GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[MattL]

ALT+0169

its different to 169.

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[MattL]

hey I just went in to notepad, held down the alt key and pressed 169 and got the ®, so what you on warren?

I normaly use charactor map, which can be found by going start/all programs/accessories/system tools/

or start > run > charmap

or to really save some time here, windows-key+R > charmap

[downunder]

What size images? Just for web?

ALT+169
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and need to record an actionof adding text, clicking the position to put it into, flatten image, save as../save for web

I have uploaded my inline hockey pics to flickr and would prefer to put a reasonable quality pic on for the hockey members to order from, but I know most will just right click and save rather than pay (human nature) so I was thinking its probably best to put on a copyright notice or something semi transparent through the image to stop them doing this. I was hoping there was a simple program to do this as there are about 450 pics! dont want to do each one individually.

[Sweedishcarrot01]

We know what you are trying to do. you just want to increase your post count. If you wish to beat Tim, you go to be on here 24x7

the only thing I can recommend is when you reply to a post and you include quotes, just cut and copy in to one big post. does that make sence.

Yeah that makes sense, however, I thought there may be a 'correct' method. I'll just do that for now.

[Sweedishcarrot01]

When you reply, to do a quote, all you do is type
[qute=whoever-you-want-to-quote] blah blah this is my quoted text
but you need to spell quote right.

It makes it very easy to make a quote form someone. For example :



So just copy and paste the text you want to quote, then wrap [qute=whoever] tags [/quote] around it.[/QUOTE]

Kia-ora

[weka2000]

John I just quized your Mattron Sigma 70-200.

Sorry dont trust anyone who wont supply all the parts. Sigma does not ship without the collar.

[OiPaz]

It's holding down one of the keys when trying to start the app.
Funny!
Which keys, exactly?

[Sweedishcarrot01]

I may have a spare polorizer coming up for sale soon. Heliopan 77mm, multicoated, circular.

[Wazza]

Alt 0169

[joeseph]

Alt 0169
and use your numeric keys on rhs of keyboard...

[theflyingkiwi]

Funny!
Which keys, exactly?

it was suposed to be the ctrl key or something. anyway it didn't work. I found out tho that I didn't have a My Pictures folder in my documents so I copied one from all users profile and it's working fine now.

I haven't used it tho

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Tony - firmware update for 5D

http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/eos5d/eos5d_firmware-e.html

[NordieBoy]

If anyone wants a cheap Bigma I've pulled my bids off the one on TradeMe.
Spending that much on a lens and it'd better be the last one I get for a year or so and Bigma's aperture doesn't cut it :(

Bigma for $1100 buynow!

[weka2000]

Tony - firmware update for 5D

http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/eos5d/eos5d_firmware-e.html

1.Enhancement of direct printing with specific printers.

Shame they didnt make this a programable feature :(

[theflyingkiwi]

And I'll by the MK3 and we're back to square one, then you'll buy the 4...

Of course you can come, was thinking of suggesting we do something together soon anyways, you know, same town and all. :)

ahh nothing like keeping up with the jones for wasting money. :)

just let me know. weekends are normaly best for me. I hate getting up to early and mon-fri after getting home from work I don't like to do much.

[weka2000]

If anyone wants a cheap Bigma I've pulled my bids off the one on TradeMe.
Spending that much on a lens and it'd better be the last one I get for a year or so and Bigma's aperture doesn't cut it :(

Bigma for $1100 buynow!

Your not going to get anything for the same price.

[Sweedishcarrot01]

ahh nothing like keeping up with the jones for wasting money. :)

just let me know. weekends are normaly best for me. I hate getting up to early and mon-fri after getting home from work I don't like to do much.

Hmmm, well is 6am too early?

[dgcorner]

John I just quized your Mattron Sigma 70-200.

Sorry dont trust anyone who wont supply all the parts. Sigma does not ship without the collar.

Thanks Tony. I began getting bad vibes when he mentioned that the collar wasn't included. I'll check with Tasha5685 if she is able to supply the international warranty and complete set. That $350+ diff will make a difference and will be the deciding factor whether I can get a 2nd lens.

[FlyingPete]

Thanks Tony. I began getting bad vibes when he mentioned that the collar wasn't included. I'll check with Tasha5685 if she is able to supply the international warranty and complete set. That $350+ diff will make a difference and will be the deciding factor whether I can get a 2nd lens.

You need a collar for a lens of that size of you are going anwhere near a mono/tripod with it.

[weka2000]

I hate people who try to screw with you :evil:

I should dub him into Trade me as he is breaking the rules any way :lol:

[forsaken]

Think I might go to the zoo this weekend

[NordieBoy]

For my porpoises a 1.4xTC and 70-200 f2.8 is the ideal combination.
Bigma would give great range and flexibility and at that price is a steal but it's not the lens I want.

(Still justifying pulling out of the auction to myself so I don't jump back on and get it on buy now) :rolleyes:

[NordieBoy]

Looks like this weekend is:
Sat: Bugger all.
Sun: Karting (1/2 an hour that way) or Motorcross inc classic mx (1 hr the other way).

I've got some slideshow video cd's and dvd's I've done to drop off at the karting so I have to go out there anyway...

I really want to go to the MX and it's not just because the steak sandwiches are the size of your head although that does come in to it :D

Decisions decisions...

[OiPaz]

it was suposed to be the ctrl key or something. anyway it didn't work. I found out tho that I didn't have a My Pictures folder in my documents so I copied one from all users profile and it's working fine now.

Same situation here: no "My Pictures" folder and Lightroom did not start (with or without CTRL).
I created a "My Picture" inside document folder and now it starts. Thank you! Now I know that I do not like it. ;)

[OiPaz]

Think I might go to the zoo this weekend
Me too (weather permitting)!
I've being thinking about it for two or three weeks.

[tag141]

Nordie, ...karting...do you sell the photos or just go for the hell of it? I've been to the karting down here a few times and the next meet is on Sun. On-call Sat night so may be too tired but might go anyway. I'm thinking of asking around if anyone would be interested in buying cheap-ish piccies. Waddya reckon?

[weka2000]

For my porpoises a 1.4xTC and 70-200 f2.8 is the ideal combination.
Bigma would give great range and flexibility and at that price is a steal but it's not the lens I want.

