View Full Version : Assignment 15: Motion Blur -- Congratulations Sean Setters
Dan Fleming
12-04-2010, 02:53 AM
I think freelanceshots, our winner from Assignment 14, has said it best, so here are his words:
I was thinking of a contest where the submitted images would need to have some part of the image with motion blur and another part of the image in sharp focus. The way for people to do this is to use a slower shutter speed fast enough to capture the subject but blur other objects moving faster. Another example is using a tripod with really low shutter speeds but capture unmovable objects as still images. Another technique is to pan with an object and blur everything else not moving with the subject. Another example could be painting with light where you use a slow shutter and a flash on the second curtain and move a light source around to create text or shapes or even more.
Here is an example from my Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/freelanceshots/3565104702/in/set-72157623614232129 ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/freelanceshots/3565104702/in/set-72157623614232129/)/
The Finalists
Sorry about this! Apparently lists of people were sent to me, and my email never delivered. Here are the finalists, poll is below
thekingb
the child in the swing is really good because the background is so silky smooth and the child is in pretty good focus. Just overall very pleasing. Hopefully not heavily enhanced with the aid of the computer
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Joel Eade
Because its an original subject and artfully done
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Sean Setters
Because it took effort above and beyond to get this shot and I like his color choice in WB to balance the color of the car and the background light plus the lighting setup in the car.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5242/5231954368_edd64a6374_z.jpg
Alex Niedra
Because its just a cool, original image with unique shapes made by the waves. White balance was an interesting choice that added to the image presentation.
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Andy Stringer
Because of the precision to capture a wild tiger with a fast enough shutter to capture the head but still blur the body to show movement.
a completely still image would be boring. Could use some contrast and saturation which would make it more eye popping.
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[Poll]
ddt0725
12-04-2010, 03:16 AM
The link doesn
Dan Fleming
12-04-2010, 03:22 AM
The link doesn't work for me. Error 404 File Not Found or has moved.
Denise
Sorry about that! It works now. It only took me 75 tries...one would think that a CS degree would mean I know computers...sigh.
Dan
ddt0725
12-04-2010, 03:51 AM
Awesome photo, freelanceshots!! Would you mind posting your EXIF data for that example. Usually in flickr that is available but not on this one.
Thanks!
freelanceshots
12-04-2010, 04:51 AM
Any fair makes for some interesting photos because of all the lights and action. Can't find the original photo to get the exif data. I believe it was shot with a 30D and maybe the 17-55 IS lens with a tripod. Shutter would have been slow like 1 sec and the f-stop maybe around f/8 with a low ISO.
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freelanceshots
12-04-2010, 04:55 AM
There are all kinds of neat and creative things that can be done with what I've explained so everybody have fun with it where I can't wait to see what everybody comes up with.
Additional photo to generate some ideas:
http://www.freelanceshots.com/images/R6_Yamaha_rider_perspective.jpg
EXIF data: 15mm fisheye, 5D II, 1250 ISO, AV 11, TV 1/60, camera mounted to my chest with self timer activated
elmo_2006
12-04-2010, 06:10 AM
I *LOVE IT*.
This will be interesting and fun indeed. When do we start?????
freelanceshots
12-04-2010, 06:27 AM
Right now. Release the shutters!
Deva207
12-04-2010, 10:44 AM
http://www.pohrani.com/f/2A/Vl/17pWFTBa/format2.jpg
F6.3 - 1/250 - Iso 100 - Canon 1000d - EF-S 18-55 IS
Kayaker72
12-04-2010, 02:02 PM
Great Assignment! I have a couple of other ideas, but I am not sure how much time I'll have between now and Dec 17, so as, hopefully, my initial entry:
Canon 7D, EFS 15-85, 15mm, 0.4 sec, f/10, ISO 100, CPL
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BTW-I've posted this before. Please let me know if that is a problem and I'll remove it. Thanks.
