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Bravo!!!D700 + ZF 100mm Makro Planar
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Bravo!!!D700 + ZF 100mm Makro Planar
Regards.
Very well said, Lloyd. I sign my name under every word you wrote.We're grateful you're here with us, Rayyan. And your work is more than worthy of positive accolades.
That said, I also find this an unusual forum. I've spent some time on others, and the attitudes there could not be more different. It's amazing to me what the relative anonymity of the the Internet somehow encourages people to do. I think that some folks may one day have their lack of decorum come back to haunt them... they're not as anonymous as they think!
Here we have what I've called before a "mutual inspiration association". I'm grateful that's the case, and I draw on that constantly. Like I said, you sir, have become an important part of that association (very much on the "inspiration" part, and equally on the "mutual"), and I, for one, and glad you're here!
Corlan: Thanks. I was thinking "Toon town" but Pixar's cars fits! It makes me smile too! I probably crop too much. I've settled on 1x1 or 2x3 vertical/horizontal; but the digital sensors make it easy to crop and get good images. Wasn't an issue when we were shooting slides.Matt, this Eagle fellow looks like the real life, boat equivalent of Pixar's Cars. You do have a sharp eye for detecting this kind of "expressions". I just keep looking back at it, and my better half on my side carries a large smile. Love the humorful spirit! :thumbs:
(thanks for the confirmation about the slight crop)
Lloyd: was not aware of that lens. Seems pretty good -you sure do a good job with it.
rayyan: Your's is the best approach. It seems to draw the essential character out of your of your subjects, and into your images. I probably shoot and run too much....Matt: Honored my friend. Matt I very rarely take grab shots of people. Very rarely. Try and get to know them. Spend time with them. Forget about me.
Go with what they were doing. Click. No secret; just be nice to people...
works like a charm all around the world I have been too. I have to dig up
my journey across the States. South, Mid, West, New York..never failed
me. Make 'em feel you are no threat to them or theirs. Click....Best Regards.
Rayyan: Thank you!Matt, Lloyd: Vulgarly magnificent. Flowers cannot be captured that beautifully. Its a fake; fake I tell myself. But you guys do it routinely. Lovely work and thank you both for sharing.:thumbs:
Matt: Droll; the smell of the water, the movement of the boats. the framing.
I am there! :salute:
Thanks for the sights and smell of the sea.
Me too. There's a positive and respectful attitude here. I'm convinced that this is partly because many of us have chosen not to hide behind an alias here.Very well said, Lloyd. I sign my name under every word you wrote.
Thanks Rayyan, it's very considerate.Corian: Thank you. My friend, it is not the majestic mountains nor the small hills that matter. It is us, the travellers, and how we took those minute steps. Through the mountains or through the beautiful ' s' curves and bends
of life.
A perfect traveller's photo. The one where the traveller saw more than the small hill or sensed the purpose of the pylon.
Regards.
Like the lines,contrast & subtle clouds floating in the background. Nice Image C!
Thanks Sir for taking the time to put these thoughts into words.The road pulling you into the trees. The composition reminds me of lifes journey. Obstacles,Beauty & Uncertainty. Excellent , Corlan!
Yes. Just so, Osman. I wholeheartedly agree.What a moving and enlightening exchange of ideas! I feel elevated. Thank you, gentlemen.
Yet another powerful portrait. Most excellent work. Much more is conveyed here than a simple picture.D700 + ZF 100mm Makro Planar
Thanks for looking.
Very nice indeed.Above is not a crop, but directly from a 30" print file.
Here's a crop:
And another take:
D3X - ZF 50/2M - NX2 + PS/CS4
(natural light, handheld, noise from processing and extra sharpening (crop) from print preparation)
Pretty shot with an almost fisheye effect!Thought I would throw in a couple of flower shots!! Grabbed the D700 and the 50mm for the day...
Crisp,Creamy & Dreamy...Excellent C!Since we're talking about macro lenses... the -barely 1:2- ZF 50 Makro in action:
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Rayyan...I Agree With My Buddy Wholeheartedly!!!Yet another powerful portrait. Most excellent work. Much more is conveyed here than a simple picture.
rayyan: Great view and photo! The best thing to know in mountain climbing is when to turn back. Next time.We were going where the electric pylons and the ski tracks would be a memory.
It was a formidable climb. We had the greatest respect for the Alps.
We failed...this time. We would be back. It will remember us as we shall
remember it. We failed with honor. It won with dignity. The next time we
shall be amongst friends. The Matterhorn is a tough hombre for sure.
Jason: Nice! I like these two. Great color and captured moments....Shooting a wedding Sunday in one of my favorite locations in Chicago. Look for some good stuff early next week!!!
For now, here's a few from a recent wedding....
Corlan: Wonderful lines and composition in this photo! Very dynamic....
No majestic mountains here, just small hills... and some S-curves:
Steve: Thanks. It's fun.You 2 are getting macro deep! Really Gorgeous Stuff Guy's!
Lloyd: Thank you.Matt: LOL. That is really funny. I'm with Corlan. Well seen. ...
D700 + ZF 100mm Makro Planar
Rayyan: These are masterful! You should do a Blurb book with your people photos.D700 + ZF 100mm Makro Planar
Thanks for looking.