+1 on these comments to both you guys, well composed and well planned shots.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kayaker72
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+1 on these comments to both you guys, well composed and well planned shots.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kayaker72
To demonstrate a totally unplanned and feeble portrait attempt of Bo Jangles the birthday boy today, here is a quick one taken just after I put him in a birdbath to try and take a shot. The birdbath was emtpy and Bo jumped off the edge of it and it fell over and he got a bit of a fright.
He gave me one of those, "it's your fault and you're in trouble looks".
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Bo Birthday by Steve's Life, on Flickr[/img]
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Steve, Brant, and Eric: Thanks for the kind words.
Eric - Light painting is fun. Unfortunately, I used a spot light (very tight focused light) and it ended up getting splotchy (i.e., uneven light and shadowed areas in the sand). I need to try this one again sometime and try to even the light out. But I want a better lens before I do that (or full frame)... the Sigma and 7D combination does not perform in low light shots that well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Poik
Brant - It is cold here too, and it was quite windy along the shoreline. I had a lot of layers of cloths on, but it was a beautiful night.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kayaker72
I finally had some free time to take my 6D outside during the holiday. Maybe I'll post some pictures in the coming days. It was a bit difficult to go away from the mountains and get back to work today...
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I wasn't the first one to go there par Tounis_9, sur Flickr
Tounis,
Great image! Swiss photographers have an unfair advantage :) ... j/k
Dave
Amazing blue eyes on that cat Steve. Cool snow capped cabins Tounis.
Well, I finally upgraded and am now shooting FULL FRAME. Loving what the EOS Canon 5D MarkIII can do when compared to my good 'ole buddy, my 7D. I'm still using the 7D for kids' sports and plan to use it for wildlife at Yellowstone NP later this year. I woke up today for a cold California sunrise (well, 29F is cold to us anyway).
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Lovely tones in this shot mate, you have an eye for good composition.
Some shots for all you Southerners... Bella goes sledding.
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I really want to go sledding. by namethatnobodyelsetook, on Flickr
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Whee! by namethatnobodyelsetook, on Flickr
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The lesser known Mom sled by namethatnobodyelsetook, on Flickr
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Snowy Bella by namethatnobodyelsetook, on Flickr
Great shots of Bella, David! Still no snow here in SE Wisconsin and today was like springtime! All is going to change soon enough I hear!
I got my 40mm pancake lens today! I really like this cute little thing!
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Lucky - Taken with 40mm pancake lens by Denise Trocio ( www.dtrociophotography.com), on Flickr
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Buddy by Denise Trocio ( www.dtrociophotography.com), on Flickr
Great shots David.
Whos, love that shot of Buddy Denise, that look is priceless and the focus and DOF is sweet.
Thank you, Steve! I quickly took a few shots and didn't really check if any adjusting is needed but so far I don't think it does.
Thanks Steve and Denise. I like the buddy shot Denise ("Please don't take my ball... please don't take my ball... ") :)
How is the 40mm? At first I thought about getting one since they're cheap, but then I figured I already have the 50mm. The 50mm is working just fine for us, and it's nearly the same length as the 40mm, and the 40mm is not as fast. So my second thought was what's the point in picking up a 40mm, even for cheap?
I know you weren't terribly happy with your copy of the 50mm. You've had the 50mm, and now the 40mm. Ignoring sharpness, just considering field of view, is there enough difference to make it worthwhile to own both?
Thanks, David! IMO, no reason to have both the 40mm and the 50mm. I wouldn't have bought it new since I didn't really need it at the moment. I still have 50mm covered in two zoom lenses but when I saw it listed LNIB for a super cheap price, I snatched it up. I think it's a great little lens and if I end up with only a couple inexpensive lenses in the end, at least I will be able to keep shooting to some extent!Quote:
Originally Posted by DavidEccleston
I've never used the 40, but it appear to be a perfect pocket lens.
Dave
Here's a quick shot of my little mate Bo Jangles, the inside cat, that loves his rare adventures outside.
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steve
I finally took my camera out a bit before the game yesterday.....
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Fog-1378 by kayaker72, on Flickr
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Brant
Very nice shot, Brant! Nice compostion and your settings were perfect!