Brant
Joel Eade
12-04-2010, 03:40 PM
EOS 1D MKIII
28-135 EF IS USM at 44mm
iso 160
f/7.1
1/15 sec ....horizontal panning handheld
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Sean Setters
12-04-2010, 03:50 PM
This shot is brand new, even though it looks very similar to a previous shot I've done. Self-portrait, 2010.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5242/5231954368_edd64a6374_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/budrowilson/5231954368/)
freelanceshots
12-04-2010, 06:19 PM
Awesome stuff so far! Keep up the good submissions. I think that this project is going to be hard to judge.
-Bryan
Baker
12-04-2010, 09:20 PM
This was after the 4th of July fireworks display. I was stuck on top of a parking garage with traffic backed up trying to leave so I decide to take some pics of the downtown area. If you look a little below the center, you can see where a kid with a giant glow/light stick walked through the frame [:D]
30 sec - f/10 - ISO 100 - 18mm
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4764065315_602de4f8e1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrishinytzke/4764065315/)
IMG_4727 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrishinytzke/4764065315/) by Chris-Baker (http://www.flickr.com/people/chrishinytzke/), on Flickr
alexniedra
12-05-2010, 12:56 AM
Here's my entry. One of those "revisited" images. It remained in my archives until I saw this post, at which point I decided to re-edit the original .CR2 file. One of my personal favorites. Enjoy.
EOS 40D, Tokina 12-24mm f/4 lens.
12mm, 1/4 sec., f/7.1, ISO 500. Spence Lake, Muskoka, Ontario.
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JJphoto
12-05-2010, 05:15 AM
I thought it was the old one, Sean, I can see this photo is winning!, but isn't it better if driving with a girl?[:D][Y]
Todd Ovick
12-05-2010, 06:32 AM
but isn't it better if driving with a girl?/emoticons/emotion-2.gif/emoticons/emotion-21.gif
I'll have to go ahead and 2nd that idea!
hehehe!
Ghosthex
12-05-2010, 12:15 PM
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Canada Day parade Shriner car.
40D, 85mm, F-18, 1/30, ISO-100, Shutter Priority
jonesejm
12-05-2010, 01:13 PM
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Here's my effort, very new to this so hope it ok!
450d, 18-55mm (25mm), ISO200, F11, 20sec
Would love any comments
Thanks Edd
BogdanD
12-05-2010, 03:43 PM
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4888482534_11048ce833_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/48939759@N07/4888482534/)
Canon Xsi, 18-55mm lens @ 20mm, f/10, 1/40 sec. ISO 100
In retrospect the f/10 was a bad idea, but this was one of the first times I used panning.
alexniedra
12-05-2010, 04:47 PM
In retrospect the f/10 was a bad idea, but this was one of the first times I used panning.
Why do you say that? f/10 allowed you to use a pretty slow shutter speed (that provided a nice effect) at your lowest possible ISO setting. Any wider an aperture would have caused you to have to use a faster shutter speed - If this is what you wanted, ignore my post. In my opinion 1/40 sec. works nicely for your shot. Also, f/10 (on the Xsi) shouldn't affect your image quality due to diffraction.
Jonathan Huyer
12-06-2010, 01:42 AM
Great idea for an assignment! Here's mine:
1/80 sec @ f/11, ISO 100
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freelanceshots
12-06-2010, 03:31 AM
Hand held shot of the Georgia Bulldogs Head Coach and Assistant Coach watching one of their top girls perform at the SEC gymnastics tournament in North Little Rock.
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Heavily modified Harley motorcycle (Screaming Eagle) at the Texas Mile event running about 160mph on the airport landing strip.
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Arkansas highway, tripod, 30D, sigma 10-20mm
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erno james
12-06-2010, 05:26 AM
<span style="font-size: small;"]
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erno james
12-06-2010, 05:28 AM
This is a wonderful shot. Good action and humorous too.
erno james
12-06-2010, 05:29 AM
"This is a wonderful shot. Good action and humorous too." This comment was for Ghosthex will the Parade shot in the little car. Love it!
Ghosthex
12-06-2010, 05:01 PM
Great motion capture there Jonathan Huyer !!!!
