Author Topic: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016  (Read 50724 times)

Jakov Minić

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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #225 on: May 30, 2016, 23:30:28 »
Arend, how did the backgrund turn out perfectly dark. As if you shot the calf in a studio. Really nice.
Thomas, there's still dust on your sensor. Nevertheless, the dandelion is magically tender :)
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #226 on: May 31, 2016, 07:02:45 »
Thanks Jakov, the calf was outside in a pretty harsh sun which created this high contrast. I have darkened the background a bit more in post, but not much.
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #227 on: June 02, 2016, 02:28:30 »
This is a very diverse thread.
Arend, how this calf shot is related to Spring. Yellow earmarks and Spring? I'm not challenging at all, just trying to understand. Terrific shot in any case.

Minneapolis, where 7 months are Scandinavian winter, Spring is the best and most welcoming season.

Lake Calhoun Parkway
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #228 on: June 02, 2016, 07:26:09 »
Arend, how did the backgrund turn out perfectly dark. As if you shot the calf in a studio. Really nice.
Thomas, there's still dust on your sensor. Nevertheless, the dandelion is magically tender :)
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #229 on: June 02, 2016, 09:38:05 »
some harbingers of spring

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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #230 on: June 02, 2016, 10:48:50 »
Hi, Joost, you use the fisheye in a beautiful way.  I also like the second closeup image.  The slight iridescent (?) in the fuzzy hairs of the stem gives a nice color effect.
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #231 on: June 02, 2016, 11:40:14 »
Joost makes some really nice images.
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #232 on: June 02, 2016, 17:15:00 »
Akira & Jakov, thank you for your kind remarks.

The first and the third  were made with a samyang 8 mm f/3.5. I borrowed this lens from a friend as I wanted to play with a fisheye but didn't want to buy one  since it will not see enough use. As this lens does not cover full frame, some heavy cropping was needed.
The close up was made with an old sigma 300 mm f/4 af apo macro. Lousy af, but nice manual focus and attractive for close ups with a minimal distance of 120 cm and magnification 1:3

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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #233 on: June 02, 2016, 17:52:38 »
Joost, none of my lenses see enough use, but that doesn't mean that I shouldn't own them  ;)
In other words: given the lovely fish-eye photos that you have shown us, I find it a pity that you don't want to own one :)
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #234 on: June 02, 2016, 18:14:16 »
Nice fresh Dandelions Anirban,  pleasant bokeh and background as well.

Beautifull stuff Joost.  I can imagine your thoughts about a Fisheye. I tested one myself, but see no reason (yet) of owning one ;) 

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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #235 on: June 04, 2016, 15:56:52 »
some harbingers of spring
Joost, these are some very fine images. I particulary like the first one :-)
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #236 on: June 04, 2016, 16:00:35 »
Little guest series again. Better: little varmints. Captured yesterday on a very humid morning they were crawling up the plants.
Weather like it feels like we are quickly transitioning into summer.
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #237 on: June 04, 2016, 17:20:33 »
..., but see no reason (yet) of owning one ;)

There is never a real reason to own a fish-eye, other than owning it  ;D ;D ;D

And then you use it.
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #238 on: June 04, 2016, 19:46:28 »
purchased flowers ... but I think it fits the theme due to the colorful selection
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #239 on: June 04, 2016, 20:18:17 »
Today's result of yesterday's snail revelry.
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