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Osman: Thanks.Matt, you can certainly make them Nikons sing...
Jorgen: You could of had an old Coolpix and you'd still come out with terrific photos! Great opportunity you had; and, an excellent series of photos.:thumbs:...This morning, I was visiting a truck factory to take a couple of group portraits from the production. When I arrived, I was offered the grand tour and no limits. Two hours later, I came out, soaking wet from sweat, with a couple of hundred photos. Here are two, one production line-up, and one shot taken lying on the floor under a truck during assembly. Great fun!
Unfortunately, I only brought the D80 with Tamron 17-50 and no tripod. The Fuji would have loved that place, with all its weird lighting and tough contrasts.
D80 with Tamron 17-50 @ 50mm and f/2.8
Steve: Thank you!Woody,Fulton,Leif,Jl,Matt,Jorgen....Excellent!!!
Corlan: Well said. Couldn't agree more! Thanks for your considered comments on my photos....Matt: Thanks .
Mother's Day is indeed celebrated at different dates over the world. By the way historically it's not that far off Memorial Day since originally here it was intended to honor mothers who had lost their sons and husbands at war. Numbers were in the millions back then (for a much smaller population) so pretty much all families were concerned. Hopefully history will stop repeating itself and mankind will wise up, in time.
Nice set above. Like the light in the first one and the horizontal, clean composition, the movement in the second, contrast in the third. The seagulls are just cool =
Jorgen: +1 for what I said earlier! Nikon Rumors says two new Nikon DSLR's in July. A D700 replacement would shift D700 prices a bit. Maybe Christmas in July?...
As for the highlights in the other one; I wish I could say that I had control, but I don't. Fortunately, the D80 sensor seems to clip all colours at around the same level, avoiding colour casts in the border areas. It's a good low-ISO sensor. But I simply don't see a replacement for the Fuji cameras that is within my economical means. The difference when recovering highlights on a Fuji file and a Nikon file is so enormous you won't believe it unless you see it. I'm considering a D700, of course. Isn't it Christmas soon?
Another one:
D80 with Tamron 17-50 @ 24mm and f/3.5
Rayyan: Thank you!...Matt: Making Seattle unresistable!!...
Regards.
+1... the perfect description.
Lloyd: Grateful to you, Lloyd.Indeed... yes, indeed.
Corian:You are a gentleman sir!:salute:Rayyan, about the Scandinavian series (had to leave when writing the previous post): my favorites are the same two as quoted by Lloyd above, to which i'll add the lock&dranpipe, the lamp posts (very "parisian"), and the oranje street, where the single character wearing a hat brings a nice touch. Same with the heartful cappucino. Well, all of them are real nice.
Jorgen: Hope you are well. I think it is Stortingsgaten. Early May, a year ago.Many good photos from Scandinavia, Ryyan. I particularly like these two. The first one looks like Karl-Johan in Oslo... or Stortingsgaten. At least the weather is typical Oslo, if my memory serves me right Must be late April or early May.
Love the portrait. Perfect framing, angle and light.
Lars: Thank you. And, of course, welcome back.Actually the receipt says "Welcome back".
Osman: What a gracious thing to say. I am grateful. Stay well.Rayyan, this is like sitting in a comfy chair and watching an art show! Especially the close-up of your Ayesha on the cellphone is mind blowing.
Tim, Always Nice To See You & Appropriate Images Shot Perfectly! Thanks To All The Vets...Amen!Happy Memorial Day (and thanks to all who serve on our behalf)!
It feels a bit rude to just pop in here and post a few photos without commenting on the work that comes before me. Alas, too much to do and I'm way behind.
Here are a few from this morning's parade.
Best,
Tim
Yes. Anytime Tim. And Amen to that Amen, Steve.Tim, Always Nice To See You & Appropriate Images Shot Perfectly! Thanks To All The Vets...Amen!
utmärkt!Lloyd: Hear you my friend. I suffer from the same ailment. Appreciate your kind words.
Steve: Grateful to you sir.
As the say in Stockholm:
Regards.
Three perfect moments, Tim.Happy Memorial Day (and thanks to all who serve on our behalf)!
It feels a bit rude to just pop in here and post a few photos without commenting on the work that comes before me. Alas, too much to do and I'm way behind.
Here are a few from this morning's parade.
Best,
Tim
Tim: +1. Nice to see your post. The flag holder's a great shiny detail. But, the smile on the young lady's priceless! Cheers, MattTim, Always Nice To See You & Appropriate Images Shot Perfectly! Thanks To All The Vets...Amen!
Tim: +1, +1 for this post. Thanks for sharing it. Cheers, MattSuch a gracious group here. Thanks, all of you. And for the record, when the parade started and the vets began to march, the crowd applauded. It was impossible to avoid tearing up. A very emotional moment for all involved. Both the proud and happy who marched and the spectators on the sidewalks shared a sense of pride and relief for the ones who were present and able, and a sense of loss for those who weren't. It must certainly be the same regardless of country.
Peace,
Tim
+3 for the smiling, young lady. Perfect moment :thumbup:Tim: +1. Nice to see your post. The flag holder's a great shiny detail. But, the smile on the young lady's priceless! Cheers, Matt
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I'll start looking for my white beard+1 for what I said earlier! Nikon Rumors says two new Nikon DSLR's in July. A D700 replacement would shift D700 prices a bit. Maybe Christmas in July?
Kewl shots, Matt. I didn't realize flamingos gathered the Pacific Northwest this time of year. BTW, that goat does look happy. Wonder what he knows that we don't?Across the street from the waterfront in my earlier post, there's a very steep bluff with houses, and apartments at the base. Some of them are pretty funky, reminiscent of when this was a "bohemian" beach area. The hill behind one has a pagoda-like gazebo, sculpture, flamingos, and a goat 9very happy looking goat)! Thanks for looking. Cheers, Matt
Lloyd: Don't usually see them this time of year. These flamingos weren't very active? A household's allowed to keep one goat within the city limits. Probably happy because there are no other goats to share with.Kewl shots, Matt. I didn't realize flamingos gathered the Pacific Northwest this time of year. BTW, that goat does look happy. Wonder what he knows that we don't?