Ghosthex
12-06-2010, 05:04 PM
Erno is that a carnival ride ????
Ghosthex
12-06-2010, 05:06 PM
I love these types of car shots. Great Job Sean Setters.
Sean Setters
12-06-2010, 07:35 PM
Thank you. ;-)
doggiedoc
12-06-2010, 10:07 PM
My humble submission:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1062/5141205713_c1d562d459_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doggiedoc/5141205713/)
Streaking through the Night (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doggiedoc/5141205713/) by doggiedoc@tcah.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/doggiedoc/), on Flickr
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MattG
12-08-2010, 03:01 AM
Those crazy scooters in Spain!!
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"]T1i w/ 17-55
1/90 @ f/3.5, ISO 100
nickds7
12-08-2010, 07:57 AM
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5245350750_39f39c4f50_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickslater/5245350750/)
7D 1/160th f/5.6 24-70mm
(oops uploaded an unedited version, reuploaded with some levels adjustments)
nvitalephotography
12-08-2010, 07:38 PM
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1/15th, f5.6, 80mm, ISO-400
nvitalephotography
12-08-2010, 07:43 PM
here is another of mine, with a little motion blur. Got to get the prop blurred just right
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50d, 100-400mm @210mm 1/250th, f14, ISO-100
erno james
12-08-2010, 10:15 PM
doggiedoc, not so humble of an image. it gets my vote!
doggiedoc
12-08-2010, 11:06 PM
doggiedoc, not so humble of an image. it gets my vote!
You are too kind sir!
Paul
Kayaker72
12-09-2010, 01:17 AM
Hi all,
These are more for fun. They are from my sister's wedding in November.
My nephew is quite the little dancer
Canon 7D, EFS 15-85, 59 mm, 1/2 sec, f/5, ISO 800
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And what wedding wouldn't be complete without the hokey pokey--15 mm, 0.8 sec, f/6.3, ISO 800
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Any photographic flaws are blamed on the open bar [:D]
jamiethole
12-09-2010, 03:56 AM
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Took this one while out on a drive
5D II w/ 24-104L IS @ 24mm, ƒ/10, 1/25, ISO 100
Cozen
12-09-2010, 08:57 AM
Cool photos everyone! I really enjoy motion blur/long exposures as it adds depth to the still images.
I don
patham
12-09-2010, 11:13 AM
Here's my entry:
<p style="text-align: center;"]http://patrickdurham.net/img/lumiere.jpg
<p style="text-align: center;"]Canon EOS 500D, Sigma 24-70 EX DG Macro @ 24mm, f/25, 30s, ISO 800
<p style="text-align: center;"]
<p style="text-align: left;"]The shot is of a procession led by a police car, the weird effect of the blue line is because of the police car's lights turning around.
Steve Combs
12-09-2010, 04:22 PM
Ok, here's one from last year. Had just gotten my 70-200 F4L (non-IS) and was chasing the puppies around the back yard!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2483/3993917382_8317f74494.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/ntwkgestapo/3993917382/):550:0]
EXIF: EOS 40D, 1/60, F4.0, ISO 500, 70mm
Slight crop from the original.
Sean Setters
12-09-2010, 04:27 PM
Steve-
When composing a message where you want to include a flickr image, use the "Use Rich Formatting" option below. Compose the message as usual. When you want to insert the flickr HTML script, click on the "HTML" button above the composition window. Paste the HTML code there, and click "Update." You should see the image appear in the composition text box.
-Sean
Steve Combs
12-09-2010, 04:30 PM
Yeah, I noticed! Fixed now... Oh Well, C'est la VIE!
Thanks!
thekingb
12-10-2010, 12:45 AM
Here are 2 that I like. I will enter the second one into the contest.
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Canon 7D, EF 70-200 f/4L IS, ISO 100, f/14, 1/10s at 97mm
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Canon XS, EF 17-40 f/4L, ISO 100, f/11, 1/15s at 17mm
Kayaker72
12-10-2010, 02:38 AM
King
Loving #2.
