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bbluesman · 05-06-2010, 01:51 PM

Prayer Blocks

ducdao · 05-08-2010, 04:04 AM

Few shots taken today with Super Takumar 105mm f2.8

Nesster · 05-08-2010, 04:30 AM

Duc, super shots with the 105 - you use the FOV very effectively with the ostritch and giraffe.

here's a different look from the 105 - SMC, wide open, with an extension tube

ducdao · 05-08-2010, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by Nesster

Duc, super shots with the 105 - you use the FOV very effectively with the ostritch and giraffe.

here's a different look from the 105 - SMC, wide open, with an extension tube

Thanks, Jussi. I was lucky with the ostrich. It kept starring at me and stand right next to the fence.

Your capture has a great grainy feel. Was it natural or PP effect?

Last edited by ducdao; 05-08-2010 at 06:04 AM.

kryss · 05-08-2010, 07:20 AM

Originally posted by shooz

I like all the bokeh shots do far......

As a semi retired Pro who has always loved shooting macro flora I have looked at all your posts in this forum and it is pleasurable to finally see work from some one who not only knows how to shoot technically but also has an artistic eye.Well done.May I ask what set up re lenses and other equipment you mainly use?.

Nesster · 05-08-2010, 07:55 AM

Duc, thanks right back

... the grain, some of it, is from a window screen that's about a foot or so behind, and the rest of it is from "ASA 25" grain I injected when I did the b&w conversion on Virtual Photographer. Good eyes!

shooz · 05-08-2010, 07:40 PM

Thanks for the kind comments kryss......

My set up isn't complicated.
I started with a K200 and two good macros lenses. A Sigma 70 and a DA 100.
Most of my posts are with those lenses.
The 2 most exotic lenses I use ( If you can call them that) are a sears 135 macro and an asahi close up lens that I mount on my FA 50. Those 2 can give a very narrow
DOF and extremely soft bokeh.

I use a manfrotto pro tripod with the center column that can go horizontal for those down low shots. The articulate legs help a lot too.

I look forward to testing out my new K7 and 35 limited this summer.....

Here's one shot with the asahi close up lens.

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legacyb4 · 05-08-2010, 10:11 PM

Okay, you know after that comment, I had to make the sacrifice and go back and shoot the elusive Canadian Maple donut that you are talking about. Shot from the hip so not the best shot in the world but that should work. :-)

Originally posted by rparmar

That is torture. Had you taken a photo of a Canadian Maple donut, I would have to kill you. It was the first thing I ate when I last went to Canada, seconds after getting off the plane. And it was the last thing I ate before leaving again.

jgredline · 05-08-2010, 10:29 PM

Clou · 05-09-2010, 03:46 PM

Elicar 90/2,5 @ f5,6

fractal · 05-09-2010, 04:26 PM

Tamron 17-50

jgredline · 05-09-2010, 06:17 PM

My grandson Adam

bbluesman · 05-10-2010, 03:14 AM

Conical Aromatics

Incendiation

bbluesman · 05-10-2010, 03:15 AM

Originally posted by jgredline

My grandson Adam

Beautiful kid Javier-I'm sure you're very proud abuelo.

shooz · 05-10-2010, 10:18 PM

Waiting for the Sun

I don't like the strong vertical on the left, but it is the way they grow.

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Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Duc, super shots with the 105 - you use the FOV very effectively with the ostritch and giraffe. here's a different look from the 105 - SMC, wide open, with an extension tube

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ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by Nesster Duc, super shots with the 105 - you use the FOV very effectively with the ostritch and giraffe. here's a different look from the 105 - SMC, wide open, with an extension tube Thanks, Jussi. I was lucky with the ostrich. It kept starring at me and stand right next to the fence. Your capture has a great grainy feel. Was it natural or PP effect? Last edited by ducdao; 05-08-2010 at 06:04 AM.

05-08-2010, 07:20 AM	#305
kryss Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 218	Originally posted by shooz I like all the bokeh shots do far...... As a semi retired Pro who has always loved shooting macro flora I have looked at all your posts in this forum and it is pleasurable to finally see work from some one who not only knows how to shoot technically but also has an artistic eye.Well done.May I ask what set up re lenses and other equipment you mainly use?.

05-08-2010, 07:55 AM	#306
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Duc, thanks right back ... the grain, some of it, is from a window screen that's about a foot or so behind, and the rest of it is from "ASA 25" grain I injected when I did the b&w conversion on Virtual Photographer. Good eyes!

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legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784	Okay, you know after that comment, I had to make the sacrifice and go back and shoot the elusive Canadian Maple donut that you are talking about. Shot from the hip so not the best shot in the world but that should work. :-) Originally posted by rparmar That is torture. Had you taken a photo of a Canadian Maple donut, I would have to kill you. It was the first thing I ate when I last went to Canada, seconds after getting off the plane. And it was the last thing I ate before leaving again.

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bbluesman Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,615	Originally posted by jgredline My grandson Adam Beautiful kid Javier-I'm sure you're very proud abuelo.