Posts for: Thomas902
Feb 5, 2024 10:54:04 #
"There is a fine line between invasion of privacy and capturing a private moment of people who are going through their normal routines and are unaware that they are being photographed could justifiably claim invasion of privacy if you take their picture. Candid photography of subjects who are in a situation where having their picture taken is quite likely is a more legitimate way in which to capture a private moment. A wedding or other event where photographers are hired to work is a perfect example."
Quoted from "100 Ways to take better PHOTOGRAPHS by Daniel Lezano & Bjorn Thomassen
Text © 2008 Daniel Lezano
doxphoto while your series "people of Tuscan" stands as a testament of your affinity toward "Street" genre why do you believe this post wouldn't be better placed in the aforementioned Street Forum?
In regard to for your first image? I personally find it inappropriate in this Forum... Perhaps in the NSFW forum?
Also professionally I have issues with the Sexual Objectification Women (SO) in general...
So what is SO? "SO occurs when a woman's body or body parts are singled out and separated from her as a person and she is viewed primarily as a physical object of male sexual desire..."
from the Professional Paper presented by American Psychological Association
https://www.apa.org/education-career/ce/sexual-objectification.pdf
"Candle in the wind?" perhaps...
But I'm rather accustom to UHH blow-back by now...
Albeit if this doesn't make sense to you doxphoto, it possibly will to the few women members still active on UHH
Quoted from "100 Ways to take better PHOTOGRAPHS by Daniel Lezano & Bjorn Thomassen
Text © 2008 Daniel Lezano
doxphoto while your series "people of Tuscan" stands as a testament of your affinity toward "Street" genre why do you believe this post wouldn't be better placed in the aforementioned Street Forum?
In regard to for your first image? I personally find it inappropriate in this Forum... Perhaps in the NSFW forum?
Also professionally I have issues with the Sexual Objectification Women (SO) in general...
So what is SO? "SO occurs when a woman's body or body parts are singled out and separated from her as a person and she is viewed primarily as a physical object of male sexual desire..."
from the Professional Paper presented by American Psychological Association
https://www.apa.org/education-career/ce/sexual-objectification.pdf
"Candle in the wind?" perhaps...
But I'm rather accustom to UHH blow-back by now...
Albeit if this doesn't make sense to you doxphoto, it possibly will to the few women members still active on UHH
Jan 31, 2024 10:42:26 #
If you hired any Agency Models in 2023 then this may pertain to you...
Who must file a 1099-NEC?
Generally, any business who pays a non-employee independent contractor $600 or more during the tax year is required to file Form 1099-NEC (or MISC). They must send Copy A to the IRS, and Copy B to the contractor, by January 31st of the year after the business paid the contractor.
Disclaimer: While I'm not a CPA albeit my Significant Other is
Lest we ever forget...
"But to live outside the law, you must be honest
I know you always say that you agree
Alright, so where are you tonight, Sweet Marie?"
Lyrics by Bobby Dylan (Album Blonde on Blonde)
Who must file a 1099-NEC?
Generally, any business who pays a non-employee independent contractor $600 or more during the tax year is required to file Form 1099-NEC (or MISC). They must send Copy A to the IRS, and Copy B to the contractor, by January 31st of the year after the business paid the contractor.
Disclaimer: While I'm not a CPA albeit my Significant Other is
Lest we ever forget...
"But to live outside the law, you must be honest
I know you always say that you agree
Alright, so where are you tonight, Sweet Marie?"
Lyrics by Bobby Dylan (Album Blonde on Blonde)
Jan 30, 2024 20:23:02 #
Tamron's current owner is Sony Corporation... who now holds a controlling interest in the company.
Sadly since Sony now has Tamron by the ***** via their financial interest in Tamron... thus by becoming its largest share holder Sony is able to mandate i.e. dictates what Tamron can and can't bring to market.
Case in point... Tamron hasn't brought their optically superb lenses from F / EF mount to E mount for the compelling reason that Sony doesn't want Tamron's highly capable lenses to siphon off sales from Sony's GM line.
Just look at Sigma which is a family-owned business founded in 1961 by Michihiro Yamaki. All their lenses are excellent performers and definitely outperform Sony (especially at the same price-point). Sony doesn't own nor dictate what Sigma can and can't make.
