The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club

**bpv_UW** · 02-07-2015, 10:24 PM - **4 Likes**

Haven't posted here for some time, but recently re-acquired a Da 15 (SMC) after a hiatus, and that inspired me to post a few. These are all taken with a prior copy, but hope to be adding some new stuff in the not-too-far-distant future.

Country Sunset, SE MN, August 2011

Bench at Independence Pass, CO, July 2012

Sprague Lake sunrise, RMNP, CO, August 2012

-Brandon

**acoufap** · 02-08-2015, 04:15 AM

Originally posted by dngr

Yep, like Nicolas said, move the horizon down to the lower third, and also straighten it and you'll have an absolutely killer photo

I would take another approach: make it 16:9 (or something like that) from the base so that the sky is cut. I think this will give a really nice image. Try different approaches and you'll discover what works best for you.

Nicolas06 · 02-08-2015, 04:35 AM

Originally posted by acoufap

I would take another approach: make it 16:9 (or something like that) from the base so that the sky is cut. I think this will give a really nice image. Try different approaches and you'll discover what works best for you.

+1 Don't hesitate to try many reframe in post and see if it works !!! The day also I learned I can use 1:1, 2:1, 4:3 and all the others or why not even any aspect ratio, my photography improved quite a bit!

And if you are not satisfyed, a day or another you'll go back there take another set of pictures.

takis63 · 02-08-2015, 05:35 AM

Originally posted by bpv_UW

Haven't posted here for some time, but recently re-acquired a Da 15 (SMC) after a hiatus, and that inspired me to post a few. These are all taken with a prior copy, but hope to be adding some new stuff in the not-too-far-distant future.

Country Sunset, SE MN, August 2011

Bench at Independence Pass, CO, July 2012

Sprague Lake sunrise, RMNP, CO, August 2012

-Brandon

Wow, that is a very nice set!

LeRolls · 02-09-2015, 10:55 AM - **3 Likes**

Had to get up early for this one today. I think I will take a nap.

frischensbub · 02-09-2015, 01:54 PM - **2 Likes**

You definitely deserved your nap. Great Shot! The other recent Post is Great as well! 😀

dngr · 02-09-2015, 03:34 PM - **9 Likes**

Stuck in the ice on Lake Huron, the captain wanted me to get some shots of the ice for the office, but I couldn't just take sterile, boring shots now could I?

DogLover · 02-09-2015, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by dngr

Stuck in the ice on Lake Huron, the captain wanted me to get some shots of the ice for the office, but I couldn't just take sterile, boring shots now could I?

How cool!

bartolaki · 02-10-2015, 03:10 AM - **8 Likes**

Yet another freezing night in Kraków

**Rondec** · 02-10-2015, 03:35 AM

Originally posted by bartolaki

Yet another freezing night in Kraków

Beautiful. I really like the mood of this photo.

dngr · 02-10-2015, 05:09 AM

Originally posted by DogLover

How cool!

Thanks!

waterfall · 02-10-2015, 05:57 AM

Originally posted by dngr

Stuck in the ice on Lake Huron, the captain wanted me to get some shots of the ice for the office, but I couldn't just take sterile, boring shots now could I?

The front office is like "You guys will be Cleveland on time, right?" Time to hunker down and wait for the Coasties with an ice breaker. Good photos.

sinjin · 02-10-2015, 08:07 AM

Originally posted by dngr

Stuck in the ice on Lake Huron, the captain wanted me to get some shots of the ice for the office, but I couldn't just take sterile, boring shots now could I?

I'm really enjoying all your seafaring photos. Thanks for posting them here.

**mattb123** · 02-10-2015, 09:55 AM - **1 Like**

I came across this photo from my birthday in May 2013. I had overlooked it before and decided a monochrome treatment would work best.
On this day the snow squalls would come in and create a whiteout, blow around for a while and then it would be sunny again. We tried to time the downhill ski portions of the tour with the sun and climb during the snow. It was a great day of skiing and climbing, my favorite way to spend a birthday! (x-post)

dngr · 02-10-2015, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by waterfall

The front office is like "You guys will be Cleveland on time, right?" Time to hunker down and wait for the Coasties with an ice breaker. Good photos.

Ha, pretty much!

---------- Post added 02-10-15 at 12:45 ----------

Originally posted by sinjin

I'm really enjoying all your seafaring photos. Thanks for posting them here.