(Still justifying pulling out of the auction to myself so I don't jump back on and get it on buy now) :rolleyes:

As the only owner in the group with 1 and knowing what it can do on a 1.6. Buy it NOW and if you dont like it sell it in a month. $10 says you wont sell it after using it.
If you dont you will always wonder "what if"

I have 70-200 and more times than not I wish I had the bigma on 200mm. Remember it a 10x zoom 50-500mm. Have a look back on the last couple of outings ive had "BIGMA" ans even with a 2xTC
on tripod whats the best you will get with a 200 = 400mm with 2xTC

[tag141]

I've got a bigma. Lovely and sharp...and heavy! and a 2x Kenko TC as well. Bought from HK for NZ$1600. I do like it but needs a tripod/monopod for anything less than 1/250 (I've found). These were taken with it...http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=159638 but of course I might not be allowed in the group :cry:

[FlyingPete]

I've got a bigma. Lovely and sharp...and heavy! and a 2x Kenko TC as well. Bought from HK for NZ$1600. I do like it but needs a tripod/monopod for anything less than 1/250 (I've found). These were taken with it...http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=159638 but of course I might not be allowed in the group :cry:

As one of the founding members of GKPE, I say you are welcome to the group!

[weka2000]

I've got a bigma. Lovely and sharp...and heavy! and a 2x Kenko TC as well. Bought from HK for NZ$1600. I do like it but needs a tripod/monopod for anything less than 1/250 (I've found). These were taken with it...http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=159638 but of course I might not be allowed in the group :cry:

Finally some one else has got one and the same 2xTC and I got mine for $1500. Its fine handheld if you have a steady hand and used to using a rifle. (edit Reason 23 to get a Sigmonster:) )
"Honey give me a 100 reasons why you need this lens .......you want to spend HOW MUCH... hell I could get a desent car for that amount of money. Havnt you got enough already?" Darling..sweety pie... you were saying just the other day how much better my photos are :)

[tag141]

As one of the founding members of GKPE, I say you are welcome to the group!

Yay I belong...can GKPE V be down this end of the country? :D

Weka, I told my missus she could have her holiday to the Sunshine Coast, she was so excited, we were out for lunch, it was a lovely day, she was very happy even when I told her I wanted a new camera...and she said 'why not'. Even when I told her how much it was she didn't bat an eyelid...or bat anything for that matter. And like you, had come up with soooomany reasons why I should buy it, and only one not to, apart from the rifle reason.

[::John::]

No, I don't answer Australians... wait a minute, I am half of one, hmmm, actually, you do claim to be a Nzer, so, yeah, o.k.

Lens: 24-105 @ 45mm

Shutter: 0.5 sec

Aperture: f/11

I doubt you'll get the same effect in the evening, (colour wise that is) picture was taken at 7:31am.

Whats your local break?

Predictably, I couldn't get anything like the colour - and I am at work at that time in the morning - so I tried to get as close as possible to your parameters inside tonight (it's raining).

To get half a sec at F/11 I had the ISO set to 3200 on my 50mm prime and the only abnormality I could see on my pics were the dust spots on the sensor.

I then tried a range of ISO and f-stops at half a second with much the same results.

I noticed on one of your posted shots (I haven't checked the first one) you seem to be shooting with the camera set to aRGB. I set my camera to aRGB (and set Photoshop to process aRGB) and still couldn't see the same effect. Have you tried long exposures with the camera set to sRGB?

I them went looking back through my archives for long exposure shots with the 5D and found this one (Opera House at night (http://www.kiwi-in-oz.com/pictures/photos/biggest/IMG_0304.jpg)) which was 13 seconds at 200mm (full exif on the pic can be seen here (http://www.kiwi-in-oz.com/pictures/photo.php?photo=290)).

Sorry, but unless it is a picture style or the colourspace, I don't know what it could be.

[weka2000]

The bigma for me dosnt cut it on the 5D. On the 20D it was perfect it was sharp and no light fall off. As there is nothing else out there I have to upgrade...bugger :lol:

Anyway whats $8K for a good 300-800mm lens, cheaper than Canon and its a zoom. Umm with a 2xTC that will give me 600-1600mm. Yeah baby size matters :lol: . Now all I need is someone to lug it around with me.

I have had a second Idea and thats wazza's 120-300 F2.8. With 2xTC thats 240-600mm at F5.6 auto focus. I would need to have a play first.

I know when I borrowed Pete's 70-200F2.8 and added a 2xTC I got light fall off as well on the 5D. The Bigma was a tad sharper though at 400mm

[::John::]

Tony, I get a huge amount of light falloff on the Sigma 24-70 in some conditions. Some shots I like the effect and leave it - other shots I use CS2 to get rid of it through the Lens correction plug-in.

I get it, to a lesser extent, with the Canon 100-400, too.

[FlyingPete]

I know when I borrowed Pete's 70-200F2.8 and added a 2xTC I got light fall off as well on the 5D. The Bigma was a tad sharper though at 400mm

Thats interesting, what model of 2x TC was it?

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Predictably, I couldn't get anything like the colour - and I am at work at that time in the morning - so I tried to get as close as possible to your parameters inside tonight (it's raining).

To get half a sec at F/11 I had the ISO set to 3200 on my 50mm prime and the only abnormality I could see on my pics were the dust spots on the sensor.

I then tried a range of ISO and f-stops at half a second with much the same results.

I noticed on one of your posted shots (I haven't checked the first one) you seem to be shooting with the camera set to aRGB. I set my camera to aRGB (and set Photoshop to process aRGB) and still couldn't see the same effect. Have you tried long exposures with the camera set to sRGB?

I them went looking back through my archives for long exposure shots with the 5D and found this one (Opera House at night (http://www.kiwi-in-oz.com/pictures/photos/biggest/IMG_0304.jpg)) which was 13 seconds at 200mm (full exif on the pic can be seen here (http://www.kiwi-in-oz.com/pictures/photo.php?photo=290)).

Sorry, but unless it is a picture style or the colourspace, I don't know what it could be.

I usually shoot in SRGB, but have only just switched to ARGB (somebody mentioned that it may make a difference to the sharpness, so am giving it a try). I have previously posted some long exposures on here that were shot in SRGB.

Unless what was the picture style or colourspace may I ask?

[tag141]

I've only used a 1.6 crop but bigma at 500 with 2xTC and 1.6 crop = 1600mm...same as Sigmonster with 2xTC on a full frame. What is this about light fall off? My next camera is 1.3 and I hope bigma will be suitable.

