Long time no see, Ani and Georg; and very nice to have you back for a visit!
Here are a couple more sand sculptures from Parksville beach last weekend. The theme of this year's competition is "Wild Things." Both photos were taken with the 55 f/1.2 SC on my X-T2.
Jay, it looks like you're discovering Scott's neighborhood. I recall a bridge-shot from some years ago (by Scott/mp356) that was similar to your pond-view. Probably just another idyllic white bridge.
georgms Nice to see you again, the total lunar eclipse was not visible from this corner of the world!
That rather distinctive bridge that Scott photographed so well is a popular target, one has to wait for a break in the hoards of picture takers to take your shot!
Love your use of the 55 3.5 Scoot, specially the boat detail.
Sar i have used the 50-300mm extensively in theater, it works well, your two photos have exceptional composition and light.
Very nice dusk colors Leighton.
Never thought of using the 16mm for interiors Colin, you are teaching me how.
Beautiful juxtaposition of sharp and bokeh Jose.
It was interesting to me that the tattoos on my Red-beard friend got very few likes. I would never get a tattoo but I find them fun on other people, and I see many on sailors. Care to comment, interested in your thoughts.
This is with a 55mm 3.5 non ai and a Polarizer, exact same processing with the polarizer on and off the lens. I use it often but forget to promote its use. Processing is copy paste between the two.
Taking you with me on a Magic California Drive. California is a magic place, being ruined by overpopulation. I used to experience that magic best during my years of surfing, you know you are made of stardust when you surf at night in total darkness, the feel of the wave is by intuition, surfing it is like flying in space, can't see it but you are still one with it.
Driving the San Diego Back country can be magical too, specially in my old car because you feel and see everything in those two lane country roads, Like a motorcycle but no helmet or visor. In addition the countryside can be something else, stressed by drought but still there...
I often use a polarizer - particularly when water is involved since I like to kill the reflection.
I use a 77mm Hoya CPL and a 52-77 step-up ring. No issues with vignetting.
I do have a Lee filter foundation kit and need to purchase the CPL ($$$) for that system.
Tattoos are seen as a fashion accessory by the youth in the UK today. Many women sport them too.
We, here on FM, like to express part of ourselves via the images we take. I guess your tattoo model is doing the same except his body is a permanent image expressing things that are of significance and important to him.
rafaelcasd wrote:
It was interesting to me that the tattoos on my Red-beard friend got very few likes. I would never get a tattoo but I find them fun on other people, and I see many on sailors. Care to comment, interested in your thoughts.
I have nothing against tattoos and find a lot of them interesting with interesting stories behind them, but just not my thing. Re: sailors and tattoos... I spent 14 years going to sea (6 in the US Navy Submarine Force and 8 years on telecommunication ships) and never really got the urge to get one. Guess I am too fluid and would not want something permanent. Thinking platform shoes and leisure suits from high school in the 70's. Still cringe at some photos from then
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My first Leisure Suit was powder blue and cost $29 I later bought a tan one
I don't know how I remember that
No platforms and no ink for myself or my wife
