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[Timeshare Von]

Kristin these really are beautiful. Did you shoot hand held . . . or on a tripod (or window pod)?

 

[KristinB]

Yvonne,

Well, the BIF (birds in flight) shots were all handheld using my 70-300 zoom lens or a friend's borrowed zoom (I can't hand hold my 300mm f/2.8, but the lighter zooms are doable), but the others (especially if they're at 500mm) were all either taken from a tripod and a Wimberley Head, or just propped on my car window (no, I don't have a window pod, but I plan to get one before my next trip back down to Florida). In general, I stayed in my car at the Viera Wetlands, as the birds were pretty close and tended to spook if we got out.

 

[easyrider]

fish tacos north of punta de mita

 

[Laurie]

Kristin,

Those are some of the most beautiful photos I've ever seen... WOW! Please, keep sharing!

 

[KristinB]

Thanks, Laurie!

Eagle:

(Taken with the D200 -- ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/400, at 500mm, so 750mm equivalent because it's a DX camera, then cropped)

 

[Happytravels]

Houston

WOW what a fantastic picture of our city.

That is just one major freeway you took a picutre of. We only have three or four others that look very similar to that during RUSH HOUR. Not sure why they call it that, cause your not going anywhere fast!!!:rofl: :hysterical:

man...last trip I took that I got a decent photo of was a contracting gig in houston before I took over tug.

fantastic shot of traffic...I had never seen 14 lanes of dead stop traffic before!

sorry its not a pretty vacation type pic =D

 

[HatTrick]

Eagle:

(Taken with the D200 -- ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/400, at 500mm, so 750mm equivalent because it's a DX camera, then cropped)

Outstanding!

Roger

 

[Timeshare Von]

Yvonne,

Well, the BIF (birds in flight) shots were all handheld using my 70-300 zoom lens or a friend's borrowed zoom (I can't hand hold my 300mm f/2.8, but the lighter zooms are doable), but the others (especially if they're at 500mm) were all either taken from a tripod and a Wimberley Head, or just propped on my car window (no, I don't have a window pod, but I plan to get one before my next trip back down to Florida). In general, I stayed in my car at the Viera Wetlands, as the birds were pretty close and tended to spook if we got out.

Thanks for the response. I was able to do "hand held" with my 70-300 to photograph the polar bears but I wouldn't have been able to for anything moving as swiftly as a bird, I'm afraid.

I asked about the tri/window pods as I just picked up the window pod w/o the quick release. I don't know how I'll like it but I'm willing to give it a try. I may buy a new head for the quick release if the thing becomes too much of a hassle.

 

[RDB]

Not at all

Nice, Robert! I saw you soliciting camera advice on the Cafe -- any closer to a purchasing decision?

The more I know, the more I know - I know very little

 

[Mosca]

My sister visited us over the weekend, and brought me this gift:

!!!!!

I am totally pumped! After picking up a battery, I ran the first roll of film through it the next day. I'm taking the camera for cleaning and the film for processing later today.

We went walking around the state gamelands the next day; I was shooting with the 40D, and Canon 17-55 f/2.8; my sister was shooting with her new 5D Mk2, and a Tamron 17-40; and my daughter was shooting with the Rebel XT and a 28-135. I was also using the AE-1, but I have no pictures from it yet.

These are pretty much unprocessed, just straight from the camera. Sometimes snappies are more fun!


When you do this:

You get THIS!

The original is the more colorful, but I like it somewhat desaturated. But, I haven't decided.

Opinions?

 

[jerseyfinn]

Mosca,

I guess that playing with a film camera has a refreshing primordial feel to it. One thing I miss with my G9 P&S is the ability to change lenses to obtain precise scene shots. I've still got a Minolta 101 in the closet. You might just influence me to take it out and play a bit as I've some rokkor lenses sitting around.

I actually like both shots as they each convey a different mood. It reflects the utility that one has at their finger tips today.