[weka2000]

I've only used a 1.6 crop but bigma at 500 with 2xTC and 1.6 crop = 1600mm...same as Sigmonster with 2xTC on a full frame. What is this about light fall off? My next camera is 1.3 and I hope bigma will be suitable.

1.3 should be fine. Its the corners on full frame. Red is 1.6 Blue is FF see how the corners are so close thats where the light fall off occours

[::John::]

Sorry, but unless it is a picture style or the colourspace, I don't know what it could be.

Unless what was the picture style or colourspace may I ask?

Unless the red hue you are getting on some of your pictures... is what I meant.

I can't see it being your lens. You have tried with the viewfinder covered. I don't know what else it could be causing that 'glow'.

[weka2000]

Tony, I get a huge amount of light falloff on the Sigma 24-70 in some conditions. Some shots I like the effect and leave it - other shots I use CS2 to get rid of it through the Lens correction plug-in.

I get it, to a lesser extent, with the Canon 100-400, too.

I have the 24-70 never been an issue on either 20D or 5D.

Pete Kenko Pro 300 it was their most expensive

[NordieBoy]

As the only owner in the group with 1 and knowing what it can do on a 1.6. Buy it NOW and if you dont like it sell it in a month. $10 says you wont sell it after using it.
If you dont you will always wonder "what if"

I have 70-200 and more times than not I wish I had the bigma on 200mm. Remember it a 10x zoom 50-500mm. Have a look back on the last couple of outings ive had "BIGMA" ans even with a 2xTC
on tripod whats the best you will get with a 200 = 400mm with 2xTC

Yeah but all my shots seem to be from 70-200mm
I keep checking the zoom on my 70-300 and it's not often I'm over 200.
Stick a 1.4 TC on and it's a 100-280 f4.
1.2Kg vs 1.8Kg
I'll be hand holding for 4 hours at a time whilst climbing around kart/motorcross/enduro tracks.

I'll see if I can borrow the 200 f2.8 L for the weekend, that'll cheer me up :D

[FlyingPete]

I have the 24-70 never been an issue on either 20D or 5D.

Pete Kenko Pro 300 it was their most expensive

It would be interesting to see what it is like on the Canon 2x as it was designed to be paired with that lens. I know it is OK at 1.6x crop, not sure at full frame then the combo has been around for longer than most DSLR's.

[weka2000]

NZFritz what the hell are picture styles.... I just shoot in RAW :p

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Unless the red hue you are getting on some of your pictures... is what I meant.

I can't see it being your lens. You have tried with the viewfinder covered. I don't know what else it could be causing that 'glow'.

You know what. Totally forget the first reply I gave you (and the second for that matter).

For some reason (actually, no reason) I thought your questions where about that second surf shot I posted, silly me. (must be that half Australian side in me coming out)

The star streak image was taken in ARGB. I have also posted one earlier that I took in SRGB, it was also the same kinda shutter speed of 15 minutes.

The Aperture was f/4 not f/11.

That will also explain why I asked about your nearest break.

The red is coming from the operation light and is only ever in the middle of the right hand side of the frame. It only occures on long exposures such as, 5,10,15 mins etc.

Do you own a 5D also?

[theflyingkiwi]

Same situation here: no "My Pictures" folder and Lightroom did not start (with or without CTRL).
I created a "My Picture" inside document folder and now it starts. Thank you! Now I know that I do not like it. ;)

I have just posted my view on it here. Yes I know I only had it running less than a day. But it doesn't take me long to figure out if I like something :)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1746595#post1746595

Hmmm, well is 6am too early? ummmm yep it can be. I not much of a morrining person.

[Sweedishcarrot01]

NZFritz what the hell are picture styles.... I just shoot in RAW :p

Likewise... Landscape, portrait (a.k.a 'portlait' as is the typo on the canon 'digital photo professional' program), standard, monochrome, faithfull, etc...

[weka2000]

Yeah but all my shots seem to be from 70-200mm
I keep checking the zoom on my 70-300 and it's not often I'm over 200.
Stick a 1.4 TC on and it's a 100-280 f4.
1.2Kg vs 1.8Kg
I'll be hand holding for 4 hours at a time whilst climbing around kart/motorcross/enduro tracks.


I once owned a 20D and a sigma 10-20. Never used it much "why would I ever need ultra wide angle"? So I happly sold it lost $100 but so what.
Went to a 5D and my 24-70 became my main wide angle. Then 1 day wazza lent me his 17-40. Well that was it. What changed. I had a NEED for UWA for my waterfalls.

Now I use it all the time and the 24-70 collects dust. I fact I should sell it. (be a nice lens for Scott go well with his 70-200)

Moral of this is simple dont buy what you dont need.

[weka2000]

Likewise... Landscape, portrait (a.k.a 'portlait' as is the typo on the canon 'digital photo professional' program), standard, monochrome, faithfull, etc...

I use the zoom program rather than DPP. Do the main bits then export to CS2 as 16bit Tiff

[Sweedishcarrot01]

I have just posted my view on it here. Yes I know I only had it running less than a day. But it doesn't take me long to figure out if I like something :)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1746595#post1746595

ummmm yep it can be. I not much of a morrining person.

Just drag yourself out of bed! If you find it too rigorous then I can bring you a box of tissues and a shoulder to cry on. :)

[Sweedishcarrot01]

I use the zoom program rather than DPP. Do the main bits then export to CS2 as 16bit Tiff

and what is the zoom program kind sir?

[tag141]

Ah that's light fall off. Like this? Sigma 15-30 on the 10D. Top left hand corner, I thought I had my hand in the way or the lens hood was in the way.

http://tph1.orcon.net.nz/empt2.jpg

[MattL]

The Bottom left of that pic has it too, not just the top left.

[NordieBoy]

Nordie, ...karting...do you sell the photos or just go for the hell of it? I've been to the karting down here a few times and the next meet is on Sun. On-call Sat night so may be too tired but might go anyway. I'm thinking of asking around if anyone would be interested in buying cheap-ish piccies. Waddya reckon?
At the moment it's for the hell of it and practice but that may change :D

I made 4 copies of a video cd slideshow from one race and dropped them off at the clubhouse and a few people have called expressing interest.
I've done up a couple of 8x12 shots from the Secondary Schools Champs and think that if they see them they'll see that 320x240 on the video cd that they thought was great isn't really that good and it may pique their interest some more :D

The 8x12's cost $8 from DigitalMax and the 8x10's are $6.
The bugger is that I crop my shots to fit the scene and not to fit 4:3.