What is it called when a company buys out (or obtains controlling interest) in its competitors? An Acquisition i.e. Horizontal Consolidation Examples? Microsoft; Google; Amazon; Facebook; and previously Kodak...
Another major Japanese manufacturer of Photographic Optics is Tokina... A company founded by former Nikon engineers as an OEM manufacturer and originally made lenses for other companies, such as Ponder and Best (later Vivitar).
In May of 1971 the company changed its name to Tokina Optical Co. Ltd. The company was later acquired by Kenko. Kenko also purchased optical glass manufacturer Hoya, whose glass was being used by Tokina Optical. The combined company is now known as Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd.
As a much larger entity they have been immune to Sony's mercenary acquisitions... And their offerings are highly competitive in today's marketplace.
Does knowing (and understanding) a companies' pedigree really matter? That remains to be seen... However if you are a working commercial photographer? Yes, in this scenario Service and Support can be and often is a major variable in one's ultimate purchase strategies.
Hope this helps, or is at least food for thought.
Wishing all much joy and financial success on your photographic career endeavors
Sadly since Sony now has Tamron by the ***** via their financial interest in Tamron... thus by becoming its largest share holder Sony is able to mandate i.e. dictates what Tamron can and can't bring to market.
Case in point... Tamron hasn't brought their optically superb lenses from F / EF mount to E mount for the compelling reason that Sony doesn't want Tamron's highly capable lenses to siphon off sales from Sony's GM line.
Just look at Sigma which is a family-owned business founded in 1961 by Michihiro Yamaki. All their lenses are excellent performers and definitely outperform Sony (especially at the same price-point). Sony doesn't own nor dictate what Sigma can and can't make.
What is it called when a company buys out (or obtains controlling interest) in its competitors? An Acquisition i.e. Horizontal Consolidation Examples? Microsoft; Google; Amazon; Facebook; and previously Kodak...
Another major Japanese manufacturer of Photographic Optics is Tokina... A company founded by former Nikon engineers as an OEM manufacturer and originally made lenses for other companies, such as Ponder and Best (later Vivitar).
In May of 1971 the company changed its name to Tokina Optical Co. Ltd. The company was later acquired by Kenko. Kenko also purchased optical glass manufacturer Hoya, whose glass was being used by Tokina Optical. The combined company is now known as Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd.
As a much larger entity they have been immune to Sony's mercenary acquisitions... And their offerings are highly competitive in today's marketplace.
Does knowing (and understanding) a companies' pedigree really matter? That remains to be seen... However if you are a working commercial photographer? Yes, in this scenario Service and Support can be and often is a major variable in one's ultimate purchase strategies.
Hope this helps, or is at least food for thought.
Wishing all much joy and financial success on your photographic career endeavors
Jan 28, 2024 17:56:16 #
BigOldArt you've received stellar guidance from both Bert and Bill...
Bottom Line? Ring Lights are great for macro and they used to be widely used in the medical field for documentation. Albeit that's pretty much history now... far more elegant solutions abound.
I do not want to emphasize wrinkles... In this scenario I use Paramount a.k.a. Butterfly illumination...
Lens axis directly at the sitter's nose 24" above and 24" in front... While I typically use a BD (Beauty Dish) Bill's suggestion of a shoot through white umbrella is spot on... I've deployed that many times before on location.
The other scenario I use is that for "Copy Work" two identical lights either side in front at 45 degrees off axis...
This btw, will tame those pesky reflections in glasses (remember: Angle of incidence equals Angle of reflection)
Below is the reason to not deploy those ring lights on lens axis... Yes if you like living dangerously then use Content Aware fill on the Iris (under the Edit Menu in PS)... However I don't trust AI yet, maybe let others be on the bleeding edge, k?
You'll be best served to asked the sitter to look directly into the lens (just before you trip the shutter)... Although if they have deep set eyes you'll wish you had someone holding a reflector just out of frame below where your bottom image margins is (Be certain to check for heavy shadows obscuring their eyes on initial test shots for each client). An often encountered issue when using Butterfly illumination. If they have "Coke Bottle" half inch thick lenses in their glasses? I wish you good luck...
Hope this helps... And please always try to keep a conversation going to put your sitter at ease... I typically compliment them on their wardrobe styling, hair styling... the watch or jewelry they are wearing... You get the idea?
