Photo of the day April 2015

[Phrasikleia]

Have you ever experienced that dilemma where you had to choose between the shot that you envisioned and the shot that is looking pretty good along the way to it? This photo was the product of just such a decision. You can read the whole story here.

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[Apple fanboy]

You did good!

Thanks James. I'm not sure which is my favourite from the series. I like the sail in isolation and because it's different the drone with the sun.
Having somewhere nice to shoot and the motivation to get up early and go there certinly helps. And it's much easier to do when you've just dropped a few grand on equipment!

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Have you ever experienced that dilemma where you had to choose between the shot that you envisioned and the shot that is looking pretty good along the way to it? This photo was the product of just such a decision. You can read the whole story here.

(Click to enlarge.)

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Loverly scene and interesting story to go with. We have all been there I'm sure!

 

[AlaskaMoose]

Each one keeps getting better!

Thank you both, fcortese and Cheese&Apple.

 

[Ardmanz]

Haven't taken any photos in ages! Took a couple for my bro over the weekend.

 

[The Bad Guy]

Haven't taken any photos in ages! Took a couple for my bro over the weekend.

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That's the best photo of a hipster I've seen all day.

 

[fcortese]

Thanks, guys -- for a second there, I thought you were on to my collection of model birds. I thought for sure that these would lead to a string of Monty Python references.

You're making me a little nostalgic about my time at sea, Fcortese. Is this a Knox-class frigate?

Spot on, MCH. I was on the USS Ainsworth which in 1974 was initially classified as a destroyer escort (DE-1090). In 1975 she was reclassified as a fast frigate and changed to FF 1090.

 

[someoldguy]

M9 , Tri-Elmar 28-35-50@35 , f8 (more or less) @ 1/750 , ISO 200

 

[kenoh]

Thanks, guys -- for a second there, I thought you were on to my collection of model birds. I thought for sure that these would lead to a string of Monty Python references.

Woah! hang on, ARE these models? No this is ruining my fascination with the pictures now... please dont say they are just models!

 

[Puckman]

MacRy, thanks for the info on the watch shoot. Gonna try something like that soon. Just never really bothered with lighting and products, but currently feeling uninspired on landscapes, so gonna bring it indoors and do something different.

 

[MCH-1138]

Have you ever experienced that dilemma where you had to choose between the shot that you envisioned and the shot that is looking pretty good along the way to it? This photo was the product of just such a decision. You can read the whole story here.

(Click to enlarge.)

Wonderful photo of a beautiful scene, Phrasikleia -- sometimes spontaneity rules the day.

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Spot on, MCH. I was on the USS Ainsworth which in 1974 was initially classified as a destroyer escort (DE-1090). In 1975 she was reclassified as a fast frigate and changed to FF 1090.

Very cool -- that must have been one of its last deployments before decommissioning.

Woah! hang on, ARE these models? No this is ruining my fascination with the pictures now... please dont say they are just models!

You figured me out. It's only a model. That's why I prefer to shoot hummingbirds -- the collection requires much less room to store than other, larger birds would.

No, I assure you that they are all real. The wing blur in this one results from the ambient (as opposed to flash) exposure.


Anna's Hummingbird at Salvia Flower by MCH-1138, on Flickr

D7000 • Nikon 300mm f/4D (AF-S) • 1/200 @ f/16 • 2 Speedlights

 

[Clix Pix]

Have you ever experienced that dilemma where you had to choose between the shot that you envisioned and the shot that is looking pretty good along the way to it? This photo was the product of just such a decision. You can read the whole story here.

(Click to enlarge.)

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This is an absolutely stunning shot. Beautiful!

 

[MacRy]

MacRy, thanks for the info on the watch shoot. Gonna try something like that soon. Just never really bothered with lighting and products, but currently feeling uninspired on landscapes, so gonna bring it indoors and do something different.

I look forward to seeing them.

 

[Apple fanboy]

So I went for a walk on Sunday morning down by the river. Quite a few guys out rowing. Must be because of the Oxford vs Cambridge boat race!

_DSC0185 by apple fanboy1, on Flickr

Comments always welcome.

 

[stillcrazyman]

Local Jeep group meetup. Posing

 

[Doylem]

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Gorgeous. Would look great on the wall...

 

[Apple fanboy]

Gorgeous. Would look great on the wall...

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Wow, thats a real slooooow shutter speed he is using!

 

[Cp1]

Untitled by chrispy100, on Flickr

 

[Phrasikleia]

Loverly scene and interesting story to go with. We have all been there I'm sure!

Wonderful photo of a beautiful scene, Phrasikleia -- sometimes spontaneity rules the day.

This is an absolutely stunning shot. Beautiful!

Gorgeous. Would look great on the wall...

Thanks, guys! I can't believe how long I sat on that shot before processing and releasing it (nine months). I only went looking for it because I'll be teaching a photography workshop in that area and needed some shots to show off the relevant scenery. I'm like the photographer equivalent of a hoarder!

 

[Puckman]

I'm like the photographer equivalent of a hoarder!

I have been known to go back looking at photos I shot back in 2009 (When I first picked up a camera). I think my Hard Drive still has every single shot I've ever recorded.
It's probably dumb. I know for a fact there are tons of shots there that cannot be salvaged and have zero redeeming quality. But the "You never know" in me kicks in.

 

[Hughmac]

My first heron - at extreme range



Grey Heron by Hugh Russell, on Flickr

Cheers

Hugh

 

[truettray]

This little guy was barking up a storm right outside my office. I guess his human tethered him to the bench while they ran inside a store... I'm kinda bummed that I cut off his tail, but I am happy with the way the tones turned out.


What's up, dog by drtruett

 

[kallisti]

Have shot this subject (and posted) before. Went back again today to do it again.

Power Plant in Providence, RI.

This time:

Nikon 45mm PC-E shifted up on a leveled tripod head to maintain perspective on the stacks and buildings. Converted to B&W with Silver Efex Pro to darken the sky and lighten the bricks (wasn't happy with what I was getting in Lightroom).

 

[Apple fanboy]

Another one from my walk the other day.

_DSC0190 by apple fanboy1, on Flickr

 

[acearchie]

Haven't taken any photos in ages! Took a couple for my bro over the weekend.

Awesome! Great to see some more portraits.

This little guy was barking up a storm right outside my office. I guess his human tethered him to the bench while they ran inside a store... I'm kinda bummed that I cut off his tail, but I am happy with the way the tones turned out.


What's up, dog by drtruett

My GF would go crazy for this little guy!

Have shot this subject (and posted) before. Went back again today to do it again.

Power Plant in Providence, RI.

This time:

Nikon 45mm PC-E shifted up on a leveled tripod head to maintain perspective on the stacks and buildings. Converted to B&W with Silver Efex Pro to darken the sky and lighten the bricks (wasn't happy with what I was getting in Lightroom).

Best one so far I think! Just need some uber clouds now for another bit of variation! ha

Just landed back from holiday and have a serious case of the holiday blues. Oh well.

Work hard and play hard so now I will have to knuckle down.

As always, comments appreciated!


Selfie by acearchie, on Flickr

 

[AlexH]

street jam by ALXPhotog, on Flickr