The Savanna Hawk (Heterospizias meridionalis) from my last field trip.


Savanna Hawk with Nikkor 800mm f/5.6 AIS EDIF by labecoaves, on Flickr

D7000 + 800mm f/5.6 AIS EDIF + tripod, ISO 100 f/8 at 1/320s. ~ 30% cropped.
The hawk was 40+ metres away.

MDoc9523 wrote:
leighton w wrote:
Here's a couple from Nikki's visit to Monticello.
I love these shots. It's been years since I visited Virginia and I appreciate the photos. This one is especially nice!

DTOB wrote:
Winnipeg and the Red River is host to the longest skating trail in the world.

I walked along the river for a while yesterday on my way back from the store and caught a couple people (and a pooch) enjoying the mild (-20c with wind) weather.

105/2.5

NightOwl Cat wrote:
Some crazy person went to college this morning and signed up for four heavy duty classes.. Chemistry, Algebra, English, and Psychology... school starts Monday.

You've heard about "old dogs" learning new tricks... it is true...

Congratulations Laura. It is never too late to explore our passions, whether for photography or learning. Well done!

Ronny _Olsson wrote:

Nikkor 135mm f/2 Ai-s by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr

Ronny, you did a very nice b&w conversion here. Like this a lot!
Scott

montym wrote:
Higgs and the Christmas tree

Delicious shot Monty! I haven't been around of late, so I missed the addition of the 50 f/1.2 AI to your kit. Well done!

Your new friend seems to be settling in. That is wonderful.

mp356 wrote:
montym wrote:
I think I need new glasses...




Monty, look at all those lenses!

leighton w wrote:
Here's a couple from Nikki's visit to Monticello.

Great series with Nikki Leighton! I like the first image and the reflecting pool image. The self portrait is not bad either. I visited there once and it is a beautiful place. Even though it is the winter, it does not look to unseasonable in your images.
Scott

montym wrote:
Higgs and the Christmas tree


Higgs is looking good. Did he have fun Christmas Day?
Scott

asiostygius wrote:
The Savanna Hawk (Heterospizias meridionalis) from my last field trip.


Savanna Hawk with Nikkor 800mm f/5.6 AIS EDIF by labecoaves, on Flickr

D7000 + 800mm f/5.6 AIS EDIF + tripod, ISO 100 f/8 at 1/320s. ~ 30% cropped.
The hawk was 40+ metres away.
What a shot Jose! This one is par-excellence at it's best

MDoc9523 wrote:
leighton w wrote:
Here's a couple from Nikki's visit to Monticello.
I love these shots. It's been years since I visited Virginia and I appreciate the photos. This one is especially nice!



+1 nice self portrait, and as mentioned in another post, I like the low angle of the shot.

Monty, I like the optometrist shots.

Dylan, I've heard of this skating trail, looks like fun, and an neat alternative transportation mode in the winter. Godd shots too, esp the sharp MF capture on the second shot.

A little late, but Leighton, I've gone back to look at the following shot a bunch of times, great image!

montym wrote:

I think I forgot to upload this one. Two shot pano with the 100/2.8 Series E.

Mount Rainier in the background and the Snoqualmie valley down below. I-90 is down there in the trees somewhere. You can get on I-90 in downtown Seattle and go all the way to Boston without getting off it.

pbraymond wrote:
Dylan, I've heard of this skating trail, looks like fun, and an neat alternative transportation mode in the winter. Godd shots too, esp the sharp MF capture on the second shot.


Thanks! And thanks to the others that have also commented.

I debated showing a different, much sharper take on the girl lacing up. I decided I liked the eye contact enough to make it my choice.

Here is the other shot for comparison, you be the judge.

Yes I like the eye contact as well. Good work!

DTOB wrote:
pbraymond wrote:
Dylan, I've heard of this skating trail, looks like fun, and an neat alternative transportation mode in the winter. Godd shots too, esp the sharp MF capture on the second shot.


Thanks! And thanks to the others that have also commented.

I debated showing a different, much sharper take on the girl lacing up. I decided I liked the eye contact enough to make it my choice.



I think you made the right choice, Dylan.
Ray

I will catch up with 30 pages or so
Been looking for one of these for years but Santa found it first. Here with a 50mm f1.2

It's official... I am addicted to MF lenses. I sold my last two AF lenses and picked up a Series E 28 2.8 and the ever popular 80-200mm with the square back. They have to come cross country, but I am super excited.

Somehow it is all your fault, I know it is...

kwoodard wrote:
It's official... I am addicted to MF lenses. I sold my last two AF lenses and picked up a Series E 28 2.8 and the ever popular 80-200mm with the square back. They have to come cross country, but I am super excited.

Somehow it is all your fault, I know it is...

Welcome to the family - you've made the first step of a long journey - admitting to yourself that you have a condition (notice I did not say "problem" because my MFNAS has never been a problem . . .)

John