You may want to specify which you are entering.
freelanceshots
12-10-2010, 04:39 AM
I like the second King submitted photo.
Ronnie Tiajuana
12-10-2010, 03:39 PM
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f/4.0, 0.4 exp, hand held
erno james
12-10-2010, 09:26 PM
what would be cool is if we could choose for which ones to vote.
TheRoff
12-13-2010, 01:51 AM
I'll add one.
http://www.pbase.com/roffee/image/128726334/original.jpg
5DMII, 8 secs.f/6.3, 47mm (24-105L) ISO 800
Larry
neuroanatomist
12-13-2010, 01:58 AM
Great images so far!
Here's mine, an early one from my archive. The motion is from zooming the lens during exposure.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4465371497_f8d0dfecfb_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/dr_brain/4465371497/in/set-72157624462568231/lightbox/)
Rebel T1i, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM, zooming during exposure, 1/20 s, f/22, ISO 100
JJphoto
12-13-2010, 02:22 AM
Here is mine
Rebel Xsi, 85mm 1.8, f2.5, 6.0s, ISO 100
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if you are tired of my bird shots, please, this is not a bird shot[:D]
Great shot! The scale in this photo is deceptive.....until I saw the seabirds I thought the rocks were much larger!
A lot of elements to this to kepp my eyes entertained.
Love it!
sfmic
12-14-2010, 08:57 AM
JJ Photo. Very Nice
sfmic
12-14-2010, 09:37 AM
Great Shoot, Doggiedoc
sfmic
12-14-2010, 10:31 AM
<p style="text-align: left;"]Church Event: Canon 5Dm2, Canon 70-200 f/4 @ 70mm, f/4, 1s, ISO3200
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JJphoto
12-14-2010, 04:05 PM
thanks DLS and Choi for your nice words, really appreciate it!
some more information about this picture:
taken in Laguna Beach, California, about 30
DavidEccleston
12-14-2010, 10:25 PM
Throwing a snow-blur. T1i + 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 @ 18mm, f/5.0, 1s, ISO 400.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/5261564167_e72665dfbb_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/15493374@N03/5261564167/)
ddt0725
12-15-2010, 01:27 AM
I am so glad I don't have to judge this one!!! There are some really fantastic shots here! [Y]
Denise
Andy Stringer
12-15-2010, 10:57 PM
This is my first post, but I've been a regular visitor to this site for a while and have learned a lot from everyone here.I think the assignments are a great idea and the current assignment has tempted me to join the community and share this picture of a lioness in the Masai Mara, Kenya, taken last September. I wanted to see how slow I could go with the shutter and still keep her eye sharp.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5087/5271961512_cbaa4117b2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/apstringer/5271961512/)
1D Mark IV, EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM + 1.4x, 1/15s, f/7.1, ISO 100
HDNitehawk
12-15-2010, 11:23 PM
Just doing a little Shake
F4.0, ISO 320, 1/100
[View:http://community.the-digital-picture.com/themes/generic/utility/http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5265000768_d0acc394ec_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/55888666@N08/5265000768/)]
Just so you know this is not some crazed beast, this is my best friend moments earlier
[View:http://community.the-digital-picture.com/themes/generic/utility/http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5290/5265020484_7979ab3ec3_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/55888666@N08/5265020484/)]
Richard Lane
12-16-2010, 11:11 PM
<span style="font-size: 11.6667px;"]The first image is my submission.
This is the Tappan Zee Bridge, taken along the Hudson River in New York.
<span style="font-size: 11.6667px;"]7D: EF-24-70mm f/2.8L, @60mm, f/2.8, 1/4sec, ISO 3200, Handheld from a boat at 9:36PM
This is the same bridge taken 2 hours earlier at 7:48pm. If you compare images you should be able to see the corresponding red, white, yellow, and green lights from each photo.
