be willing to share!

SlamminSammy

You're welcome and Thank you!

SlamminSammy

donrent wrote:

#1 is as good as can be... EXCELLANT !!!

I appreciate that!

SlamminSammy

dachs wrote:

first shot is not possible to improve.
second is valid because you & your mates are doing all our dirty work for us, besides, it's amusing!

Thank you very much for the compliments

RMM Loc: Suburban New York

Nicely done. Be safe and come home soon.

GeneB Loc: Chattanooga Tennessee

SlamminSammy wrote:

I hope you guys like them. I'm trying my hand a converting RAW to B&W with CS6. Also got my hands on a few new lenses and a D7100 (love it!) . Second photo is just a self shot, not much effort there. I was pleased with how I adjusted colors/black and white as well as my shadow and highlight adjustments.
Could definitely use the critique!
Thanks guys, can't wait to be home!

I must be one of the few people on the planet that does not know what that gesture means today. When I was a kid it meant "go to hell". what does it mean now? I do like the 1st photo. well done.