Bottom Line? Ring Lights are great for macro and they used to be widely used in the medical field for documentation. Albeit that's pretty much history now... far more elegant solutions abound.
I do not want to emphasize wrinkles... In this scenario I use Paramount a.k.a. Butterfly illumination...
Lens axis directly at the sitter's nose 24" above and 24" in front... While I typically use a BD (Beauty Dish) Bill's suggestion of a shoot through white umbrella is spot on... I've deployed that many times before on location.
The other scenario I use is that for "Copy Work" two identical lights either side in front at 45 degrees off axis...
This btw, will tame those pesky reflections in glasses (remember: Angle of incidence equals Angle of reflection)
Below is the reason to not deploy those ring lights on lens axis... Yes if you like living dangerously then use Content Aware fill on the Iris (under the Edit Menu in PS)... However I don't trust AI yet, maybe let others be on the bleeding edge, k?
You'll be best served to asked the sitter to look directly into the lens (just before you trip the shutter)... Although if they have deep set eyes you'll wish you had someone holding a reflector just out of frame below where your bottom image margins is (Be certain to check for heavy shadows obscuring their eyes on initial test shots for each client). An often encountered issue when using Butterfly illumination. If they have "Coke Bottle" half inch thick lenses in their glasses? I wish you good luck...
Hope this helps... And please always try to keep a conversation going to put your sitter at ease... I typically compliment them on their wardrobe styling, hair styling... the watch or jewelry they are wearing... You get the idea?
An Compelling reason why Ring Lights aren't germane for portraiture... Especially for Senior's ID imagery
Jan 25, 2024 02:06:16 #
"The photo he posted is of an AF-S lens which will work with the D300." While I agree the AF-S Nikkor is compatible with the D300 Jim I certainly couldn't read the AF designation from his posted image (even with a magnifying glass) and at the resolution it was presented it simply wasn't possible to verify.
That said I now highly recommend HardwareGuy offering since the AF issue is clarified, it's an excellent pair of Kit (especially with an extra battery and the Nikkor) and is priced below current vendors. btw, the reason I asked is I have a colleague who I'm passing HardwareGuy's post on to since she is looking for same and had to be certain before I emailed her.
Oh, I'm still using that wonderful Nikon wireless Speedlight Commander (SU-800) you sold me some time ago in my Studio. It's so much more responsive than using an on-board pop-up Flash and works superbly in iTT-L BL.
Again many thanks Jim!
That said I now highly recommend HardwareGuy offering since the AF issue is clarified, it's an excellent pair of Kit (especially with an extra battery and the Nikkor) and is priced below current vendors. btw, the reason I asked is I have a colleague who I'm passing HardwareGuy's post on to since she is looking for same and had to be certain before I emailed her.
Oh, I'm still using that wonderful Nikon wireless Speedlight Commander (SU-800) you sold me some time ago in my Studio. It's so much more responsive than using an on-board pop-up Flash and works superbly in iTT-L BL.
Again many thanks Jim!
Jan 24, 2024 23:40:27 #
Thank you for getting back to me in a timely manner HardwareGuy, it is greatly appreciated.
However you stated "Nikon 18-55 DX VR"
You did not state if it is an AF-S or AF-P lens
(those letters are on the lens immediately before Nikkor 18-55mm)
Examples:
AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm (which works on a D300)
AF-P Nikkor 18-55mm (which does not work on a D300)
If you claim it works on the D300 it is most likely an AF-S Lens
However in order to bring closure to my query I've posted images of the two variants that will work on a Nikon D300
That way UHH members will realize precisely what variant of this Nikkor Nikon states will work on a Nikon D300
Hope this helps HardwareGuy
Wishing you much success on your photographic journey
However you stated "Nikon 18-55 DX VR"
You did not state if it is an AF-S or AF-P lens
(those letters are on the lens immediately before Nikkor 18-55mm)
Examples:
AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm (which works on a D300)
AF-P Nikkor 18-55mm (which does not work on a D300)
If you claim it works on the D300 it is most likely an AF-S Lens
However in order to bring closure to my query I've posted images of the two variants that will work on a Nikon D300
That way UHH members will realize precisely what variant of this Nikkor Nikon states will work on a Nikon D300
Hope this helps HardwareGuy
Wishing you much success on your photographic journey
this AF-S Nikkor will work on a Nikon D300
this AF-S Nikkor also will work on a Nikon D300
this AF-P Nikkor will NOT work on a Nikon D300
Jan 24, 2024 21:48:06 #
"Included is the Nikon 18-55 DX VR lens" Please verify the exact model of this lens HardwareGuy.
