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Ed, in this case the edge (framing effect) really works! As Tom pointed put, the luminosity in the previous image is quite striking. All creatively done.I usually find this sort of thing a little gimmicky, but for some reason felt it worked with this one...
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Oh come on! It's better to say you spent the better part of the day working out and implementing the technique to achieve such an effect and it can't be duplicated by just anyone...LOL.Vincent, I simply move the camera during the exposure and then process accordingly.
Thanks, and not at allLovely! Would you mind sharing exposure details for this pic Nathan?
Thanks very much for your kind words! I've really meant every single words I said.Thank you. Coming from you, I consider that a great compliment to my Dad's work. I have long been an admirer of your work.
Kindest regards
Dave
Nice! And thank you, Dave.Thanks....I bought a Used Nikon Coolscan 8000 with glass negative carrier, on ebay. I was using a Polaroid 120 Sprintscan but it died when we were homeless for 6 months thanks to Hurricane Sandy. I had about 45 years of darkroom experience before switching to digital, so I know the "look" of burning in edges and corners, dodging shadows, etc, so I used these techniques on my father's negatives. In the darkroom, I would use a piece of cardboard to hold back the foreground while burning in the sky. With these negatives, I put the foreground and sky on their own layers, then apply levels to each separately, treating each as if it were a picture on it's own right. I have found that the old Zeiss camera and uncoated Tessar lens vignettes naturally, so only a little corner/ edge burning in is required. I am really loving doing this, since I was three years old when my Dad died at age 29. When I look at my own work, then look at my Dad's negatives, I cannot believe they came from two people that did not really know each other.
Best regards
Dave
Hi Dave,THANKS, I visited the site. Wonderful!
Best regards
Dave
True.Thanks very much for your kind words! I've really meant every single words I said.
Your dad's work has inspired me to concentrate more on B&W work. His work makes me realize I've had a lot to learn especially composition. This level of inspiration hasn't happened to me for a long time.
I've bought lots of films last week and will start to use film/scanner again.
Thanks again for giving me inspiration.
Pramote
Hi Dave:Tom, it has been a tough winter for wildlife in many parts of the country and sad for those ducks. Your image of the eagle is terrific! Was this taken with the 600 mm and is the image full frame?
Dave (D&A)
Thanks Tom...complete agree. The 1.4x combined with the 600mm is optically terrific. Best use of the 1.4x in my opinion....but as you say, stability is the key. I really should add and update my lens test posting of the 600mm, the 1.rx and a few other things. Things have been so hectic that I never got around to it. Hoping at some point to do so.Hi Dave:
Thanks, all were taken with the 600mm and 1.4x. Very sharp if you can prevent any movement of the camera. All images are crops.
Tom
Thanks Dave - really appreciate that.Ed, in this case the edge (framing effect) really works! As Tom pointed put, the luminosity in the previous image is quite striking. All creatively done.
Dave (D&A)
Interesting and useful Nathan. Shots of the night sky - especially ones as good as this - float my boat!Thanks, and not at all
ISO 400, f4.8 45 seconds
Hi Tim,Hi Dave:
Thanks, all were taken with the 600mm and 1.4x. Very sharp if you can prevent any movement of the camera. All images are crops.
Tom
Ed, I'll let Tom of course respond to your question regarding his observations and experience with this lens and converter. For myself, due to a number of reasons, , I haven't yet set up quite the stationary support Tom has for the 600mm +1.4x (and of which he's illustrated in past postings).... but I've personally found when comparing what I consider good support for this combination (sufficiently large Gitzo tripod and head along with a Manfrotto long lens support) vs. (in comparison) the Wimberely Gimbal head that I use for tracking, both give similar results with regards to vibration reducing sharpness.Hi Tim,
I've got this lens and the 1.4x but have yet to use the combo much. Are these all taken with the tripod and full support system we have discussed before, or can you get away with faster shutter speed shots using less support?