Post your best current shots

[JJphoto]

instead of post pictures in "what did you shoot ......." I think we may need a thread like this so we don't have to start a new thread every week. no time limit, as long as you think it's current and you can always start a new thread if needed or post your pictures to those "post your best...." threads. so I go first.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/5353.IMG_5F00_9871.jpg


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/4064.IMG_5F00_3123.jpg


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/6471.IMG_5F00_9933.jpg


all took with my 7D and 700mm 5.6, as you can see the last picture without any cropping, that's the time I wish I had a zoom lens.


thanks for viewing

[ddt0725]

Good idea, JJ!


Here's a couple from this morning ..


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/5442194070_cf9eb9f36a_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5442194070/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5441589845_a6d080408f_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5441589845/)

and from yesterday ...


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/5440142013_51727d4743_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5440142013/)


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/5440744396_8041d74f8e_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5440744396/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5296/5439665053_106891e975_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5439665053/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5095/5440261802_b5d513597c_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5440261802/)


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/5440267838_41bd8709b0_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5440267838/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5258/5439662119_246dba7a65_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5439662119/)

Sorry so many ...being so excited to get out of the house and actually able to take pictures, I just couldn' t decide which ones to post!

Denise

[Fast Glass]

JJ


The last two would be great in the post your best bird shots thread.


The last picture (Ibis I think) has a little to warm white balance, try to make it more neutral.


Keep up the good work,


John.

[JJphoto]

Sorry so many ...being so excited to get out of the house and actually able to take pictures, I just couldn' t decide which ones to post!


we know how much you are addicted to it, Denise, those are great shots!, I like each of them!



The last picture (Ibis I think) has a little to warm white balance, try to make it more neutral.


you are right John, it's a ibis, and yes you caught me, I did adjusted the white balance to made it a little warm. your comment is really appreciated!

[Steve U]

Good idea JJ, maybe you could edit the title to "Post your best current shots" that way it falls into line with the rest of the "Post your best subjects" in Show and Tell.


One from me last night was overlooking the Brisbane Story bridge in a "blue hour, dusk workshop"


/resized-image.ashx/__size/950x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/7673.City-Lights.jpg





@21mm F8.0 ISO100 25sec.


Thanks for viewing.


Steve

[JJphoto]

great night shot, Steve, and I have changed the title of this thread, thanks!

[HDNitehawk]

A big Eagle at the lake at Sunset





[View:http://community.the-digital-picture.com/themes/generic/utility/http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5219/5443281247_b8a05d363d_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/55888666@N08/5443281247/)]

[Baker]

I was out looking for a location for a shoot I am going to do with a friend soon and this is one of the pictures I got. (I don't know why but I seemed to need a reason to go out and enjoy the beautiful weather we had today)








http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5443968388_f4b43e6f51_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrishinytzke/5443968388/)
<div></div>

[conropl]

Steve - I really like that shot.





It was nice to finally get out in semi-warm whether. Here are a couple of light houses I shot today:


7D, 24-105<span style="background-color: #ffffff;"]<span style="color: #ff0000;"]L @ 24mm, f/10, 1/250 sec, ISO 100





7D, 100-400<span style="color: #ff0000;"]L @ 400mm, f/16, 1/100 sec, ISO 100





Pat

[Steve U]

Thanks Pat and others for comments, the night shot wasn't tweaked at all, I just had to rotate it a bit because my tripod was on a pretty steep hill and I hadn't set it up good enough.


Thought I would throw a shot of part of my back yard, with one dog, clothes hanging on the line, dog blanket on the fence and a few Aussie native shrubs that bring the lorikeets in. Oh and that green stuff, wellwe call that grass, everything over there seems to be covered in white stuff, thought I would give everyone a reminder just in case in some places they haven't seen it in a while


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/0268.Backyard-1.jpg


Steve

[Kayaker72]

Great shots everyone. In particular, Steve,great night shot, Denise, your grand daughter throwing snowballs at the snowman is hilarious and conrupl, I like #2.


Here are a few more of mine from Saturday, at the Eagle Festival.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-46-64-Birds/Eagle-11.JPG


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-46-64-Birds/Eagle-12.JPG


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-46-64-Birds/Eagle-21.JPG


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-46-64-Birds/GBH-3.JPG


Thanks for viewing


Brant

[Jonathan Huyer]

Brant - Great work with the birds in flight... that must have been a lot of fun. Here's one from last week in Calgary:

Canon 5D2, 70-200 mm f/2.8 lens, 1/2000 sec @ f/4, ISO 200, fill flash at -2/3 EV to illuminate the sign
/resized-image.ashx/__size/700x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/4431.IMG_5F00_4716_2D00_3.JPG

[Steve U]

Nice 3D post Jonathan, nice eagles Brant, don't have that around here.


More from my Brisbane blue hour shots, but a little bit earlier in the day.


Tobacco filter and WB adjustments.


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5131/5446155781_8605c5bbdb.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5446155781/)


Another one of my not so subtle HDR's.


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5059/5446152859_cfe3e9edac.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5446152859/)


More sky less river


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5133/5446747240_e4d01a3789.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5446747240/)


Exif on Flickr


Thanks for viewing.


Steve

[ddt0725]

Some really nice photos here! Looks like some of us are starting to experience some better weather to get out and shoot more!! Minus 25 degrees here last week but by Thurs. we should be hitting +50 degrees!!! YIPPEEE!!


Brant - I

[T Bigger]

Those are some nice light house pics. TFS

[greggf]

Great shots everybody!! I like the cityscape shots Steve! And just as another reminder...and not to rub it in, but there is sunshine besides Aussie land...this last weekend at the beach was fantastic here in Santa Cruz!! A few shots to attest...


all shots taken with 1D4 and 70-200 2.8ll except HDR taken with 24-70


Mason and Rajah...


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/5415.IN-the-Water-_2800_Large_2900_.jpg


Again.....


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/8831.Running-Beach-_2800_Large_2900_.jpg


Just Mason


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/6787.Running-in-the-Waves-_2800_Large_2900_.jpg


And a small HDR of a train trestle in La Selva Beach...right behind where we were!!


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/4300.Under-the-Trestle.hdr-_2800_Large_2900_.jpg

[MrGreenBug]

Great photos everyone!


Here's my share taken last Saturday while waiting for the fireworks competition:


https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_7nO3EBpvAsc/TVpiNc0YsGI/AAAAAAAANJw/UnO0qoDUmaA/s800/IMG_0022.JPG


and of course a little pyro display:


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_7nO3EBpvAsc/TVlKTujvS0I/AAAAAAAANIs/Vm4Gp2B2zzU/s800/IMG_0157.JPG


Thanks for viewing.

[clemmb]

The first one looks like some pretty good fireworks to me.[:D]


Mark

[neuroanatomist]

Happy (day-after) Valentine's Day!


"By Any Other Name"



http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5448562190_84e6e9874b_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/dr_brain/5448562190/lightbox/)
EOS 5D Mark II, EF 85mm f/1.2<span style="color: #ff0000;"]L II USM, 1/60 s, f/1.8, ISO 400

[Dave Johnston]

Cute Shot of the little one, John. Congrats on the newest!


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5451243419_44d75302f6_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/pairodocs/5451243419/)


Canon 50D + 60mm 2.8 @ 60mm f11 2.5" ISO-100


Took this today... was throwing out some old computer parts that were WAY out of date and thought to snap a few of this old sound card. I didn't have the time today to get set up the speedlights so I took this with the help of a directional lamp. (hence the 2 second exposure).


Thanks for looking.


Dave.

[erno james]

Canon 7D, 24-70mm at 68 mm, f/ 2.8, ISO 100, 1/20 sec


/resized-image.ashx/__size/640x427/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/6644.cork.jpg

[WasAname]

/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/8321.Downtown2.jpg

[nickds7]

<a title="Untitled by Nickds7, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickslater/5448763959/"]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/5448763959_01b420c375_z.jpg
7D 2[/URL]4-70 2.8L @50MM f/5.6 1/80th ISO 100 (Strobist: 480exII front, side left of subject 1/1 power)
I got a chance to see my sister for the first time in over a year and a half. Just a short few hour visit :-\
Anyways, they drove from Washington to Sacramento, CA in their 1987 Toyota Supra project car (sounds like fun to me!) so I wanted to document them before they left. Setup a strobe on a stand, stood on-top of a parked car and took a shot. I had less than 15 min to setup shoot and pack away (had to make it to class)

I had to do an extreme crop here because of people yards and the distracting lines on the sidewalks. I'm just not sure of the crop on the bottom of the frame, is it weird looking slightly cutting off the wheel of the car? I think it directs more attention to subject, in my opinion. criticism welcome :) (be light, I rarely work with flash)

[NFLD Stephen]

WasAname: Looks like water street in St. John

[Kayaker72]

Great pics everyone. I love the varied nature of the photos in this thread.


It clouded over here earlier than expected, so I didn't see any northern lights. It did give me a chance tofinish going through my photosfrom last Saturday at the Eagle Festival.


I had forgotten that this cormorant fly over.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-46-64-Birds/Duck-1.JPG


And, well, it was an eagle festival.....


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-46-64-Birds/Eagle-22.JPG

[WasAname]

/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/0216.Morne.jpg

NFLD Stephen: Yeah I am from the island. Born and raised in st. John's. How about you? Here is another low res pic from the Rock.

[ddt0725]

Tonight's full moon. Handheld, manual focus using my 100-400mm w/ EF 1.4x II. Guess I need alittle more work on that manual focusing!
<h1>http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5019/5457643956_8075eb374c_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5457643956/)</h1>

[MrGreenBug]

Thanks Mark! Were you referring to the sunset??? [:D]


Nice moon shot Denise. I tried to take a photo with my longest lens (85mm) and I ain

[clemmb]

Thanks Mark! Were you referring to the sunset??? /emoticons/emotion-2.gif



<div style="clear: both;"]</div>





yes

[conropl]

All shot with a 7D this morning. Silver lake in the forground and Lake Michigan would be on the other side of the dunes.


24-105mm<span style="color: #ff0000;"] L @24mm, f/13, 1/8 sec


/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-66-81/_5F00_MG_5F00_4769LR.jpg





24-105mm<span style="color: #ff0000;"] L @75mm, f/8, 1/30 sec


/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-66-81/_5F00_MG_5F00_4676LR.jpg





100-400mm<span style="color: #ff0000;"] L @400mm, f/13, 1/25 sec


/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-66-81/_5F00_MG_5F00_4814LR.jpg


Thanks for viewing


Pat

[Jayson]

Denise, I know this was handheld, but if you had your tripod handy, they live view focus will still focus anything up to f/11 I believe. I use that when I use my stacked tc if I am having trouble with manual focusing. Great shot however. Lots of detail.

[Jayson]

Here are a couple of daisy shots with the 100mm macro and all 3 extension tubes.


http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1BsifUdHub4/TV38Jd2dvGI/AAAAAAAAA0Y/JucbDMsJQMk/s1600/2011_02_16_12780.jpg


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kQsIVBlu9BQ/TV38Ki7pXkI/AAAAAAAAA0g/gU30OnWOofI/s1600/2011_02_16_12790.jpg


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VCtCZlg5MnA/TV38M0R3b1I/AAAAAAAAA0w/ZVflL-Qa4UY/s1600/2011_02_16_12804.jpg

[Jonathan Huyer]

I went out today to watch some friends go dogsledding, not too far from Canmore Alberta


Canon 1D3, 70-200 f/2.8 lens, 1/400 sec @ f/4, ISO 400
/resized-image.ashx/__size/700x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/4401._5F00_M3_5F00_4730.JPG

[Steve U]

Keep the dog theme going, little bit hotter in Queensland at 35 Celcuis.


