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djbahdow01

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Jan 19, 2004
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Took some shots while i was at work the other day just wondering how other people feel about them.

All shot with the D70 with the kit lens.

Farm_Tractor_1sm.jpg
Farm_Tractor_2sm.jpg


Farm_Tractor_3sm.jpg


Farm_Tractor_5sm.jpg


Farm_Tractor_6sm.jpg
Farm_Tractor_7sm.jpg


Old_Millsm.jpg



Hope you like them. Any questions let me know.
 

Abstract

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Some are good, but some don't seem very interesting to me, like #5 and #6. I think you needed to get closer like you did in #3, which is my favourite. Actually, I do love that photo. :)

I think that the 50 mm f/1.8 lense, which is very cheap, would have worked well here --- something that could get you a smaller depth of field. Well, a smaller depth of field and a bit closer to things.

I also wonder what the last photo would have looked like if you zoomed out a bit more, or even used your legs and stood further away. :confused:
 

djbahdow01

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Jan 19, 2004
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Northeast, CT
Abstract said:
I think that the 50 mm f/1.8 lense, which is very cheap, would have worked well here --- something that could get you a smaller depth of field. Well, a smaller depth of field and a bit closer to things.

I also wonder what the last photo would have looked like if you zoomed out a bit more, or even used your legs and stood further away. :confused:


That is one thing I am working on now, getting a 50 1.8. Its tough with me going to be paying my school loans pretty soon. Also on the last photo it really wasn't as intersting if I had zoomed back or moved away from the building. I belive I have a few shots, I will post them when I find them.
 

cgratti

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The machine parts look like... well machine parts, not much there for me.. but the last pic is interesting, maybe try a few other anges on the machine parts or zoom in a little more.
 

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djbahdow01 said:
Also on the last photo it really wasn't as intersting if I had zoomed back or moved away from the building. I belive I have a few shots, I will post them when I find them.

Yeah, please. I can almost imagine the ground and think it would have been better to include it.
 

hikingnclimbing

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I like #3 and #5 the best because they are more simplistic than the others that look at the entire machine. Seeing single parts lets the viewer use a bit of imagination. The complexity of the part is interesting enough to have it's own photograph. I also like the rust on all of the parts that you photographed. I think they look more realistic than if they were nice and shiny.
 

djbahdow01

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Jan 19, 2004
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Northeast, CT
iGary said:
I like the last one with the brick and striped poll...the tractor ones are kind of underwhelming - just my opinion.

Thats totally understandable, each has their own opinion. I was just happy to be able to shoot while at work. And worked with what I had in front of me.
 

djbahdow01

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Jan 19, 2004
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Yeah, please. I can almost imagine the ground and think it would have been better to include it.

Here is another shot of the mill/ loading area, didn'thave any closer images, but you'll get an idea of what was around there.

DSC_0083.jpg
 
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