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Puckman wrote in post #18281101
Having owned every single one of the lenses you mention (except the 21), I definitely think you need a 35 in there. And I definitely think the Ultron is the way to go. I loved that little lens and miss it dearly. I gave it up for the Sigma 35 only because of AF. I would consider going back though.

Thanks so much for the recommendation...seems like the best fit for me @ 35mm and it's reassuring you think so as well.

digital_AM wrote in post #18281054
Vinz & Carlo, have you checked out Manny Ortiz's latest shoot from Valley of Fire? Epic location. Looks like an amazing landscape location.

Yah i've seen that. I've been planning to go to that location the next time we're in vegas. Lisa Holloway has a lot of great shots there too with natural light. it's 75 miles away from Vegas, not too far.

Puckman wrote in post #18281106
It's been on my list of places to go soon. It's not all that far for me (5 hours or so).

vinmunoz wrote in post #18281149
Yah i've seen that. I've been planning to go to that location the next time we're in vegas. Lisa Holloway has a lot of great shots there too with natural light. it's 75 miles away from Vegas, not too far.

You're so fortunate to live close to many great locations. In order for me to see some mountains in Big Bend, I would have to travel 6-7 hours. On the plus side, Big Bend National Park is dark sky country and is one of the best locations for astrophotography in the US.

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Continuing the urban edge series of the Frost Bank building in SATX.

"Urban Edge III"

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i got bored today and just went out shoot anything.

In Peachtree City, GA with the Batis 25mm:

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digital_AM wrote in post #18281157
You're so fortunate to live close to many great locations. In order for me to see some mountains in Big Bend, I would have to travel 6-7 hours. On the plus side, Big Bend National Park is dark sky country and is one of the best locations for astrophotography in the US.

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Continuing the urban edge series of the Frost Bank building in SATX.

"Urban Edge III"

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Nice - really excellent. Wouldn't want to sit down on that sharp point. The drop shadow is weird...and actually very cool imo. I love it.

One of the last images I shot on the trip to Chicago...despite the cold, numb hands and tired feet...I had to stop to shoot this one. I have been looking for a wet reflection like this in a city environment for a long time...it would have been a great place for the sunstars of a CV lens, but the FOV of 10,12 or 15 would have been much too wide...the Loxia 21 would have been nice here too, but I can't afford to have that lens in the bag alongside the Batis...

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Puckman wrote in post #18281099
I've always wanted to try this, but I have no idea how to do it. I am guessing there's a speedlight for the lighting. But is the fruit landing in a bowl of water? If so, how do you avoid reflections on the glass? Some tips would be helpful here!

Sure, happy to help.

There are probably a number of ways to accomplish this, but my method is to use a small, glass, fish-tank, 12” x 8”, of reasonably good quality glass, i.e. flat and without obvious imperfections. A speedlight is placed on each side firing at 45 degrees, level with the tank, and about 2” away. Flash is set to lowest power (to provide shortest flash duration and therefore action freezing), and fired by a flash-controller on the tripod-mounted camera. The shutter is set to sync with the flash (I like 1/160), and activated by a wired remote. Best to use a darkened room to avoid reflections on the glass.

Timing is clearly important in allowing a slight lag between dropping the subject into the water and firing the shutter/flash, to get the subject roughly in the centre of the frame. Trial and error is the only way, and a few shots are normally required to get the hang of it with any given subject – but then it is pretty repeatable.

Good luck, and if you have any further questions just ask.

David Arbogast wrote in post #18281229
Nice - really excellent. Wouldn't want to sit down on that sharp point. The drop shadow is weird...and actually very cool imo. I love it.

Thanks! I borrowed the idea from Scott Kelby who borrowed it from another photographer. I like the effect although I admit it does distract from the image somewhat. It was a fun photoshop excercise to try.

TRhoads wrote in post #18281319
One of the last images I shot on the trip to Chicago...despite the cold, numb hands and tired feet...I had to stop to shoot this one. I have been looking for a wet reflection like this in a city environment for a long time...it would have been a great place for the sunstars of a CV lens, but the FOV of 10,12 or 15 would have been much too wide...the Loxia 21 would have been nice here too, but I can't afford to have that lens in the bag alongside the Batis...

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/SmvX​eK Duplicity by Travis Rhoads, on Flickr

Well done Travis. Good eye to capture this.

digital_AM wrote in post #18281351
Thanks! I borrowed the idea from Scott Kelby who borrowed it from another photographer. I like the effect although I admit it does distract from the image somewhat. It was a fun photoshop excercise to try.

the drop shadow trick is cool, several years ago I found a set of drop shadows that could be easily adjusted to different sizes, I liked using them for thumbnails on my website and I used them on my page about ordering prints...thought it looked cool at a small scale.

digital_AM wrote in post #18281353
Well done Travis. Good eye to capture this.

Thanks...it was one of those times where I was still on the lookout for compositions, and had the gear out while walking...couldn't resist it.

Rayfo wrote in post #18281336
Sure, happy to help.

There are probably a number of ways to accomplish this, but my method is to use a small, glass, fish-tank, 12” x 8”, of reasonably good quality glass, i.e. flat and without obvious imperfections. A speedlight is placed on each side firing at 45 degrees, level with the tank, and about 2” away. Flash is set to lowest power (to provide shortest flash duration and therefore action freezing), and fired by a flash-controller on the tripod-mounted camera. The shutter is set to sync with the flash (I like 1/160), and activated by a wired remote. Best to use a darkened room to avoid reflections on the glass.

Timing is clearly important in allowing a slight lag between dropping the subject into the water and firing the shutter/flash, to get the subject roughly in the centre of the frame. Trial and error is the only way, and a few shots are normally required to get the hang of it with any given subject – but then it is pretty repeatable.

Good luck, and if you have any further questions just ask.

this type of set up would be perfect for the feature olympus has, it will start buffering up to 14 images prior to u actually fully pressing the shutter, it anticipates your shot, i see sony doing it on future models,ive used it a few times with ducks at the park, works great, only down fall is u have lots of images to sort thru to find the one that like

like travis, I've got some puddle action

digital_AM wrote in post #18281054
Vinz & Carlo, have you checked out Manny Ortiz's latest shoot from Valley of Fire? Epic location. Looks like an amazing landscape location.

Really cool. lol I actually have all of the gear he was using...including the same octabox.

I need to make my way out to Vegas sometime soon. My brother lives out there.

Charlie wrote in post #18281410
like travis, I've got some puddle action

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that one is very nice, very disorienting!