Went to a fundraiser for the RSPCA ( cruelty prevention) and took some snaps of the puppies. First off a display of the RAAF defence dogs trained to hold and detain.


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5251/5461197136_784f0aa560.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5461197136/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5461198204_b980c79d5b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5461198204/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5131/5461198994_947be34a55.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5461198994/)


And something a little bit sweeter, an agility trained poodle. I wish i had something this smart to sit next to when I was in school.


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5172/5460600357_84cf1cc312.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5460600357/)


Thanks for viewing.


Steve

[Jonathan Huyer]

Those are great Steve. This is why I really love this forum... people from right across the globe showing photos in the same place. (Sorry, I'm just having one of those emotional "isn't the Internet terrific" moments). [:)]

[Steve U]

Thanks Jonathan, I know what you mean, but I think it might be a little bit site specific and this site is one of the more positive, encouraging and educationalplaces to visit.


I'd like to add a breed of dog that would be more suited to your conditions, I have acouple of the noble Japanese Akita from yesterday. I am a little bit biased about this breed as I used to own them a few years ago. They are one of the most handsome adult breeds and simply gorgeous puppies. They have a strong tendancy to guard and present a formidable obstacle for the stranger to pass. They do tend to be a one person dog, but are very affectionate and loyal to the family and friends. The male dogs especially have a sense of humor and take a while to mature and love a good play and boofy wrestle. My last male was a beautiful 130 pound lap dog. But he would only jump on you to say hello, then would position himself near you, not out of sight but perhaps between you and the door. Watchful and devoted. The movie Hachiko with Richard Geer pretty well sums up the Akita.


This very handsome dog is a nearly 8 month old pup and nice example of the breed. He was suffering a little bit in the heat yesterday.


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5174/5460593981_384c34e980.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5460593981/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5460593275_7fa98bb5ec.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5460593275/)


Thanks for viewing and taking the time to paw[;)] through the waffle associated with this post.


Steve

[ddt0725]

Beautiful doggie pictures above!!!!

Not too much picture taking for me lately &amp; this is not the best but it goes with how I feel ...sicker than a dog! [+o(]

/resized-image.ashx/__size/480x320/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-37-26/IMG_5F00_5262_5F005F00_1.jpg

[erno james]

Wonderful macro work of the flowers and gotta love those dog pix! Check out these fine legs! Shot from my porch last nite.








/resized-image.ashx/__size/640x427/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/2308.5459946605_5F00_61df8395d1_5F00_b.jpg

[JJphoto]

nice shots everyone!, Erno, like this shot, great color and reflction, great idea!


my picture shows that I was on the way(almost got there, may be 30 seconds more driving) to shoot birds this morning as you can tell I was kind late[:D]


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/7433.IMG_5F00_2461.jpg


and the bird picture I got today


/resized-image.ashx/__size/600x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/1768.IMG_5F00_2539.jpg


I should have removed some branches but just no time.


thanks for viewing!

[Steve U]

Poor Denise, get well soon.


Hey JJ, I love the light on the big bird and nice scene, even if it slopes a bit.


Erno that white must have a bit of alcohol to leave legs like that, or is it one of those luscious viogniers?

[comalleyphotography]

/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/8078.IMG_5F00_2324.jpg


comalleyphotography.com, Shot at the Como Conservatory in Minnesota with my Canon T1i and my 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens.








/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/7651.IMG_5F00_5070.jpg


comalleyphotography.com, Shot with my Canon T1i and my 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 lens.











/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/5873.IMG_5F00_9948.jpg





comalleyphotography.com, Shot at Stillwater Area Highschool's Battle of the Bands competition with my Canon T1i and my 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens.








Thanks for viewing!


Check out comalleyphotography.com for more.

[dsiegel5151]

/resized-image.ashx/__size/700x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/8272.Dog-demo.jpg


Any pointers on dog photography (besides get the hand out of the picture)? I volunteer at the humane society and one of the other volunteers and I who play around with photography a little have decided to take over the website picture responsibilities. Any pointers/suggestions (e.g., best time of day to shoot, flash positions, etc....) would be greatly appreciated.

[Baker]

I had a snowboarding themed shoot planned for over a month but most of the snow melted in the week right before the shoot. Then we got 10 inches of snow the day after, just my luck.





http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5291/5465748369_1f90858251.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrishinytzke/5465748369/)
<div>
<div>http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5098/5466353360_27409d6f8b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrishinytzke/5466353360/)</div>
<div></div>
</div>

[TakahiroW4047]

These are all great shots!! I like the varieties that we don't typically see with the "Best of..." threads [:)]


Here are some shots taken during the engagement shoot I had the other day!


/resized-image.ashx/__size/720x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/8055._5F00_MG_5F00_7521_2D00_Edit.jpg


/resized-image.ashx/__size/0x720/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/2158._5F00_MG_5F00_7572_2D00_Edit_2D00_Edit.jpg

[gschaps]

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_icNljnw1PaQ/TWLgPKTfb6I/AAAAAAAABVU/-ioZE929iKI/s800/Adam&amp;Sasha%232SanLuisObispo2-12-2011.jpg





My two teenagers. 5D MKII, IS0 100, 1/1600, F/4, 24-105 F/4 @ 85 mm.

[Steve U]

@Baker nice light on the first and good expression on the second


@Tak nice series


@Gschaps kids are fun when their not fighting.


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5174/5461204536_db8e1bfc68.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5461204536/)


Hey, turn that frown upside down. Umm where would you start?


Cheers,


Steve

[ddt0725]

I'm currently pretty sick and don't even have the energy toleave the house but I was able to take a few shots from my bedroom window! Even a bad case of the flu/pneumonia can't stop an addict although the 7d + 100-400mm sure seems alot heavier right now so photos aren't the best ...


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5253/5468954937_9d1377b372_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5468954937/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5469546658_abd055074e_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5469546658/)

The birds were pretty grateful thata squirrel brought bread over from the neighbors yard andleft it in my tree!

Denise

[bouwy]

Get better soon Denise.


Pics looks Ace.


Wally

[ddt0725]

Thank you, Wally! Much appreciated!

[Baker]

My first attempt at anything like this. I figure it should be good enough for eBay [:P]Gold trimmed custard glass made sometime between 1890 and 1905. SB-28 with a 40 something inch shoot through umbrella camera left. I used a roll of paper to make a seamless background.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/2068.IMG_5F00_7315.jpg


Here is a shot of the setup:


/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/1104.IMG_5F00_7322.jpg

[Steve U]

Nice tweety pies Denise. Have you been shovelling too much snow?

[TakahiroW4047]

gschaps, I love this action shot!!


Great looking dog Steve! I've got a dog shoot in couple weeks so these are getting me excited!


Denise I hope you feel better soon! And I really admire your love for photography! : )


Baker, that looks surprisingly pristine for such an antique! Or maybe it's the lighting haha

[Todd Ovick]

A shot form last Saturday night...a little "busy" for composition but I liked the lighting I got with B&amp;W


Not much for stage lighting at the show so i shot B&amp;W all night...


I did capture in RAW so here is one favorite processed from RAW...


/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/4743._A900_ToddOvickPhotography.jpg

[bluesman]

Nice Shot Todd, who

[Todd Ovick]

Nice Shot Todd, who's the band.


A local act in Minneapolis,MN..., Surley Jones...


They play a lot of classic 70's hits

[bouwy]

(Todd Ovick A shot form last Saturday night...a little "busy" for composition but I liked the lighting I got with B&amp;W


Not much for stage lighting at the show so i shot B&amp;W all night...


I did capture in RAW so here is one favorite processed from RAW...)


Magic shot. LUV IT


Wally

[bouwy]

(Steve U


Hey, turn that frown upside down. Umm where would you start?)


I wonder if even a mother can love face like that.... LOL


Good shot Steve


Wally

[Baker]

Baker, that looks surprisingly pristine for such an antique! Or maybe it's the lighting haha






I know! I couldn't believe the condition they are in! Only two out of 19 pieces are cracked. And even then it is a very small crack.

[HDNitehawk]

I was out driving and it was a nice sunset tonight, and had to find some thing quick to put with it.





[View:http://community.the-digital-picture.com/themes/generic/utility/http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5256/5470155624_a3340e38ca_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/55888666@N08/5470155624/)]

[gschaps]

&gt; @Gschaps kids are fun when their not fighting.


&gt; gschaps, I love this action shot!!


Thanks!


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_icNljnw1PaQ/TWLdW_w1RdI/AAAAAAAABUw/Q5q2bNhe83U/s800/SashaSanLuisObispo2-12-2011.jpg

[bouwy]

Good shot mate


Wally

[MrGreenBug]

Sharing a shot from the weekend: 1000D + 85mm f/1.8 @ 85mm, f/2.2, 1/250 sec, ISO 100


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_7nO3EBpvAsc/TWUfUKbpwgI/AAAAAAAANL4/hiu-cQHAYgU/s800/IMG_0008.JPG


Thanks for viewing.

[dsiegel5151]

/resized-image.ashx/__size/700x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/4338.Sticky.jpg


I took a pic of a cat last weekend too. Mine's a little more fat. Canon 40d, 60mm f2.8, @f2.8, 1/30s, iso 1600.

[MattG]

/resized-image.ashx/__size/0x800/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/3162.IMG_5F00_4188.jpg





7D, 50mm 1.4, ISO 100, 1/200, off camera flash in umbrella

[ddt0725]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5216/5472344009_56d20978f9_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5472344009/)

[Kayaker72]

Denise...great pictures of the eagles. I especially like the one above. Hope you feel better.


Two more juvenile eaglesand duck from me taken this past weekend:


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-46-64-Birds/Eagle-105.JPG





/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-46-64-Birds/Eagle-102a.JPG





/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-46-64-Birds/duck-101.JPG

[ddt0725]

Thanks! I hope the next time I go I can get as close a shot as yours in photo #2! That looks great!


I am going to try &amp; redo mine above using Joel

[Kayaker72]

Ha! I was thinking the same thing looking at yours. Mine are highly cropped. I am 50-70 yds, sometimes more,from the eagles and I would love to get closer.

[Steve U]

Went to a Bloodstock sale on the weekend. Never done that before, lot of blokes standing around looking at auction books and breeding lines. Machine gun mouth auctioneers rattling away, shouting in comprehensible rythmic phrases. And me with my hands stuffed in my pockets, trying not to sneeze or wave at anyone, in case I ended up buying a horse.


Horses don't like posing, saleyards are not the place for easy composition, well not for me anyway as I wondered about trying not to step in anything. But there were pretty horses there.


In fact here are some snaps of some pretty fillies getting led around by big brown horses. I sound like I'm in the trade.


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5474646480_40537e7bb5.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5474646480/)


That one went for $14000.


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5138/5474648924_c260389981.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5474648924/)


This one couldn't read.


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5176/5474055447_ece7027aaf.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5474055447/)


Wrangler butts, drive me nuts and I didn't like the way this horse was looking at me.


Thanks for viewing.


Steve

[Bill W]

Denise &amp; Kayaker;


Some nice shots of the ABEs....


Kayaker, your shot locations look really familiar.....it's been a great winter for shooting ABEs (actually all birds) on Deer Is, Merrimack River.


