*OFFICIAL* Snapshot of the Day (one image per post please) #2

Itsed65 · 06-04-2015, 08:47 PM

Explored, and I was actually a bit miffed as it turned way short of where I was expecting it too. And then the B-24 flew behind me, LoL.

Fortress Against Clouds by lennycarl08, on Flickr

M_Six · 06-04-2015, 08:52 PM

Nice shot, Ed. As I commented on your Flickr site, great DR and detail.

This is a 5 shot HDR spread from Roosevelt Island. Processed in PS HDR Pro. Looks a bit crunchy here, but check out the full image on Flickr.

NYC 2015 by Mark Johnson, on Flickr

Weebl · 06-04-2015, 08:59 PM

I need to get out more, only been taking HS pictures. Off to Monterey for the weekend, hoping for a sunset and some otters.

dcstep · 06-04-2015, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Weebl

I need to get out more, only been taking HS pictures. Off to Monterey for the weekend, hoping for a sunset and some otters.

Take lots of shots and try to think of new perspectives with different focal lengths. Looking forward to pics.

Weebl · 06-04-2015, 10:13 PM

She may get perturbed if I shoot too much. It is the 25th weekend getaway so I assume I'm supposed to pay attention to her.
Sunset, coast pines and otters are my only goal. Now if I get the green flash over the coast of Monterey, I'll be really happy.
My landscape lens collection sucks, trying to figure out either a 70-200 or 24-70/16-35 to get as the next one.

M_Six · 06-04-2015, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Weebl

She may get perturbed if I shoot too much. It is the 25th weekend getaway so I assume I'm supposed to pay attention to her.
Sunset, coast pines and otters are my only goal. Now if I get the green flash over the coast of Monterey, I'll be really happy.
My landscape lens collection sucks, trying to figure out either a 70-200 or 24-70/16-35 to get as the next one.

The new 16-35 f4 IS is awesome. Love mine. That said, I don't think anything beats the 24-105mm f4L IS for a general walkaround lens.

Green flash pic would be very cool.

dcstep · 06-04-2015, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

The new 16-35 f4 IS is awesome. Love mine. That said, I don't think anything beats the 24-105mm f4L IS for a general walkaround lens.

Green flash pic would be very cool.

I love my 24-105; however, you must use some sort of digital lens optimization to get the most out of it. Mine is soft at times, without DLO

I'm thinking hard about the 11-24mm. it's mega-bucks, but looks great. I'll borrow one from CPS, along with the 14mm f/2.8 to compare, late this year. I'll buy the winner in early 2016, assume some bonus money to fund such an expensive purchase. (Still getting over the EF 500mm f/4L IS II purchase. ;-)

Dave

dcstep · 06-04-2015, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Weebl

She may get perturbed if I shoot too much. It is the 25th weekend getaway so I assume I'm supposed to pay attention to her.
Sunset, coast pines and otters are my only goal. Now if I get the green flash over the coast of Monterey, I'll be really happy.
My landscape lens collection sucks, trying to figure out either a 70-200 or 24-70/16-35 to get as the next one.

I've found that my lady loves a great vanity book to document our adventures. She knows that I'll be doing one and then I show her the pics on the HDTV to make sure that I know her favorites and then put together the book. I use MyPublisher and love the output. She now expects a book and asks when it's coming.

Dave

Weebl · 06-05-2015, 12:10 AM

I doubt books would work with mine, unless they were scientific ones.

Mark, even though the IQ is good with the new F4 lens I'd have to go for the 2.8 for my HS stuff I do. Low light and no flash.
I end up ~800-2000 ISO 1/125 with my 300/4 all the time and it kills me. I keep promising to get the 300/2.8 to replace it.

allachie9 · 06-05-2015, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

The new 16-35 f4 IS is awesome. Love mine. That said, I don't think anything beats the 24-105mm f4L IS for a general walkaround lens.

Green flash pic would be very cool.

Like others have said, as well as yourself, the 24-105 is a superb walkaround lens, especially on my 5DIII.

My 16- 35 f/2.8 II is my 'skycatcher' lens, as I love big, big skies, both by day and especially by night.

Wouldn't be without either of them.

dcstep · 06-05-2015, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Weebl

I doubt books would work with mine, unless they were scientific ones.
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Doesn't hurt to try. I've found that lots of geeks are into good images and photography.

Dave

allachie9 · 06-05-2015, 11:04 AM

Weebl - sorry to appear stupid, but what are HS pictures ?

