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EJ, you can count me in that million previous attempts. I've stood on that bridge several times at sunset hoping to get a decent image. It's the only photo op I know that has spaces marked on the pavement for people to set up their tripods or stand. If this was your first attempt, you aced the test. If it was your 999,999th attempt, you still aced the test. Well done. :thumbup:The Watchman, Zion National Park, Utah
XF-IQ3100, SK 40-80BR @ 65mm, ISO 200, f/6.3, 1/15s
A total icon shot that's been done a million times but I still had to take it since I hadn't before...
Marc,
There really isn't much to say about either the zoom or the other lenses other than they all perform great. Right now my GFX lens stable include the 23, 32-64, 64, 120 and an older Mamiya 200 APO. I've had no issues with any and all produce great if I do my part.
Thanks for your reply Dave and you're very welcomeMarc,
How many times have I ever seen a photo of a black swan on a forum? Zero is the answer, IIRC, and it is the answer as to how many times I have seen a black swan in real life. Sometimes it is beyond our understanding how a simple photograph can render meaning to another person. It strikes a resonance somewhere and one notices not only the beauty of the photograph but also the symbolism behind it or elements within it.
Perhaps the beauty and symbolic purity of the white swan is what catches my eye initially, but it is the unexpected black swan, the outlier, that resonates with me. Black swans are symbolic of the deep mysteries within but also are symbolic of the unexpected, and, I think of the power of a single entity to change our perception of the photograph, or, indeed everything.
That is why I have found this forum to be of great interest to me.. there are so many wonderful images from very talented photographers. Each image causes me to pause and look deeper. It is true that each photograph tells a story. Thank you for sharing this one, it is a nice start to my day as I arise very early to spend quiet time for reflections and contemplations.
Now to get back to work!
One of the reasons I enjoy photography is getting the opportunity to share my images with others. To hear that you've enjoyed seeing what I've posted makes it worthwhile for me. I couldn't tell you how many times I've posted an image onto a forum (not this one I'm pleased to say!) then found it's had hundreds of views and no one has had anything to say about it. It's not a matter of looking for praise either, if someone replied that they didn't like one of my images and then gave constructive reasons why, I'd certainly listen. I think there are a lot of people who could give constructive feedback but don't for fear of causing unintended offence. It is difficult when not knowing the recipient, hard to know how they're going to take it. For me FWIW, 45+ years of taking pictures and I'm still learning every day, especially when it comes to processing digital images, I can wile away hours doing that - much to my wifes annoyance!
Made it into Canada one day but sadly not to the train station. I did a Google and found I couldn't get inside without going thru mountains of red tape.
Ray, I love seeing your parts of the world through your lens. What is the story behind the giant Buddha in the mountain?
Plum Village, Lantau Island, Hong Kong
Hasselblad 4116, XCD 90mm
Nice, Mat!!! What is your lighting setup?Afternoon!
A couple of quick portrait shots from the last week, we hardly ever see portraits in this fun with thread!
