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Nov 30, 2012 19:29:00   #
jk48 Loc: Camarillo, California
 
gizzy.whicker wrote:
jk48 wrote:
gizzy.whicker wrote:
Thanks for posting the butterfly photo, jk. You've got some good glass in front of that camera, that's for certain sure. The razor sharp focus in such a narrow depth of field was perfectly where it should be, right smack dab in the center of that butterfly. What a great photo! I went to a butterfly park in southeast Florida once, and nearly clicked my finger to the bone, but didn't come away with anything better than this one you've just posted. Great job. Post some more. Gizzy


okay..I love chasing butterflies around..you cannot bring a tripod into the pavillion so I have to hand hold either the 105 fixed or my 55...I try to dead center on the eyes..hard to do..they are so small...here are some more..thanks for asking..
quote=gizzy.whicker Thanks for posting the butter... (show quote)


No doubt about it, jk, you're definitely no beginner. That some great photography work. Many photographers aren't aware that if the eyes of wildlife (people too) aren't in focus, the shot is a throw-away. I too love macro and/or close focus of flora and fauna alike. Thanks so much for posting. This is what a photography forum is all about, sharing your work as well as telling a little about each shot.

I may have posted this shot previously on UHH, don't remember as well as I used to. I was camping at Cave In Rock SP, in southern Illinois, and rather than zooming in on the moon, I moved over a little bit to get some of the tree limbs in the shot too. That same night a mild (5 point something) earth quake rattled southern & eastern Illinois. I was sound asleep and didn't know anything about it until my wife began freaking out, waking me up yelling that a bear was shaking our tent. Gizzy
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Thanks Gizzy...I love photographing wildlife..

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Nov 30, 2012 19:31:07   #
jk48 Loc: Camarillo, California
 
jk48 wrote:
gizzy.whicker wrote:
jk48 wrote:
gizzy.whicker wrote:
Thanks for posting the butterfly photo, jk. You've got some good glass in front of that camera, that's for certain sure. The razor sharp focus in such a narrow depth of field was perfectly where it should be, right smack dab in the center of that butterfly. What a great photo! I went to a butterfly park in southeast Florida once, and nearly clicked my finger to the bone, but didn't come away with anything better than this one you've just posted. Great job. Post some more. Gizzy


okay..I love chasing butterflies around..you cannot bring a tripod into the pavillion so I have to hand hold either the 105 fixed or my 55...I try to dead center on the eyes..hard to do..they are so small...here are some more..thanks for asking..
quote=gizzy.whicker Thanks for posting the butter... (show quote)


No doubt about it, jk, you're definitely no beginner. That some great photography work. Many photographers aren't aware that if the eyes of wildlife (people too) aren't in focus, the shot is a throw-away. I too love macro and/or close focus of flora and fauna alike. Thanks so much for posting. This is what a photography forum is all about, sharing your work as well as telling a little about each shot.

I may have posted this shot previously on UHH, don't remember as well as I used to. I was camping at Cave In Rock SP, in southern Illinois, and rather than zooming in on the moon, I moved over a little bit to get some of the tree limbs in the shot too. That same night a mild (5 point something) earth quake rattled southern & eastern Illinois. I was sound asleep and didn't know anything about it until my wife began freaking out, waking me up yelling that a bear was shaking our tent. Gizzy
quote=jk48 quote=gizzy.whicker Thanks for postin... (show quote)



Thanks Gizzy...I love photographing wildlife..
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Hill Canyon...near my house..love this place
Hill Canyon...near my house..love this place...



Ventura Beach area..
Ventura Beach area.....

I like this..has some technical issues..but I like the shadowy figures..I call it Goblins Under the Pier
I like this..has some technical issues..but I like...



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Dec 1, 2012 13:59:15   #
gizzy.whicker Loc: Cumberland Co., Illinois
 
I've no idea how long this old piece of farm equipment has been abandoned in this heavily wooded area... quite a long time from the evidence, though. Trees growing up through the tines of this old hay rake are well established, and rust has eaten through some of the parts. It was a lonely sight as I squatted down to get the lens more on a level. I simply stayed there for several moments, trying to visualize who, why and when this old farm implement was last used productively, and under what circumstances it was abandoned. Countless times I've come across abandoned old vestiges of the past, and truly wished it were possible to go back in time to relive an era or an event. But alas, the past can never be regained. Gizzy

Gone and Forgotten
Gone and Forgotten...