The one you show attached to the Nikon D300 appears to be the Nikon AF-P DX 18-55 VR f/3.5-5.6G lens.
That lens is NOT compatible with the Nikon D300...
I have that collapsible Nikkor (push button to collapse and/or extend) AF-P DX 18-55 VR f/3.5-5.6G lens and it will not focus on even a Nikon D300s with the latest firmware. It can't even be focused manually!
Please show the actual Lens Tube Label so UHH members can determine if this is an AF-P lens.
Note: The AF-S variant of this lens will work on a Nikon D300
From Nikon Support:
"No, the AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Zoom Lens it not compatible with the Nikon D300. This lens uses a new type of electro magnetic focus motor that the D300 can not communicate with. The D300 is compatible with AF-S and AF lenses, but is not compatible with AF-P lenses. If you need more assistance in finding compatible lenses, please contact Nikon Customer Support.
Answered by NikonStaff 3 years ago"
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this request.
Respectfully Thomas Van Dyke
The one you show attached to the Nikon D300 appears to be the Nikon AF-P DX 18-55 VR f/3.5-5.6G lens.
That lens is NOT compatible with the Nikon D300...
I have that collapsible Nikkor (push button to collapse and/or extend) AF-P DX 18-55 VR f/3.5-5.6G lens and it will not focus on even a Nikon D300s with the latest firmware. It can't even be focused manually!
Please show the actual Lens Tube Label so UHH members can determine if this is an AF-P lens.
Note: The AF-S variant of this lens will work on a Nikon D300
From Nikon Support:
"No, the AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Zoom Lens it not compatible with the Nikon D300. This lens uses a new type of electro magnetic focus motor that the D300 can not communicate with. The D300 is compatible with AF-S and AF lenses, but is not compatible with AF-P lenses. If you need more assistance in finding compatible lenses, please contact Nikon Customer Support.
Answered by NikonStaff 3 years ago"
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this request.
Respectfully Thomas Van Dyke
Jan 24, 2024 02:12:51 #
Bill your eloquent Rant is a tad on the long side...
And I have a feeling your current knowledge base is somewhat "long in the tooth".
This a polite Wake Up Call so please wake up Bill and smell the Caffeine which is a naturally occurring central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of the methylxanthine class and is the most widely taken psychoactive stimulant globally. (sorry for the "Pharmacological" tech) but I'm currently tutoring an RN heading back college to get her NP license in Maryland. Yep, I majored in Chemistry at the U of MD.
Might I suggest you look seriously at the current iteration of TikTok which is likely the best solution for those with a limited attention span (i.e. the masses)...
If you are naive here TikTok is a popular social media app that allows users to create, watch, and share 15-second videos shot on mobile devices and/or webcams. With its personalized feeds of quirky short videos set to music and sound effects, the app is notable for its addictive quality and high levels of engagement.
Oh, it works fabulously Bill... albeit I can't share who some of the most notable and notorious public figure users are since the UHH Admin will remove my post, so just use your imagination here
btw Bill this is a photography site, maybe post images relevant to your Rant? Sound like a Plan?
Here's my visualization of TikTok...
And I have a feeling your current knowledge base is somewhat "long in the tooth".
This a polite Wake Up Call so please wake up Bill and smell the Caffeine which is a naturally occurring central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of the methylxanthine class and is the most widely taken psychoactive stimulant globally. (sorry for the "Pharmacological" tech) but I'm currently tutoring an RN heading back college to get her NP license in Maryland. Yep, I majored in Chemistry at the U of MD.
Might I suggest you look seriously at the current iteration of TikTok which is likely the best solution for those with a limited attention span (i.e. the masses)...
If you are naive here TikTok is a popular social media app that allows users to create, watch, and share 15-second videos shot on mobile devices and/or webcams. With its personalized feeds of quirky short videos set to music and sound effects, the app is notable for its addictive quality and high levels of engagement.
