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Bjørn Rørslett

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The Essence of a Nordic Summer
« on: August 01, 2015, 09:55:11 »
It is very simple, really. Nude on a beach and sun is shining.

(Df, 105/2.5)


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Re: The Essence of a Nordic Summer
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2015, 10:01:56 »
Very impressive.  A complete summer-atmosphere.     At F/32?

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Re: The Essence of a Nordic Summer
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2015, 10:05:14 »
f/22.

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Re: The Essence of a Nordic Summer
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2015, 12:47:31 »
This is spectacular.  Great shot.  Makes me wish I was there....

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Re: The Essence of a Nordic Summer
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2015, 17:20:51 »
WONDERFUL ...
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Re: The Essence of a Nordic Summer
« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2015, 17:43:19 »
oh I LOVE the sparkles !!

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Re: The Essence of a Nordic Summer
« Reply #6 on: August 01, 2015, 17:44:43 »
I would call it "Pixie wonderland, summer version".  Very nice!
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Re: The Essence of a Nordic Summer
« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2015, 22:25:25 »
Love it.  I bet the water is cold.

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Re: The Essence of a Nordic Summer
« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2015, 23:20:51 »
Very nice!
The sun reflections are magical!
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Re: The Essence of a Nordic Summer
« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2015, 09:31:03 »
nice! and quite surreal for me
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Re: The Essence of a Nordic Summer
« Reply #10 on: August 02, 2015, 10:05:32 »
Same for me. Would it possible to de-noise it a bit, especially the shadows, without losing the magic ?
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Re: The Essence of a Nordic Summer
« Reply #11 on: August 02, 2015, 17:54:22 »
Love it.  I bet the water is cold.

Not bad. +16C is pretty 'hot'


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Re: The Essence of a Nordic Summer
« Reply #12 on: August 02, 2015, 17:56:38 »
Same for me. Would it possible to de-noise it a bit, especially the shadows, without losing the magic ?

The original file had nothing but a completely black outline. It's a miracle the Df registered any detail at all.

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Re: The Essence of a Nordic Summer
« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2015, 19:00:29 »
Simple things are the most beautiful.
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Re: The Essence of a Nordic Summer
« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2015, 19:04:49 »
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Not bad. +16C is pretty 'hot'

well in that case you better bring some T-Shirts :)
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