Thank you!

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LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Had to get up early for this one today. I think I will take a nap. Last edited by LeRolls; 02-09-2015 at 11:06 AM.

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bpv_UW Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 765	Haven't posted here for some time, but recently re-acquired a Da 15 (SMC) after a hiatus, and that inspired me to post a few. These are all taken with a prior copy, but hope to be adding some new stuff in the not-too-far-distant future. Country Sunset, SE MN, August 2011 Bench at Independence Pass, CO, July 2012 Sprague Lake sunrise, RMNP, CO, August 2012 -Brandon

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acoufap Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,191	Originally posted by dngr Yep, like Nicolas said, move the horizon down to the lower third, and also straighten it and you'll have an absolutely killer photo I would take another approach: make it 16:9 (or something like that) from the base so that the sky is cut. I think this will give a really nice image. Try different approaches and you'll discover what works best for you.

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Nicolas06 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,854	Originally posted by acoufap I would take another approach: make it 16:9 (or something like that) from the base so that the sky is cut. I think this will give a really nice image. Try different approaches and you'll discover what works best for you. +1 Don't hesitate to try many reframe in post and see if it works !!! The day also I learned I can use 1:1, 2:1, 4:3 and all the others or why not even any aspect ratio, my photography improved quite a bit! And if you are not satisfyed, a day or another you'll go back there take another set of pictures.

02-08-2015, 05:35 AM	#8224
takis63 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,023	Originally posted by bpv_UW Haven't posted here for some time, but recently re-acquired a Da 15 (SMC) after a hiatus, and that inspired me to post a few. These are all taken with a prior copy, but hope to be adding some new stuff in the not-too-far-distant future. Country Sunset, SE MN, August 2011 Bench at Independence Pass, CO, July 2012 Sprague Lake sunrise, RMNP, CO, August 2012 -Brandon Wow, that is a very nice set!

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frischensbub Inactive Account Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 19	You definitely deserved your nap. Great Shot! The other recent Post is Great as well! 😀

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dngr Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Victoria/Great Lakes Photos: Gallery Posts: 691	Stuck in the ice on Lake Huron, the captain wanted me to get some shots of the ice for the office, but I couldn't just take sterile, boring shots now could I?

02-09-2015, 05:45 PM	#8228
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by dngr Stuck in the ice on Lake Huron, the captain wanted me to get some shots of the ice for the office, but I couldn't just take sterile, boring shots now could I? How cool!

02-10-2015, 03:10 AM - 8 Likes	#8229
bartolaki New Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 9	Yet another freezing night in Kraków

02-10-2015, 03:35 AM	#8230
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Originally posted by bartolaki Yet another freezing night in Kraków Beautiful. I really like the mood of this photo.

02-10-2015, 05:09 AM	#8231
dngr Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Victoria/Great Lakes Photos: Gallery Posts: 691	Originally posted by DogLover How cool! Thanks!

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waterfall Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,812	Originally posted by dngr Stuck in the ice on Lake Huron, the captain wanted me to get some shots of the ice for the office, but I couldn't just take sterile, boring shots now could I? The front office is like "You guys will be Cleveland on time, right?" Time to hunker down and wait for the Coasties with an ice breaker. Good photos.

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sinjin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 242	Originally posted by dngr Stuck in the ice on Lake Huron, the captain wanted me to get some shots of the ice for the office, but I couldn't just take sterile, boring shots now could I? I'm really enjoying all your seafaring photos. Thanks for posting them here.

02-10-2015, 09:55 AM - 1 Like	#8234
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	I came across this photo from my birthday in May 2013. I had overlooked it before and decided a monochrome treatment would work best. On this day the snow squalls would come in and create a whiteout, blow around for a while and then it would be sunny again. We tried to time the downhill ski portions of the tour with the sun and climb during the snow. It was a great day of skiing and climbing, my favorite way to spend a birthday! (x-post)

02-10-2015, 10:45 AM	#8235
dngr Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Victoria/Great Lakes Photos: Gallery Posts: 691	Originally posted by waterfall The front office is like "You guys will be Cleveland on time, right?" Time to hunker down and wait for the Coasties with an ice breaker. Good photos. Ha, pretty much! ---------- Post added 02-10-15 at 12:45 ---------- Originally posted by sinjin I'm really enjoying all your seafaring photos. Thanks for posting them here. Thank you!