Oh, it works fabulously Bill... albeit I can't share who some of the most notable and notorious public figure users are since the UHH Admin will remove my post, so just use your imagination here
btw Bill this is a photography site, maybe post images relevant to your Rant? Sound like a Plan?
Here's my visualization of TikTok...
Like TikTok the agile Cheetah is blisteringly fast reaching speeds of 64 miles per hour in under 3 seconds, making them the fastest land animals in the world. And just like TikTok "the game's over" for the prey in under 15 seconds
Jan 23, 2024 09:28:37 #
Such a breathtaking intimate portraiture of Sarah.
John you appear to have established a wonderful rapport with her, which is often pivotal to achieving outstanding excellence in the Beauty Genre paradigm.
I can't help but notice the precision and artistry of her perfectly groomed/shaped brows which frame her penetrating gaze. Did she shave the outer reaches of those epic brows or is this your masterful retouching of same? So reminiscent of George Hurrell's Classic Hollywood renderings Movie Stars of the 30's and 40's. As a commerical makeup artist I've used a product call Dermablend to achieve the aforementioned without removing the talent's outer brow reaches.
The only suggestion I might offer here is to color balance in order to tame the red/orange hue & chroma latent in Sarah's skin tones. The industry standard workflow here is to use the White Balance color eye dropper in CameraRAW before bring the RAW image into Photoshop. You are in luck here simply sample Sarah's sclera, a.k.a. white of the eye.
Don't have Photoshop John? No worries "How do I use white balance eyedropper in Lightroom?
The eye dropper tool is located in LR in the Develop module in the basic panel upper left. The way this tool works is by selecting it, and then moving the tool over a neutral area in the image and clicking to set the white balance
Hope this helps John or is at least food for thought...
Thank you for sharing your epic artistry
Oh, if you're not familiar with Hue & Chroma...
Hue is described with the words we normally think of as describing color: red, purple, blue, etc. Value (lightness) describes overall intensity to how light or dark a color is. btw It is the only dimension of color that may exist by itself. Chroma (saturation) may be defined as the strength or dominance of the hue.
I also recommend that you purchase an artist "Color Wheel" which is virtually priceless in scenarios such as this...
Here is a Pocket Version of the one I normally use.
John you appear to have established a wonderful rapport with her, which is often pivotal to achieving outstanding excellence in the Beauty Genre paradigm.
I can't help but notice the precision and artistry of her perfectly groomed/shaped brows which frame her penetrating gaze. Did she shave the outer reaches of those epic brows or is this your masterful retouching of same? So reminiscent of George Hurrell's Classic Hollywood renderings Movie Stars of the 30's and 40's. As a commerical makeup artist I've used a product call Dermablend to achieve the aforementioned without removing the talent's outer brow reaches.
The only suggestion I might offer here is to color balance in order to tame the red/orange hue & chroma latent in Sarah's skin tones. The industry standard workflow here is to use the White Balance color eye dropper in CameraRAW before bring the RAW image into Photoshop. You are in luck here simply sample Sarah's sclera, a.k.a. white of the eye.
Don't have Photoshop John? No worries "How do I use white balance eyedropper in Lightroom?
The eye dropper tool is located in LR in the Develop module in the basic panel upper left. The way this tool works is by selecting it, and then moving the tool over a neutral area in the image and clicking to set the white balance
Hope this helps John or is at least food for thought...
Thank you for sharing your epic artistry
Oh, if you're not familiar with Hue & Chroma...
Hue is described with the words we normally think of as describing color: red, purple, blue, etc. Value (lightness) describes overall intensity to how light or dark a color is. btw It is the only dimension of color that may exist by itself. Chroma (saturation) may be defined as the strength or dominance of the hue.
I also recommend that you purchase an artist "Color Wheel" which is virtually priceless in scenarios such as this...
Here is a Pocket Version of the one I normally use.
Jan 21, 2024 20:22:42 #
"Latest rumored specs for the..." Uncorroborated rumors abound in a sea of "Vendor Hype"...
a.k.a. better known as hearsay in a court of law and typically not admissible as evidence since it is impossible to establish credibility... however as such they are absolutely stellar for swaying the naive...
Commercial Shooters typically gravitate toward independent testing by those who don't have a vested interest in the results. To this end I believe my fellow UHH members might be interested in DxOMark's Camera Sensor scoring. Disclaimer: I shoot Nikon and have since 1973...
