Beautiful stuff, Serge. Good spot to get engaged at. Guy might have had a plan, if she didn't agree, he'd just take it back to Tiffany & Co right there .
SiMuMe wrote:
Beautiful stuff, Serge. Good spot to get engaged at. Guy might have had a plan, if she didn't agree, he'd just take it back to Tiffany & Co right there .
Tanks, Siphiwe.
The tree is a stunner.
I had a similar thought but it looks like he was fairly certain what the answer would be.
The photograph of the leaf with the 55/2.8 Micro is excellent.
Cool example, Laura. I am behind in updates at my end too. NightOwl Cat wrote:
something like this? I keep forgetting to update, while I'm out after surgery, I am going to try to get it all caught up
I am also behind in photos from the Nov. trip since I got into a new sinkhole - off-camera flash. There's a Godox AD200 Pro II and its accoutrements keeping me busy.
Do you guys know, among the AI/AIS wide angles from 20mm to 35mm, are there certain ones considered sharper for landscapes? For example, I read that the 28/2 performs a bit better at infinity compared to the 28/2.8 which is supposed to be better closer.
A couple more with the 135mm f/2.8 AI-S from Utah:
For wide angle landscape, I am partial to the PC-NIKKOR 28mm f/3.5 for its versatility for shift and stitching. It even works very well with medium format sensors with its large image circle. That is about the only wide Nikkor I use now. The 35mm PC version is good too.
And don't forget about the modern PC-E variants with Tilt and Shift. 19mm and 24mm. But they require a Nikon body to have communications to control the aperture (may work with 3rd party smart adapters, but I have no experience with those). Having tilt function is a great option for landscape.
George
Ross Martin wrote:
George, beautiful falls shot!
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Do you guys know, among the AI/AIS wide angles from 20mm to 35mm, are there certain ones considered sharper for landscapes? For example, I read that the 28/2 performs a bit better at infinity compared to the 28/2.8 which is supposed to better closer.
A couple more with the 135mm f/2.8 AI-S from Utah:
For wide angle landscape, I am partial to the PC-NIKKOR 28mm f/3.5 for its versatility for shift and stitching. It even works very well with medium format sensors with its large image circle. That is about the only wide Nikkor I use now. The 35mm PC version is good too.
And don't forget about the modern PC-E variants with Tilt and Shift. 19mm and 24mm. But they require a Nikon body to have communications to control the aperture (may work with 3rd party smart adapters, but I have no experience with those). Having tilt function is a great option for landscape.
This morning there were patches of blue sky and bits of sunshine. Barb asked if I want to go out shooting, and I said yes. I put together a couple kits, and we were off. I've been working on getting the 5DmkIII to perform better via customized settings. Today it surprised me rendering faithful whites with more detail than I remember ever getting before with proper contrast - Meanwhile the sun winked off and on as clouds began to build. I had a couple targets in mind, and one was going require me walking through snow covered loose sand for about a mile. Somehow, I felt my limited mobility wasn't going to be an issue today, and it wasn't. I paired the 5DmkIII it with the Nikkor 24mm f2.8 ais.
What I came to shoot
Looking north, and it was my opportunity to get the best picnic table, but Barb was in the car
9-image stitch
I love this tough as nails tree - 15 image stitch. I hope i got the base in infrared
White details and my eyes have really improved - last year I wouldn't even noticed this
James Markus wrote:
This morning there were patches of blue sky and bits of sunshine. Barb asked if I want to go out shooting, and I said yes. I put together a couple kits, and we were off. I've been working on getting the 5DmkIII to perform better via customized settings. Today it surprised me rendering faithful whites with more detail than I remember ever getting before with proper contrast - Meanwhile the sun winked off and on as clouds began to build. I had a couple targets in mind, and one was going require me walking through snow covered loose sand for about a mile. Somehow, I felt my limited mobility wasn't going to be an issue today, and it wasn't. I paired the 5DmkIII it with the Nikkor 24mm f2.8 ais....Show more →
This does look great, James, and a bit different from how your outdoor images usuallt look. If it wasn't for the JMP logo, I would not have guessed that it was you.
I try to play the guessing game as everyone seems to have a look to their images.
GeorgeBo wrote:
Lunchtime contribution with an image from last Saturday with a Nikkor for Bronica medium format lens.
George
Love the look of this. Your processing gives it a special look, especially with the sky.
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Ross Martin wrote:
George, beautiful falls shot!
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Do you guys know, among the AI/AIS wide angles from 20mm to 35mm, are there certain ones considered sharper for landscapes? For example, I read that the 28/2 performs a bit better at infinity compared to the 28/2.8 which is supposed to be better closer.
A couple more with the 135mm f/2.8 AI-S from Utah:
It's wonderful to see your enthusiasm with what you've shared. I'd say you're officially hooked as well as the rest of us.
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James Markus wrote:
This morning there were patches of blue sky and bits of sunshine. Barb asked if I want to go out shooting, and I said yes. I put together a couple kits, and we were off. I've been working on getting the 5DmkIII to perform better via customized settings. Today it surprised me rendering faithful whites with more detail than I remember ever getting before with proper contrast - Meanwhile the sun winked off and on as clouds began to build. I had a couple targets in mind, and one was going require me walking through snow covered loose sand for about a mile. Somehow, I felt my limited mobility wasn't going to be an issue today, and it wasn't. I paired the 5DmkIII it with the Nikkor 24mm f2.8 ais....Show more →
Great set Jim. I bet those large stitched images are huge!
James Markus wrote:
This morning there were patches of blue sky and bits of sunshine. Barb asked if I want to go out shooting, and I said yes. I put together a couple kits, and we were off. I've been working on getting the 5DmkIII to perform better via customized settings. Today it surprised me rendering faithful whites with more detail than I remember ever getting before with proper contrast - Meanwhile the sun winked off and on as clouds began to build. I had a couple targets in mind, and one was going require me walking through snow covered loose sand for about a mile. Somehow, I felt my limited mobility wasn't going to be an issue today, and it wasn't. I paired the 5DmkIII it with the Nikkor 24mm f2.8 ais....Show more →
Terrific set! Your walk through the snow covered sand was nicely rewarded.
Half the fun is getting a copy and then testing these Internet rumors! In general, I’d say they’re correct, but it’s still fun to see the differences for yourself, especially given how affordable they generally are.
Ross Martin wrote:
George, beautiful falls shot!
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Do you guys know, among the AI/AIS wide angles from 20mm to 35mm, are there certain ones considered sharper for landscapes? For example, I read that the 28/2 performs a bit better at infinity compared to the 28/2.8 which is supposed to be better closer.
A couple more with the 135mm f/2.8 AI-S from Utah:
James, that is a fantastic snowy walk. Terrific photographs!
George, excellent photograph. of the waterfall.
Matt, great captures of the pelicans.
San Miniato, a small hilltop town 1.5 hours from Florence via a local train. We traveled there to check out the 53rd annual National White Truffle Festival. If one enjoys white truffles, this is the place.
It was so crowded that it was tough to take decent photos.
Cutting up meats made with white truffles for the mega sandwiches. Took this one through a thick plastic tarp which was the case with most of the food photographs.
There were many market exhibitions throughout San Miniato. It was incredible to see the fantastic variety of groceries, everything made with white truffles.
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