Here are a couple of my captures in the past few weeks.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/7343.juvie-under-belly.jpg


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/5618.ABE-adult-3.jpg


Peregrine Falcon


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/5873.PF-flight.jpg





/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/7823.juvie-grab.jpg

[Kayaker72]

Bill,


LOL!!! Really, I did, I think I scared someone in the office next to mine....[:D] Deer Island on the Merrimack has been great. It is my first year, so maybe I am just getting lucky, but it has been a lot of fun. I have a bunch of that same juvenile with the roughed up wing (GREAT PIC BTW). Actually, I may have a pic of when he got roughed up.


Really, you are killing me with those photos. Really great!Are you using a 500 mm or 600 mm lens??? You have amazing detail in those photos.


Ok, since I am posting again, another picture [:P]:


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-46-64-Birds/Eagle-103.JPG


Brant

[Bill W]

Brant;


I just acquired the 500 f4 IS a few weeks ago....and it's really been an exceptional winter for spotting ABEs. The only issues are; they're staying too close to the east bank (too far) and not a lot of visibility by the adults.


But the variety of the other birds and their willingness to pose is making up for the ABEs reluctance to cooperate.


Common (female) merganser running on water;


/resized-image.ashx/__size/700x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/5344.running-merganser.jpg

[ddt0725]

Welcome back, Bill! Your photos are awesome and definitely an inspiration for what I

[erno james]

As a native Californian, I can't believe I've never been here until this week. This is Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz.


7D, 10-22mm at 21 mm, f/29, 0.3 sec, ISO 100, EV -2/3, and one nearly tipped over tripod!


/resized-image.ashx/__size/640x411/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/1817.naturalBridges.jpg

[Steve U]

Nice scene Erno, like the colors.


I thought you might appreciate these, five of us got together yesterday for a long lunch.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/850x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/7411.Burgundy-lunch_5F00_1.jpg





We then adjourned back to one blokes house for a top up and he had a pretty good cellar going years back so he put on a Rhone evening for us.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/750x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/3301.Rhone-day_5F00_1.jpg


Bit of a fuzzy head this morning, no complaints though.


Steve

[ddt0725]

Beautiful photo, erno! I

[erno james]

thanks for the kind remarks. Denise, California has its wonderful scenery, but about 75 miles north of Santa Cruz is San Francisco, where SNOW is forecast for this Saturday! Have you considered a photo vacation to the Southwest US Deserts? There are so many incredible places to shoot in a fairly small radius. Utah and Northern Arizona offer at least a week

[Steve U]

Every now and then you have to take one for the team Erno. Generous friends are a blessing and it was an extended session not every bottle was emptied. I was still taking photos at the end.


I got some dusty all reds left and plenty of room, because it would be an expensive cab ride home from my place for you guys.

[Bill W]

Thank you Denise....hope you get some more "adult" ABEs.


Brant and I have enough juvies in our collections.

[Sean Setters]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5016/5477517277_ae78f6bfe3_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/budrowilson/5477517277/)


Been bored a bit lately, yet experiencing an abundance of pent-up photographic energy.

[dsiegel5151]

My current favorites at the Humane Society. Critiques welcome.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/700x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/3527.Cowboy.jpg


Cowboy


/resized-image.ashx/__size/700x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/6131.Dollie-3.jpg


Dollie


/resized-image.ashx/__size/700x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/8228.Gotti-2.jpg


Gotti


/resized-image.ashx/__size/700x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/5672.Lance-3.jpg


Lance


/resized-image.ashx/__size/700x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/2728.Suzie-Q-2.jpg


Suzie Q

[DavidEccleston]

All very nice dogs, dsiegel5151. Love the merle nose on the first.

[Steve U]

Nice doggie portraits, dsiegel.

[ddt0725]

Wonderful photos, dsiegel!! Fantastic sharp focus &amp; beautifully blurred background...very nicely done! I hope they all find homes soon!


Would you mind posting Exif info?


Denise

[dsiegel5151]

Thanks guys and gals. Denise, all these shots were taken with a 40d and a 300mm f4L IS (@f4, IS off) tripod mounted. Camera settings were aperture priority mode and ISO 200. I also tried using the 85mm f1.8, 60mm f2.8, and 70-200mm f4L; however, getting farther away from the dogs with the 300 seemed to work the best (i.e., so they weren

[Steve U]

Went and took some snaps at a local triathalon today. It was held in Raby Bay, which is a coastal suburb close to where I live in Brisbane. Raby Bay is a part of the suburb Cleveland and they use the harbour for the swim leg and have different coloured caps for the different divisions. There were the full-on pro athletes there and the beginners and some who looked as though their doctor should have advised them not to compete just yet. But it's not about the winning it is about finishing.


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5294/5480929623_c22fec839c.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5480929623/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5480932667_6b6bb89364.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5480932667/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5481534954_2c2fbd7057.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5481534954/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5480936875_7cfd6ae357.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5480936875/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5251/5481541512_20ede0e50c.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5481541512/)


Everyone who finishes is a winner, but this girl actually won the open female division.


Thanks for viewing.


Steve

[Bill W]

dsiegel....very nice pix of the pups.


All of our (adult) dogs and (adult) cats over the past 25 yrs have been rescues....these pix hit home.


Do you offer your pix to the Humane Society to post on their web site?


Thanks for sharing


Bill

[Bill W]

Steve....nice to see pix of folks out in warm wx, for you see, as I type, it

[Steve U]

You are right Bill, only a part Tri, while there were some serious competitors, there were some taking it pretty easy. Stay warm.

[bob williams]

C'mon Steve, Thats not even two bottles per person---what kind of lightweight lunch is that among friends?I am also a bit disspointed that you didn't knock the bottom off of one of those bottles and place it on the end of your camera---just to see what your friends looked like all "green and distorted"------Glad you had a good time [B][B][B]


Cheers,


Bob

[dsiegel5151]

Bill W, That was actually the reason for taking the pictures. The current website pictures are terrible.

[ddt0725]

Feed them and they will come ...


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5299/5484031220_ae65719e31_z.jpg
<div></div>



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5483145213_3dfb4caabd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5483151537/]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5297/5483151537_c47b336584_z.jpg


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5100/5483142253_b4b8ea1ff6_b.jpg


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5483736234_93995cb13b_b.jpg








http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5483743250_c5defa6465_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5483743250/)

[bob williams]

DD, Very Nice catches here---Now all you have to do is get the birds away from the man made objects. I have the same problem, but I have noticed that there are always birds waiting in line and perched somewhere close to the feeder until thier turn---So, I thought about strategically locating some natural looking sticks and small branches just a little higher than the feeders, that way you might be able to catch them while they are waiting----Just a theory I plan to try very soon.


Nice job,


Bob

[ddt0725]

Yep, that

[erno james]

Killer shots Denise! Which lenses did you use?


Well, I have this entire week off without plans except for 2 days in Yosemite after the next storm. Can't wait. Since I had free time, I drove 500 miles round trip yesterday just to go on a photoshoot. That is a personal best for a day. Is there something wrong with me? Anyway, I've never visited this place in N California but will be going back when the snow melts.


McArthur-Burney Falls


7D


ISO 100


70-200 mm L @ 127mm


f/32 for 4 sec with CPL


/resized-image.ashx/__size/683x1024/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/0842.5488368928_5F00_4201012e13_5F00_b.jpg

[Steve U]

Nice work Erno, I'd like to jump in there and cool off.


500 miles, no I don't think you are crazy. I'm trying to make something happen once a week for my photo opportunities. Whether it is a horse auction, a triathlon or a fundraiser for abused pets, I go along take a few shots and come back and try and work out how to make it better next time I do it.


I went to a harbour and took photos of boats and jetties and didn't like any of them. I walked down wet slippery stairs and leaned on a funny angle supporting myself one-handed to get this shot and thought it was going to be a compostion masterpiece. Only to get home and find that the shot looked like this. Because I wear glasses to read, but have adjusted the eyepiece so I don't when I shoot, I find it difficult to review shots, while I'm shooting. Hence a little out of focus, or people blinking and so on. Anyway I'm working on that.


This is a great example of the "best" line up of a rope in a picture.[:(]


/resized-image.ashx/__size/950x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/7573.Mermaid.jpg





Oh well live and learn, at least i didn't fall in the water and get to wash my camera gear. I'll see if I can clone the rope out.


Steve

[erno james]

Cool shot SteveU. At first i thought they landed a baby dolphin in the nets, then I looked a little closer and realized what it was instead. Maybe I should borrow your glasses sometime.


Hey, are you sure about making that jump to cool off? Here is what the scene looked like with my wide angle lens... (btw, my images don't seem as sharp as yours and others on these posts. am i actually UNDERsharpening?) thanks, Erno


/resized-image.ashx/__size/427x640/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/8875.falls.jpg

[Steve U]

Thanks Erno, sharpness has never been my thing, but one thing I learned on another forum was not to trust the automatic sharpening when downsizing your images. And when you downsize don

[erno james]

thanks. i have been downloading directly from Flickr, so maybe that

[HDNitehawk]

I took this tonight at the Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge in Oklahoma City. It is undergoing a remodel and they were testing the new lighting system tonight





5D Mark II, 24mm F1.4L II, F4.0, 1/5, ISO 640





[View:http://community.the-digital-picture.com/themes/generic/utility/http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5176/5493567452_43b6da5c38_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/55888666@N08/5493567452/)]

[cls]

Hi, I'm new to the forum but have followed TDP and the forum for about two years. Actually the reviews and the forum discussions have contributed significantly to my purchasing decisions.
As an enthusiast rather than a professional photographer, my time with the camera is more or less limited to a couple of hours during the weekend. These are some shots from the last two weekends showing that the winter is still going strong. All photos are taken with 24-105 f/4 L on Rebel T1i at ISO100 and f/8.


Big blocks of ice thrown ashore by a recent storm (24mm -1/250 sec)
/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/3364.IMG_5F00_6065_5F00_LR_5F00_Sh.JPG


A heavily overcast sky and snow in the air. But the sun found a small crack in the clouds (55mm - 1/320 sec)
/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/3566.IMG_5F00_6073_5F00_LR_5F00_Sh.JPG


Some brave swimmers found a spot not covered by ice (24mm - 1/160 sec)
/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/0284.IMG_5F00_6086_5F00_LR_5F00_Sh.JPG


But no one will be swimming here for a while (45 mm - 1/30 sec)
/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/0755.IMG_5F00_6437_5F00_LR_5F00_LR_5F00_Sh.JPG


Thanks for viewing!

[Steve U]

Welcome to the forum, nice shots and good comments. I

[peterborough_photography]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5131/5494753979_09667a443f.jpg


Peterborough photography is a commercial professional photography company based in Peterborough and Stamford which is located in Cambridgeshire in the United Kingdom. I shot this last week, although I will be doing lots of weddings in a few weeks time. ("http://www.peterboroughphotography.com)

[cls]

Welcome to the forum, nice shots and good comments. I'm guessing that's not Australia.


Steve
<div style="CLEAR: both"]</div>



True, that&rsquo;s not Australia. The photos are from the east coast of Sweden where the Baltic Sea has been more or less completely covered by ice this winter. I guess north European geography is not obvious for someone living on the other side of the globe, so I include a link to a Wikipedia map for information. (Sweden is the dark green area and the Baltic Sea is the water east of Sweden.)