Have fun !

Barry

 

[KristinB]

Outstanding!

Roger

Thanks, Roger!

The more I know, the more I know - I know very little

Robert, believe me, I feel the same way! I think at this point you're experiencing analysis paralysis... I'll email you again soon.

Thanks for the response. I was able to do "hand held" with my 70-300 to photograph the polar bears but I wouldn't have been able to for anything moving as swiftly as a bird, I'm afraid.

I asked about the tri/window pods as I just picked up the window pod w/o the quick release. I don't know how I'll like it but I'm willing to give it a try. I may buy a new head for the quick release if the thing becomes too much of a hassle.

Yvonne,

When I said window pod, I was thinking more of a heavy beanbag support like the Big Lens Ultimate Bean Bag (BLUBB) for my 300mm f/2.8 lens. I'll have to look into that other kind as well...

Today's bird is a Caracara:

 

[calgarygary]

Not the quality of shot that many post here but it was still a nice pic. There is an aquarium in the Dig at Atlantis where you are able to reach in and I used my waterproof camera to get this close up.

 

[Zac495]

First place Atlantic City

We stayed at Marriott's Fairway Villas the weekend of a big cheer competition. My daughter is one of the girls on top. She's second from left - the littlest one. We won FIRST Place!

 

[thinze3]

Very Cool Ellen!

My 13 yo DD will be performing at halftime this Friday night for the Houston Rockets. She is captain of her middle school cheer squad.

 

[Zac495]

Very Cool Ellen!

My 13 yo DD will be performing at halftime this Friday night for the Houston Rockets. She is captain of her middle school cheer squad.

That's REALLY cool!
Does she fly, base, tumble, or all? Zoe flies and tumbles (tucks)

 

[thinze3]

That's REALLY cool!
Does she fly, base, tumble, or all? Zoe flies and tumbles (tucks)

She is base. She is 5'8" tall and still in middle school. Imagine those legs flying around.

 

[TUGBrian]

i always love comin to this thread again, always something unique!

Yesterday I went with one of my good friends to visit the local Navy Base here. The Helo training center is named after his father who was killed on active duty back in 81, the commander of the center invites him and his mother every year on the anniversary of his crash to come and visit the center. Such a nice thing for them to do!

Anyway, most of the things inside the center they wouldnt let us take pictures of, but I did get a quick shot of the dedication picture for his father before we walked through the "no cameras" doors.

I shouldnt have used the flash, but didnt notice till i got home

this is a picture of the large rock engraving out in front of the building that shows the dedication to him.

 

[HatTrick]

Birds, continued...

Night heron--if I remember correctly--at Hilton Hawaiian Village.

 

[KristinB]

Night heron--if I remember correctly--at Hilton Hawaiian Village.

Yup, looks like a Black-crowned Night Heron to me -- nice shot!

Great White Egret:

 

[TUGBrian]

yalls bird pictures are making me feel photo-inferior! they are so nice!

 

[HatTrick]

Yup, looks like a Black-crowned Night Heron to me -- nice shot!

Thanks, Kristin. I figured you know!

The ubiquitous Barred Dove, on the grounds of the Byodo-In temple, windward Oahu.

 

[KristinB]

Thanks, Kristin. I figured you know!

The ubiquitous Barred Dove, on the grounds of the Byodo-In temple, windward Oahu.

Lovely!

White Pelicans:

 

[SueDonJ]

Oh my goodness, the last week's worth of pictures is amazing as usual! Kristin, I love the "neighborhood watch" group!

This thread reminds me of the old Back Page of Life magazine with everybody's little slices of their real worlds. Very nice.

 

[KristinB]

Oh my goodness, the last week's worth of pictures is amazing as usual! Kristin, I love the "neighborhood watch" group!

This thread reminds me of the old Back Page of Life magazine with everybody's little slices of their real worlds. Very nice.

Thanks, Sue!

Another spoonie: