Photo of the day : March 2014

[MCH-1138]

Lovely bokeh, the flowers really stand out, and you've nailed that little bee.

Thanks -- was trying different angles, looking for a dark background with interesting highlights to shoot the flowers against, when the bee decided to join the scene. It only stayed long enough for me to grab the one shot.


Yellow Tulip by MCH-1138, on Flickr

D7000 • Nikon 85mm f/1.8G • 1/1000 @ f/2.8

 

[Schtumple]

A Man In Fog

Canon EOS 6D
1.6s
ƒ/5.6
27 mm
ISO200​

 

[Doylem]

One more swan... 'cos I haven't shot much else lately...

 

[Parkin Pig]

One more swan... 'cos I haven't shot much else lately...

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I presume the far swan isn't actually inside that boat? Great effect though - would make a good caption contest.

BTW I love these swan shots - the first one is a perfect combination of colour and composition, and the water surface on the second one is beautiful.

 

[Cheese&Apple]

Doylem, MacRy, Ish, Apple fanboy and Rowbear…thank you all for the great comments about my Snowy Owl shot. That one is now my current favorite.

I never thought I would miss the bitter cold weather but this winter season (our coldest in a long time) has presented great opportunities to photograph owls. I've had a grand time chasing-down sightings but sadly (sad for me not the owls), the Snowys will soon be heading north back to the Arctic.

 

[Razeus]

XE21403152269 by dharrisphotog, on Flickr

 

[themumu]

Hiking in Quebec. Infrared.


Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier, infrared by FriskyFreeze, on Flickr

 

[Parkin Pig]

I never thought I would miss the bitter cold weather but this winter season (our coldest in a long time) has presented great opportunities to photograph owls. I've had a grand time chasing-down sightings but sadly (sad for me not the owls), the Snowys will soon be heading north back to the Arctic.

Sad for all of us - you've shared some incredible shots here.

 

[TWO2SEVEN]

Neighborhood Watch


Taken with my Samsung WB250F

 

[Goftrey]

This shot has cost me a jellyfish sting.

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Untitled by FriskyFreeze, on Flickr

Totally worth it! Epic shot!

 

[themumu]

Totally worth it! Epic shot!

I drowned my pain in a big box of pastries when I got back into town. Pharmacies closed at 8, bakery was open till midnight. Go figure!

 

[acearchie]

XE21403152269 by dharrisphotog, on Flickr

A bit different from your usual.

Was it a planned shoot or just bit of fun?

 

[Razeus]

A bit different from your usual.

Was it a planned shoot or just bit of fun?

This is from an event in Houston called Hot Import Nights. I do a few of these events a year and just catch the car models as they pass by (or I pass by them) in a quick "street style" portrait shot. It's literally run and gun for 5 hours.

For this one, I used someone's backdrop (I use the side they weren't on so they wouldn't notice me using it ) to catch some off flash portrait photography, in a Terry Richardson style portrait (I think I missed the mark, however, but I liked what I got). I challenged myself to shoot all manual, including flash.

My X-E2 got a work out that day and it held its own. Went through 2 batteries and over 700 shots and that's the most work I've put it through in one day since I purchased it. I loved that camera. I put the stuff on Flickr so the models can grab their shots. I'll whittle it down to the best of the best in a couple of weeks.

This shot was my favorite of the night.

 

[nburwell]

Taken this past weekend.


Above the Middle by nburwell22, on Flickr

 

[NeGRit0]

Hearts in San Francisco


EXIF Summary: Canon XTi @ 1/250s f/13.0 ISO400 43mm

 

[Apple fanboy]

Doylem, MacRy, Ish, Apple fanboy and Rowbear…thank you all for the great comments about my Snowy Owl shot. That one is now my current favorite.

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I never thought I would miss the bitter cold weather but this winter season (our coldest in a long time) has presented great opportunities to photograph owls. I've had a grand time chasing-down sightings but sadly (sad for me not the owls), the Snowys will soon be heading north back to the Arctic.

Another beautiful shot. I prefer the other one, but would be proud to say I had taken either.

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Taken this past weekend.

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Above the Middle by nburwell22, on Flickr

Very nice. Simple but affective.

 

[MacRy]

Spring is springing...

Fujifilm XE1 with 45mm Rokkor

 

[MCH-1138]

Spring is springing...

Indeed it is...


Osteospermum by MCH-1138, on Flickr

D7000 • Nikon 85mm f/1.8G • 1/250 @ f/5.6

 

[Clix Pix]

Gosh, it's been a while since I've posted any images here..... Was having a little fun today and realized that probably people on this forum would enjoy this one....

 

[Alexander.Of.Oz]

Down at Carrickalinga Beach, some nice soul had stacked all these rocks around the place. I couldn't help myself and had to grab one shot.


Cliche by playswithlight, on Flickr

 

[Apple fanboy]

Taken in my front drive this weekend. Beautiful flowers, but less than pretty location, so went up close to cut out the noise.


Comments always welcome.

 

[Schtumple]

Hiking in Quebec. Infrared.

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Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier, infrared by FriskyFreeze, on Flickr

Did you remove/mod the IR cut off inside your Nikon to take this shot? I've always loved IR photography, but never actually been able to talk to anyone that's done it.

 

[AlexH]

Nearly Spring by ALXPhotog, on Flickr

 

[themumu]

Did you remove/mod the IR cut off inside your Nikon to take this shot? I've always loved IR photography, but never actually been able to talk to anyone that's done it.

Yes, it is a modded D80. I used to have a modded D60 before that, but it succumbed to injuries after a kayaking incident.

I don't use it a whole lot, but sometimes it's just the thing. I have a set with all my IR shots on my Flickr page, if you're interested. PM me if you have any questions

http://www.flickr.com/photos/friskyfreeze/sets/72157639833268685/

 

[Ish]

Taken in my front drive this weekend. Beautiful flowers, but less than pretty location, so went up close to cut out the noise.


Comments always welcome.

Hi FB! I would prefer it if a bit more of the centre was in focus. Also, if you moved slightly to the right or down it would hide the black area on the left. Or you could clone it out. What is it? Maybe a Magnolia?