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Dec 1, 2012 14:01:38   #
gizzy.whicker Loc: Cumberland Co., Illinois
 
jk48 wrote:
jk48 wrote:
gizzy.whicker wrote:
jk48 wrote:
gizzy.whicker wrote:
Thanks for posting the butterfly photo, jk. You've got some good glass in front of that camera, that's for certain sure. The razor sharp focus in such a narrow depth of field was perfectly where it should be, right smack dab in the center of that butterfly. What a great photo! I went to a butterfly park in southeast Florida once, and nearly clicked my finger to the bone, but didn't come away with anything better than this one you've just posted. Great job. Post some more. Gizzy


okay..I love chasing butterflies around..you cannot bring a tripod into the pavillion so I have to hand hold either the 105 fixed or my 55...I try to dead center on the eyes..hard to do..they are so small...here are some more..thanks for asking..
quote=gizzy.whicker Thanks for posting the butter... (show quote)


No doubt about it, jk, you're definitely no beginner. That some great photography work. Many photographers aren't aware that if the eyes of wildlife (people too) aren't in focus, the shot is a throw-away. I too love macro and/or close focus of flora and fauna alike. Thanks so much for posting. This is what a photography forum is all about, sharing your work as well as telling a little about each shot.

I may have posted this shot previously on UHH, don't remember as well as I used to. I was camping at Cave In Rock SP, in southern Illinois, and rather than zooming in on the moon, I moved over a little bit to get some of the tree limbs in the shot too. That same night a mild (5 point something) earth quake rattled southern & eastern Illinois. I was sound asleep and didn't know anything about it until my wife began freaking out, waking me up yelling that a bear was shaking our tent. Gizzy
quote=jk48 quote=gizzy.whicker Thanks for postin... (show quote)



Thanks Gizzy...I love photographing wildlife..
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Oh, by the way, rt, nice shot of a bird's butt you have there. That's the end I get most often too -- I'm not quick enough on the draw anymore to get the front end. Gizzy

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Dec 1, 2012 15:09:51   #
Dutchbug Loc: Southern CA
 
What a fun and wonderful thread! I love taking pictures of bugs..LOL This is one of my favorite dragonfly pictures, it was a little windy out as you can tell by his wings being blown up but I love his face!



My Shadow...Miss Molly
My Shadow...Miss Molly...

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Dec 1, 2012 20:17:55   #
jk48 Loc: Camarillo, California
 
:-) :)

With a glass of wine, a good book and lots of patience I sat in my patio and waited to see who would sit still for a nano second....we had it printed 20x30 and it lost no resolution. Sigma 400 zoom, Nikon D5100
With a glass of wine, a good book and lots of pati...

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Dec 1, 2012 20:19:18   #
jk48 Loc: Camarillo, California
 
Dutchbug wrote:
What a fun and wonderful thread! I love taking pictures of bugs..LOL This is one of my favorite dragonfly pictures, it was a little windy out as you can tell by his wings being blown up but I love his face!


love the dragonfly and your profile picture..and the charming portrait of the dog.

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Dec 1, 2012 20:21:37   #
gizzy.whicker Loc: Cumberland Co., Illinois
 
Dutchbug wrote:
What a fun and wonderful thread! I love taking pictures of bugs..LOL This is one of my favorite dragonfly pictures, it was a little windy out as you can tell by his wings being blown up but I love his face!


WOW! What great shots. Both the dragonfly and the dog photos are absolutely wonderful. Just like photos all the others have post, it's so pleasant opening up the thread and seeing the world as others see it, seeing things that interest others. The first thing I almost always notice, or look for, in photos like these, are the eyes. If the eyes are perfectly focused, well... that's what's most important. What kind of camera and lens are you using? Those are exceptional shots. Gizzy

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Dec 1, 2012 20:23:51   #
jk48 Loc: Camarillo, California
 
Dutchbug wrote:
What a fun and wonderful thread! I love taking pictures of bugs..LOL This is one of my favorite dragonfly pictures, it was a little windy out as you can tell by his wings being blown up but I love his face!


Love the dragonfly...and the portrait of your lovely dog...