Oh well, It's all learning.

Hmmmm, wonder if I should attempt a collage of a driver?

[weka2000]

and what is the zoom program kind sir?

Canon Zoom Browser program, came with the 5D

[weka2000]

Well got up for another sunrise :confused: must be old age setting in. As you get older you realise you have less time on this earth so why waste it in bed.

"Take time to smell the roses before you push up daisys"

[Wazza]

So when do you want the lens Tony?

You should do your own version of sharpness tests
5D + Bigma at 120mm, 200mm, 300mm F8
5D + 120-300 , same focal ranges..

Then 240-600mm with 2x converter.

Lens should be free on Sundays, as I'm working. Fridays and Saturdays it stays with me, :lol:

Also as anyone knows, those responsible, have the money, you wouldn't borrow a 20D without having the means to buy a replacement, or have it repaired very quickly...

Did you ever use the 17-40? :lol:, so you borrwed it for a few weeks in December/January when my lens wasn't working? And also more recently when you dropped it off to Kirsts?
Now a 120-300...
I never did borrow that Bigma of yours, however I have something decent enough now.
Kirst doesn't though ;)
Either a Bigma for her in the future, of a 70-200 F2.8 Sigma.

[weka2000]

So when do you want the lens Tony?

You should do your own version of sharpness tests
5D + Bigma at 120mm, 200mm, 300mm F8
5D + 120-300 , same focal ranges..

Then 240-600mm with 2x converter.

Lens should be free on Sundays, as I'm working. Fridays and Saturdays it stays with me, :lol:

Also as anyone knows, those responsible, have the money, you wouldn't borrow a 20D without having the means to buy a replacement, or have it repaired very quickly...

Did you ever use the 17-40? :lol:, so you borrwed it for a few weeks in December/January when my lens wasn't working? And also more recently when you dropped it off to Kirsts?
Now a 120-300...
I never did borrow that Bigma of yours, however I have something decent enough now.
Kirst doesn't though ;)
Either a Bigma for her in the future, of a 70-200 F2.8 Sigma.

The 17-40 over Dec/Jan didnt get used as Duncan lent me his 16-35.
Wazza you only need to ask. We could get togather and do the swap.
Zoo on Sunday?

When you want to get into studio portraits I have all my studio lights and softboxes as well.

PS I dont drop lens :p

[Wazza]

"Lens should be free on Sundays, as I'm working"

A possible, would be to go to the zoo tomorrow afternoon if it's free. Either to drop off the lens, or spend sometime there myself. Would have to speak to Kirst, as to what she would like to do. We haven't had a decent weekend/day together for along time. Last weekend, was at the D1NZ, and she was sick...

[Wazza]

I'd rather you keep both lens, and do a test yourself..

And one day at my convenience, and yours of course, I'd like to borrow the Bigma, see if Kirsts likes it, and also the 2x converter...

How's that sound?

[weka2000]

"Lens should be free on Sundays, as I'm working"

A possible, would be to go to the zoo tomorrow afternoon if it's free. Either to drop off the lens, or spend sometime there myself. Would have to speak to Kirst, as to what she would like to do. We haven't had a decent weekend/day together for along time. Last weekend, was at the D1NZ, and she was sick...

Could meet you before you start work on sunday what time do you start. Then give back after work. Saves me driving all the way up north :)

Its now costing me $1.91 a ltr (96) I think I should buy a horse, double up as lawn mower.

As far as a test between the 120-300 and the bigma I know what will be the sharpest even with a 2xTC. Its the light fall off that im intrested in.

[Wazza]

Is the Bigma not that sharp at all?

[weka2000]

Is the Bigma not that sharp at all?

On the 20D its sharp because of the crop. On FF I find it so so. Mind you I guess Im am expecting more with the 5D.

17-40mm F4 70-200mm F4 50mm F1.4 85mm F1.8 is my canon line up so they are not "cheap" lens. I dont do cheap any more. All my canon glass is sharp. Now I just need to sharpen up my Sigma's

The cheapest option for me re Ultra telephoto is to buy a 30D. I wouldnt need to upgrade the bigma at all. Wouldnt have any light fall off either which is the thing that bugs me no end.

Here is the Maths (rough prices)

30D $2100
Sigma 120-300 $3500
Sigma 300-800 $8500

The big issues with the 2 sigmas is weight and cost. The advantage with the 30D is cost and having a second body.

[weka2000]

John check back of mattrons 70-200 interesting responce after I quized him

[dgcorner]

John check back of mattrons 70-200 interesting responce after I quized him

Thanks Tony! :D


Interesting -- if all's included and with an international warranty then this should be looking good. Now... where the heck has my IRD rebate cheque gone to???:confused: Anyone have an idea how long these guys process the cheques?

[FlyingPete]

Thanks Tony! :D


Interesting -- if all's included and with an international warranty then this should be looking good. Now... where the heck has my IRD rebate cheque gone to???:confused: Anyone have an idea how long these guys process the cheques?

They are taking their time this year, I have only just got my IR3 refund this week. Donation refunds were months ago, it is just the real returns that seem to be held up, I suppose "the cheque is in the mail" ;)

[dgcorner]

They are taking their time this year, I have only just got my IR3 refund this week. Donation refunds were months ago, it is just the real returns that seem to be held up, I suppose "the cheque is in the mail" ;)

Thanks Pete! Itching to go and buy the lenses... and it isn't fun waiting for the cheque to arrive...

[theflyingkiwi]

Just drag yourself out of bed! If you find it too rigorous then I can bring you a box of tissues and a shoulder to cry on. :)

6am shouldn't be to bad. what's in ham to shoot at that time ?

Have you ever thought of shooting the bridges at night?

[Sweedishcarrot01]

6am shouldn't be to bad. what's in ham to shoot at that time ?

Have you ever thought of shooting the bridges at night?

Nice, that's what I like to hear. :)

A trip out to Raglan for sunrise @ 7 is one of the most therapeatic one can do in the mornings I reckon. Have done the bridges before. I'll attach one that I took of fairfield bridge at around 12:30am... perhaps we could do that again sometime. There is also a little something that I am planning to shoot at night, however, it's still a wee bit of a secret at the moment.

[weka2000]

Well I may have my first "offical" photo shoot this weekend. We decided on Karekare using the waterfalls and beach as back drops. The weathers meant to be fine but Im hoping not to bright or cold SW winds.