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/EU-Sweden.svg/200px-EU-Sweden.svg.png ("http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/EU-Sweden.svg/1000px-EU-Sweden.svg.png)

[JJphoto]

took this picture this afternoon, I took total about 500 shots, and I have posted 2 more in "post your best bird shots thread" which are more close up pictures


7D, 500mm 4.0. all I can tell you is that my hands were shaking and my heart were beating so fast when I was taking those pictures. it was pretty bloody, I had the chance to save that poor bird, but I know it's just the way it should be.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/5228.IMG_5F00_0048.jpg

[JJphoto]

took this picture this afternoon, I took total about 500 shots, and I have posted 2 more in "post your best bird shots thread" which are more close up pictures


7D, 500mm 4.0. all I can tell you is that my hands were shaking and my heart were beating so fast when I was taking those pictures. it was pretty bloody, I had the chance to save that poor bird, but I know it's just the way it should be.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/5228.IMG_5F00_0048.jpg

[ddt0725]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5095/5500203419_6bbd209843.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5500203419/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5499520073_dc160c9c20.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5499520073/)

[Jonathan Huyer]

Denise - Nice results with the new lens! Looking forward to seeing more.

[ddt0725]

Thanks, Jonathan! I

[Jonathan Huyer]

I know what you mean. We

[ddt0725]

we're going to the Galapagos Islands! It's an absolute shooting gallery for photography, and I'm about to go completely wild. Stay tuned...!


WOW! That is like a photographers heaven ...I AM SO ENVIOUS!!! Very much looking forward to seeing those pics when you return!

Denise

[MrGreenBug]

Good day! I was able to go to an orchids festival where I live. They surely have lots of beautiful flowers not just orchids. I really enjoyed my short visit and sharing it with you all my top two favorites!


https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_7nO3EBpvAsc/TXNblytZ3fI/AAAAAAAANOs/V83Daz4dczo/s640/IMG_0002.JPG


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_7nO3EBpvAsc/TXNbjUP1YwI/AAAAAAAANOo/juqDpB00kRE/s640/IMG_0005.JPG


Thanks for viewing! [:)]

[Steve U]

Had a bit of a hitout with five ofmy wine geek mates last night.A lot of my friends are in the wine business, so we often choose a wine theme and match some food to those wines and make a night of it. Last night was Australian Chardonnay and you are expected to pony up for two appropriate bottles and afoodcourse.


Itook my avacado and cucumbersoup, with sashimi tuna and soy and wasabi. Remember it isSummer here,this is a cold soup.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/950x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/2671.Avacado-and-cucumber-soup.jpg





Instead of exif, I'll post a recipe instead.
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"]<span style="font-size: small;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri;"]Avocado soup with marinated tuna<o:p></o:p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"]<span style="font-size: small;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri;"]20g castor sugar<o:p></o:p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"]<span style="font-size: small;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri;"]4 large cucumbers<o:p></o:p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"]<span style="font-size: small;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri;"]2 avacados<o:p></o:p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"]<span style="font-size: small;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri;"]100g wasabi powder<o:p></o:p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"]<span style="font-size: small;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri;"]3 limes juiced<o:p></o:p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"]<span style="font-size: small;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri;"]Salt and pepper<o:p></o:p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"]<span style="font-size: small;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri;"]200g sashimi grade tuna cut into 1cm cubes<o:p></o:p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"]<span style="font-size: small;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri;"]30ml soy sauce<o:p></o:p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"]<span style="font-size: small;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri;"]Coriander sprigs<o:p></o:p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"]<span style="font-size: small;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri;"]Combine sugar with 20ml of water in a small pan and stir over a low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove the syrup from heat and allow to cool.<o:p></o:p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"]<span style="font-size: small;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri;"]Cut the cucumbers into small pieces. Then process in a blender to the consistency of soup. Pass the mixture through a fine sieve to remove any small lumps. Add the avocado, sugar syrup, wasabi, lime juice and seasoning.<o:p></o:p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"]<span style="font-size: small;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri;"]Return the mixture to the blender and process until smooth. Pour into bowls.<o:p></o:p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"]<span style="font-size: small;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri;"]To serve, dip the tuna into the soy sauce and place in the soup bowls. Garnish with coriander sprigs.


Examination of Chardonnay complete, hereare the dead soldiers. The last two wines were stuffed, one oxidated and the other was corked.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/950x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/7484.Chardonnay-night.jpg





This shot is a bit grainy, but it was after midnight, handheld and wobbly boots on.


Please note that this is like work for me, wine should be consumed in moderation. These are more like educational events, that I amobliged to attend. Winelists for some local restaurants are formulated fromthese nights.


Thanks for viewing and when it warms up over there, try the soup.


Steve

[ddt0725]

Most of these were taken out of sheer boredom! It's amazing what you find to shoot when there is nothing to shoot but you simply must photograph something!!


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5504368721_22b0b5c3ec.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5504368721/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5020/5504844022_b76518a283.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5504844022/)
<div></div>


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5504242447_2631a19102.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5504242447/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5100/5504245965_1ac82b8d17.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5504245965/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5095/5504238309_f6a5469e91.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5504238309/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5504235985_89b5b059a3.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5504235985/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5258/5504304183_810b53eb5f.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5504304183/)

[ddt0725]

Very nice photos, Steve! Love the soup presentation! I don

[Steve U]

Denise,what you have been photographing is a lot more wholesome than the mischief I have been getting up to.


I thought you might have used your 90mm on the bird as well, but you did manage to take it off for a little while to use your 100-400mm.


Nice work.


Steve

[btaylor]

Loving some of the new shots coming through. Keep it up guys!


Steve - not a bad selection you have there. At the moment I'm working my way through a mixed bag from Tempus Two (Hunter Valley). They've got an amazing Sangiovese, you should check them out.


Here's a shot I got last week. It's been a pretty late wet season so we're only starting to get the good storms rolling through now. I got out of bed in the middle of the night to chase this one. It's actually a composite of two shots, needed a couple more strikes in there to keep it interesting.


5D Mark II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L @ 24mm, f/6.3, ISO 100, 30 sec exposure.


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5507662545_9c8e724e3e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ben_taylor_au/5507662545/)
Reflectricity (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ben_taylor_au/5507662545/) by Ben__Taylor (http://www.flickr.com/people/ben_taylor_au/), on Flickr


I've got a few more to come, the rain has made everything really stunning out here at the moment. I went out yesterday and got some nice ones so I'll post them very soon.


Cheers,


Ben.

[Steve U]

Beautiful shot Ben, I like the tones and the purple hue to the sky, the dark bank draws your eyes into the photo.


Good job. I

[Sean Setters]

I submitted this to the competition thread, but thought I'd put it here too. This is the shot I had in mind when I picked up some cheap Kenko extension tubes on Ebay...


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5174/5511417112_6188bbceba_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/budrowilson/5511417112/)

[erno james]

Ben, I hope you have a gallery and are paying your mortgage with a shot of that quality...the lightning image you made is simply amazing. I wonder what it would look like printed on metal...


sean, that macro of the ring is off the charts. love the tones on it.


i had the fortune to shoot Yosemite last week with three fellow photographers and have these to share:


1- my attempt at B&amp;W of El Capitan and the Three Brothers


/resized-image.ashx/__size/640x427/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/1050.bw.jpg





2- From my Flickr account:


Perhaps my favorite shot from 2 days of shooting Yosemite with 3 friends...done with my iPhone of all things!
<div id="description_div5505334642" class="photo-desc insitu-trigger"]
<p id="yui_3_3_0_1_1299709784384729"]Of course my favorite image came from my iPhone 4 instead of my DSLR with pro lenses! This was taken across the street from the Cathedral in Yosemite Valley. Apologies for the blown out sky, but I've yet to master using a Grad ND filter on an iPhone 4.
<p id="yui_3_3_0_1_1299709784384732"]From left to right are Horisun, ernogy (that's me!), Mercury1994, and Andy. The Nikonians outnumbered me by three as I was the sole Canonista, but we still all got along at the end of the two-day shoot.
</div>


/resized-image.ashx/__size/640x478/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/0474.iphone4.jpg

[Steve U]

Love the B&amp;W sky Erno and the texture and contrast of the rock, really good job.


And the iPhone shot is good with the reflections as well, pity you couldn

[andnowimbroke]

Erno, love the reflection. Think how even more better (that's how I talk for real) it would have looked in the Canon lens.


Now that I can post pics again, here's a recent outing making due with what I had.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-40-90/mini_2D00_5631quickedit.jpg

[ddt0725]

Beautiful waterfall photo! I so wish I had opportunity to take photos of such beautiful places! In the meantime, I'll just keepmaking duewith what I have on hand ...


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5180/5513471403_6242405d79.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5513471403/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5093/5513473677_648641b4cc.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5513473677/)

[Steve U]

Is that for lunch or a cocktail?


Wicked sharp by the way.

[peterborough_photography]

I really like this shot, macro flash, or off camera flash ?


Nice anyway. :-)

[ddt0725]

Thanks guys!


They both were shot with the 580ex II off camera.


Denise

[btaylor]

Ben, I hope you have a gallery and are paying your mortgage with a shot of that quality...the lightning image you made is simply amazing. I wonder what it would look like printed on metal...
<div style="CLEAR: both"]</div>



Thanks mate. I WISH!!! It'd be lovely to make a living from photography but unfortunately that's a distant dream at the moment. One day maybe....


Love the moody look to your B&amp;W shot there, very cool.


Sean, that's a fantastic shot mate well done. Tubes are certainly fun.

[ddt0725]

Woke up to this little guy singing outside my bedroom window &amp; it was music to my ears! I think spring is starting to finally arrive in Wisconsin ...at least until it snows tomorrow!


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5218/5518473091_09dd226334.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5518473091/)

[clemmb]

Nice shot Denise,

Tomorrow I shoot my first Hindu wedding. Tonight was a party where they applied the Hena.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x600/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/0245.IMG_5F00_0005.JPG


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x600/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/4073.IMG_5F00_0086.JPG


This is going to be a beautiful/colorful wedding. I can't wait.


Mark

[Jayson]

That is going to be a beautiful wedding! The details in drawing that is incredible.


Here are a couple from an air show I happened to drive by the other day. Might have to attend the actual show this year.


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_Ab_NE46pN8w/TXv3ydKYnfI/AAAAAAAAA3A/u7jIbGHkoUk/s800/2011_02_23_12945.jpg


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_Ab_NE46pN8w/TXv3yMmHqWI/AAAAAAAAA28/Zc_puh4UE88/s800/2011_02_23_12943.jpg


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_Ab_NE46pN8w/TXv3y31yJaI/AAAAAAAAA3E/_oMdQxxWKt8/s800/2011_02_23_12947.jpg


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_Ab_NE46pN8w/TXv32VXgy2I/AAAAAAAAA3U/-e6t7SlJOfo/s800/2011_02_23_12961.jpg

[ddt0725]

Nice shots, Jayson! We always have an air show every year where I live and I was all ready this year ...and we didn't have one :( Hopefully next year!


Few shots from today ...


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/5520691093_34234d2bbd.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5520691093/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5521279888_6c97a30ebe.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5521279888/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5175/5521279324_abb829ce01.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5521279324/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5297/5521284716_0e5d7d54e3.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5521284716/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5054/5520702825_fe6c52070f.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5520702825/)<a>[/URL]

[Jayson]

Thanks Denise. I was amazed at how big those RC airplanes actually are!!!


Are those last shots taken with your 90mm T/S. If so, shame on me for thinking you should have purchased something else [;)], that lens is very nice indeed!