Thanks Denise. It felt good to be out shooting again. Other than some family stuff at the holidays, it has been awhile.
You came back with a bang Brant great moody image, one of your best.
Brant, I agree w/ Denise and Steve. That's the best of the fog series, nicely mysterious.
Btw were you standing in the water?
Brant:
It looks like you got the hang of shooting fog scenes. Well done.
Nice shot, Brant. Fog is tough. Nicely done.
This plume has been rising up from the chem plants west of I-57 all day. I'm hoping it's just steam or some such thing. Nothing in the news about it, so it can't be anything bad, I guess.
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This shot of Morant's Curve would make a fantastic Christmas card, especially for a train enthusiast or anyone that enjoys the outdoors!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonathan Huyer
Even if toxic - still looks greatQuote:
Originally Posted by M_Six
Mark...nice crisp shot. You can feel the cold in the air.
Thanks everyone for the nice words. I am happy you like the shot. I did manage to stay out of the water on this one. Fortunately, there is a small bridge going over the river.
Saturday was quite a wonderful day here, with some fresh snow and a nice weather. I wanted to go skiing with such great conditions, but unfortunately it was way too crowded. I ended up doing a beautiful hike with the 6D instead, and I have no regrets.
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Another nice Winter day par Tounis_9, sur Flickr
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Fresh snow par Tounis_9, sur Flickr
Hey guys, long time no see! In Tokyo at the moment on the first leg of a year long trip around the world. Watched a Sumo Wrestling Grand Tournament today and it was mindblowingly fun. Here's the only shot I've had a chance to process so far.
Ben
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Hi from Tokyo by Ben__Taylor, on Flickr
Great capture Ben. I wouldn't want to be under this foot when it gets back to the ground...
Magnificent scenery Pierre, postcard stuff.
G'day Ben, watch out for tsunamis when those feet land, stay safe and have a great trip mate. Keep on posting.
Lovely thoughtful portrait Mark.
Amazing shot of the nutcracker with a wide angle lens, Jonathan! I've always wanted to visit Banff and Lake Louise...
Wally: Great B&W portriat, it's definitely something that I can learn from..
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Interior of the Taipei 101 building.
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Really weird-looking fish, and a shot of the beautiful Vancouver:
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I love night landscapes of cities. You captured that well. What is that smoke in the foreground a factory?Quote:
Originally Posted by francongphotography
The fish picture is great. It kinda makes me laugh a little at their expressions.
Thanks for posting.
Dave.
Unfortunately it's an oil refinery by the river...and they're planning to build a pipeline that goes all the way to the state of Washington from Vancouver.
I have to agree with Dave... very nice shots.Quote:
Originally Posted by francongphotography
Love the fish and the Vancouver night-scape, Franco.
I've been lucky with Flickr lately, with my last two pictures featured on explore, so I thought I'd share the second too. I hope you aren't bored with snow.
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Salantin par Tounis_9, sur Flickr
I am never bored with snow. I just wish we would get some. Another great shot - keep them coming.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tounis
Here is yet another sunset along Lake Michigan. It was very windy, and I needed to hold the tripod down. This is when you are glad to have a nice sturdy tripod. My old one would never have worked for this... the camera shake would have been to much for a long exposure.
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White Lake Channel Sunset-4147 by westmichigan, on Flickr
I have to say I really like your pictures. While I sometimes find sunrise/sunset shots on internet forums a bit boring, as most of them look quite similar (or maybe because we don't have sunsets in the mountains), you always manage to get great images by bringing interesting elements in the picture. The composition on this one is really wonderful, with the icy rocks and the nice hazy look of the water. It's one thing to be near the lake with a camera during a nice sunset, but another to get such a stellar shot out of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by conropl
Tounis:
Thank you for the very kind words. I am just lucky to live where I do. But I must admit, I would love the opportunity to be able to get some mountain shots like the you folks in Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Canada, Rockies area of U.S., etc. Someday when I get the time, my wife and I will plan a trip to get som nice mountain shots.
You live in a beautiful area, and I appreciate you sharing the great views and the compositions you come up with.
Pat