-= 80D owners unite! Discuss and post photos

lijoec wrote in post #18708643
Not sure what you like to shoot, But I would bring the 17-55, that is one great lens and the 70-200 also a great lens. I do like landscapes , or to isolate the subject hence my two picks.

I'll second the above but would also bring the 18-135mm. It is the lens that spends the most time on my 80D and really isn't going to add much in weight or space taken up. Great jack of all trades but the other two lenses cover you for anything special.


Not sure your comment about less is better when crossing the border, unless you are just flat out unlucky they never go through stuff and you only declare what you bought north of the border when you come back south. Being in the Seattle area, I cross the border 2 or 3 times a year.

Side note - where in Canada and where are you crossing?

We are flying into Calgary but staying in windermere. Where the stolen church is located

lijoec wrote in post #18708644
tried something called the orton effect on this one, what do you guys think???

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I think it looks pretty cool - very nice colors and mood.

and this is why Mike, I say your the best macro guy around. You make them so sharp but soft at the same time, You nail comp and exposre every time. All not in my kill wheel house. any tips on how to make them look softer, but yet still sharp?

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lijoec wrote in post #18709193
and this is why Mike, I say your the best macro guy around. You make them so sharp but soft at the same time, You nail comp and exposre every time. All not in my kill wheel house. any tips on how to make them look softer, but yet still sharp?

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2b4r​GYJ IMG_7746 by Joseph Colozzo, on Flickr

he's using flash for one thing. Helps to freeze the motion

I’ve forgotten how nice this lens is.

lijoec wrote in post #18709193
and this is why Mike, I say your the best macro guy around. You make them so sharp but soft at the same time, You nail comp and exposre every time. All not in my kill wheel house. any tips on how to make them look softer, but yet still sharp?

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2b4r​GYJ IMG_7746 by Joseph Colozzo, on Flickr

Cormac wrote in post #18709279
he's using flash for one thing. Helps to freeze the motion

Yes, I use a flash for almost all insect shots. Using a diffused flash is key, IMO. Other than that I try to make the lighting a bit more even in post. I usually tone done highlights and raise shadows a bit, then reduce contrast a little (usually about -15 in Lightroom) and increase clarity (most of the times around +15, sometimes a bit higher, depending on the photo). I pimp saturation until I like the colors, values depend on the paritcular photo and which profile (mostly Adobe Standard or Camera Faithful) I use.

I really love that bee shot of yours, btw. Very nice capture, beautiful bokeh and that is one pretty bee - I like the dark wings and those cool-looking eyes.

Michael456 wrote in post #18709852
Yes, I use a flash for almost all insect shots. Using a diffused flash is key, IMO. Other than that I try to make the lighting a bit more even in post. I usually tone done highlights and raise shadows a bit, then reduce contrast a little (usually about -15 in Lightroom) and increase clarity (most of the times around +15, sometimes a bit higher, depending on the photo). I pimp saturation until I like the colors, values depend on the paritcular photo and which profile (mostly Adobe Standard or Camera Faithful) I use.

I really love that bee shot of yours, btw. Very nice capture, beautiful bokeh and that is one pretty bee - I like the dark wings and those cool-looking eyes.

Thank you, and boy that sucker was pretty big also. I think my biggest problem was the harsh midday sun. Next time I will wait a bit and use flash with my diffuser . Thanks for the help!

I did a little rework, still a little hot, but much better I think?

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a couple more from that batch

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lijoec wrote in post #18710785
I did a little rework, still a little hot, but much better I think?

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2bdf​oYc IMG_7746 by Joseph Colozzo, on Flickr

Origanal for the side by side

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Tack sharp and very nicely done, Joe.

lijoec wrote in post #18710789
a couple more from that batch

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2bdf​pgg IMG_7761 by Joseph Colozzo, on Flickr

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/28sg​bRJ IMG_7747 by Joseph Colozzo, on Flickr

Love these!

More frogs with my reflection in their eyes

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