[erno james]

From the American River in Sacramento, CA this evening:


/resized-image.ashx/__size/640x427/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/8037.river.jpg





I headed off to these normally calm little cascades to find water roaring instead. I was really trying to just get some nice abstracts of water motion today, when all of a sudden this little guy showed up. Talk about luck. I didn't have my cable release attached and just happened to click my 2 sec auto timer when this guy landed, waited for the exposure to be completed, then dashed off. He must've been on this rock for no more than 3 seconds.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/640x427/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/3531.bird.jpg

[btaylor]

<span style="color: #000000;"]<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"]A couple from this weekend. The rain's been beautiful, nice and cool for a change at least.


5D Mark II, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, @ ISO 100, f.2.8, 200mm, 1/5000sec


<span style="color: #000000;"]<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5521375051_fb90a8e895_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ben_taylor_au/5521375051/)
Oh noes! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ben_taylor_au/5521375051/) by Ben__Taylor (http://www.flickr.com/people/ben_taylor_au/), on Flickr






5D Mark II, 24-70mm f/2.8L @ ISO 100, f/10, 24mm, 25sec. B+W 10 stop ND Filter attached.


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5218/5521499874_9fef4e1d1c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ben_taylor_au/5521499874/)
Downstream East Leichardt (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ben_taylor_au/5521499874/) by Ben__Taylor (http://www.flickr.com/people/ben_taylor_au/), on Flickr

[bob williams]

Ben, very cool stuff here. I love the tennis shoe shot, reminds me of the days when my brothers would throw my shows up on the barn, or vice versa. I really like the stream shot, very dramatic. Pefect shutter speed on the waterfall and great detail and color on the rocks on each side of the stream. Even a little hint of a rainbow in the background. . Also, the vignetting works very well with this shot. Did you use any HDR software for this or is this all the effect of the ND filter and some post magic?


Nice work,


Bob

[dsiegel5151]

Spring is exploding in Missouri. Recent photos of student finds in herpetology class:


/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/1108.crucifer-2.jpg


Spring peeper


/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/1258.Eft-2.jpg


Red eft


/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/5381.Red-Back.jpg


Red back salamander


/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/3060.Ambystoma-eggs.jpg


Spotted salamander eggs. I was pretty upset we didn't find any adults. Must have just missed them. Hopefully there are still a few that haven't made it to the ponds yet. Finding an adult spotted salamander really gets the kids hooked.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/0777.Red-Belly-2.jpg


Only one snake. Any guesses on what kind? I'll give you a hint with the next picture.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/4062.Red-Belly.jpg


It's a Redbelly snake.

[btaylor]

Thanks Bob. I actually went up to the lookout here in town to get a shot of a storm rolling across the mine site, but then I saw that shoe on the roof of the picnic area and had a bit of a vision. I really like those simple shots, they often tell a story. I think I'll blow that one up and frame it. I've got a series of shots like this framed on one wall of the lounge room so it'll fit in with the rest of them. I am starting to run out of wall space though - but it's nice to have a bit of your own work on show.


The shot of the stream came out really nicely, but it does take a lot of post work. The ND6 warms everything up significantly, so the colour temperature slider gets dragged back to the left for any shot I use that particular filter on. The vignetting was mostly a result of the filter, but it was in the last hour of so of light with a lot of wind so the clouds were moving really quickly and casting strange shadows over the rocks so that also had some influence. I've never been hugely successful with HDR so I tend to steer clear of it. This one was just a bit of trickery in post to bring out detail where needed. I had to drop the saturation a huge amount because the combination of the warming effect from the filter and the warm light due to the time of day made it look like it was shot on Mars or something. Then just a few curve adjustments, some dodging on the highlights in the water and a little burning in the sky.


[Y]

[Steve U]

Went to a portrait session in a local park and took some shots of a young model, Kara. Lighting was an issue as we only had a reflector and a diffuser, but it was good fun and I enjoyed trying a few different techniques.


A couple that are blown out and heaps of flare, but I still like them.


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5173/5519631416_c9cdc642b8_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5519631416/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5524710266_a92c5842d6_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5524710266/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5291/5524119889_6a145053d9.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5524119889/)


Thanks for viewing.


Steve

[clemmb]

The Hindu wedding was beautiful. These people know how to celebrate. What a wonderful experience.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x600/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/4405.Image_2D00_0351_5F00_pp.jpg


/resized-image.ashx/__size/600x800/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/1145.Image_2D00_0461.JPG


/resized-image.ashx/__size/600x800/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/0486.Image_2D00_1151_5F00_pp.jpg


Mark

[ddt0725]

WOW, Mark!!! Everything about these photos is fantastic!! Lighting is spot on perfect! Really beautiful!


Denise

[ddt0725]

Steve - Your last portrait turned out really nice and I like that you went with B&amp;W for this one ...looks really good! I also think the second one looks pretty cool!


Denise

[Steve U]

I second that, sharp, colorful, beautiful light, great job Mark.


Steve

[Steve U]

Thanks Denise, the second one is my favourite.

[clemmb]

Thanks Denise &amp; Steve.


This was the most exhausting and exciting wedding we have done. I have posted more on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/.../279057825667 ("http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mark-Clem-Photography/279057825667?ref=ts)


Mark

[Sean Setters]

I photographed a softball tournament this weekend. Most of it was shot using natural light and my 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS I, but I did drag out the monos for a few really fun ones.



https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_l7vyqAtx1GY/TX2NhSrzoNI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/I35etQWLZW4/s400/IMG_9112_ps.jpg ("https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/UkKs0UCtB73H_SWU2bAuoEC6QYFJK9FW5YSk4Cnfy4M?feat=e mbedwebsite)
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_l7vyqAtx1GY/TX2NkXTPpaI/AAAAAAAAAkY/10pArbOkGQA/s400/IMG_9108_ps.jpg ("https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zbjxlV81rTothDYfMP3TV0C6QYFJK9FW5YSk4Cnfy4M?feat=e mbedwebsite) https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_l7vyqAtx1GY/TX2N8FtRW9I/AAAAAAAAAks/IYGO2K1t3Wo/s400/IMG_9128_ps.jpg ("https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ePsyVYDRXxEKkgIIUz8BhUC6QYFJK9FW5YSk4Cnfy4M?feat=e mbedwebsite)


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_l7vyqAtx1GY/TX2NlMrUdEI/AAAAAAAAAkc/qrD8Io7fC9c/s400/IMG_9125_ps.jpg ("https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/FxW8JY99tx5fBhL3df3iKEC6QYFJK9FW5YSk4Cnfy4M?feat=e mbedwebsite) https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_l7vyqAtx1GY/TX2N5-jBjJI/AAAAAAAAAko/3J00XiRMkw0/s400/IMG_9149_ps.jpg ("https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/UqlNsGFGZt4TIFoTLP8OUEC6QYFJK9FW5YSk4Cnfy4M?feat=e mbedwebsite)
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_l7vyqAtx1GY/TX2N8QGWeGI/AAAAAAAAAk0/4xbyZcisLqc/s400/IMG_9155_ps.jpg ("https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/3CBvf1ueCi6UhpCzbyZTLEC6QYFJK9FW5YSk4Cnfy4M?feat=e mbedwebsite) https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_l7vyqAtx1GY/TX2OD7BI3VI/AAAAAAAAAk4/RGupWvkRJw8/s400/IMG_9159_ps.jpg ("https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Y0o_Z_iGKCQt37HYbfhv3UC6QYFJK9FW5YSk4Cnfy4M?feat=e mbedwebsite)

[Steve U]

Great shots Sean, love the expression on some of those faces. If looks could kill...


Steve

[btaylor]

Steve - I really like the high key shot there, nicely done.


Mark - those are fantastic. That second shot is a real keeper.


Sean - great as always.


Good stuff!

[Kayaker72]

Some seriously great photos everyone.Steve-I really like 1 &amp; 2, Mark-I really liked the shots of them adding the Hena and #2, and Sean-I am having Mighty Duck flash backs (great pics).


This this is more in line with "what did you shoot...." and I was all over the place this weekend:


Exeter, NH--7D, EFS 15-85 @42 mm, 1/400, f/11, ISO 100


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-46-64/Gull-in-Exeter-b.JPG


Hiking the dunes at Crane Beach, MA--7D, EFS 15-85 @ 31 mm, 1/640, f/8, ISO 100


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-46-64/Dunes.JPG


Boston Museum of Science-Butterfly Garden: 7D, 100L macro, 1/800, f/2.8, ISO 800


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-46-64/Butterfly-1.JPG


And Boston Museum of Science-Van de Graff Generator: 7D, EFS 15-85 @ 15 mm, 1", f/3.5, ISO 800


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-46-64/Electricity-2.JPG


Thanks for viewing-Brant

[Steve U]

You certainly got around this week Brant, I like the colours and light with your mad scientist VdeG gen, and that is one beat up butterfly. Is that chunks of ice behind the seagull? Brr still that cold, amazing.


Steve

[Kayaker72]

Steve,


It was a fun weekend. We discovered Crane Beach (the dunes) is actually really nice and has an old mansion that is a historic landmark. Tours don't start until April/May, but something we can go back too. The butterflies did seem a little beat up. Not sure if it is due to the room they were in or all the people running around. And yep that is ice. You can tell it is spring here because the ice is begining to break up [:P].


Brant

[Richard Lane]

Great shots everyone!


I went Skiing in Keystone, Colorado a couple of weeks ago. Here's a shot that I took walking around.


1D MK IV: EF 24-70mm f/2.8L @70mm f/7.1 1/640s - 0.67ev ISO 100 Handheld



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5530228795_479e5813fa_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5530228795/)


C&amp;C Welcome!





Rich

[Richard Lane]

I went Skiing in Keystone, Colorado a couple of weeks ago. Here's a shot that I took walking around.


1D MK IV: EF 24-70mm f/2.8L @70mm f/7.1 1/640s - 0.67ev ISO 100 Handheld


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5530228795_479e5813fa_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5530228795/)


The Sunrise photos below were taken on 12/22/10 out my Living Room Window. I live at Sea Level (0 ft).


The Summit at Keystone, Colorado (photos above were taken at the base) is at 12,450 ft.


Needless to say it wasn't easy breathing at the Summit, when I'm used to Sea Level. All of the photos were taken with the same Camera and Lens!


What a contrast from Sea Level to the Mountains...., huh!





1D MK IV: EF-24-70mm @67mm f/22 1/25sec 0ev ISO 100 Tripod



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5531056352_3e6649436b_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5531056352/)





1D MK IV: EF-24-70mm f/2.8L @ 70mm f/22 1/160sec 0ev ISO 100 Tripod (Lens Flare)



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5299/5531056720_fddd8bf55e_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5531056720/)





MK IV: 24-70mm @70mm f/11 1/1000sec 0ev ISO 100 Tripod



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5530472751_6e5834be49_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5530472751/)


They all look better in the lightbox on Flickr.


Rich

[neuroanatomist]

What a contrast


Yep, Rich, there is definitely a lot of contrast between the blank white background and the dithered black words of "This photo is currently unavailable." [:P]


The links all point to the sunrise series (unless there's an ocean shoreline somewhere in Colorado?).

[Richard Lane]

Can you see me now?


There should be 1 Mountain picture and 3 Sunrise shots on this page.


Funny thing is that they were all showing up on my screen.


OK, next time I'm definitely taking off the lens cap!


Thanks,


Rich

[Bill W]

<span class="field-item-description"]"neuroanatomist" (unless there's an ocean shoreline somewhere in Colorado?)



John.....Rich took these pix during the Paleozoic period. [ip]

[Richard Lane]

The Art should be in your imagination!

[Sean Setters]

Can you see me now?


There should be 1 Mountain picture and 3 Sunrise shots on this page.


Funny thing is that they were all showing up on my screen.


OK, next time I'm definitely taking off the lens cap!


