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Looking that second one Dean.

Thanks guys.

I'm often posting more than one choice of a given shot for a couple of reasons.

1) My current "workflow" as a beginner is of the "more is better" variety. I tend to take about 20+ shots of the same spot/subject due to my lack of confidence. I'd like eventually to be able to visualize my shot before I take it and maybe take one or two and move on, while being confident of the results. But for now, I take many, and I try to winnow down in post. Sometimes I can't decide which I like best, so I get second opinions from you guys.

2) My post skills are also something I'm working on. And I don't always know what works or doesn't work in a general sense. So sometimes I'll take a shot I like, and process it 2 different ways (diff white balance, or different contrast/shadows/expos​ure, etc.) and again, I'll ask for second opinions.

Hehe...My long winded way of saying thanks for the feedback guys!

Here's one more. And that's really it for my aboretum shoot (believe it or not, 3 hours and 200 shots!)

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airbutchie wrote in post #16447901
^ Thanks Rick... Hope you and the family are doing well... We need to hang out soon, man... It's been awhile... Anyhoo... Here's one for ya... Yesterday's sunset near my place in Monrovia...

Sunset In Motion...

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …s/airbutchie/10​837373203/
Sunset In Motion... by airbutchie, on Flickr

1Ds3 + 24LII + Lee 0.9 H.E. GND and Lee Big Stopper (stacked)... ISO 50, f/16 @ 4 minute exposure...



PS. There was actually a guy (photog) and girl (model) shooting on the emply road behind me... Thought of you and Jocelyn when you guys were shooting on location... Hehehhee...

^^ Awesome pic here. We were lucky to shoot the sunset with the date 11.12.13 how cool is that? I can only wish mine is worthy to post here as I know it's out of focus hehehe....Post up some more....Nicely done here brotha . ^^

5Dc + 15 Vertical frames @ f9 + stitched + Hoya Slim CPL + GND 4 Soft Edge

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patrickf117 wrote in post #16448511
5Dc + 15 Vertical frames @ f9 + stitched + Hoya Slim CPL + GND 4 Soft Edge

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …/patrickf117/10​840254596/
(4UST) 11.12.13 Sunset in Orange by OC PAT, on Flickr

Another winner, Pat.

Stupid time change. Now, I have to leave work around 5. So I miss all the good stuff. I did notice the clouds in the sky, as I was heading home last night, and thought to myself "I bet Pat is nailing this right about now!". hahahaha. Sure enough...

patrickf117 wrote in post #16448511
5Dc + 15 Vertical frames @ f9 + stitched + Hoya Slim CPL + GND 4 Soft Edge

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …/patrickf117/10​840254596/
(4UST) 11.12.13 Sunset in Orange by OC PAT, on Flickr

OUT OF FOCUS my butt!!! Hehehhehe... Well done, good sir... Love the circular motion of the clouds and the colors that tie it all in... DOUBLE WOOF!!!

Hey Butch,

How many stops was that GND filter you had me trying out the other day?

Puckman wrote in post #16449251
Hey Butch, How many stops was that GND filter you had me trying out the other day?

3 Stops of light reduction, Dean... Linky to the product below:

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …d_Neutral_Densi​ty_ND.html

Hope that helps...

It does. Was researching GNDs (added to my "want" list, thanks to you!) but I wasn't sure what we used for that waterfall. Since I've never used em before, I wanted to be able to quantify what I saw in my shots after using the GND in question.

As usual, thanks.

That was the Lee 0.6 ND filter... Linky: http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …4_Neutral_Densi​ty_ND.html

And you're welcome...



PS. BTW... All my Lee Filters are used... Well... With the exception of the Big Stopper... It was 'new in box' (never used), but purchased as though it was used...

Yeah. I'm already on the lookout in the marketplace here.
Of course, I need the entire getup, ie, the adapter(s) (One for each lens thread size I would intend to use) + the filter holder itself + actual filters.

We'll see what I turn up...Also, got to hold a 6D today (had never seen one in person) and was pretty happy with its ergonomics. Now I just need to go ahead and pull the trigger on one.
I suspect it's gonna be an early Christmas for me this year (I gave up on trying to wait till the holidays to buy the 6D. Instant gratification, here I come!)

^ Be patient and search, search, SEARCH!!! May want to check out FM (fredmiranda.com) and eBay, too, for deals... Food for thought... Anyhoo... A group shot of the fellas last week, when we were @ Signal Hill's legendary Hilltop Park shooting the sunset...

Dean, I have a Hitech 100mm holder with a 77mm wide angle adapter I don't need(I have another 100mm holder). I also have a couple of Coken 85mm holders with a IR filter and .6 GND don't use.

Another thing that can help you save some money, let's say you'd like a .9 ND and GND, if you get the 100x150 GND they can slide them in far enough that they basically become a ND.

Good to know, lovemyram4x4 (That's a mouthful, btw!)

Am I correct in assuming I need a different adapter for each lens size I'd want to use?
I'm looking at this point at the following lenses which I own, and assuming I'd want to be able to GND most of them.
50mm, 100mm, 28mm (all of which have a 58mm thread)
70-200 (67mm thread, although, does anyone need to GND a telephoto?)
and once I get the 6D with the 24-105, that's gonna have a 77mm thread.

That's 3 adapters?