The DXOMARK scores in the rankings below reflect the device’s performance and the quality of the user experience. These scores, trusted by the industry, are backed up by exhaustive protocols that gather hundreds of measurements run in DXOMARK’s state-of-the-art laboratories.
DXOMARK Camera sensor rankings follow... (The first Orange Bar shows the individual sensor's DXOMARK score)
Please Note: No BIF or Fashion Models were harmed in these test
a.k.a. better known as hearsay in a court of law and typically not admissible as evidence since it is impossible to establish credibility... however as such they are absolutely stellar for swaying the naive...
Commercial Shooters typically gravitate toward independent testing by those who don't have a vested interest in the results. To this end I believe my fellow UHH members might be interested in DxOMark's Camera Sensor scoring. Disclaimer: I shoot Nikon and have since 1973...
The DXOMARK scores in the rankings below reflect the device’s performance and the quality of the user experience. These scores, trusted by the industry, are backed up by exhaustive protocols that gather hundreds of measurements run in DXOMARK’s state-of-the-art laboratories.
DXOMARK Camera sensor rankings follow... (The first Orange Bar shows the individual sensor's DXOMARK score)
Please Note: No BIF or Fashion Models were harmed in these test
Jan 21, 2024 03:11:37 #
Vicki such a stellar collection of enchanting portraiture!
Your skillful rendering of skin tones certainly meet commercial levels here.
To this end please considered bringing other team members into the mix, you are really that good.
Look to local cosmetologist in your market (Beauty Salons, etc.) for Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist willing to collaborate for trade on your beauty genre & portrait renderings. Professional licensed cosmetologist need marketing images and will often trade their expertise for the aforementioned.
btw, standard portfolio format sizing is usually 9x12 with 11x14 being maximum for a larger physical "book".
As for Wardrobe challenges? Well that's why I typical work with Agency Talent.
OK for the issue with Dark Hair my go to is a silver 32" parabolic directly above (and slightly behind) the talent suspended on a Boom Arm high above the talent's head, I simply dial in whatever it takes to achieve appropriate subject separation and adjust my Key accordingly. Yes I occasionally use Strip Softboxes with grids at 45 degrees behind on either side... However they are a real bear to tame the "Flare" that accompanies same. The overhead 32" silver parabolic is far easier however you'll need 12 foot ceiling at a minimum... I have 13.5' ceilings which work well in this scenario...
See the two images below of my favorite Ethiopian fashion model Sara... Hair as beautiful as polished Black Arabic Onyx a.k.a chalcedony with gorgeous parallel bands of Silver and Black. btw, Sara is 6' 1" Has chiseled facial features... And walks the runways/catwalks of NYC I am so lucky that she lives within walking distances to our Studio.
Your skillful rendering of skin tones certainly meet commercial levels here.
To this end please considered bringing other team members into the mix, you are really that good.
Look to local cosmetologist in your market (Beauty Salons, etc.) for Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist willing to collaborate for trade on your beauty genre & portrait renderings. Professional licensed cosmetologist need marketing images and will often trade their expertise for the aforementioned.
btw, standard portfolio format sizing is usually 9x12 with 11x14 being maximum for a larger physical "book".
As for Wardrobe challenges? Well that's why I typical work with Agency Talent.
OK for the issue with Dark Hair my go to is a silver 32" parabolic directly above (and slightly behind) the talent suspended on a Boom Arm high above the talent's head, I simply dial in whatever it takes to achieve appropriate subject separation and adjust my Key accordingly. Yes I occasionally use Strip Softboxes with grids at 45 degrees behind on either side... However they are a real bear to tame the "Flare" that accompanies same. The overhead 32" silver parabolic is far easier however you'll need 12 foot ceiling at a minimum... I have 13.5' ceilings which work well in this scenario...
See the two images below of my favorite Ethiopian fashion model Sara... Hair as beautiful as polished Black Arabic Onyx a.k.a chalcedony with gorgeous parallel bands of Silver and Black. btw, Sara is 6' 1" Has chiseled facial features... And walks the runways/catwalks of NYC I am so lucky that she lives within walking distances to our Studio.
