Practicing proper Composer Pro technique.. Thank you, Donna, for your post on how to bend the Composer Pro properly. I don't have it mastered by a long shot because, using it handheld...

CathyAnn Loc: Apache Junction, AZ

Thank you, Donna, for your post on how to bend the Composer Pro properly. I don't have it mastered by a long shot because, using it handheld, I have a problem pinpointing the focus. I just have to use the tripod - resisitance is futile!

I used the Double Glass optic wide open - no aperture discs. As that old saying goes, "Back to the drawing board!"

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The bending on this one is very slight, so it didn't have much effect.

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I missed the focus altogether on this one, but like it anyway.

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I was trying to get the center of focus on the center of the rose, but missed. *sigh*

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Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

All look beautiful to me, Cathy, and you make me glad I posted the 'lesson'. When I first posted I was very sorry I did.

Your work is always lovely...and Lensbaby agrees!!

CathyAnn Loc: Apache Junction, AZ

Dixiegirl wrote:

All look beautiful to me, Cathy, and you make me glad I posted the 'lesson'. When I first posted I was very sorry I did.

Your work is always lovely...and Lensbaby agrees!!

I, for one, am VERY glad you posted that "how to." Later today, if the smoke isn't too thick, I plan on going out again with an aperture disc of around f4 or f5.6, and see what I can do. And, I suppose I'd better take a tripod. Then I can use the LCD screen to focus.

Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

CathyAnn wrote:

I, for one, am VERY glad you posted that "how to." Later today, if the smoke isn't too thick, I plan on going out again with an aperture disc of around f4 or f5.6, and see what I can do. And, I suppose I'd better take a tripod. Then I can use the LCD screen to focus.

Cathy..here's a little trick. Start with an f/8 or even more and do your initial focus. Then bend, focus and sneak your aperture over to whatever you like.

angela k Loc: Long Island

They look beautiful to me, Cathy!! I don't bend my baby's neck, just can't get the hang of it, but it's great that you're trying it out with wonderful results!! I love the artistic painterly look, especially on #1.... but they are all so dreamy with glorious colors!! Gotta love those babies!!!

CathyAnn Loc: Apache Junction, AZ

Dixiegirl wrote:

Cathy..here's a little trick. Start with an f/8 or even more and do your initial focus. Then bend, focus and sneak your aperture over to whatever you like.

What a fantastic idea! I'll do it!

CathyAnn Loc: Apache Junction, AZ

angela k wrote:

They look beautiful to me, Cathy!! I don't bend my baby's neck, just can't get the hang of it, but it's great that you're trying it out with wonderful results!! I love the artistic painterly look, especially on #1.... but they are all so dreamy with glorious colors!! Gotta love those babies!!!

This is one of those more "difficult" learning curves, Angela. I determined I'm going to master it instead of the other way around. lol! If I persevere, with Donna's guidance, I'll succeed.

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment and thumb!

Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

CathyAnn wrote:

What a fantastic idea! I'll do it!

Let me know how it goes, Cathy...

CathyAnn Loc: Apache Junction, AZ

Dixiegirl wrote:

Let me know how it goes, Cathy...

For sure!

angela k Loc: Long Island

CathyAnn wrote:

This is one of those more "difficult" learning curves, Angela. I determined I'm going to master it instead of the other way around. lol! If I persevere, with Donna's guidance, I'll succeed.

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment and thumb!

I'm sure if you put your mind to it, it will come.... for me, maybe one day I'll try again, too many other things to work on!! LOL...

CathyAnn Loc: Apache Junction, AZ

angela k wrote:

I'm sure if you put your mind to it, it will come.... for me, maybe one day I'll try again, too many other things to work on!! LOL...

I know what you mean. I just think that I ought to master this after Donna posted the technique. I want to master that bending, and for me, I think part of the key is to use a tripod. It's a botheration, but I'd better get more self-disciplined and use one.

(I sure am rolling those eyes a lot lately... lol!)

angela k Loc: Long Island

CathyAnn wrote:

I know what you mean. I just think that I ought to master this after Donna posted the technique. I want to master that bending, and for me, I think part of the key is to use a tripod. It's a botheration, but I'd better get more self-disciplined and use one.

(I sure am rolling those eyes a lot lately... lol!)

LOL!!! Good luck with that and using that tripod!! I just tried to bend it and again... delete, delete, delete... it's really not for me!

CathyAnn Loc: Apache Junction, AZ

angela k wrote:

LOL!!! Good luck with that and using that tripod!! I just tried to bend it and again... delete, delete, delete... it's really not for me!

So far, the smoke is almost non-existent here on the valley floor, although the sky has a brown cast from smoke at higher elevations. So, I will be going out around 7:30 this evening when the light will be optimal. I hope I don't blow it!

angela k Loc: Long Island

CathyAnn wrote:

So far, the smoke is almost non-existent here on the valley floor, although the sky has a brown cast from smoke at higher elevations. So, I will be going out around 7:30 this evening when the light will be optimal. I hope I don't blow it!

That's terrible about the air... I pray that fire and smoke ends soon. Good luck tonight, Cathy and can't wait to hear and see how you do!! I think if ever I shoot a landscape I might try to bend, it might be a little easier than using it for closeups.

jayway55 Loc: Philadelphia Area - USA

Very nice, Cathy! I always love seeing your experiments. They're always so helpful, and keep the rest of us going. With the Lensbabies, it's experiment, experiment, and sometimes delete, delete! But practice makes perfect so they say. Thanks for sharing!