Advice/Confirmation requested by jakerepp

[dlowwa]

Okay, thought this was sharper but still unsure if the light was good enough. Yay or nay?

Contrast, borderline soft.

[jakerepp]

Contrast, borderline soft.

Okay, assumed contrast would always be the biggest issue. Guess I'll hope for better weather next time I'm in Dallas.

[jakerepp]

Assuming this wouldn't be accepted but wanted to try something at twilight. How far off is it, re: sharpening, contrast/darkness?

[dlowwa]

Assuming this wouldn't be accepted but wanted to try something at twilight. How far off is it, re: sharpening, contrast/darkness?

Not bad, but a bit dark, and looks like a fair amount of NR has been applied.

[jakerepp]

Not bad, but a bit dark, and looks like a fair amount of NR has been applied.

A fair amount would be an understatement! Contrast and sharpening wise, borderline at least?

[dlowwa]

A fair amount would be an understatement! Contrast and sharpening wise, borderline at least?

Sharp enough for me, but dark and overprocessed (too much NR).

[jakerepp]

Any better, or should I move on?

[dlowwa]

Any better, or should I move on?

Slightly better, yes. Still a few potential issues I can see, so I'll say borderline.

[jakerepp]

Slightly better, yes. Still a few potential issues I can see, so I'll say borderline.

Well someone was feeling generous and accepted it. It was a hot photo so that worked in my favor. Thanks as always Dana.

[jakerepp]

Trying to pan more, these don't appear blurry to me but what do you think/general pre-screening as well I guess. And can't tell is the Piper is sharp enough.

[dlowwa]

Trying to pan more, these don't appear blurry to me but what do you think/general pre-screening as well I guess. And can't tell is the Piper is sharp enough.

1-2. horizon
3-4. ok for me
5. noisy, vignetting

[jakerepp]

1-2. horizon
3-4. ok for me
5. noisy, vignetting

I'm assuming you see CW needed?

[dlowwa]

I'm assuming you see CW needed?

Yes.

[jakerepp]

Obstruction with that little light barely covering the wheel?

[dlowwa]

Obstruction with that little light barely covering the wheel?

Avoidable, so yes.