Umm first non wife photo session. I have no idea what the hell im doing. Oh well nothing like a bit of pressure to help you relax.

I have a few others lined up as well so lets hope this can help fund my hobby as I will only charge for the prints as the rest gives me experence.

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Well I may have my first "offical" photo shoot this weekend. We decided on Karekare using the waterfalls and beach as back drops. The weathers meant to be fine but Im hoping not to bright or cold SW winds.

Umm first non wife photo session. I have no idea what the hell im doing. Oh well nothing like a bit of pressure to help you relax.

I have a few others lined up as well so lets hope this can help fund my hobby as I will only charge for the prints as the rest gives me experence.

Great, that's real sweet toe knee.

Who are you doing the shoot for?

[weka2000]

Great, that's real sweet toe knee.

Who are you doing the shoot for?

A woman doctor (GP) Samoan, in fact every photoshoot Ive got lined up are all Samoans. Which works for me as that way I get known in my community.

I thought the beach would be good because of all the earthy colours. Down the far end of Karekare beach is a couple of old logs which is a good spot for sitting, walking a long the beach and there is an old building with just the beams left. I havnt worked out which waterfall will be best.

Im going to use my 85mm and 70-200 as the main lens. Natural light.

Im not 100% happy with studio lights yet. I also hope they come out well and that she will be happy and allow me to use a couple in a portfilo which will then help encouraging more to have their photo done. Which will give me more experence.

I enjoy woman and I love photographing them. So this will be a test to see if I am willing to follow another dream, also to see if I have what it takes. Hey whats the worst thing that could happen.... the photos could come out like crap and I go back to shooting sunsets. But what if....... What if they come out really well and it all comes togather.

She is alos looking at getting into photography so I said I would help her get a DSLR as she has a film Canon SLR.

[dgcorner]

Good luck Tony! Do you have one of those portable reflectors? Given that you are shooting in natural light means that there will be constraints... and a reflector will be a real asset. Let us know how you go.

[Sweedishcarrot01]

A woman doctor (GP) Samoan, in fact every photoshoot Ive got lined up are all Samoans. Which works for me as that way I get known in my community.

I thought the beach would be good because of all the earthy colours. Down the far end of Karekare beach is a couple of old logs which is a good spot for sitting, walking a long the beach and there is an old building with just the beams left. I havnt worked out which waterfall will be best.

Im going to use my 85mm and 70-200 as the main lens. Natural light.

Im not 100% happy with studio lights yet. I also hope they come out well and that she will be happy and allow me to use a couple in a portfilo which will then help encouraging more to have their photo done. Which will give me more experence.

I enjoy woman and I love photographing them. So this will be a test to see if I am willing to follow another dream, also to see if I have what it takes. Hey whats the worst thing that could happen.... the photos could come out like crap and I go back to shooting sunsets. But what if....... What if they come out really well and it all comes togather.

She is alos looking at getting into photography so I said I would help her get a DSLR as she has a film Canon SLR.

Yeah, that old building is real nice, when the sun gets low it warms up to a nice colour.

If the photo's do turn out bad, don't just revert back to sunsets, learn from your mistakes and improve for next time.

If you walk almost to the water and then cross over the creek, up the beach a bit (kinda behind the cliff) is a nice sand bank with tussock, however, the sun dissapers around the point too early to get low enough to warm that up. However, if you go back in the summer, the sun sets farther round and that bank looks right-nice.

What community to you live in?

[Sweedishcarrot01]

nziuser has just three more comments to make before he hits his big grand! :)

[dgcorner]

Has anyone seen this site: http://www.findapic.co.nz/ Looks interesting. Warren you probably can start off here...

EDIT: here's another one...http://www.framenz.com/

[weka2000]

Yeah, that old building is real nice, when the sun gets low it warms up to a nice colour.

If the photo's do turn out bad, don't just revert back to sunsets, learn from your mistakes and improve for next time.

If you walk almost to the water and then cross over the creek, up the beach a bit (kinda behind the cliff) is a nice sand bank with tussock, however, the sun dissapers around the point too early to get low enough to warm that up. However, if you go back in the summer, the sun sets farther round and that bank looks right-nice.

What community to you live in?

Mangere thats why I can spend so much on my camera :lol:

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Mangere thats why I can spend so much on my camera :lol:

Well I see,
In Mangere
That'd be the place to be
There lives Tony and his wife - a 'she'.
A place where rates are as low as can be
Which is how in turn, you got a 5D.

So to the beach you'll go when the sun is low and glistening
To take photographs of a lady, who practises general practitioning
Her clients I am sure are addicted to nicotene
And as oft' as she tells them, they just aren't plain listening

However, the shoot will go well
All her friends she will tell
How Tony the profession-al
Took shots that made her go WAOW
Her friends will soon give you a 'bell'
Resulting in many pics you will sell

[NordieBoy]

Has GKPE got a resident Poet Lauret?

[FlyingPete]

OK since people are doing poetry here its Pete's Random thought time:

I have been thinking (uh oh) the amount of posts in this thread, you could print the whole thing out and use it as wallpaper, would be good for at least a couple of rooms...

[NordieBoy]

What size font?

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Has GKPE got a resident Poet Lauret?

Well that all depends on how you score it
Just cause it rhyms, does that make me laureate?
Or could it just be, different to that of Miss Muffet
Of whome you hate and want her life expired?
And cause you like my line - you call me poet?

Hmm, one does wonder what she did to you
She's not real you know - just like Winnie the Pooh
It's only a book that is read in the loo
Although at times I do wish, such stories were true
But I'm only a dreamer who likes a good feud

A feud at times can help me cope
It's my only release - seen as I don't smoke dope
You'll have to bear with me and have a toke
Of my poetry forms that is - not that thick smoke
Of which I must say, I will never promote
Cause it's really quite lame - much like the olden day word 'elope'
Don't laugh to hard that your pants get soaked
Anyways - we all like a good anecdote

[scotttnz]

On a different note:

Woo Hoo....U2 rescheduled the Auckland concerts for November 24th and 25th!

I'll be there in the front row on the 25th!

[weka2000]

Well done NZfritz.
Scott no cameras allowed :(

John I thought about the reflector but there is no way to hold it without an assistant. I want to keep the whole thing very simple. The thing I will need to watch is the light on the face. I looked through the photos I did of Sandra at the same spot. Many of the photos she was squinting because of the light.

Also there are skin colour differences and Sandra has fair skin which blew out very easy.

