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**mattb123** · 03-27-2018, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by mikeSF

from 3 trips ago to Yosemite

First Light on El Capitan

645Z & FA150, vertical pano & composite

Awesome.

sculptormic · 03-27-2018, 02:20 PM - **3 Likes**

Merlimont
Pentax 645Z FA 45-85

**ivanvernon** · 03-27-2018, 02:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikeSF

from 3 trips ago to Yosemite

First Light on El Capitan

645Z & FA150, vertical pano & composite

This one is truly awesome, well worth the entire trip!

texandrews · 03-27-2018, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by sculptormic

Merlimont
Pentax 645Z FA 45-85

Question: How long do you take to find and set up your shots?

**kaseki** · 03-27-2018, 03:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by sculptormic

Merlimont
Pentax 645Z FA 45-85

Is there a special trash removal function in Lightroom? Or am I seeing photographer selection bias? All your photos show exceptionally clean areas, and streets without any damage to the asphalt.

mikeSF · 03-27-2018, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by sculptormic

Merlimont
Pentax 645Z FA 45-85

lovely!

**mattb123** · 03-27-2018, 08:51 PM - **4 Likes**

Walk by the creek tonight. Ice is pretty much gone and the water is on the rise.

645D & Arsat 30/3.5

FA 80-160 (newly acquired copy - seems good)

BostonUKshooter · 03-27-2018, 11:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikeSF

from 3 trips ago to Yosemite

First Light on El Capitan

645Z & FA150, vertical pano & composite

Ansel would be proud of you!

dsmithhfx · 03-28-2018, 02:31 AM

Originally posted by kaseki

Is there a special trash removal function in Lightroom? Or am I seeing photographer selection bias? All your photos show exceptionally clean areas, and streets without any damage to the asphalt.

Curb looks a tad grungy.

sculptormic · 03-28-2018, 08:45 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by texandrews

Question: How long do you take to find and set up your shots?

Hello, actually I am working on another book, so I know what places I want to go. It will be called 'Dune et Opale' from Bray-Dunes to Merlimont on the NW coast of France.
Also I know what kind of shots I am looking for. This makes things a lot more simple.
When I arrive in these small towns, i just start wondering around and while I am doing so i take these shots. Often i have to wait for the right light or people/cars moving out of the frame.
So I stay for a few hours to make my photographs. At night everything takes longer tripod, timer and long exposures etc.

Thanks for your interest!

Originally posted by kaseki

Is there a special trash removal function in Lightroom? Or am I seeing photographer selection bias? All your photos show exceptionally clean areas, and streets without any damage to the asphalt.

Its not always like that. But I must say, unlike the US, the roads, streets and villages are extremely well kept and clean. They don't fire all the workers for the community.

Mike, thanks, appreciated!

Dunkerque, France
Pentax 645Z FA 45-85

dsmithhfx · 03-28-2018, 01:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by sculptormic

They don't fire all the workers for the community.

Civic pride, we've heard of it.

JHfwp · 03-28-2018, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by sculptormic

Its not always like that. But I must say, unlike the US, the roads, streets and villages are extremely well kept and clean. They don't fire all the workers for the community.

Forgive me, I don't want this thread to get sidetracked, but it's funny that you mentioned in this post exactly what I was thinking after looking at your photo above (#11672)--that the U.S. is in fact quite filthy compared to may European countries.

Nice photos!

**mattb123** · 03-28-2018, 03:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JHfwp

Forgive me, I don't want this thread to get sidetracked, but it's funny that you mentioned in this post exactly what I was thinking after looking at your photo above (#11672)--that the U.S. is in fact quite filthy compared to may European countries.

Nice photos!

True, but then go to Honduras or Africa and then it seems pretty clean again!

**ivanvernon** · 03-28-2018, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

True, but then go to Honduras or Africa and then it seems pretty clean again!

Amsterdam and Rotterdam last time I was there were filthy--all kinds of crap in canals in Amsterdam, dirty paper and trash blowing everywhere in the streets. The two places in Europe that I found to be clean were Switzerland and Germany.

yucafrita · 03-28-2018, 09:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Amsterdam and Rotterdam last time I was there were filthy--all kinds of crap in canals in Amsterdam, dirty paper and trash blowing everywhere in the streets. The two places in Europe that I found to be clean were Switzerland and Germany.

I recommend not coming to Berlin, then.

I was born here and live here so I am allowed to say that... Southern Germany, of course, is quite clean.

---------- Post added 29-03-18 at 06:54 ----------

Originally posted by sculptormic

Hello, actually I am working on another book, so I know what places I want to go. It will be called 'Dune et Opale' from Bray-Dunes to Merlimont on the NW coast of France.

Where can one find your books? Are they on Amazon or similar?

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03-27-2018, 11:41 AM	#11671
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	Originally posted by mikeSF from 3 trips ago to Yosemite First Light on El Capitan 645Z & FA150, vertical pano & composite Awesome.

