[itshimitis]

Ed - just one word - Incredible.

I will be connecting through Sydney on my way back from NZ. We were almost diverted on approach on my way in because of fog....

here are some from the last few days in New Zealand....

1. 645Z +FA 80 - 160



2. DA 25



3. DA 25 plus Dörr drop in 10 stop ND



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[mikeSF]

Ed Hurst, what a great set of photos. thanks for sharing!!

[filoxophy]

Sydney keeps producing stunning conditions.

645Z plus 6x7 75mm f2.8AL

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645Z plus 150 f2.8FA

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645Z plus 55 f2.8 DFA

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645Z plus 25mm DA

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Ed, incredible work. I think that's the first new look I've seen for the Opera House in forever. Clearly you didn't leave "being in the right place at the right time" up to chance! Lot of hard work in the making of those images, I'm sure. Well done.

[LFLee]

well, share a "everyday life" photo to mix it up a bit with mostly landscape work here...

PENTAX 67II + 105mm, Fuji Pro 400H.
"exploring the back streets of NY - under Manhattan Bridge"

[Chris Giles]

The full set is on my blog.

[itshimitis]

Not often you see Milford Sound with little or no cloud...

FA 33 - 55

[gavincato]

Ed - epic work!

[Thomas]

Not often you see Milford Sound with little or no cloud...

FA 33 - 55

Really nice. The 33-55mm doesn't get much love in the digital era; what's your impression?

[itshimitis]

Really nice. The 33-55mm doesn't get much love in the digital era; what's your impression?

I've always quite liked it. Pretty sharp. Wide open? Couldn't say I don't use it like that. The motor in mine doesn't work, but manual focus works fine. Sure the 28 - 45 is better, sharper and more micro contrast, but this is still a good lens. It's pretty light too.

[JoeC]

Sydney keeps producing stunning conditions.

Ed, simply amazing images. Stunning atmospherics and beautiful job of capturing "the moment".

Joe

[itshimitis]

Last light in the Eglington Valley, Fiordland, NZ

645Z FA 80 - 160 f/8 5min 30 secs ISO 200



and a little earlier along the Milford Road

FA 45 - 85 f/11 0.5 secs (EV -2)

[Ed Hurst]

Just want to thank everyone for your very kind words about the sequence of Sydney pix I posted. Had a run of good luck recently. Really appreciate the feedback :-)

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Last light in the Eglington Valley, Fiordland, NZ

645Z FA 80 - 160 f/8 5min 30 secs ISO 200



and a little earlier along the Milford Road

FA 45 - 85 f/11 0.5 secs (EV -2)

Amazing shots Itshimitis. Your shot "Last light in the Eglington Valley" is my particular favourite - just stunning. I have seen that view, but never in light like that. And for you to capture it with such a long exposure, as the light was fading (meaning that the 'correct' exposure reading would have changed a lot within the duration of the shot) makes it all the more impressive. Very envious!

[_Ben]

Some tractors in LA (Lower Alabama).

645 45mm Portra 400

[itshimitis]

Just want to thank everyone for your very kind words about the sequence of Sydney pix I posted. Had a run of good luck recently. Really appreciate the feedback :-)

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Amazing shots Itshimitis. Your shot "Last light in the Eglington Valley" is my particular favourite - just stunning. I have seen that view, but never in light like that. And for you to capture it with such a long exposure, as the light was fading (meaning that the 'correct' exposure reading would have changed a lot within the duration of the shot) makes it all the more impressive. Very envious!

Thanks Ed, when I started the shot it was already pretty dark - I couldn't see to frame at all, so just as well I took a shot a little earlier at higher ISO. I could see the colour and had just driven through some mist and would have like to have shot through it but another camper van had parked in a lay-by and would have been in the way of a shot. I delayed my trip down the other day because the road was closed until mid morning and then the coach loads went through, and one thing you don't want there is people in your shot!

For me it's the journey to Milford Sound that makes a trip to Milford particularly special. Milford is special in itself, but coach loads of people kind of miss the whole journey, It's a fantastic road. Difficult it drive in places (especially if like me you have been driving less than 2 years and the first time in a big camper van!) but very special...

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A couple more from today at Queenstown. I fly to Sydney from here so will be at the mercy of Jetstar's baggage handlers due to their measly 7kg hand baggage limit. I will stuff my coat pockets with lenses (my coat has big pockets and wrap what I must check in amongst clothes.

More evening colour:

3 min 30 exposure with FA 45 - 85



8 minute exposure

[JoeC]

Last light in the Eglington Valley, Fiordland, NZ

645Z FA 80 - 160 f/8 5min 30 secs ISO 200

Wow! Love it.

Joe