I want to feel what it is like to have a piece of kit like the ones the real pros shoot with. And the portrait one is the most accessible. Also gives a useful length on the small format sensor.
Well, depending on where you stand, of course. The nonexistent DOF in the blog pics was caused by exactly this lens. But I shot those cookies from something like 25 cm from the sensor plane or even less.
It goes against two important photographic principles :)
First, standard formats are better, and this is a 4:3 format. (although, I probably could go square).
Second, don't place the subject in the middle.
It's not so much about the crop, I don't think there is much that can be done there. It is the gloomy indoor light mixed with some extreme burning highlights from light seeping through the window in the lower left. And at that resolution, plus jpg artefacts, all I try to do results in bad posterizing effects.
It has its uses. But it is much harder to pull out a good picture with a centered subject than with an off-center one. I don't try it at my current skill level.
Really, grass? McGee mentions other foods which will do this, especially maize IIRC. But maybe the grass in your yard just has lots of coloring substances (I forgot how the ones in yolk are called).
I think I'll go home now, and work on Martha's and Yossarian's post from there.
Yes, alright. I'm not willing to invest the time and money needed and break promises I've made (such as appearing at work tomorrow). I hope you don't feel rejected now :)
In Japanese restaurants, I always see the chefs doing crazy things with fire, and seeming to make very good grilled vegetables by lighting things on fire. I know most of that is for show, and that the volcano probably doesn't really cook the onions, but Can I light my frying pan on fire next time...
@hobodave - I see you are from Chi town. I'm mainly looking for awesome Pizza. I've been to giordanos before. We will be near wrigley more or less. Any za or other places I need to visit on a weekend trip for fooding?
@dpollitt I'm afraid that he can't come often into chat nowadays - I hope he will come back to you when he sees the ping, but it probably won't be a synchronous conversation right now
But I don't think we have any other Chicagoan among the chat regulars.
Right now, you are talking to three Europeans and a Texan.
@dpollitt My Chicagoan coworker swears by Uno Chicago Grill. Apparently that is the place to go first. Of course- I don't personally know anything about this.
@Rumyancheto- I soaked my soy beans last night so I can make milk tonight and start my experiments. I hope to have the post written this weekend. We'll see how the motivation holds out.
@dpollitt - From my chicago guy - "there are a few others off the beaten path that are amazing but i will guarantee the best hotdogs in the entire world are at Hot Doug's! anthony bourdain even featured it tell your friend it is a can't miss even though it's out of the way! only open for lunch though"