Thanks,


Rich
<div style="CLEAR: both"]</div>



My guess is that you may have done some editing on the pictures and replaced the originals you uploaded on flickr. Everytime you replace an image, it is assigned a new unique name and url and therefore will break any links made to the original image. You have to edit your original post and replace the older embedded pic code with the new code. Clicking on the blank pictures above will take you to the image's dedicated page (as that link doesn't change), but the name of the actual image reference does indeed change once it is replaced with a newer version.

[Richard Lane]

Thanks Sean! That's exactly what I did since they looked good on my screen and then dark after posting them.


I suppose that you don't see the little green men landing on the beach either!


Are we Good now?

[Sean Setters]

I see pics now. Looks good. ;-)

[neuroanatomist]

Rich, that's better - nice images!



My guess is that you may have done some editing on the pictures and replaced the originals you uploaded on flickr. Everytime you replace an image, it is assigned a new unique name and url and therefore will break any links made to the original image.


I think the Pro level Flickr account allows you to replace an image, but you have to do it by selecting Replace this Photo from the Actions menu and uploading the edited image through that dialog box, rather than simply deleting the old version and uploiading a new one. IIRC, that leaves the original links intact.

[Richard Lane]

Thanks Sean and John!


Hey.., that sounds like rapper "Sean John or Puffy Combs."


John, thanks for the info. I was uploading from the Flickr link on my Apple Aperture software, then I edited the photos and hit the "synchronize tab" in Aperture, so I figured that would do the trick, now I

[Jonathan Huyer]

Hi everyone -


We're at the midpoint of an amazing trip through Ecuador. First week was spent at a lodge in the jungle, which was a fantastic (and challenging) place for photography. In a couple of days we're off to the Galapagos Islands, where I'll be shooting so much I'll probablyget a blister on my trigger finger. One of the biggest surprises was how useful my Canon G12 was for macro photography at night. It has turned into one of the best photo investments I've ever made.


This squirrel monkey was one of several that made its way through the lodge area one afternoon. Canon 1D3, 300 mm f/2.8 lens, 1/125 sec @ f/4, ISO 1600


/resized-image.ashx/__size/700x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/1030._5F00_M3_5F00_5849.jpg

[bob williams]

Great Photo Jon, Sounds like you really have your work cut out for you, can't wait to see many more from your trip.


Be safe,


Bob.

[dsiegel5151]

A few shots from the St. Patrick's Day celebration in Dogtown (St. Louis, MO).


/resized-image.ashx/__size/700x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/2068.Bag-pipes-2.jpg


Start of parade


/resized-image.ashx/__size/700x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/2185.St.-Patty_2700_s-Day-extravaganza.jpg


Huge crowd this year. Weather was perfect.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/700x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/8585.Doggy-2.jpg


St. Patty's Day dog.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/700x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/4762.Little-baby-jesus.jpg


Little one's first St. Patty's Day parade.

[dsiegel5151]

Oh yeah, I walked over to the zoo and got a picture of a prairie dog too.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/700x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/2816.Prairie-dog.jpg

[MikeG2012]

Spent most of my Wednesday shooting this incredible car. The work was done at my Dad's shop, RJ's Autobody Plus. This car is going to be shown at the AJC Auto Show at the World Congress Center in Atlanta. This incredible vehicle is a gift from a father to his 16 year old son for his first car. I'm so jealous of the little twerp! Anyways, this was my first attempt at a car shoot and I couldn't have gotten luckier for a first time subject. Enjoy!


Mike


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5179/5536400194_a2dedd2796_z.jpg


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5092/5536400732_9ef622933a_z.jpg


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5057/5536401810_f30a7d108b_b.jpg


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5133/5536402148_89c839a56f_b.jpg


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5098/5536403728_b3956107d1_b.jpg

[Baker]

I took this earlier today at Red Rock Canyon in Nevada.


www.flickr.com/.../5538838568 ([View:http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5538838568_6978dd2565_z.jpg]

[comalleyphotography]

Hey Rich, great shots! I just got back from Keystone too, I got some decent shots in river run the first night I was there.





/resized-image.ashx/__size/1000x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/1464.IMG_5F00_4447.jpg








/resized-image.ashx/__size/1000x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/7041.IMG_5F00_4450.jpg








/resized-image.ashx/__size/1000x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/3566.IMG_5F00_4452.jpg





All shot on the T1i with my 24mm f/2.8, either 20 or 30 second shutter speeds, between f/8.0 and f/13.0





Check out comalleyphotography.com for more.





Thanks,


<span style="white-space: pre;"] - Chris

[Andy Stringer]

I visited a couple of whisky distilleries on Friday with some friends.

The still house at Glenfiddich distillery
[/URL]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5016/5542122645_b1e5165413_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/apstringer/5542122645/)
5D Mark II, EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM @24mm, f/7.1, 1/80s, ISO 400, 580 EXII flash

Sampling the 15 year old Glenfiddich single malt
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/apstringer/5542712758/]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5172/5542712758_94a83e164e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/apstringer/5542712758/)
5D Mark II, EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM @68mm, f/7.1, 1/80s, ISO 400, 580 EXII flash bounced off ceiling

[bob williams]

Great shots Andy, The lighting was near perfect inside the distillery. Just one thing, that looks a lot different the the stills I remember as a kid [:#]

[HiFiGuy1]

Welcome, Springtime!


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/4152._5F00_MG_5F00_5962.JPG

[Andy Stringer]

Just one thing, that looks a lot different the the stills I remember as a kid

I know what you mean, Bob. I remember them looking like this:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5094/5542634901_747a965186_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/apstringer/5542634901/)
5D Mark II, EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM @45mm, f/4, 1/200s, ISO 400, 580 EXII flash

[bob williams]

Yeah, Thats It.

[Andy Stringer]

It looks like spring has finally arrived here as well. It's been a long wait. I took a trip to Aberdeen harbour to experiment with my TS-E 24mmf/3.5L II this afternoon. Let's face it, every shot with this lens is an experiment. It's a big learning curve.

An alleyway in Footdee, near the harbour
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5297/5543505837_9de7e4e87e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/apstringer/5543505837/)
5D Mark II, TS-E24mm f/3.5L II, @ f/6.3, 1/60s, ISO 100, lens tilted left to get the plane of focus running down the alley.

The Roundhouse, which used to control all marine traffic entering and leaving Aberdeen harbour
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5098/5543490825_9c820cb74b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/apstringer/5543490825/)
5D Mark II, TS-E24mm f/3.5L II, @ f/9, 1/125s, ISO100, lens shfted up

The new Marine Operations Centre, which controls over 72,000 vessel movements each year in Aberdeen harbour
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5060/5544049722_021eb01899_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/apstringer/5544049722/)
5D Mark II, TS-E24mm f/3.5L II, @ f/9, 1/80s, ISO100, lens shfted up

[Steve U]

A sneak peak of my Anniversary present. It is very nice.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/600x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/4606.Billy-Bag.jpg


50mm f2.0, 1/20 sec ISO 1600


Steve

[ddt0725]

Nice photos, Andy! How are you liking your new TS-E? I just got the TS-E 90mm and I love experimenting with it ...tons of fun!! I hope someday to get the 24mm II but it will be a long time from now!


Steve - Happy Anniversary!!


Denise

[Steve U]

Thank you Denise, that

[ddt0725]

LOL! But you sure will be toting your gear in style!

[Kayaker72]

A few from yesterday:


This is known as "The Basin" in the White Mountains, NH: 7D, EFS 15-85 @ 19 mm, 0.3 sec, f/8, ISO 100


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-46-64/Basin-1-IMG_5F00_7271.JPG


7D, EFS 15-85 @ 15 mm, 0.3 sec, f/8, ISO 100


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-46-64/Basin-2-IMG_5F00_7257-pp2.JPG


7D, EFS 15-85 @ 63 mm, 1/100, f/8, ISO 100 + CPL


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-46-64/White-Mtns-IMG_5F00_7196.JPG

[Andy Stringer]

How are you liking your new TS-E?

I've noticed some of the shots you posted, Denise, and I'm delighted that you are enjoying yours. It inspired me to get some fresh air on Sunday and try a few outdoor shots with mine (I got my TS-E in December and the weather has not provided many outdoor photo opportunities until now). I really enjoy using it when I have plenty of time available, but I'm not yet sufficiently expert that I know how much tilt is required to get the focal plane exactly where I want it, with the desired depth of field. It's not a lens I'll use when I'm in a hurry.

The metering also takes a bit of getting used to. There doesn't seem to be a way of calculating how much exposure compensation is required for a given set-up, so the only option is to take lots of shots.

It's interesting using the lens in public. Lots of people looked at me quizically as I kept moving my tripod by a few centimetres and adjusting the lens to get the framing of the roundhouse just right, while they took grainy, shaky pictures with their hand held camera phones. It wasn't easy, any further back and I would have been on the wet side of the harbour wall, any further left and there was a lamp post in the way.

[Andy Stringer]

Kayaker,


Great captures of the torrent. I especially like the second one - well composed and perfectly exposed. Well done.

[Ade]

This was one of those lucky shots, everything just happed to be in the right place at the right time, a second later, or if i had the lens cap on i would have missed it.


5d 24-105 f4L shot at 40mm iso 400


[View:http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg12/pinkeye69/AK10.jpg]

[cls]

This weekend I spent a few hours waiting for the "super moon" to rise from the sea, and fortunately the weather was clear so I got what I came for. Nature can be quite impressive, but it's not easy to capture on film (or CMOS). However I thought I'd share a few of my attempts.


Images taken with myRebel T1i and 24-105 f/4.


/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/7587.IMG_5F00_7940_5F00_ED_5F00_M.JPG


/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/6518.IMG_5F00_7944_5F00_ED_5F00_M.JPG


/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/4111.IMG_5F00_7943_5F00_ED_5F00_M.JPG


Thanks for viewing!

[bob williams]

ADE, What else can I say but....WOW, Great shot. The mood you captured is wonderful. I normally don't care for center framed shots---But this one worked very well. So much for the rule of thirds. Again, great shot. [Y]


Bob

[bob williams]

CLS, Lucky you to be on the east coast or facing over an eastern body of water when that moon was coming up and you did a nice job capturing the moon and the water in the first shot along with some interesting foreground---very nice depth of field. If I had to critique it, my only comment would be to try and get a little closer to the ground on shots like this. Other than that, very nice work.


Thanks for sharing and welcome to TDP,


Bob

[tkerr]

Sat out in the back yard earlier this evening watching the birdsat the bird feeders. This is one of my favorite little birds that comes visiting regularly.


A Tufted Titmouse. Canon EOS 50D, EF 100-400mm L IS USM @ 400mm, f/6.3, ISO 400, 1/160s
http://api.photoshop.com/v1.0/accounts/e308b554104a49c9973e1e35131b193c/assets/3eb4c4ad72f54250ad1be09f08f6ae11/renditions/1024.jpg?md=1300749709000

[Ade]

I

[Kayaker72]

Ade, some great pictures. I especially like the first one at the top of the page and the first in the above post.


Andy,I appreciatethe comment and I am glad you liked it. This morning convinced myself the white balance wasa little off, so I just updatedthe postwith a slightly warmer version. Great TS shots, BTW (especially #1, with the flowers along the road).


I had forgotten about this waterfall...also in the White Mountains from Sunday:


7D, EFS 15-85 @ 15 mm, 1/3, f/11, ISO 100


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-46-64/Basin-3-IMG_5F00_7253-pp.JPG

[bouwy]

WOW Nice shot Mate [Y]. Did you use a tripod?