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Dec 1, 2012 20:28:17   #
gizzy.whicker Loc: Cumberland Co., Illinois
 
jk48 wrote:
:-) :)


Obviously a good camera and great lens, jk. Reminds me of the birds out my back window, sometimes as many as 30 maybe 40 finches vying for a spot on one of the thistle socks. Thanks for the great photo. I can see why you had it enlarged. Gizzy

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Dec 1, 2012 21:14:16   #
jk48 Loc: Camarillo, California
 
gizzy.whicker wrote:
jk48 wrote:
:-) :)


Obviously a good camera and great lens, jk. Reminds me of the birds out my back window, sometimes as many as 30 maybe 40 finches vying for a spot on one of the thistle socks. Thanks for the great photo. I can see why you had it enlarged. Gizzy


They are all over my Finch Nyjer feeder..I can hardly keep it stocked..they love the fountain...today I heard a big whump outside the laundry room wall that abuts this patio...a Cooper's Hawk took off...after the finches..I get both American and Lessers..

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Dec 2, 2012 07:44:32   #
Dutchbug Loc: Southern CA
 
jk48 wrote:
Dutchbug wrote:
What a fun and wonderful thread! I love taking pictures of bugs..LOL This is one of my favorite dragonfly pictures, it was a little windy out as you can tell by his wings being blown up but I love his face!


love the dragonfly and your profile picture..and the charming portrait of the dog.


Thank You jk48!! My Profile picture is of my Parrot Mr. Dinkers! I have tons of pics of both Mr. Dinkers and of Miss Molly!

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Dec 2, 2012 08:06:50   #
Dutchbug Loc: Southern CA
 
gizzy.whicker wrote:
Dutchbug wrote:
What a fun and wonderful thread! I love taking pictures of bugs..LOL This is one of my favorite dragonfly pictures, it was a little windy out as you can tell by his wings being blown up but I love his face!


WOW! What great shots. Both the dragonfly and the dog photos are absolutely wonderful. Just like photos all the others have post, it's so pleasant opening up the thread and seeing the world as others see it, seeing things that interest others. The first thing I almost always notice, or look for, in photos like these, are the eyes. If the eyes are perfectly focused, well... that's what's most important. What kind of camera and lens are you using? Those are exceptional shots. Gizzy
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Good Morning Gizzy and Thank You!! The dragonfly was taken back in August with my Olympus Pen and older E-P1 with a M.Zuiko 14 - 42mm lens that I had been using for the last several years. The picture of Molly was taken with my new Nikon D5100 with a Sigma DG 70 - 300mm lens. I have only had the Nikon the last 2 or 3 months and still have so much to learn about it! Cindy

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Dec 2, 2012 21:08:16   #
gizzy.whicker Loc: Cumberland Co., Illinois
 
The photo below was taken inside the interpretative center at the Lincoln Log Cabin State Park, located about 12 miles south of Charleston, Illinois. This particular display, depicting 1840s farm life in Illinois, is so well crafted that I stood looking at it for several minutes before it finally dawned on me that, hey! here's a great photo opp looking me right in the face. So I took this photo. Actually, I was visiting the park a couple of days ago because they were putting on an 1840s Christmas recreation, complete with period actors doing all sorts of rural Christmas things, I.E., making spiced cider, baking cookies, hand crafting decorations, all the things that Abraham Lincoln's father, Thomas, would have encouraged on his farm back in the 1840s. I did get a few other photos, which I'll post later, but this one I really like, even if it is only an optical illusion. Gizzy

1840s Farming in Central Illinois
1840s Farming in Central Illinois...

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Dec 2, 2012 21:27:24   #
jk48 Loc: Camarillo, California
 
gizzy.whicker wrote:
The photo below was taken inside the interpretative center at the Lincoln Log Cabin State Park, located about 12 miles south of Charleston, Illinois. This particular display, depicting 1840s farm life in Illinois, is so well crafted that I stood looking at it for several minutes before it finally dawned on me that, hey! here's a great photo opp looking me right in the face. So I took this photo. Actually, I was visiting the park a couple of days ago because they were putting on an 1840s Christmas recreation, complete with period actors doing all sorts of rural Christmas things, I.E., making spiced cider, baking cookies, hand crafting decorations, all the things that Abraham Lincoln's father, Thomas, would have encouraged on his farm back in the 1840s. I did get a few other photos, which I'll post later, but this one I really like, even if it is only an optical illusion. Gizzy
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great catch..like you were the only person with a digital camera 200 years or more ago..

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