Itsed65 · 06-06-2015, 11:28 AM

Interloper by lennycarl08, on Flickr

Weebl · 06-06-2015, 11:39 AM

Alan,
That would be High School/ Secondary or right before you enter University. I take thousands of pictures for the Band, Orchestra and Choir as a donation for the school district. (It also makes me a better photographer ;-))

allachie9 · 06-06-2015, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Weebl

Alan,
That would be High School/ Secondary or right before you enter University. I take thousands of pictures for the Band, Orchestra and Choir as a donation for the school district. (It also makes me a better photographer ;-))

Thanks for the explanation Weebl, now it makes sense !
It sounds like you're making yourself into an invaluable asset that everyone will appreciate.
Good work, keep it up.
All that experience will certainly help improve your technique.

Ultimateone · 06-06-2015, 07:10 PM

Salem by Jeff, on Flickr

BrokenVert · 06-06-2015, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultimateone

by Jeff, on Flickr

I saw this photo on Reddit today

NEFARIOUS · 06-06-2015, 08:09 PM

Bro. Kris' Baby by Ed W, on Flickr

Tyler: "Uhh, daddy? Who's this guy, and why does he have a big, flashing and clicking thing in my face?"
Kris: "Aren't you only a month old?"
Tyler: "Oh, I mean... Goo goo ga ga!"

Ultimateone · 06-07-2015, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

I saw this photo on Reddit today

Different photo

M_Six · 06-07-2015, 07:52 PM

I went out today with the Grand Prairie Butterfly Club using just my SL1 and 55-250mm STM. It was quite hot and humid and I wanted to travel light. I got some decent shots, but the IQ just can't match the 5D MkIII and my L lenses. Not that I would expect that from a sub-$400 rig. Still, they don't look too bad overall.

Grand Prairie Butterfly Club by Mark Johnson, on Flickr

M_Six · 06-07-2015, 07:53 PM

Grand Prairie Butterfly Club by Mark Johnson, on Flickr

Itsed65 · 06-07-2015, 08:10 PM

Nice one Mark. You made great use of the kit lens.

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Itsed65 Brigadier General 2609 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	Explored, and I was actually a bit miffed as it turned way short of where I was expecting it too. And then the B-24 flew behind me, LoL. Fortress Against Clouds by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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M_Six Free Thinker 16964 Rep 7,455 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Nice shot, Ed. As I commented on your Flickr site, great DR and detail. This is a 5 shot HDR spread from Roosevelt Island. Processed in PS HDR Pro. Looks a bit crunchy here, but check out the full image on Flickr. NYC 2015 by Mark Johnson, on Flickr __________________ Mark markj.pics "There is no shame in dropping fruit in your glass." -UncleWede
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06-04-2015, 08:59 PM	#6691
Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 95 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I need to get out more, only been taking HS pictures. Off to Monterey for the weekend, hoping for a sunset and some otters. __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 95 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	She may get perturbed if I shoot too much. It is the 25th weekend getaway so I assume I'm supposed to pay attention to her. Sunset, coast pines and otters are my only goal. Now if I get the green flash over the coast of Monterey, I'll be really happy. My landscape lens collection sucks, trying to figure out either a 70-200 or 24-70/16-35 to get as the next one. __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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06-05-2015, 12:10 AM	#6697
Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 95 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I doubt books would work with mine, unless they were scientific ones. Mark, even though the IQ is good with the new F4 lens I'd have to go for the 2.8 for my HS stuff I do. Low light and no flash. I end up ~800-2000 ISO 1/125 with my 300/4 all the time and it kills me. I keep promising to get the 300/2.8 to replace it. __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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06-05-2015, 11:04 AM	#6700
allachie9 Grumpy Old Man 1334 Rep 1,306 Posts Drives: G30 520i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North East Scotland iTrader: (0)	Weebl - sorry to appear stupid, but what are HS pictures ? __________________ Alan
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06-06-2015, 11:28 AM	#6701
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2609 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	Interloper by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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06-06-2015, 11:39 AM	#6702
Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 95 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Alan, That would be High School/ Secondary or right before you enter University. I take thousands of pictures for the Band, Orchestra and Choir as a donation for the school district. (It also makes me a better photographer ;-)) __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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06-07-2015, 07:52 PM	#6708
M_Six Free Thinker 16964 Rep 7,455 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	I went out today with the Grand Prairie Butterfly Club using just my SL1 and 55-250mm STM. It was quite hot and humid and I wanted to travel light. I got some decent shots, but the IQ just can't match the 5D MkIII and my L lenses. Not that I would expect that from a sub-$400 rig. Still, they don't look too bad overall. Grand Prairie Butterfly Club by Mark Johnson, on Flickr __________________ Mark markj.pics "There is no shame in dropping fruit in your glass." -UncleWede
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M_Six Free Thinker 16964 Rep 7,455 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Grand Prairie Butterfly Club by Mark Johnson, on Flickr __________________ Mark markj.pics "There is no shame in dropping fruit in your glass." -UncleWede
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06-07-2015, 08:10 PM	#6710
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2609 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	Nice one Mark. You made great use of the kit lens.
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