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**BruceBanner** · 02-13-2018, 04:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pakinjapan

I didn't properly focus when taking the photo, so I was lucky to get this shot. I was a kind of forgot because it was windy and cold! ha ha, blame the weather.
I usually do 100% view and manual focus, and so on, but this Image, I only did one quick autofocus so that I can compose it on a tripod, then I just hit the remote control for a handful of photos and leave, totally forgot my working process!

Nice one, and first time seeing a link to Instagram here, cool, followed (eddysummersphotography).
I think focus is overrated lol, especially in todays medium where places like instagram yer not overly pixelpeeping and you can get the jist anyway. Other things like with your shot, long exposure, composition, colours, subject matter, they are more important than slightly off focus or not quite near perfect. Nice shot.

pakinjapan · 02-13-2018, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by BruceBanner

Nice one, and first time seeing a link to Instagram here, cool, followed (eddysummersphotography).
I think focus is overrated lol, especially in todays medium where places like instagram yer not overly pixelpeeping and you can get the jist anyway. Other things like with your shot, long exposure, composition, colours, subject matter, they are more important than slightly off focus or not quite near perfect. Nice shot.

Thanks, will check out your IG and follow back tonight.

**Rondec** · 02-14-2018, 09:39 AM - **5 Likes**

Sunburst.

**Rondec** · 02-15-2018, 06:35 AM - **5 Likes**

Tree and Railroad Tracks (K3/DA 15)

**Rondec** · 02-16-2018, 04:38 AM - **3 Likes**

Three Trees

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Stump at Sunset

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juristkostya · 02-17-2018, 04:24 AM - **4 Likes**

Rastoke, Croatia

sjwoodworth · 02-18-2018, 10:06 PM - **6 Likes**

A picture from Venice this past summer. I've still got a ways to go until I'm competent (especially consistently so) with this lens... any criticism much appreciated!

**BruceBanner** · 02-18-2018, 10:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by sjwoodworth

A picture from Venice this past summer. I've still got a ways to go until I'm competent (especially consistently so) with this lens... any criticism much appreciated!

Lovely shot, I sometimes wish I had the regular 'green' DA15mm for those superior star bursts over my silver 'red' DA15mm, tho it does match my silver KP rather nicely

I think it's a great shot.

Slightly off topic... is there any way to 'chuck' something over my silver 'red' DA15mm, a filter of sorts that might help with street night photography, so that I too can maximise my star burst potential? Anyone??

Cheers,

Bruce

**UncleVanya** · 02-18-2018, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by BruceBanner

Lovely shot, I sometimes wish I had the regular 'green' DA15mm for those superior star bursts over my silver 'red' DA15mm, tho it does match my silver KP rather nicely

I think it's a great shot.

Slightly off topic... is there any way to 'chuck' something over my silver 'red' DA15mm, a filter of sorts that might help with street night photography, so that I too can maximise my star burst potential? Anyone??

Cheers,

Bruce

In the film era I used a starburst filter occasionally. You could try that if you can find one.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/create-compelling-star-effects-sun-stars-starbursts-photos

**BruceBanner** · 02-18-2018, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

In the film era I used a starburst filter occasionally. You could try that if you can find one.

6 Tips to Create Compelling Star Effects, Sun Stars, Starbursts, or Sun Flares in Your Photographs | B&H Explora

Does it just turn the bokeh into star bursts? Hmm...

**UncleVanya** · 02-18-2018, 11:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BruceBanner

Does it just turn the bokeh into star bursts? Hmm...

No it takes highlights and causes them to spike.

**Rondec** · 02-19-2018, 04:10 AM - **3 Likes**

Round Bales st Sunset

lukulele · 02-22-2018, 08:58 PM - **11 Likes**

15mm as a "Live Stock" Portrait lens. Alleghany County, NC, US

**rayallen** · 02-23-2018, 12:02 AM

Originally posted by lukulele

15mm as a "Live Stock" Portrait lens. Alleghany County, NC, US

That was fun viewing. Good use of the 15mm.