7D: 24-70mm f/2.8L, @24mm, 1/40sec, ISO 200
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5201/5266933067_5eba896858_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5265589237/]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5290/5265589237_634a476040_b.jpg
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Rich
StapledPhoto
12-18-2010, 08:31 AM
The first image is my submission. It's past the due date but voting hasn't been called so I'm hoping I made it in time :P
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5188945783_d2d066745d_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/yonirab/5188945783/in/set-72157625298405431/lightbox/)
5DII + Sigma 12-24 @ 12mm, f/18, 1s, ISO 100
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/3751165361_5efea0e734_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/yonirab/3751165361/in/set-72157621804278596/lightbox/)
40D + 17-85 @ 76mm, f/5.6, 1/5, ISO 400
Steve U
12-19-2010, 07:35 AM
Some simple shot of an afternoon summer storm, this week. The rain putting streaks across the image. We've had rain for a week and a half, totally over it.
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@28mm f11 1/50sec ISO100
I know it's late but thanks for viewing, anyway.
Cheers,
Steve
Steven23
12-21-2010, 06:01 PM
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Here's a motion blur one from me, even thou there isnt anything focus/sharp in the image
jks_photo
12-28-2010, 02:40 AM
here's mine.... it's a wind-up thing-a-ma-jig.... like a music box....
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Gian Luca
12-28-2010, 08:56 PM
This is my submission
MOMA New York
<p style="text-align: left;"]I often have problem to understand modern art. I tried to represent it in this picture, where somebody is passing quickly, somebody is watching carefully to the objects, trying to understand them or contemplating. Other stays in groups and one gives comments. I liked the man with the hand in his head,I think he express my thinking: boh? [:^)]
5DMKII 14f2.8L II @ 5.6,0.5 sec ISO 100
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5004/5300880145_bc2d152c6a_o.jpg
erno james
12-28-2010, 09:21 PM
Bike ride, hand held while aimlessly bouncing around on a wooden bridge. Aperture 3 post processing.
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neuroanatomist
12-28-2010, 10:25 PM
Didn't this close some time back? Shouldn't we be voting? Just askin'... [Y]
freelanceshots
12-30-2010, 01:45 AM
Whenever I get the word.
Sean Setters
12-30-2010, 02:09 AM
I think Dan is getting input from the judges to narrow down a list of finalists. I imagine he
MattG
01-04-2011, 02:54 PM
Hoping we begin to vote soon and looking forward to another assignment.
Matt
freelanceshots
01-04-2011, 11:17 PM
I have no access to do anything so at this point i
Deva207
01-05-2011, 12:48 AM
http://www.pohrani.com/f/3P/S3/3nLEpAL9/mg0466.jpg
DavidEccleston
01-05-2011, 04:35 AM
Perhaps Dan isn
Sheiky
01-05-2011, 06:54 AM
**Small update**
Yesterday I contacted Freelanceshots about this and he already send me his list of favorites, so in theory we're good to go.
Unfortunately I had no time left to mail Dan Fleming, so I will do that now. Hopefully we'll hear back from him as soon as possible and hopefully he can make the poll himself.
Since the time-difference is present (it's almost 9 in the morning here and my college is about to start ;) ) it might take some time before the poll is online. Please be patient.
If Dan shouldn't be able to adjust the assignment for what reason possible, I will contact any of the other admins to do so. (starting with David [A])
Hopefully this update is of some use. You'll all be updated as soon as I know more.
Sheiky
01-05-2011, 03:20 PM
Congratulations to the 5 finalists! May the best one win! [Y]
Andy Stringer
01-05-2011, 06:51 PM
Andy Stringer
Because of the precision to capture a wild tiger with a fast enough shutter to capture the head but still blur the body to show movement. A completely still image would be boring. Could use some contrast and saturation which would make it more eye popping.
I'm flattered that the judges included my shot, which was my first ever post here at TDP. Just to clarify, though, I have never seen a tiger in the wild. My subject was a lioness.