There are some nice areas for waterfall shots but I dont know how happy she will be climbing over rocks and bush to get to them, add to that going through cold water.

I get about 100 RAW photos per 2gig cf card and I have 1 card. May take my laptop to download. Will need to get another CF card soon. I think I will also try to tripod most of the shots where I can.

[dgcorner]

Aaron -- well done! We have an in-house poet! ;-)

Scott -- why am I getting this feeling that the tickets will be more expensive this time round...?

Pete -- Wall paper... that woul.d give the term "writing on the wall" a new twist ;-)

Tony -- you can get one of those "plamps" that clamp onto your tripod and can hold up a reflector... Re waterfall shoot -- depending on how fit the lady doctor is I don't think that she would mind a few shots by the waterfall... The Samoans have an affinity for water and I think that she would be keen to at least try. Re: CF Cards -- portable storage device?

[weka2000]

Aaron -- well done! We have an in-house poet! ;-)

Scott -- why am I getting this feeling that the tickets will be more expensive this time round...?

Pete -- Wall paper... that woul.d give the term "writing on the wall" a new twist ;-)

Tony -- you can get one of those "plamps" that clamp onto your tripod and can hold up a reflector... Re waterfall shoot -- depending on how fit the lady doctor is I don't think that she would mind a few shots by the waterfall... The Samoans have an affinity for water and I think that she would be keen to at least try. Re: CF Cards -- portable storage device?

Well John she has a model figure, weather thats from working out or natural.
I guess a lot of tommorow will happen.
I feel I have enough knowledge and experence at Karekare to get it right (light wise) I guess thats why I chose the place as I feel comfortable there.
The poseing will be the area I will struggle with as Im not that good at directing. It will all add to my experence.

Sandra hated the camera, so Im wondering how different it will be for someone who loves it.

[scotttnz]

Scott -- why am I getting this feeling that the tickets will be more expensive this time round...?

Nup, the tickets I have already got for the march concert are still valid for the new dates, so no tickets to buy. There may be some tickets for sale from people who can't make the november dates getting refunds.

[theflyingkiwi]

wow, that's it guys and the odd gal, I have reach 1k in posts. .82 posts a day. shesh I wonder if I can keep it up. :lol:

[Wazza]

Good stuff on the shoot Tony..

Remember composition rules...
Have them standing to the side slightly, looking into the empty space side,and don't have objects in the background intercepting with face lines etc.. It's a big 3D world, and you have to capture that into the photo.

Off out with Kirst now..

Have a good day

[weka2000]

Good stuff on the shoot Tony..

Remember composition rules...
Have them standing to the side slightly, looking into the empty space side,and don't have objects in the background intercepting with face lines etc.. It's a big 3D world, and you have to capture that into the photo.

Off out with Kirst now..

Have a good day

Ive got all my potrait books out today reading up and picking up ideas, things to watch, avoid etc. Vertical learning curve ahead :rolleyes:

[dgcorner]

wow, that's it guys and the odd gal, I have reach 1k in posts. .82 posts a day. shesh I wonder if I can keep it up. :lol:

Congratulations!

[dgcorner]

Well John she has a model figure, weather thats from working out or natural.
I guess a lot of tommorow will happen.
I feel I have enough knowledge and experence at Karekare to get it right (light wise) I guess thats why I chose the place as I feel comfortable there.
The poseing will be the area I will struggle with as Im not that good at directing. It will all add to my experence.

Sandra hated the camera, so Im wondering how different it will be for someone who loves it.

Will you be allowed to post the pics? We're looking forward to seeing your work. Have fun, keep it light and I'm sure that you will get what you want.

[weka2000]

I hope she will allow me to post. Remeber she is a GP so what ever her choice will be respected.

Ive been thinking with the wind that we have at the momenet its going to be frezzing out on the west coast.
Anyone have any other ideas closer to home?

[tag141]

Weren't some of you guys asking about angled viewfinders attachments?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-63401415.htm

[dgcorner]

Had nothing better to do than take a few indoor pics lit with natural light... C&C welcome

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f236/dgcorner/GKPE/Camellia1-Bord-Web.jpg

[weka2000]

I just picked a 2gig CF card $112 off trade me. Trouble with 12meg raw files :)

John nice shot.

[FlyingPete]

wow, that's it guys and the odd gal, I have reach 1k in posts. .82 posts a day. shesh I wonder if I can keep it up. :lol:

Cool! Bout time, you are the only member in this thread who has been around longer than me :cool:

[FlyingPete]

Had nothing better to do than take a few indoor pics lit with natural light... C&C welcome



Nice! I like it, what did you do for a black background, the black really sets ot off :D

[forsaken]

Had nothing better to do than take a few indoor pics lit with natural light... C&C welcome


I like it to. The backgraound really makes it work

[joeseph]

Had nothing better to do than take a few indoor pics lit with natural light... C&C welcome
Very nice John, clean & simple (who says you need a 580?)
only comment Fiona suggested was try & not crop the bottom petal, otherwise very good!

[OiPaz]

Who needs a gear list, when you can have gear pics!
Hi! I've just copied (and adapted) your signature.
I hope it's not copyrighted! ;)

[NordieBoy]

Tonights effort.
Took the camera with 28-70 to a 60th birthday party.
Slight crop and rotate and cloned out the lights on the left shot otherwise straight from the camera.

EDIT: Cloned out the lights on the right one as well.
They were from the motor camp at Cable Bay.

[dgcorner]

Fran -- nice, very nice! Though what were those 4 white points... lights? A bit distracting but easily cloned out.

Thanks guys! Would you believe that I used a clear book file folder as the background? I couldn't find a decent black one... but my boys mentioned that the clear book folder would word, and it did!

Duncan, re the petal -- yep, I did notice it. Will post another one tomorrow.

[FlyingPete]

Fran -- nice, very nice! Though what were those 4 white points... lights? A bit distracting but easily cloned out.

Thanks guys! Would you believe that I used a clear book file folder as the background? I couldn't find a decent black one... but my boys mentioned that the clear book folder would word, and it did!

Duncan, re the petal -- yep, I did notice it. Will post another one tomorrow.

I did a photography class on product shooting a while back, and the tutor taught us how to make a "Black Hole" for the use in backgrounds of product shots, it appears completly black in the image whilst allowing the subject to be lit from almost any angle, he did the shots Pounamu (Jade) product shots on this site with the "Black Hole":
http://www.boneart.co.nz/jadeindex.htm

[NordieBoy]

Or some cool kaleidoscopic shadows...

