While in Memphis, Tennessee recently, I enjoyed playing with the Selective Color function on my new Nikon D5100 camera. I had only used the function once before and didn’t have the manual with me while my friend Cindy and I were walking around. After 15 minutes of determined concentration, I figured it out.
These beautiful pink flowers in combination with our colorful dresses were the inspiration…
Cindy and I both liked this photo of my hair swinging…
The function basically makes everything black and white except for the colors you select (up to three). I included orange, so that Cindy’s dress would be highlighted.
The following day it came in handy again when we stopped to have a bite to eat on Beale Street. Our waitress had bright red lipstick on and I excitedly asked if I could take her photo with my new camera setting.
I rarely wear red lipstick, but was glad I had some with me for this shot. Now I know what I would look like with gray hair. It stripped the blonde from it…
It left some of the blonde in Cindy’s hair…
There’s one other effect I’m anxious to try…the Night Vision. I haven’t read what it does specifically, other than perhaps light things up at night. Should be fun to try it!
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LOVE that function on your camera!! How cool!
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Thanks…it is fun!
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You two without a doubt enhance those crape myrtles!! Actually it took several minutes to even notice those crapes!
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Ahh…you’re sweet! Thanks!
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How fun!!! I now have to go see if that’s one of those interesting settings in my Canon I haven’t messed with
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I hope you have it…you’ll love it!
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Wow I must say you ladies look stunning! Great camera and even better shots!
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Thank you…have a great day!
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those are some fine pictures of two fine ladies! i do miss going to memphis !
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Thank you Sir!
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I love my Nikon!
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You have one too…what model?
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I have the exact same one D5100 and I also use the D800….
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Oh…I love it!
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It’s a great camera. Versatile and you can be very creative. I often use the standard 18-55mm lens but also use a 50-300mm and its really all you need.
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My lens is an 18-200mm. I like not having to change it.
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The hair flip is definitely my favorite! All are great, and I can tell you had fun with those. Have a great day 🙂
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I like candid shots too…thanks! Have a wonderful weekend.
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Looks like you had lots of fun taking those photos. You girls make those roses look ugly.
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Ah…thanks Anneli!
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Excellent photos! Your new cam is worth every cent isn’t it. 😉
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Thanks John…yes…I love it, and I don’t even mind lugging it around.
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Huh! I didn’t know the camera could do that. Very interesting.
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It is a great feature…fun to use!
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You look beautiful no matter what colour your hair is. That’s a very cool feature to play with.
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Thanks Michelle…how sweet!
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Selective color and feminine beauty. A nice combination.
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Thank you. Hope you are happy!
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