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myweh
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p.1 #1 · 50 mm & 70-200 mm fun

This past weekend over mother's day, I had the chance to take a couple shots of my niece and nephew. It's always fun to shoot something a little different every now and again. Typically I do a lot landscape work, but the people photography was definitely a joy. The first two shots were some quick hand helds taken with a borrowed 50mm f/1.4 and the last was with my 70-200mm f/2.8. I have become a true believer in nikkor glass and sometimes I'm truly amazed at the IQ I can achieve.

I hope you all enjoy. Any feedback is always appreciated

D300 hand held with 50mm f/1.4 and 70-200 f/2.8

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May 20, 2008 at 04:00 AM

Jammy Straub
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p.1 #2 · 50 mm & 70-200 mm fun

Those are gorgeous, all of them. The glass is darn good isn't it

May 20, 2008 at 05:16 AM

R. Francois
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p.1 #3 · 50 mm & 70-200 mm fun

they all have a special something, but the first really stands out for me, great capture very nice detail. really high quality.

May 20, 2008 at 05:18 AM

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p.1 #4 · 50 mm & 70-200 mm fun

Holy smokes... you sure have a way of getting a great moment.

Edited on May 20, 2008 at 06:08 AM

May 20, 2008 at 06:06 AM

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p.1 #5 · 50 mm & 70-200 mm fun

My favorite is the first pic. Great job.

May 20, 2008 at 11:58 AM

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p.1 #6 · 50 mm & 70-200 mm fun

Thanks all for the replies. I'm usually over in the landscape area, so it's great to hear from others for a change. I have printed the first two shots as well as a full color version of the second, and I'm pretty stoked with the quality. Lately I've been using this Fujifilm pearl paper that has a slight metallic flake to it, and the colors and tones come out beautiful.

Thanks again for the feedback.

Edited on May 20, 2008 at 03:09 PM

May 20, 2008 at 03:09 PM

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p.1 #7 · 50 mm & 70-200 mm fun

What kind of lighting on the first two? They're great shots!

May 20, 2008 at 04:13 PM

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p.1 #8 · 50 mm & 70-200 mm fun

flipachu wrote:
What kind of lighting on the first two? They're great shots!

There is nothing special in the lighting actually. It's entirely natural light. No flash or anything else. I was sitting on the back deck in a patio chair while my niece was looking towards the sun. That was a fun little challenge trying to get her to stand in a good spot in order to catch the late day light

. As for the second shot, it's pretty much the same scenario. Me sitting in the chair while my sister was in another chair holding my nephew. Hopefully that helps you out a little bit. Thanks for the compliment too!

May 20, 2008 at 05:16 PM

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p.1 #9 · 50 mm & 70-200 mm fun

Those are excellent shots, but the first one is definitely the best capture

May 20, 2008 at 09:17 PM

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p.1 #10 · 50 mm & 70-200 mm fun

Fantastic stuff... all should be on a wall somewhere in large print size. Kudos.

May 20, 2008 at 10:03 PM


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