Got a new (used) camera in the mail today

[justiceischeap]

I wanted something with a bit better quality than my Olympus E-M5 for my upcoming Mexico trip (and my future travels) while walking around. So I did some research and ended up deciding on the Fuji XE-1. I got a heck of a deal buying used from Adorama.

This is a test shot from a tree outside my house this evening (I always test on this tree--since it's something I consistently see and use).

I forgot to set the quality to RAW so I ended up editing the JPG (which I think held up quite well). I darkened it up, placed a tilt-shift effect on the leaves and accentuated the shadows quite a bit to bring out the bloom. Then adjusted shadows/highlights and contrast in Lightroom.

I'm happy with the results even though it's quite a bit removed from the SOOC shot.

[alfredo]

1. Oh wow, nice detail and shades

[justiceischeap]

4. Thanks! Your lily's inspired me. nt

[alfredo]

8. Thanks. I've been looking at the Olympus 60mm macro.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Wow, how lovely!

[justiceischeap]

5. Thank you. nt

[Terra Alta]

3. it's beautiful!

Have fun with your new camera!

[justiceischeap]

6. Thank you.

I've got about 3 weeks to "master" it.

[Terra Alta]

7. judging from this pic

I think you'll have it mastered in no time!

[Sherman A1]

9. Good pic!