Very good news: a large print order (literally!!!) - one stunned me!!??

**Marc Langille** · **1 Like**

Images in the order, all 8x10's unless otherwise specified:

Two prints of this image:

11x19:

The next image is the amazing part of the order: I have a potential print request for the image below. The potential buyer asked how big can I print my images. I explained the pixel resolution, and if cropped, I can uprez the image if needed. I wasn't worried, since most never want beyond a 20x30.

He asked if I can print it at 36" x 48" (3 feet by 4 feet)!!!

Luckily it's in RAW and I already have a 400 DPI TIFF ready...

If this all goes through (just the last print is pending), I've brought in over quite a bit of money in orders yesterday. Wow...

I need to put together a proper business plan soon...

Regards,
Marc

Damn Brit · 11-08-2008, 03:16 PM

Marc, that's fantastic news, you thoroughly deserve it for your hard work and dedication that you've been putting in over the last year.
If I remember correctly that last shot was taken with the 'lowly' 50-200. Not bad for a kit lens eh?

JMR · 11-08-2008, 03:18 PM

What more is there to say. Excellent images and congratulations.

JMR

**Marc Langille** · 11-08-2008, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by Peter Zack

Like Jimbo, number 4 is new to me. Excellent shot. No wonder you are able to sell them, outstanding work.

Thank you sir - it was quite a surprise from the early morning conversation to the outcome later in the day...

Originally posted by Mark2100

Wow Marc!

I really gotta hand it to ya', you take some extraordinary photos.

Would you share some lighting tips from the macro shots? The hoverfly shot is nothing short of amazing.

Mark

Thank you Mark - so I believe you have James' A* 200/ macro? Congratulations on such a fine lens! You may know I have the FA* 200/4, and that's my lens of choice.

The flash setup is quite easy: Promaster flash extension cable to AF 540 flash with Sto-Fen diffuser. Nothing difficult to handle, since it's on a tripod with a cabled remote. This is a moderate crop, since the subject was over 2 feet away and quite tiny...

He was within a cluster of leaves on the bush, sort of buried within them. I simply held the flash at slightly above the level of the lens hood (on it's left) and fired about 6-8 shots. I was impressed with the clarity of the results.

Does that help?

Regards,
Marc

**Marc Langille** · 11-08-2008, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Hi Mark: I don't comment every time - but I study every one of your images and I enjoy reading of your successes. When I first joined this Forum a small group of members was trying to round up sponsorship money for the competition. Now you are selling wall-sized prints.

How cool is that!! The eye, willingness, practice and perseverance . . .

All the images are beautiful, but the windmill knocks my socks off!

"Print" gives me ideas :ugh:

Congrats

Thank you Paul! I am not sure if you want to study them all... I always seem to find a flaw somewhere...

That being said, the positive effect is to make me want to get a better shot!

Originally posted by Damn Brit

Marc, that's fantastic news, you thoroughly deserve it for your hard work and dedication that you've been putting in over the last year.
If I remember correctly that last shot was taken with the 'lowly' 50-200. Not bad for a kit lens eh?

Thanks Gary - I sincerely appreciate your post! It's been a hard & fast learning curve, but a great one...

You are correct - the sunrise/windmill shot was taken with the DA 50-200.

I was surprised at my income from photography since August. I've been doing only part time work and not promoting myself at all. I could have easily purchased a K20D + DA* 300/4 and still had several hundred left over (today's prices). That 36 x 48 is NOT cheap, but it's a fair price. I'm finally getting comfortable with what I am asking, although the smaller prints may go up a bit...

Regards,
Marc

Mark2100 · 11-08-2008, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by Marc Langille

Thank you Mark - so I believe you have James' A* 200/ macro? Congratulations on such a fine lens! You may know I have the FA* 200/4, and that's my lens of choice.

The flash setup is quite easy: Promaster flash extension cable to AF 540 flash with Sto-Fen diffuser. Nothing difficult to handle, since it's on a tripod with a cabled remote. This is a moderate crop, since the subject was over 2 feet away and quite tiny...

He was within a cluster of leaves on the bush, sort of buried within them. I simply held the flash at slightly above the level of the lens hood (on it's left) and fired about 6-8 shots. I was impressed with the clarity of the results.

Does that help?

Regards,
Marc

Thank you Marc, you are a kind and generous person. And yes you are right, I have James' 200. All I need now is a extension cable... I'm off to the wanted forum

Mark

jeffkpotter · 11-08-2008, 04:24 PM

Congratulations Marc! Absolutely sublime work. Love 'em all, but the windmill sunset takes my breath away.

Sleepy · 11-08-2008, 04:34 PM

Really stunning photos.
They are GREAT!!!

Jimbo · 11-08-2008, 05:43 PM

Quote:

I'm going to give you a hard time here Jim: it's one of the images in this post that I'm sending you. However, you must wait to figure out which one... you are in the virtual dog house until then.

Dog house! I have been living there since I purchased the Sigma 70-200.. I can hardly wait for your picture to arrive. Hopefully by then you have let me come out of the dog house.... cheers JIMBO

PS: Beautiful shot Gary picked.... You nialed that one... JIMBO

**Marc Langille** · 11-08-2008, 08:43 PM

Originally posted by JMR

What more is there to say. Excellent images and congratulations.

JMR

JMR, I always appreciate your comments. I may not always have time to comment on your work, but I certainly go look!! Thank you.

Regards,
Marc

**Marc Langille** · 11-08-2008, 08:46 PM

Originally posted by jeffkpotter

Congratulations Marc! Absolutely sublime work. Love 'em all, but the windmill sunset takes my breath away.

Thanks Jeff, much appreciated!

I'm hoping he wants the 36" x 48" print. I am hoping it too will be breathtaking!! I may post a photo of the print and I with it prior to it's delivery (if I remember)...

MRRiley · 11-09-2008, 06:45 AM

Definately add my congratulations... I always liked the windmill sunset, but the egret flipping the fish to line it up (3rd shot) is my favorite.

**Marc Langille** · 11-09-2008, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by Sleepy

Really stunning photos.
They are GREAT!!!

Thanks Sleepy! You are very kind.

scott-devon · 11-12-2008, 08:15 AM

Absolutely fantastic, congrats on the sales they are certainly well deserved.

sajmmiller · 11-12-2008, 10:58 AM

Congratulations Marc! That must be a good feeling.

axl · 11-12-2008, 01:07 PM

well done. great job on all of those shots...

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11-08-2008, 03:16 PM	#16
Damn Brit Guest	Marc, that's fantastic news, you thoroughly deserve it for your hard work and dedication that you've been putting in over the last year. If I remember correctly that last shot was taken with the 'lowly' 50-200. Not bad for a kit lens eh?

11-08-2008, 03:18 PM	#17
JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332	What more is there to say. Excellent images and congratulations. JMR

11-08-2008, 03:47 PM	#18
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,708 Original Poster	Originally posted by Peter Zack Like Jimbo, number 4 is new to me. Excellent shot. No wonder you are able to sell them, outstanding work. Thank you sir - it was quite a surprise from the early morning conversation to the outcome later in the day... Originally posted by Mark2100 Wow Marc! I really gotta hand it to ya', you take some extraordinary photos. Would you share some lighting tips from the macro shots? The hoverfly shot is nothing short of amazing. Mark Thank you Mark - so I believe you have James' A* 200/ macro? Congratulations on such a fine lens! You may know I have the FA* 200/4, and that's my lens of choice. The flash setup is quite easy: Promaster flash extension cable to AF 540 flash with Sto-Fen diffuser. Nothing difficult to handle, since it's on a tripod with a cabled remote. This is a moderate crop, since the subject was over 2 feet away and quite tiny... He was within a cluster of leaves on the bush, sort of buried within them. I simply held the flash at slightly above the level of the lens hood (on it's left) and fired about 6-8 shots. I was impressed with the clarity of the results. Does that help? Regards, Marc