[forsaken]

Interesting shadows there Fran

Out of the cable bay shots I prefer the second, the empty space in the first is rather distracting to my eyes

[dgcorner]

I did a photography class on product shooting a while back, and the tutor taught us how to make a "Black Hole" for the use in backgrounds of product shots, it appears completly black in the image whilst allowing the subject to be lit from almost any angle, he did the shots Pounamu (Jade) product shots on this site with the "Black Hole":
http://www.boneart.co.nz/jadeindex.htm

Pete, is there a step by step tutorial somewhere -- that black hole thing sounds interesting.

Someone on TradeMe is selling those light tents for product photography. These tents have interchangeable backgrounds... but cost heaps....

[dgcorner]

Fran -- interesting shadows! It took me a moment to figure out what they were!

[weka2000]

Well I ended up with a no show and no phone call :evil:
Sunday went out the door and am I pi$$ed. Oh well what can one do.

I guess some things are just sent to try us.

[Wazza]

Should have come grabbed the lens...

Next break is 6:-6:10pm

106 Customs St West... Next to Viaduct...

I finish at 8pm, when Kirst picks me up, but won't be heading South.. ;)

[weka2000]

Should have come grabbed the lens...

Next break is 6:-6:10pm

106 Customs St West... Next to Viaduct...

I finish at 8pm, when Kirst picks me up, but won't be heading South.. ;)

I will leave it at this stage. I just need some time to cool off. How is the new job going any way?

[dgcorner]

Well I ended up with a no show and no phone call :evil:
Sunday went out the door and am I pi$$ed. Oh well what can one do.

I guess some things are just sent to try us.

Butterflies at the last second... or probably couldn't find her decent 2 piece bikini...:D

[weka2000]

Butterflies at the last second... or probably couldn't find her decent 2 piece bikini...:D

No based on "cultural experence" they are not that reliable.

Wazza when do you need it back by? Does iKirst want to play with bigma?

[dgcorner]

Has anyone used the CANON EP-EX15 eye piece extender? Comments? I am thinking of getting this since I tend to fog up or get condensation on my camera buttons and am worried that the water will manage to find its way into the system...

[forsaken]

good day at the zoo today, weather held off for most of the day.

[scotttnz]

No based on "cultural experence" they are not that reliable.

Sounds familiar....

Posted some shots from my zoo trip today over here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1757238#post1757238

Bumped into forsaken and mrmeal there too.

[weka2000]

Wazza meet you out the front at 6pm?

[dgcorner]

No based on "cultural experence" they are not that reliable.

That's not good... no matter what the culture!:confused: Can you imagine a doctor not showing up for an operation?

[dgcorner]

As promised, the camillia without the petals chopped off

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f236/dgcorner/GKPE/Camellia4-Bord-Web.jpg

[weka2000]

That's not good... no matter what the culture!:confused: Can you imagine a doctor not showing up for an operation?

I guess dreams need to be tested to see how serious you are.

Reminds me of my first IT job I got, after knocking on doors for 4 years I got a job in a retail company fixing PC's. Got the Job on the Thursday ment to start on the Saterday and got a phone call on Friday saying the company had gone belly up.

I have a dream and I will not give up:p

[weka2000]

Wazza im on my way 021 1173094 if you need to contact me

[forsaken]

As promised, the camillia without the petals chopped off


much better

[FlyingPete]

Pete, is there a step by step tutorial somewhere -- that black hole thing sounds interesting.

Someone on TradeMe is selling those light tents for product photography. These tents have interchangeable backgrounds... but cost heaps....

You can make your own tent quite easily, did have one for a while as I was doing a lot of product shooting.

Anyway, the black hole, here is a quick sketch I did showing what it is. Basically it is a box made out of black cardboard with an opening at the front, you can vary the overall size for what ever purpose you are using it for. The one I used was for jewellery so it was aroud 300mm high. You place the subject in front of the hole, due to the fact it is black inside, very little light gets in and the cameras limited dynamic range actually being useful for a change, the background appears completely black, even if you run levels on it there is no detail.

The reason it has a snout shape to it is to allow you to back light the subject from either side without the lights being in the frame.

Please excuse the rough sketch, but I hope you get the point:
http://www.lowden.orcon.net.nz/BlackHole.jpg

[forsaken]

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/9195808/170176165.jpg

these little guys were so funny

[forsaken]

more here from the zoo here

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=195017


glamour/ nude lion http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/9195808/170180679.jpg

[FlyingPete]

more here from the zoo here

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=195017


glamour/ nude lion http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/9195808/170180679.jpg

Scott says you need to post that one in Glamour and Nude :lol:

[CliveyBoy]

Has anyone used the CANON EP-EX15 eye piece extender? Comments? I am thinking of getting this since I tend to fog up or get condensation on my camera buttons and am worried that the water will manage to find its way into the system...

I do, starting with 300D. Wouldn't be without it. Little condensation, snot or other body fluids on the display. It also permits a tighter fit of the eyepiece to the eye socket. In fact, I use a rubber eyepiece on it to cut out stray light. Very helpful when a bright light/ sun is to one side. Easier to check/manual focus and see what is actually in frame, before shutter-release. And at events where you need to use the left eye to monitor developments off-frame, it provides a better clearance view.

I bought several extender and rubber eyecups for about US$11 each. These things get lost!

[dgcorner]

I do, starting with 300D. Wouldn't be without it. Little condensation, snot or other body fluids on the display. It also permits a tighter fit of the eyepiece to the eye socket. In fact, I use a rubber eyepiece on it to cut out stray light. Very helpful when a bright light/ sun is to one side. Easier to check/manual focus and see what is actually in frame, before shutter-release. And at events where you need to use the left eye to monitor developments off-frame, it provides a better clearance view.

I bought several extender and rubber eyecups for about US$11 each. These things get lost!

Do you have any spares that you are thinking of selling, and how much for? Please PM me details. Thanks!

[dgcorner]

You can make your own tent quite easily, did have one for a while as I was doing a lot of product shooting.

Anyway, the black hole, here is a quick sketch I did showing what it is. Basically it is a box made out of black cardboard with an opening at the front, you can vary the overall size for what ever purpose you are using it for. The one I used was for jewellery so it was aroud 300mm high. You place the subject in front of the hole, due to the fact it is black inside, very little light gets in and the cameras limited dynamic range actually being useful for a change, the background appears completely black, even if you run levels on it there is no detail.