Jan 19, 2024 21:03:31 #
"I’m not opposed to used lenses that are rated like new or excellent. In that case any suggestions for reputable companies to buy from would be appreciated. Golfstitch since you're shooting a new Nikon D850 a 70-200mm f/2.8 is a wonderful piece of kit for a D850... and VR is to be cherished if you're shooting handheld. Albeit it's useless for subject motion associated with Action/Sports so you'll still need to reliably shoot at or above 1/2000 especially at 200mm.
Such a deal mpb currently has for someone fixated on "Like New" kit.
A fabulous Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR Nikkor Like New in it's original Box! Price $794
Comes with everything that a new one shipped with...
mpb offers a 14 day No hassle returns which btw I have used successfully so it is very real. They refunded the full price with zero questions asked. As such I've purchased other stellar pieces of Kit from mpb, they are also one of the only vendors of Used Kit that posts Shutter Counts on their Nikon bodies... and those are spot on, (I checked).
What is the down side with this amazingly low price Like New in Box Nikkor? It is the first generation of Nikon's 70-200mm f/2.8G as such DxOmark ranked it just a tad below the newer generations because of soft corners at 200mm wide open. However as a Sports Shooter I have no need for edge to edge sharpness at 200mmm and stopped down below 170mm those edges are totally fine. Besides this first edition has some stellar features that the newer generations don't have (such as Three AF-Lock Buttons! which are Awesome for shooting sports!)
You can read Uncle Ken's take on this stellar lens here
All the best on your photographic journey Golfstitch
Such a deal mpb currently has for someone fixated on "Like New" kit.
A fabulous Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR Nikkor Like New in it's original Box! Price $794
Comes with everything that a new one shipped with...
mpb offers a 14 day No hassle returns which btw I have used successfully so it is very real. They refunded the full price with zero questions asked. As such I've purchased other stellar pieces of Kit from mpb, they are also one of the only vendors of Used Kit that posts Shutter Counts on their Nikon bodies... and those are spot on, (I checked).
What is the down side with this amazingly low price Like New in Box Nikkor? It is the first generation of Nikon's 70-200mm f/2.8G as such DxOmark ranked it just a tad below the newer generations because of soft corners at 200mm wide open. However as a Sports Shooter I have no need for edge to edge sharpness at 200mmm and stopped down below 170mm those edges are totally fine. Besides this first edition has some stellar features that the newer generations don't have (such as Three AF-Lock Buttons! which are Awesome for shooting sports!)
You can read Uncle Ken's take on this stellar lens here
All the best on your photographic journey Golfstitch
Jan 19, 2024 10:48:20 #
Oh my goodness! Kieran is such a precious very young gentleman...
So wonderful his grandparents can share and offer support for his homecoming
You are so fortunate and lucky to be blessed with the latest addition to your "family"
All the best to Kieran, you and your entire family
So wonderful his grandparents can share and offer support for his homecoming
You are so fortunate and lucky to be blessed with the latest addition to your "family"
All the best to Kieran, you and your entire family
Jan 19, 2024 10:37:29 #
Beautiful and breathtaking imagery Cindy...
Mother Nature's monochromatic touch for this serene and mellow aesthetics...
50 stellar shades, tints and tones of Forest Green awash in a pure white matrix...
Love this series... Thank you for sharing your priceless and precious "Sierra Club" ambiance.
btw, the cup is actually half full for the optimist among us...
This "Winter Event" is a true blessing for aquifer recharge.
May your submersible well pump produce bountiful yields during those long summers droughts...
Mother Nature's monochromatic touch for this serene and mellow aesthetics...
50 stellar shades, tints and tones of Forest Green awash in a pure white matrix...
Love this series... Thank you for sharing your priceless and precious "Sierra Club" ambiance.
btw, the cup is actually half full for the optimist among us...
This "Winter Event" is a true blessing for aquifer recharge.
May your submersible well pump produce bountiful yields during those long summers droughts...
Jan 19, 2024 02:29:53 #
Fabulous illumination and color harmonies latent within Granddad...
The first image is absolutely surreal!
It's long solitary light streak at the bottom bear witness of a lengthy time exposure...
Splendid use of a sturdy robust tripod
Thank you for sharing this stellar Civil Engineering triumph.
The first image is absolutely surreal!
It's long solitary light streak at the bottom bear witness of a lengthy time exposure...
Splendid use of a sturdy robust tripod
Thank you for sharing this stellar Civil Engineering triumph.