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**mattb123** · 01-04-2018, 12:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ristretto

From last monday; fireworks in Zurich. Unfortunately it was very windy so the shapes of the explosions were mostly distorted, more oval than round. This one was one of the best from that night. Pentax 645D with 2.8/90mm Macro.

I've had the same problem in the past but this one seems not too squashed, considering. Nice shot and I love the setting, worth trying again in the future!

desertscape · 01-04-2018, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by 2351HD

A few shots from my trip to the Grand Canyon in September.

The Grand Canyon is not an easy place to shoot. It is so weather dependent that much planning is required to find it at its best. If the Monsoon fails as it did this year, September will be dry with few clouds. The other good season is winter where you get snow on the ground and that makes a good foreground. You got a couple of good shots from a difficult September.

desertscape · 01-04-2018, 03:46 PM - **5 Likes**

One of my older Grand Canyon shots in winter-- Pentax 67, Velvia 50, old version.

dsmithhfx · 01-04-2018, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by desertscape

One of my older Grand Canyon shots in winter-- Pentax 67, Velvia 50, old version.

Great work!

desertscape · 01-04-2018, 04:42 PM

Thanks, it helps to live in Arizona.

BorisKolo · 01-04-2018, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by volley

That is an outstanding photo, Boris!

thank you!

tuco · 01-04-2018, 11:59 PM - **8 Likes**

Fuji GSW690III, 100 Acros

tuco · 01-05-2018, 01:36 AM - **1 Like**

Dragon Rock, Oregon
GSW690III, 400TMY

tuco · 01-06-2018, 02:23 AM - **7 Likes**

400TMY

timw4mail · 01-06-2018, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by tuco

400TMY

Nice and spooky

tuco · 01-06-2018, 11:22 AM

Originally posted by timw4mail

Nice and spooky

Thanks.

tuco · 01-06-2018, 11:26 AM - **6 Likes**

Taking the long and adventuous way home from holiday traveling
Expired FP4+

Ristretto · 01-06-2018, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

I've had the same problem in the past but this one seems not too squashed, considering. Nice shot and I love the setting, worth trying again in the future!

Thanks, Matt. Next try will be in summer, perhaps (National Day), which is far more comfortable temperaturewise...

2351HD · 01-06-2018, 01:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by desertscape

The Grand Canyon is not an easy place to shoot. It is so weather dependent that much planning is required to find it at its best. If the Monsoon fails as it did this year, September will be dry with few clouds. The other good season is winter where you get snow on the ground and that makes a good foreground. You got a couple of good shots from a difficult September.

Thank you!

I could not really plan the trip as I was visiting US from Australia for training and the times were set. So I met up with Adam Schallau for a quick 1 day (afternoon plus morning) shoot.

The weather was mostly clear with some rain coming through.

Overall I was very pleased to see the Canyon as I had imagined it and make some images to call my own that I had not seen on postcards. Adam is very knowledgeable and made it interesting for my wife to come along and enjoy without a camera.

tuco · 01-07-2018, 10:37 AM - **6 Likes**

A different day and film for this version
FP4+

01-04-2018, 03:46 PM - 5 Likes	#11298
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01-04-2018, 12:57 PM - 1 Like	#11296
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	Originally posted by Ristretto From last monday; fireworks in Zurich. Unfortunately it was very windy so the shapes of the explosions were mostly distorted, more oval than round. This one was one of the best from that night. Pentax 645D with 2.8/90mm Macro. I've had the same problem in the past but this one seems not too squashed, considering. Nice shot and I love the setting, worth trying again in the future!

01-04-2018, 03:34 PM	#11297
desertscape Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by 2351HD A few shots from my trip to the Grand Canyon in September. The Grand Canyon is not an easy place to shoot. It is so weather dependent that much planning is required to find it at its best. If the Monsoon fails as it did this year, September will be dry with few clouds. The other good season is winter where you get snow on the ground and that makes a good foreground. You got a couple of good shots from a difficult September.

01-04-2018, 04:34 PM	#11299
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,153	Originally posted by desertscape One of my older Grand Canyon shots in winter-- Pentax 67, Velvia 50, old version. Great work!

01-04-2018, 04:42 PM	#11300
desertscape Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,272	Thanks, it helps to live in Arizona.

01-04-2018, 06:19 PM	#11301
BorisKolo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: St. Peterburg Posts: 444	Originally posted by volley That is an outstanding photo, Boris! thank you!

01-04-2018, 11:59 PM - 8 Likes	#11302
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timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by tuco 400TMY Nice and spooky

01-06-2018, 11:22 AM	#11306
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,032	Originally posted by timw4mail Nice and spooky Thanks.

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tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,032	Taking the long and adventuous way home from holiday traveling Expired FP4+

01-06-2018, 12:48 PM	#11308
Ristretto Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 159	Originally posted by mattb123 I've had the same problem in the past but this one seems not too squashed, considering. Nice shot and I love the setting, worth trying again in the future! Thanks, Matt. Next try will be in summer, perhaps (National Day), which is far more comfortable temperaturewise...

01-06-2018, 01:25 PM - 1 Like	#11309
2351HD Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 750	Originally posted by desertscape The Grand Canyon is not an easy place to shoot. It is so weather dependent that much planning is required to find it at its best. If the Monsoon fails as it did this year, September will be dry with few clouds. The other good season is winter where you get snow on the ground and that makes a good foreground. You got a couple of good shots from a difficult September. Thank you! I could not really plan the trip as I was visiting US from Australia for training and the times were set. So I met up with Adam Schallau for a quick 1 day (afternoon plus morning) shoot. The weather was mostly clear with some rain coming through. Overall I was very pleased to see the Canyon as I had imagined it and make some images to call my own that I had not seen on postcards. Adam is very knowledgeable and made it interesting for my wife to come along and enjoy without a camera.

01-07-2018, 10:37 AM - 6 Likes	#11310
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,032	A different day and film for this version FP4+

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