The reason it has a snout shape to it is to allow you to back light the subject from either side without the lights being in the frame.

Please excuse the rough sketch, but I hope you get the point:


Thanks Pete! I've downloaded the sketch for reference - this looks like an interesting prop that will help. I wonder if thick black velvet will work well...

[weka2000]

Well the zoo was closed after I visited Wazza so I went for the next best thing. Metal Lizard on a concrete tree

[dgcorner]

Well the zoo was closed after I visited Wazza so I went for the next best thing. Metal Lizard on a concrete tree

Tony -- cool lizard. Whereabouts was this taken? A pity though that someone didn't think through how the lights illuminate the lizard...

[weka2000]

Tony -- cool lizard. Whereabouts was this taken? A pity though that someone didn't think through how the lights illuminate the lizard...

Under the new market fly over, off ramp at Gillies Ave

[Wazza]

What lens was that with? :lol:
You had a good selection of lens this evening. :)

[weka2000]

What lens was that with? :lol:
You had a good selection of lens this evening. :)

17-40 F4 :lol:

Dam fine selection, It can only get better :rolleyes:

[OiPaz]

good day at the zoo today, weather held off for most of the day.
Good for you!
Unfortunately Laura today was not feeling very well, so we had to postpone the visit. Maybe next week...

[forsaken]

Good for you!
Unfortunately Laura today was not feeling very well, so we had to postpone the visit. Maybe next week...


Thats no good. I hope she is feeling better soon, and that the weather is as good for you as it was for us

[OiPaz]

Thats no good. I hope she is feeling better soon, and that the weather is as good for you as it was for us
Thank you! :)

BTW: three days ago we went to Mahurangi West Park. In one of the shots I've made there were some tiny birds on an electric cable (they were not the main target of the picture). I think I've never seen them before. Do you recognize them? Their look is so scary! ;)

[theflyingkiwi]

I had been playing around with photoshop, in hopes of improving my post processing.

what do you guys think of this ?

http://www.cuthbert.net.nz/potn/raglan2006.jpg

I have also change the picture on my front page. I am still working on this image but what you see is what I am trying to go for. The image itself is the background. I have just stopped it being titled and moved in the left hand corner. Just finding the right image seems to be hard.

it seems that everyone else has managed to get the camera out this weekend. and from what I can see some good results.

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Took this at Meriwai beach today.

Black and White with green filter.

Post processed the 'purple' effect and added a splash of contrast.

Love it or hate it, I don't care. After all, it's a tree and a bit of grass. :)
But seriously, does it work or is it just too random?

f/5.6
1/15 sec handheld
ISO 100
24-105 @ 95mm
Underexposed by one-stop (intentional)

Tony - Sux to hear about your no show. Make an appointment with her and... na, jokes.

[forsaken]

Thank you! :)

BTW: three days ago we went to Mahurangi West Park. In one of the shots I've made there were some tiny birds on an electric cable (they were not the main target of the picture). I think I've never seen them before. Do you recognize them? Their look is so scary! ;)

That would be a kingfisher (or Kotare)

http://www.nzbirds.com/birds/kotare.html

[forsaken]

Love it or hate it, I don't care. After all, it's a tree and a bit of grass. :)
But seriously, does it work or is it just too random?


Pinus radiatus or pinetree as its commonly called

I like it it has a very vivid patteren to it, nice shot

[weka2000]

Oh NZfritz, my wife had a good laugh over your wife photo and my responce. I cant believe I didnt know her :oops:

Wazza here's the plan Sigma 120-300 + Canon 70-200 + Bigma 50-500 @ 200mm. Then with 1.4 TC and then with 2xTC.

Will also do some with the TC's on the other 2 but not the bigma. I will do from F5.6-F16.

Any thing you are looking for , I want to look at the vignetting side of things.

I guess we should try to get hold of a Canon 100-400. umm who has one of those :rolleyes:

[weka2000]

Wazza I had a quick play this morning. Light fall off at 300mm F8. However it takes a 2xTC very well. Dam its heavy hand held, dont even think of it with a 2xTC @600mm :lol:

Will do some proper tests later with tripod.

I wonder if it Sigmas and Full frame with light fall off. I only get it with Tele's on the long end.

[dgcorner]

Took this at Meriwai beach today.

Black and White with green filter.

Post processed the 'purple' effect and added a splash of contrast.

Love it or hate it, I don't care. After all, it's a tree and a bit of grass. :)
But seriously, does it work or is it just too random?

Aaron, not bad! The texture and patterns give it some character. I do find the grass slightly disturbing though... The tree bark (without the grass) would have probably made a stronger impact... Abstract, yet discernible.

Make an appointment with her and...

Actually, I was thinking of that too... :lol:

[dgcorner]

[quote=weka2000]Wazza I had a quick play this morning... [quote]

Tony, gosh looks like you are getting up earlier these days -- and you haven't hit 40 yet! ;-)

[weka2000]

[quote=weka2000]Wazza I had a quick play this morning... [quote]

Tony, gosh looks like you are getting up earlier these days -- and you haven't hit 40 yet! ;-)

Sandras on mornings and she is gone off to work at 5.45am to get a car park and then starts @ 7am :rolleyes:

[OiPaz]

I guess we should try to get hold of a Canon 100-400. umm who has one of those :rolleyes:
Well, I have a 100-400! :D

[OiPaz]

That would be a kingfisher (or Kotare)
Thank you, again!
Wow, that website is a real trasure. :)

[theflyingkiwi]

Took this at Meriwai beach today.

Black and White with green filter.

Post processed the 'purple' effect and added a splash of contrast.

Love it or hate it, I don't care. After all, it's a tree and a bit of grass. :)
But seriously, does it work or is it just too random?

I was am going to go aganst the flow here here and say it doesn't look that interesting. I find the grass to be distracting and the picture a bit flat lighting wise.

As for the random part, that's apart of being abstract.

So Tony now that you have all these lens to test are you going to write up a web page with pictures?

[weka2000]

So Tony now that you have all these lens to test are you going to write up a web page with pictures?

Yes I will put them on my Pbase web site.

NZfritz what is the longest focal length you have? Do you get light fall off with any of your lens?

[theflyingkiwi]

If my memory serves me correctly, I think Fritz has only got the one lens, the 24-105 F4 L

EDIT: I also figured I can' t take photos to save myself. :)