**BruceBanner** · 02-23-2018, 02:23 AM - **2 Likes**

Cataract Falls, Lawson, Blue Mountains.

02-19-2018, 04:10 AM - 3 Likes	#10812
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	Round Bales st Sunset Last edited by Rondec; 02-19-2018 at 01:46 PM.

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BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,405	Cataract Falls, Lawson, Blue Mountains. Last edited by BruceBanner; 02-23-2018 at 03:25 AM.

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BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,405	Originally posted by pakinjapan I didn't properly focus when taking the photo, so I was lucky to get this shot. I was a kind of forgot because it was windy and cold! ha ha, blame the weather. I usually do 100% view and manual focus, and so on, but this Image, I only did one quick autofocus so that I can compose it on a tripod, then I just hit the remote control for a handful of photos and leave, totally forgot my working process! Nice one, and first time seeing a link to Instagram here, cool, followed (eddysummersphotography). I think focus is overrated lol, especially in todays medium where places like instagram yer not overly pixelpeeping and you can get the jist anyway. Other things like with your shot, long exposure, composition, colours, subject matter, they are more important than slightly off focus or not quite near perfect. Nice shot.

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pakinjapan Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,041	Originally posted by BruceBanner Nice one, and first time seeing a link to Instagram here, cool, followed (eddysummersphotography). I think focus is overrated lol, especially in todays medium where places like instagram yer not overly pixelpeeping and you can get the jist anyway. Other things like with your shot, long exposure, composition, colours, subject matter, they are more important than slightly off focus or not quite near perfect. Nice shot. Thanks, will check out your IG and follow back tonight.

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sjwoodworth Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 107	A picture from Venice this past summer. I've still got a ways to go until I'm competent (especially consistently so) with this lens... any criticism much appreciated!

02-18-2018, 10:27 PM - 1 Like	#10808
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,405	Originally posted by sjwoodworth A picture from Venice this past summer. I've still got a ways to go until I'm competent (especially consistently so) with this lens... any criticism much appreciated! Lovely shot, I sometimes wish I had the regular 'green' DA15mm for those superior star bursts over my silver 'red' DA15mm, tho it does match my silver KP rather nicely I think it's a great shot. Slightly off topic... is there any way to 'chuck' something over my silver 'red' DA15mm, a filter of sorts that might help with street night photography, so that I too can maximise my star burst potential? Anyone?? Cheers, Bruce

02-18-2018, 10:37 PM	#10809
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,464	Originally posted by BruceBanner Lovely shot, I sometimes wish I had the regular 'green' DA15mm for those superior star bursts over my silver 'red' DA15mm, tho it does match my silver KP rather nicely I think it's a great shot. Slightly off topic... is there any way to 'chuck' something over my silver 'red' DA15mm, a filter of sorts that might help with street night photography, so that I too can maximise my star burst potential? Anyone?? Cheers, Bruce In the film era I used a starburst filter occasionally. You could try that if you can find one. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/create-compelling-star-effects-sun-stars-starbursts-photos

02-18-2018, 11:05 PM	#10810
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,405	Originally posted by UncleVanya In the film era I used a starburst filter occasionally. You could try that if you can find one. 6 Tips to Create Compelling Star Effects, Sun Stars, Starbursts, or Sun Flares in Your Photographs \| B&H Explora Does it just turn the bokeh into star bursts? Hmm...

02-18-2018, 11:36 PM - 1 Like	#10811
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,464	Originally posted by BruceBanner Does it just turn the bokeh into star bursts? Hmm... No it takes highlights and causes them to spike.

02-23-2018, 12:02 AM	#10814
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by lukulele 15mm as a "Live Stock" Portrait lens. Alleghany County, NC, US That was fun viewing. Good use of the 15mm.

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