Wally

[erno james]

<span style="font-size: 6.94444px;"]

<h4 title="Click to edit" id="title_div5549610380"]<span style="font-size: medium;"]Nimbus Lake in the heart of Folsom, CA (on Flickr:http://www.flickr.com/photos/ernogy/)</h4>
<div class="Desc"]
<div title="Click to edit" id="description_div5549610380"]<span style="font-size: medium;"]Sitting smack dab between Folsom Lake and the American River is this wonderful body of water called Nimbus Lake. Come summertime, there's usually a lazy flow stemming from Folsom Lake that provides enough resistance for an upstream kayak workout. But today during the first week of spring and with heavy rainfall over the past week, flows here were more than lazy.

From being perched on some granite just downstream from Rainbow Bridge, this is looking toward the new Folsom Bridge. I convinced my kid to come out and feed the birds before dinner tonight (...plus I HAD to try out my new 0.6 GradND filter for the first time).</div>
<div title="Click to edit"]</div>
<div title="Click to edit"]<span style="font-size: medium;"]/resized-image.ashx/__size/640x495/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/7345.fols.jpg
</div>
</div>

[Steve U]

Nice shot Erno, nice colours in the sky. And thanks for the description, it

[Kayaker72]

Nice shot Enro!






WOW Nice shot Mate /emoticons/emotion-21.gif. Did you use a tripod?


Wally
<div style="CLEAR: both"]</div>



Wally,


I am happy you like it. The tripod was left in the car. I am pretty sure I supported my elbow on a bridge railing, but most of what you see is the 4 stop IS on the EFS 15-85. Love that lens.


Brant

[Bill W]

Kayaker......nice shots of the basin and thanks for reminding me how beautiful it is there. It

[Baker]

Went to Snow Canyon State Park in Utah yesterday.





http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5024/5553477968_8106e6813a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrishinytzke/5553477968/)
<div></div>

[Richard Lane]

Hey Rich, great shots! I just got back from Keystone too, I got some decent shots in river run the first night I was there.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/1000x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/1464.IMG_5F00_4447.jpg


All shot on the T1i with my 24mm f/2.8, either 20 or 30 second shutter speeds, between f/8.0 and f/13.0


Thanks,


<span style="white-space:pre;"] - Chris






Thanks Chris,


Sorry, about the delayed response. I was up at Killington Vermont Skiing the past few days.


I like your night shot! I have a similar shot during an overcast day, and then when it was snowing.





Mk IV 24-70mm f/2.8L @24mm f/6.3 1/125sec ISO 100



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5552924543_c955653596_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5552924543/)





Mk IV 24-70mm f/2.8L @24mm f/7.1 1/125sec ISO 100



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5022/5552914039_0eede7bede_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5552914039/)





Rich

[Richard Lane]

Here's a few more from the same Village in Keystone, Colorado.


Mk IV: 24-70mm f/2.8L



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5307/5552914285_0521e0c072_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5552914285/)









http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5552983015_7e6ecbe148_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5552983015/)









http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5223/5553034305_e81c7c7724_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5553034305/)









http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5132/5553618764_2630361b54_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5553618764/)





Rich

[Richard Lane]

Here's a few more from my Keystone, Colorado Ski Trip.


All taken with Mk IV: 24-70mm f/2.8L


@35mm f/8 1/250sec ISO 100



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5172/5553041109_8133a8fa81_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5553041109/)





@30mm f/7.1 1/500sec ISO 100 -0.33ev



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5138/5553133769_2158be33f6_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5553133769/)





@59mm f/5 1/100sec ISO 100 -0.67ev



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5224/5553727242_fd9941c424_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5553727242/)





@58mm f/7.1 1/400sec ISO 100



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5259/5553723670_9e5509c6dd_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5553723670/)





@70mm f/7.1 1/250sec 0.33ev ISO 100



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5185/5553448122_e964545027_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5553448122/)





Alpenglow Stube was a wonderful 5 star restaurant on top of the Mountain. @24mm f/2.8 1/25 sec ISO 800



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5553140353_0b75ea00f7_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5553140353/)





@24mm f/2.8 1/25sec ISO 2000



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5011/5553725156_8e92c50ea0_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5553725156/)





@40mm f/5.6 1/60sec ISO 1600



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5263/5553724030_d74df9d81b_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5553724030/)


Cheers!





Thanks for viewing,


Rich

[Steve U]

Cheers indeed Rich, I like the colours and look of the log cabin Stube.


Nice waiters friend and you still have steady hands even with that empty bottle gloating in it

[Andy Stringer]

I have to ask; how'd you maintain focus during the Glenfiddich visit and that healthy dram sample?

I use the auto focus. The 5D Mark II isn't that bad with still subjects (pun intended). If it were down to me, it would look like I was shooting through a whisky tumbler. We sampled quite a few 'expressions' of the Glenfiddich. It almost looked like the aftermath of one of Steve's wine tasting sessions, but with more alcohol involved.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5187/5553928814_ffbb77c763_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/apstringer/5553928814/)
5D Mark II, EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM @70mm, f/7.1, 1/80s, ISO400, 580 EXII flash


How about stopping in on Macallan next....my personal favorite.

I think my friends already did that tour but I couldn't make it. I'd definitely like to go there some time.

[Kayaker72]

Some more great pictures Andy and Rich!






By any chance did you do the Flume?
<div style="CLEAR: both"]</div>



Bill, not during this trip. Last time I did the Flume was probably 2 yrs ago. So I am due. I also hear hiking up above the Basin along the Pemi has a lot of great waterfalls. And then there is Arethusa Falls. I can see a couple of trips up there this summer. [:D]

[Steve U]

A friend of mine celebrating his birthday with his two sons. I managed to frame the shot nicely showing the dirty plates. But, more importantly in the background is another sneak preview of my anniversary present, on the chair, my new bag, I should have blurred out the birthday boy perhaps and focussed on my present. heh heh.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/5460.Tony_2700_s-Birthday.jpg


Cheers,


Steve

[Richard Lane]

It looks like spring has finally arrived here as well. It's been a long wait. I took a trip to Aberdeen harbour toexperiment with my TS-E 24mmf/3.5<span style="color:#ff0000;"]L II this afternoon. Let's face it, every shot with this lens is an experiment. It's a big learning curve.


An alleyway in Footdee, near the harbour
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5297/5543505837_9de7e4e87e_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/apstringer/5543505837/)
5D Mark II, TS-E24mm f/3.5<span style="color:#ff0000;"]L II, @ f/6.3, 1/60s, ISO100, lens tilted left to get the plane of focus running down the alley.





I was away so I hadn't had a chance to comment on some of these.


Nice shot Andy! It looks cool the way the foreground is in focus and then the first light post is OOF and then the others are sharp as you go down the alley.


Rich

[Richard Lane]

A sneak peak of my Anniversary present. It is very nice.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/600x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/4606.Billy-Bag.jpg


50mm f2.0, 1/20 sec ISO 1600


Steve





Steve,


This is really a fabulous shot!


It looks like it could be for a catalog or advertisement.


Happy Anniversary!





Thanks for the nice comments,


Rich

[Richard Lane]

This was one of those lucky shots, everything just happed to be in the right place at the right time, a second later, or if i had the lens cap on i would have missed it.


5d 24-105 f4L shot at 40mm iso 400


[View:http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg12/pinkeye69/AK10.jpg]






Ade,


I was away on Vacation.., but I just wanted say that this is really anawesome shot!


I love the way the light is poking through the trees and lighting up the dust.


Welcome to the forums!





Rich

[Richard Lane]

This weekend I spent a few hours waiting for the "super moon" to rise from the sea, and fortunately the weather was clear so I got what I came for. Nature can be quite impressive, but it's not easy to capture on film (or CMOS). However I thought I'd share a few of my attempts.


Images taken with myRebel T1i and 24-105 f/4.


/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/4111.IMG_5F00_7943_5F00_ED_5F00_M.JPG


Thanks for viewing!






CLS,


This one certainly got my attention..,


Very nicely done, by perfectly framing the moon with the branches!


Also.., Welcome to the forums!





Rich

[Richard Lane]

Ade, some great pictures. I especially like the first one at the top of the page and the first in the above post.


Andy,I appreciatethe comment and I am glad you liked it. This morning convinced myself the white balance wasa little off, so I just updatedthe postwith a slightly warmer version. Great TS shots, BTW (especially #1, with the flowers along the road).


I had forgotten about this waterfall...also in the White Mountains from Sunday:


7D, EFS 15-85 @ 15 mm, 1/3, f/11, ISO 100


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x0/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-46-64/Basin-3-IMG_5F00_7253-pp.JPG









Brant,


Very nice exposure and contrast between the rushing water and the log.


I like the warmer version too!





Also, thanks for the nice comments,


Rich

[Richard Lane]

<span style="font-size:6.94444px;"]

<h4 title="Click to edit" id="title_div5549610380"]<span style="font-size:medium;"]Nimbus Lake in the heart of Folsom, CA (on Flickr:http://www.flickr.com/photos/ernogy/)</h4>
<div class="Desc"]
<div title="Click to edit" id="description_div5549610380"]<span style="font-size:medium;"]Sitting smack dab between Folsom Lake and the American River is this wonderful body of water called Nimbus Lake. Come summertime, there's usually a lazy flow stemming from Folsom Lake that provides enough resistance for an upstream kayak workout. But today during the first week of spring and with heavy rainfall over the past week, flows here were more than lazy.

From being perched on some granite just downstream from Rainbow Bridge, this is looking toward the new Folsom Bridge. I convinced my kid to come out and feed the birds before dinner tonight (...plus I HAD to try out my new 0.6 GradND filter for the first time).</div>
<div title="Click to edit"]</div>
<div title="Click to edit"]<span style="font-size:medium;"]/resized-image.ashx/__size/640x495/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/7345.fols.jpg
</div>
</div>









Spectacular shot Erno!


I feel like I was there sitting on the rock!





Rich

[Richard Lane]

Went to Snow Canyon State Park in Utah yesterday.





http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5024/5553477968_8106e6813a.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrishinytzke/5553477968/)
<div></div>









Hey Chris,


I really enjoyed the shots that you posted on flickr, some of them look like post cards!


Very nicely done.., blue skies, white clouds, and red rocks.., What else could anyone ask for?





Rich

[ddt0725]

I second that ...really beautiful photos, Chris! Definitely postcard material!


Denise

[Sean Setters]

Recent product shot (Canon 35mm f/2):



https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_l7vyqAtx1GY/TYvUhLKPYaI/AAAAAAAAAn8/h2t67beUnlw/s640/IMG_1383_ps.jpg ("https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Lmq4ZsHOStKrGL94LrKOAw?feat=embedwebsite)

[ddt0725]

Sean - Very nice product shot! Did you use white paper again or a tent? Either way, maybe I should contact you the next time I

[Sean Setters]

I used a white piece of copy paper...and a monolight with a softbox on it. And, as a side note, someone bought the lens at my Buy It Now price 20 minutes after posting it. A good photo makes all the difference. ;-)

[ddt0725]

I know this was just posted as my example of the Shadow assignment but I thought I'd post it here since I just took the shot today. I played around with the settings in DPP by adjusting the color temp alittle and I changed the the picture style to twilgiht and I really liked how it turned out ...


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5556787115_e56b7b59a6.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5556787115/)

Looks much better than the gray concrete of my patio that I placed it on to get the shadow effect!