11-08-2008, 03:58 PM	#19
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,708 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome Hi Mark: I don't comment every time - but I study every one of your images and I enjoy reading of your successes. When I first joined this Forum a small group of members was trying to round up sponsorship money for the competition. Now you are selling wall-sized prints. How cool is that!! The eye, willingness, practice and perseverance . . . All the images are beautiful, but the windmill knocks my socks off! "Print" gives me ideas :ugh: Congrats Thank you Paul! I am not sure if you want to study them all... I always seem to find a flaw somewhere... That being said, the positive effect is to make me want to get a better shot! Originally posted by Damn Brit Marc, that's fantastic news, you thoroughly deserve it for your hard work and dedication that you've been putting in over the last year. If I remember correctly that last shot was taken with the 'lowly' 50-200. Not bad for a kit lens eh? Thanks Gary - I sincerely appreciate your post! It's been a hard & fast learning curve, but a great one... You are correct - the sunrise/windmill shot was taken with the DA 50-200. I was surprised at my income from photography since August. I've been doing only part time work and not promoting myself at all. I could have easily purchased a K20D + DA* 300/4 and still had several hundred left over (today's prices). That 36 x 48 is NOT cheap, but it's a fair price. I'm finally getting comfortable with what I am asking, although the smaller prints may go up a bit... Regards, Marc

11-08-2008, 04:11 PM	#20
Mark2100 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 185	Originally posted by Marc Langille Thank you Mark - so I believe you have James' A* 200/ macro? Congratulations on such a fine lens! You may know I have the FA* 200/4, and that's my lens of choice. The flash setup is quite easy: Promaster flash extension cable to AF 540 flash with Sto-Fen diffuser. Nothing difficult to handle, since it's on a tripod with a cabled remote. This is a moderate crop, since the subject was over 2 feet away and quite tiny... He was within a cluster of leaves on the bush, sort of buried within them. I simply held the flash at slightly above the level of the lens hood (on it's left) and fired about 6-8 shots. I was impressed with the clarity of the results. Does that help? Regards, Marc Thank you Marc, you are a kind and generous person. And yes you are right, I have James' 200. All I need now is a extension cable... I'm off to the wanted forum Mark

11-08-2008, 04:24 PM	#21
jeffkpotter Guest	Congratulations Marc! Absolutely sublime work. Love 'em all, but the windmill sunset takes my breath away.

11-08-2008, 04:34 PM	#22
Sleepy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miami Photos: Gallery Posts: 133	Really stunning photos. They are GREAT!!!

11-08-2008, 05:43 PM	#23
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Quote: I'm going to give you a hard time here Jim: it's one of the images in this post that I'm sending you. However, you must wait to figure out which one... you are in the virtual dog house until then. Dog house! I have been living there since I purchased the Sigma 70-200.. I can hardly wait for your picture to arrive. Hopefully by then you have let me come out of the dog house.... cheers JIMBO PS: Beautiful shot Gary picked.... You nialed that one... JIMBO

11-08-2008, 08:43 PM	#24
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,708 Original Poster	Originally posted by JMR What more is there to say. Excellent images and congratulations. JMR JMR, I always appreciate your comments. I may not always have time to comment on your work, but I certainly go look!! Thank you. Regards, Marc

11-08-2008, 08:46 PM	#25
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,708 Original Poster	Originally posted by jeffkpotter Congratulations Marc! Absolutely sublime work. Love 'em all, but the windmill sunset takes my breath away. Thanks Jeff, much appreciated! I'm hoping he wants the 36" x 48" print. I am hoping it too will be breathtaking!! I may post a photo of the print and I with it prior to it's delivery (if I remember)...

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11-09-2008, 06:45 AM	#26
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Definately add my congratulations... I always liked the windmill sunset, but the egret flipping the fish to line it up (3rd shot) is my favorite.

11-09-2008, 09:51 AM	#27
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,708 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sleepy Really stunning photos. They are GREAT!!! Thanks Sleepy! You are very kind.

11-12-2008, 08:15 AM	#28
scott-devon Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 2,140	Absolutely fantastic, congrats on the sales they are certainly well deserved.

11-12-2008, 10:58 AM	#29
sajmmiller Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prescott, Arizona USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 585	Congratulations Marc! That must be a good feeling.

11-12-2008, 01:07 PM	#30
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	well done. great job on all of those shots...