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Finally upgraded to a dslr today. I Have spent the last few months reading reviews, testing cameras and browsing forums and eventually decided to go the Pentax route. Anyway , the sun only came out for a short while so I ran down to the harbour (about 2 miles form my house) and snapped a couple of trial shots, still learning how to use it but so far I love it.

Camera: Pentax K10D
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/16
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0/10 EV​
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Irvine Looking Towards Arran
 
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Camera: Nikon D50
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/8
Focal Length: 28 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0/6 EV

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December 29, 2006 at 4.32pm EDT
 
Thin But Strong

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Thin But Strong
Nikon D40
Micro Nikkor 105mm D + Canon 250D close up filter
July 25, 2007.
Forest, Daegu, South Korea.
pop-up flash, DIY diffuser, tripod used as monopod​

I often use my tripod as a monopod. It seems a great way to stabilise and yet stay mobile. About a month ago I bought a sweet little Slik with a nice ball head, and this combo has been serving me well.

ps: dllavaneras I really like your portrait of Marie. The picture gives me that odd feeling of deja vu...maybe because she has hazel eyes like me, and perhaps she looks like one of my sisters' friends. Nice photo of a very pretty girl. Q: Is she as friendly as she looks?
 
freebooter said:
Thin But Strong
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I really like your pic of a small Coccinelidae! How's the DOF when using that 105mm with the close-up lens?

ps: dllavaneras I really like your portrait of Marie. The picture gives me that odd feeling of deja vu...maybe because she has hazel eyes like me, and perhaps she looks like one of my sisters' friends. Nice photo of a very pretty girl. Q: Is she as friendly as she looks?
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I really like that portrait as well, it's actually one of my favorites. And yes, she's very nice and friendly :)
 
Overhang

Took this shot from a bridge in VT. Under the bridge there were a bunch of people jumping into the water from 15-20 foot rocks. Please Let me know what you think!

Camera: Canon EOS XTi
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/20 @ f22

 
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Haven't had a chance to get out and shoot anything new lately, so here's one of me from my "365 days" self-portrait Flickr project.

P.S. Freebooter, as always, fantastic!
 
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Camera: Nikon D50
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 80 mm
Exposure Bias: -8/3 EV

Taken on
March 25, 2007 at 12.17am EDT
 
Camera: Pentax K10D
Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/180)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 35 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
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Dog getting a little refreshment, taken 28/07/07 Irvine, Scotland
 
View of Pacific from Cascade Head, OR

It was a steep hike, but worth it in the end...

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Model: NIKON D50
ISO: 400
Exposure: 1/250 sec
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 55mm
Lens: Nikkor 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 kit lens​
 
The Void

Freebooter

Always amazed at your pictures. Personally, I like your "bug" shots. Perhaps it's just the macro aspect that I like. Anyway, showed a couple to my daughter and she said "ewwww". Oh well. Have you considered doing any macro shots of other things. Earlier in this thread I saw a macro of a HID headlight that I thought was terrific! Small objects or sometimes ordinary ones when they are shown in detail are fascinating. Please consider branching out in other areas. BTW, I collect quotes. Love your Henry Ford.....I added it to my list:D Cheers
 
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The Void

Freebooter

Always amazed at your pictures. Personally, I like your "bug" shots. Perhaps it's just the macro aspect that I like. Anyway, showed a couple to my daughter and she said "ewwww". Oh well. Have you considered doing any macro shots of other things. Earlier in this thread I saw a macro of a HID headlight that I thought was terrific! Small objects or sometimes ordinary ones when they are shown in detail are fascinating. Please consider branching out in other areas. BTW, I collect quotes. Love your Henry Ford.....I added it to my list:D Cheers
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Thanks ever so much!
Did you show your daughter the shy grasshopper?
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/204316/
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re: branch out. Well, I've got some macro botanical shots in the mix lately, and when winter hits I anticipate experimenting with interior/studio shots. But really, I've always been an outdoorsman at heart.
 
Over the precipice

Experimenting with a film canister flash diffuser. I see now my sharpness issues on close focus were my problem not the equipment...




Over the precipice
Nikon D80 + 18-70 kit
Exposure: Aperture Priority
Shutter Speed: 1/60
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 70mm
Flash: On (film canister diffuser)
ISO: 400
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I was at Brands Hatch today watching some amateur racing and practising panning shots.

The attached is probably my favourite. Yes the focus is not perfect but I really like the composition.

More pics from the day
 

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