Denise

[BryanKing]

<span style="font-size: small;"]Does processed recently count? I took the shots that I used to make this HDR composite in September when I was in Honolulu and just processed last week after another trip back to Waikiki didn't result in any better photos.


http://www.pbase.com/bryanking/image/133061804.jpg

[Baker]

Hey Chris,


I really enjoyed the shots that you posted on flickr, some of them look like post cards!


Very nicely done.., blue skies, white clouds, and red rocks.., What else could anyone ask for?





Rich










<div>






I second that ...really beautiful photos, Chris! Definitely postcard material!


Denise




<div>Thank you so much for the kind words. It is really encouraging to get feedback on my photos. I spent the better part of today and yesterday going through about 2,000 pictures and posted a few more on my flickr if you want to check them out. </div>
</div>
<div></div>
<div>As for what else anyone could ask for, how about a nice collection of L lenses? [:D]</div>
<div></div>
<div>I found this message posted at the Great White Throne very interesting:</div>
<div></div>
<div>
<div>http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5292/5557159665_f31dd9d2ae.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrishinytzke/5557159665/)</div>
<div></div>
</div>

[Mark Elberson]

EXIF:


5D Mark II, 70-200 f/2.8 IS, f/8, 1/200, ISO 400


Lighting:


430EX II's Triggered via PocketWizard Mini/Flex System


Key : 15'' Softbox Camera Left
Fill : Orbis Ring Flash on Camera
Background : Grid Spot Behind Subject on Blue Poster Board


/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/3404.2011_2D00_03_2D00_23_2D00_16_2D00_04_2D00_40. JPG

[comalleyphotography]

Thanks Rich, I posted more at my personal website for photography which is comalleyphotography.com

[clemmb]

I purchased a used 1DmkIIN from KEH. This was my first shots. I love the performance of this camera.


Canon EOS-1D Mark II N; EF100mm f/2 USM; Aperture: f/2.8; (1/400); ISO : 1000


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x600/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/4745.IMG_5F00_0065.jpg


(1/2000); ISO : 400


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x600/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/0513.IMG_5F00_0039.jpg


(1/2500); ISO : 1000


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x600/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/3731.IMG_5F00_0052.jpg


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x600/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/4011.IMG_5F00_0057.jpg

[Dave Johnston]

Mark, that is a precious shot there. My wife's mum used to take care of kids and there was one little guy that LOVED elmo, but he couldn't say his name. He called him Melmo. So that was always funny.


Here are some shots from today and last night. Gone crazy playing with my new 28 1.8, but a long way to go for proficiency.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x800/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/3482.IMG_5F00_1426-web.jpg


50D + 28 1.8 @ 2.8 1/640 ISO-100


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x800/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/5025.IMG_5F00_1373-web.jpg


50D + 28 1.8 @ 2.8 1/250 ISO-100


/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x800/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/3162.IMG_5F00_1213-web.jpg


50D + 28 1.8 @ 2.8 1/50 ISO-500


Cheers,


Dave.

[Steve U]

Some nice shots here guys.


Mark that expression is priceless, what joy, great shot.


Clemm, nice action shots with the new rig. Congratz.


Dave great framing on the portraits, like the light on the second one, that bit of grass beside her shoulder is annoying, it sort of points away from her. But lovely smile on your model and nice angle of the shoulders, good job.


Steve

[Dave Johnston]

that bit of grass beside her shoulder is annoying, it sort of points away from her


Thanks for your comments and critique, Steve. I agree wholeheartedly about that little piece of grass, and I took the booger out and reposted in my original post.



But lovely smile on your model


Luckily, this model is attached to me. :-) My permanent test subject/guinea pig. [Y]

[conropl]

Clemmb, congratulation on the new camera. It hope it serves you well.[Y]

[ddt0725]

With all the snow and rain we keep getting every day there's not a heck of alot to shoot around here! I think this guy was enjoying the snow alot more than I was ...


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5025/5559711975_fdd95d5332.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5559711975/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5559713109_76020d9e2a.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5559713109/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/5560290398_4c8f615902.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5560290398/)

[MrGreenBug]

To put a little warmth..


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_7nO3EBpvAsc/TYyulEdmwbI/AAAAAAAAOFw/gAxpzfD-nNY/s640/IMG_0106.JPG ("https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DfpXvW6HQ4wVXicfDODqWg?feat=directlink)


Thanks for viewing. Cheers!


- Angelo

[clemmb]

I

[ddt0725]

Heck yeah!! This time of year we begin to wonder if spring will ever truly get here and stay here! Almost 70 degrees last week and 20

[Tom Wertman]

Spring is in the air in Western New York


/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/4426._5F00_002-copy.jpg

[Sean Setters]

Tom, I really like that one. Good shot!

[Andy Stringer]

Taken earlier today in my garden.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5309/5564629758_2eaa246e56_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/apstringer/5564629758/)
1D Mark IV, EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM, f/8, 1/60s, ISO 100, MT-24EX Macro Twin Lite

I posted some more in the Macro thread, but this ribes blossom was over a metre away so it doesn't really qualify as macro.

[Richard Lane]

Nice shot Tom! I love the way the Sun is lighting up, and melting the icicle. Also great capture of the water droplets.


Andy, Beautiful color, contrast and composition of that blossom! Great use of the flash too!


Rich

[ddt0725]

My first time shooting with the 135L and the 1.4x II just to see what the results would be like ...


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5011/5566006688_df4e574416.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5566006688/)

Harsh afternoon sun on his back, shade on his face didn't help much but ...eh, it's ok.

[Baker]

This was taken in the Valley of Fire. It is truly amazing how dark it gets at night in the middle of the desert. You can see the glow from a distant campfire on the rocks.


30" - f/3.5 - ISO 1600 - 18mm





http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5569051104_4e93c050c9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrishinytzke/5569051104/)
<div></div>

[Richard Lane]

Hi Denise, That 135mm looks pretty good with the 1.4X extender!


Cool shot baker, that

[conropl]

Nice shots everyone. Tom, I really like the sky background with the icicle.


Here are a couple from this last weekend:


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x533/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-66-81/7106.jpg


/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x533/__key/CommunityServer-Components-UserFiles/00-00-00-66-81/7138.jpg

[Richard Lane]

Here's a couple that I took in Killington, Vermont last weekend.


This one is of the chair lift in front of me.


1D MK IV: 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II @145mm f/2.8 1/5000sec. ISO 100



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5110/5569933574_d2e49707ff_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5569933574/)





Here's one of some random skier that I also took from the chairlift. I kind of liked this overhead perspective. (I see a shadow!)


MKIV 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II @200mm f/5.6 1/4000sec ISO 100



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5268/5569347037_43bfed10cb_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/53022431@N03/5569347037/)


Rich

[Steve U]

We had a bit of a cool changepass through here on the weekend, dropped to a teeth chattering 27 degrees Celsius, which for my dogs meant that it was time to snuggle on a bed out in the sun. A lazy Sunday, no action shots.I was even so lazy,I didn't get up and get my flash, so a few shadows, but ohh well. So there you have Bullet and Bella the Italian greyhounds and Bindi the Whippet and no room for Leroy Brown the Italian Greyhound on steroids, or just too many treats.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/750x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/3835.4-dogs.jpg


The whippet is the yougest and has to carry a toy with her whereever she goes.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/750x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/3122.Bindi-and-Bella.jpg


Finally a bit of room for Leroy to sqeeze in.


/resized-image.ashx/__size/750x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/6052.Bullet-and-Leroy.jpg


Chopped his leg off at the joint, I know that is a no-no but his nails need doing anyway.


Thanks for viewing,


Steve

[ddt0725]

Over the top adorable, Steve! I want your dogs!!

[ddt0725]

conropl - I think these are your best yet ...really beautiful!

[conropl]

conropl - I think these are your best yet ...really beautiful!
<div style="CLEAR: both"]</div>



Thank you... I appreciate your kind words.


I just got the 100L macro lens, and it is quickly turning into one of my favorites. I really like the bokeh you get, and large aperture is great.


I almost did not get the lens, but my wife talked me into it.


Pat

[Steve U]

Over the top adorable, Steve! I want your dogs!!
<div style="CLEAR: both"]</div>






Thanks Denise, the bottom little brown boy, Leroy Brown, is super timid, he won't let anyone pick him up, yet he loves a pat more than anyone else on the planet. We sort of rescued him from a breeder who thought he was going to be the next best thing and it didn't work out so he was left virtually unsocialised for 6 months. Now he is a little darlin' that just wants to be patted all the time, but he won't let me pick him up. He is like a little baby deer.


Steve

[Steve U]

Here is oneI took a few weeks ago, but just did a B&amp;W conversion on it. The ferry trip from Brisbane to Stradbroke Island takes about 50 minutes and in spite of the sand mining gouging out the heart of the island, there is a tropical paradise just across the bay from Brisbane.


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5185/5571095908_42c068ef65_z.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5571095908/)





Thanks for viewing,


Steve

[Ade]

Rich, Love the chair lift shot, and steve, Snuggling is what whippets, (and whippety like italians do best), our 2 are either beating the crap out of each other or cuddling up on the sofa....


So Spring has Sprung here in cold damp scotland and here are the first Larch flowers in the wood out back, Taken at the w/e;


5d 100mm2.8L macro @ f2.8


[View:http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg12/pinkeye69/IMG_8143.jpg]


[View:http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg12/pinkeye69/IMG_8139.jpg]


And for Steve and Denise; the new pup chewing the bike light i used for the shadows pic!


[View:http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg12/pinkeye69/IMG_8188.jpg]

[ddt0725]

Nice photos once again, Ade and I love your little assistant there! Maybe I can train mine to "hold(?)" the light for me!


Denise

[Steve U]

Nobody can shine a light on you Denise.


Nice shots Ade, my whippet is a lot more aloof than the Iggies, but they are so graceful when they move. Much like myself, back in the day, cough, cough, splutter.

[Steve U]

A flower for you.


If Spring has sprung,than Autumn must fall? My grevilleas flower just about all year round, they bring the birdies in.


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5570450649_93f8ed66dd_b.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/5570450649/)


50mm, f4.0, 1/80sec, ISO500


Steve

[ddt0725]

Beautiful flower, Steve. I wish we had those around here but I guess then they wouldn't flower year 'round.


IMO, these guys are just the sweetest birds ...


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5573321678_898f3d1952.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5573321678/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5229/5573321484_87809e956c.jpg ("http://www.flickr.com/photos/18085870@N07/5573321484/)

[Steve U]

Yes they do look sweet Denise. Rich light golden brown colours, I can't decide whether I'd like a shirt that colour or a cookie.


That 70-200 of yours is nice and sharp.


Steve

[Richard Lane]

Ade, Thanks for the nice comments! Great flower shots and with a very creamy bokeh. I wonder how the first one would look rotated 90 degrees and Vertical. Cute little key-grip you

[josuke7]

Hi This is mine. i took this one in London it's in front of Buckingham Palace/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/15/3386.Untitled_2D00_112.jpg

[acmojica]

Here are some recent shots that I really like:


I don't like how the bottom leaf is cutoff, but it was breezy and the branches kept moving. Out of the ones that were in focus, I liked this one the best!


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5569895081_e8ef01e00d_z.jpg


Canon 50D


1/40 sec


f/3.2


ISO 100


Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM @ 55mm





Dinner at a place in Las Vegas called Yagyu Yakiniku. Good Japanese BBQ that you cook on your table, but portions are small (or maybe that's just the glutton in me talking!).


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5558023842_5fd0246d6e_z.jpg


Canon 50D


1/30 sec


f/2.8


ISO 1600


Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM @ 23mm