03-27-2018, 02:20 PM - 3 Likes	#11672
sculptormic Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 469	Merlimont Pentax 645Z FA 45-85

03-27-2018, 02:43 PM - 1 Like	#11673
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by mikeSF from 3 trips ago to Yosemite First Light on El Capitan 645Z & FA150, vertical pano & composite This one is truly awesome, well worth the entire trip!

03-27-2018, 03:32 PM	#11674
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,399	Originally posted by sculptormic Merlimont Pentax 645Z FA 45-85 Question: How long do you take to find and set up your shots?

03-27-2018, 03:40 PM - 1 Like	#11675
kaseki Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,138	Originally posted by sculptormic Merlimont Pentax 645Z FA 45-85 Is there a special trash removal function in Lightroom? Or am I seeing photographer selection bias? All your photos show exceptionally clean areas, and streets without any damage to the asphalt.

03-27-2018, 05:12 PM	#11676
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	Originally posted by sculptormic Merlimont Pentax 645Z FA 45-85 lovely!

03-27-2018, 08:51 PM - 4 Likes	#11677
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	Walk by the creek tonight. Ice is pretty much gone and the water is on the rise. 645D & Arsat 30/3.5 FA 80-160 (newly acquired copy - seems good)

03-27-2018, 11:28 PM - 1 Like	#11678
BostonUKshooter Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 338	Originally posted by mikeSF from 3 trips ago to Yosemite First Light on El Capitan 645Z & FA150, vertical pano & composite Ansel would be proud of you!

03-28-2018, 02:31 AM	#11679
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,154	Originally posted by kaseki Is there a special trash removal function in Lightroom? Or am I seeing photographer selection bias? All your photos show exceptionally clean areas, and streets without any damage to the asphalt. Curb looks a tad grungy.

03-28-2018, 08:45 AM - 2 Likes	#11680
sculptormic Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 469	Originally posted by texandrews Question: How long do you take to find and set up your shots? Hello, actually I am working on another book, so I know what places I want to go. It will be called 'Dune et Opale' from Bray-Dunes to Merlimont on the NW coast of France. Also I know what kind of shots I am looking for. This makes things a lot more simple. When I arrive in these small towns, i just start wondering around and while I am doing so i take these shots. Often i have to wait for the right light or people/cars moving out of the frame. So I stay for a few hours to make my photographs. At night everything takes longer tripod, timer and long exposures etc. Thanks for your interest! Originally posted by kaseki Is there a special trash removal function in Lightroom? Or am I seeing photographer selection bias? All your photos show exceptionally clean areas, and streets without any damage to the asphalt. Its not always like that. But I must say, unlike the US, the roads, streets and villages are extremely well kept and clean. They don't fire all the workers for the community. Mike, thanks, appreciated! Dunkerque, France Pentax 645Z FA 45-85

03-28-2018, 01:10 PM - 1 Like	#11681
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,154	Originally posted by sculptormic They don't fire all the workers for the community. Civic pride, we've heard of it.

03-28-2018, 02:27 PM	#11682
JHfwp Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 876	Originally posted by sculptormic Its not always like that. But I must say, unlike the US, the roads, streets and villages are extremely well kept and clean. They don't fire all the workers for the community. Forgive me, I don't want this thread to get sidetracked, but it's funny that you mentioned in this post exactly what I was thinking after looking at your photo above (#11672)--that the U.S. is in fact quite filthy compared to may European countries. Nice photos!

03-28-2018, 03:13 PM - 1 Like	#11683
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	Originally posted by JHfwp Forgive me, I don't want this thread to get sidetracked, but it's funny that you mentioned in this post exactly what I was thinking after looking at your photo above (#11672)--that the U.S. is in fact quite filthy compared to may European countries. Nice photos! True, but then go to Honduras or Africa and then it seems pretty clean again!

03-28-2018, 07:29 PM	#11684
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by mattb123 True, but then go to Honduras or Africa and then it seems pretty clean again! Amsterdam and Rotterdam last time I was there were filthy--all kinds of crap in canals in Amsterdam, dirty paper and trash blowing everywhere in the streets. The two places in Europe that I found to be clean were Switzerland and Germany.

03-28-2018, 09:52 PM - 1 Like	#11685
yucafrita Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 459	Originally posted by ivanvernon Amsterdam and Rotterdam last time I was there were filthy--all kinds of crap in canals in Amsterdam, dirty paper and trash blowing everywhere in the streets. The two places in Europe that I found to be clean were Switzerland and Germany. I recommend not coming to Berlin, then. I was born here and live here so I am allowed to say that... Southern Germany, of course, is quite clean. ---------- Post added 29-03-18 at 06:54 ---------- Originally posted by sculptormic Hello, actually I am working on another book, so I know what places I want to go. It will be called 'Dune et Opale' from Bray-Dunes to Merlimont on the NW coast of France. Where can one find your books? Are they on Amazon or similar?

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