Twas the day.....

Twas the day..... · 07:25 PM

before Christmas as I play with K10. Grandma in her cap and I in my coat, went for a drive as the sun came out. (terrible rhymes

).

First one w/DA50-200 @ 200, Rest with Kit lense 18-55.

Some whites are too white. Still struggling with the snow.

C&C appreciated, and Happy Christmas Day!

Andrew Faires · 12-24-2006, 08:39 PM

I think you have a much more christmassy lay-out than we do here

.

I like the pallette that the background gives the first shot. Because the grass stalk is so small, it almost seems like the background is the main subject in an abstract painting. Overall, it's a very nice effect that deserves some wall-space

.

The second shot is very good. I was thinking there might have been a bit much in the way of foreground but the shadow of the tree keeps the interest going. I also like how you've also managed to keep details in both the highlights and shadows.

Overall, excellent shots and it looks like a great day to have been out!

**NaClH2O** · 12-24-2006, 08:52 PM

Nice shots Clarence. I like the bokeh in the first and the shadows on the snow in the second and the last one. It's been in the 50's here all week. Nice on the heating oil bill but not terribly good for snow. I used to live in the Adirondaks of nothern NY, and I miss my white Christmases. Thank you for the reminder.

NaCl(we never worried about a white Christmas, white 4th of July was a drag however)H2O

Duh_Vinci · 12-25-2006, 01:15 PM

Very nice shots! Bokeh and overall colors of the first one definily have my first personal choice, but overall, what a gorgeous scenery you have there Clarence!

Regards,
D

clarenceclose · 12-25-2006, 02:49 PM

Thank you all for your kind comments.

I have to share with you that sometimes a photo comes upon me when I am trying for something else. Such it is with the grass and the find bokeh background.

I was tracking a duck on a pond, full autofocus on the 50-200 lense, wide open when all of a sudden zzzwwiiiiik the lense backs up to the grass blade that crossed one of the AF sensors. I saw something I really liked so took the shot.

Has anyone else had similar experiences, accidentally coming on something that turned out to be better than the original planned shot?

roentarre · 12-25-2006, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by clarenceclose

Has anyone else had similar experiences, accidentally coming on something that turned out to be better than the original planned shot?

I saw your shots last night and your shots always have good framing and compo. The work computer shut down yesterday and hospital had a power failure. So I realised how "crippled" I was in this modern age without technololgy... It was in deed a silent night (not so silent from hospital emergency and wards though)

Regarding images coming out better than originally planned, that happened to me frequently and I wished that happened all the time. I think I get more dissappointment with photos not turning out great far too often.

Because of this, I tend snap away and worry about it later.

The luxury of owning a DSLR. hehe

It is boxing day here for me but merry christmas to you

clarenceclose · 12-25-2006, 04:10 PM

James, tell us of the tradition of Boxing Day please.

roentarre · 12-25-2006, 04:25 PM

Errrrrr.... Test cricket match? Box the presents up from Christmas day?

No ideas really. But I finally can rest at home today. I have worked 156 hours last forenight...

roentarre · 12-25-2006, 04:30 PM

Opening alms boxes in churches or st stephens day (I just did a quick google search)

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12-25-2006, 03:01 PM	#6
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Great shots of snowscape Originally posted by clarenceclose Has anyone else had similar experiences, accidentally coming on something that turned out to be better than the original planned shot? I saw your shots last night and your shots always have good framing and compo. The work computer shut down yesterday and hospital had a power failure. So I realised how "crippled" I was in this modern age without technololgy... It was in deed a silent night (not so silent from hospital emergency and wards though) Regarding images coming out better than originally planned, that happened to me frequently and I wished that happened all the time. I think I get more dissappointment with photos not turning out great far too often. Because of this, I tend snap away and worry about it later. The luxury of owning a DSLR. hehe It is boxing day here for me but merry christmas to you

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12-24-2006, 08:39 PM	#2
Andrew Faires Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 744	I think you have a much more christmassy lay-out than we do here . I like the pallette that the background gives the first shot. Because the grass stalk is so small, it almost seems like the background is the main subject in an abstract painting. Overall, it's a very nice effect that deserves some wall-space . The second shot is very good. I was thinking there might have been a bit much in the way of foreground but the shadow of the tree keeps the interest going. I also like how you've also managed to keep details in both the highlights and shadows. Overall, excellent shots and it looks like a great day to have been out!

12-24-2006, 08:52 PM	#3
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Nice shots Clarence. I like the bokeh in the first and the shadows on the snow in the second and the last one. It's been in the 50's here all week. Nice on the heating oil bill but not terribly good for snow. I used to live in the Adirondaks of nothern NY, and I miss my white Christmases. Thank you for the reminder. NaCl(we never worried about a white Christmas, white 4th of July was a drag however)H2O

12-25-2006, 01:15 PM	#4
Duh_Vinci Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,300	Very nice shots! Bokeh and overall colors of the first one definily have my first personal choice, but overall, what a gorgeous scenery you have there Clarence! Regards, D

12-25-2006, 02:49 PM	#5
clarenceclose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,506 Original Poster	Thank you all for your kind comments. I have to share with you that sometimes a photo comes upon me when I am trying for something else. Such it is with the grass and the find bokeh background. I was tracking a duck on a pond, full autofocus on the 50-200 lense, wide open when all of a sudden zzzwwiiiiik the lense backs up to the grass blade that crossed one of the AF sensors. I saw something I really liked so took the shot. Has anyone else had similar experiences, accidentally coming on something that turned out to be better than the original planned shot?

12-25-2006, 04:10 PM	#7
clarenceclose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,506 Original Poster	James, tell us of the tradition of Boxing Day please.

12-25-2006, 04:25 PM	#8
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Errrrrr.... Test cricket match? Box the presents up from Christmas day? No ideas really. But I finally can rest at home today. I have worked 156 hours last forenight...

12-25-2006, 04:30 PM	#9
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Opening alms boxes in churches or st stephens day (I just did a quick google search)