Thanks for the comments on contrast and saturation, Dan. The photography "expert" on the safari hated any sort of post-processing, and I was ridiculed at the time for saying that I sometimes increase saturation, so I left the image alone apart from a crop. Maybe the lesson here is to trust my own instincts. Just remember, folks, you're voting for the motion blur not the post processing!
Congratulations to the other finalists too, they are all excellent shots in different ways. It's great to see the different interpretations of the theme.
thekingb
01-06-2011, 01:02 AM
I too am flattered to have a shot selected as a finalist. The shot of the boy (my son) in the swing has no PP other than a curves adjustment. The almost impressionistic blurred background, I believe, is the result of shooting at 17mm from such close range to the subject. I was not expecting such a cool effect when I took the shot.
Congrats to the other finalists too. Fun assignment.
Brian
MattG
01-06-2011, 01:41 PM
Congrats to all finalists!
HDNitehawk
01-10-2011, 01:22 PM
I see the voting ended yesterday.
Congradulations to all that made it to the final.
And congradulations Sean, I am looking foward to what you pick for the next assignment
ddt0725
01-10-2011, 01:42 PM
Congrats, Sean!!!! [Y]
Looking forward to your choice for the next one also! WAIT ...I don't have a camera! [:'(]
Denise
neuroanatomist
01-10-2011, 01:44 PM
WAIT ...I don't have a camera!
I'm sure the assignment will still be open when you get it back. In the meantime, consider it a great chance to work on your pre-visualization skills. [;)]
HDNitehawk
01-10-2011, 02:14 PM
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I remember sending my 5D Mark II in for warranty work, somthing internal had broken. I lasted 4 days before I broke down and bought a back up copy 5D Mark II I just couldn't be without.
Will you be able to make it Denise. Or have you already got the 5D Mark II in your basket at B&H?
HDNitehawk
01-10-2011, 02:14 PM
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I remember sending my 5D Mark II in for warranty work, somthing internal had broken. I lasted 4 days before I broke down and bought a back up copy 5D Mark II I just couldn't be without.
Will you be able to make it Denise. Or have you already got the 5D Mark II in your basket at B&H?
Kayaker72
01-10-2011, 03:52 PM
Congrats Sean! Great picture.
Will you be able to make it Denise. Or have you already got the 5D Mark II in your basket at B&H?
Would it be wrong of us to start taking bets? I'd put the over/under at 5 days. [:P]
HDNitehawk
01-10-2011, 04:01 PM
Would it be wrong of us to start taking bets? I'd put the over/under at 5 days.
Nah, surely its not wrong. After all if it were us we would be in the same shape. You have to figure if she works this week it will help keep withdrawls at bay. As the weekend gets close not having a camera in hand will cause the shakes to start. I would take7 days, breaking down and ordering it sometime this comingweekend. I would havetaken 6 days, but B&H doesn't take orders on Saturday.
ddt0725
01-10-2011, 04:35 PM
HA! HA! HA!
The 135L tapped me out for quite awhile so nope, no 5d mk II in my near future! [:(] Instead I have a lens that doesn't focus worth a darn! [:'(]
One thing I did do though ...this morning the sun was shining, the birds were singing so I ripped open a very well sealed box, took my 7d back out & thru on my 100-400mm & went outside to take photos ...& all the birds flew away! [:(]
I better get to the UPS store quick & then come home and re-new my appreciation for my Canon P&S!
Denise
Sheiky
01-10-2011, 04:43 PM
Official congratulations Sean!! [:D]
WAIT ...I don't have a camera! /emoticons/emotion-9.gif
Believe, no-one here sees the diference between an Iphone photo or a DSLR photo. You might even benefit from the small sensor [;)]
I hope it works out for you within two weeks, because that's about the time you get for the new assignment [H]
Dan Fleming
01-10-2011, 05:30 PM
Congratulations to Sean Setters, I hear that there is already a new assignment ready to go courtesy of Sean and Jan!
Dan
MattG
01-10-2011, 05:54 PM
Well done Sean!!
MattG
Sean Setters
01-10-2011, 09:24 PM
Thank you everyone...it