Down Home wrote:
On my trip to the Houston Zoo, I took some pictures of some of the flowers in bloom. I experimented with the camera, and, with ViewNX2 for the PP. Just minor touch ups. What do you think ? You are welcome to change/correct them if you like. I am sure they can be improved upon. Enjoy.
NIKON D5000
18-55 mm 3.5 - 5.6 Kit Lens
55-200 mm 4 - 5.6 Kit Lens
I like them all and vote #5 best of show.
rpavich wrote:
That's why I'm strong and fast! :)
Great response. Looks delicious.
Phg wrote:
Thanks so much John! I have 1.4 the lens but I'm using a D 5000 so autofocus does not work with that camera. Another reason to upgrade:) for that reason I have not used it as frequently as I might otherwise have. Having said I agree with everything you have said about the lens in the context of the 1.4. I think I will give it a "shot" in this situation. I hope you're enjoying your retirement. I'm loving it:)
My first two years of retirement were taken up with family health problems but the last two years have been wonderful. Everything revolves around spending time with my family and friends and enjoying my hobbies. Wish you continued enjoyment with your retirement. We worked hard to earn it.
Phg wrote:
I just posted this in the main discussion group but a reader was kind enough to suggest this would be a more appropriate discussion group..
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I would really appreciate some input on this shot. I've been experimenting a bit with "blue hour" photography lately. The file here is an example. I'm shooting with a Nikon d5000 and used a Nikon 18 to 105 mm kit lens. With the low light I was forced to step up the ISO to 1600 and used f11. Lots of noise so I've touched that up with Photoshop. Still not happy with the noise but to do more would really cost in detail.
My question is, would a Nikon 50 mm prime 1.8 have been a better choice and also because I have been thinking about a Nikon D7100, I'm also wondering if the camera would make much difference with the 18 to 105 lens?
A great forum and I would be very appreciate of offering any knowledge on this issue.
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I'm not qualified to critique your photo but would offer a comment on your question about a 50mm lens. I purchased a Nikon D700 camera when I retired and equipped it with a 50mm 1.4 lens. Five years have since passed and I've never added another lens.
The lens is ideal for low light situations both indoors and outdoors. It's a great lens delivering a creamy, out of focus background for family shots. You can also stop it down for general photography and get sharp images with a deep DOF.
My needs may be less diverse than most in that my photography is mostly confined to people (family) and places. I can tell you that the lens has met all of my needs in those areas delivering consistently outstanding results in every shooting situation.
Typically, a 50mm prime lens is one of the smallest, lightest and least expensive lenses you can buy. It might be worth your while to add one to your camera bag in addition to any other lenses you may buy. Good luck with your night pictures.
John
dakotablues wrote:
Was a nice trip - plenty to see. Really enjoyed our visit.
DB
I worked for a winery in the Napa Valley for 18 years before retiring. Your shots did a great job of capturing the quiet beauty. Brought back some happy memories. Thanks for sharing.
tainkc wrote:
To a person who is not even 2 yet, everything is a new and adventure.
Beautiful shot. My favorite photos to take and to view are natural candids of children. Thanks for sharing this handsome little guy.
William wrote:
crack a few eggs to make an scrambled egg sandwich
light mayo and pepper
Great saying. Thanks for sharing it. One of my favorite sayings is "you catch more bees with honey than you do with vinegar".
creativ simon wrote:
Think I will let Brent answer that question
Welcome John, whilst looking why not post some pictures
Thank you for the welcome. I've already posted a few shots but am mostly here to learn.
GWR100 wrote:
It appears there is Nobody there ???
That's a great shot. Catches your attention and holds it. I'm reading a book about Creative Photography in the on-going effort to turn my snapshots into photographs. The author suggests finding a way to look at familiar things in an entirely different way. You've done a wonderful job illustrating that lesson.
Erv wrote:
Thank you John! I see you are new to the site, or we haven't bumped into each other that I know of.:):) So welcome!! I went and looked at your posts, and love your first post of Plymouth Harbor. And that you are going to enjoy the People forum. Will be fun sharing your family too!
I post a lot of Harrison and just about anything that gets in front of the camera.:):) Some times I am amazed they let me stay on the site.:):)
Have fun with us and enjoy every day you spend here. There are some GREAT folk here!!
Erv
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Thank you for the warm welcome and the kind comments, Erv. I appreciate it. I enjoy your photographs and your sense of humor. I'm on the site mostly to learn so I look at as many pictures as possible i like to offer a positive comment on the ones that touch me in some way. Harrison was one of them.
John
Travesty wrote:
It is a labor of love for sure....Photography is my obsession lately...I only bought my first DSLR camera 4 months ago and have snapped thousands of photos and I can't stop!!!!
:shock:
I've been taking pictures for 50 years and never grow tired of it. It's a hobby that fits in with everything you do in life. Enjoy and keep up the good work. I look forward to enjoying more of your beautiful pictures in the future. You obviously put a great deal of yourself into your pictures and it shows.
Travesty wrote:
Thank you John... :) I typically go shooting outdoors but have been enjoying staying in sometimes and playing around with stuff like this.. I actually surprised myself when I saw the results.... More of a fluke than anything,, :)
This is no fluke. It's a labor of love.
bob_71 wrote:
While I got rid of almost all my roses...I just couldn't get rid of this one! It is a pure white rose with SINGLE-FORM blooms.
I would like to share a few photos of this one that is named STARRY NIGHT.
Please view in DOWNLOAD mode.
Bob
I've never seen one of these. Gorgeous shots. I can see why you kept this one.
HangtownGal wrote:
I'm thinking of printing this on canvas for our bedroom. Scene is from Venice. Before is the original shot. After is after pp. Which do you prefer? Anything need to be done to the photo? Should I find another? Critique, please!!!
Meanwhile I'm still looking through our travel photos for the one I want to see every night when I go to bed. :lol:
I love the before but they're both gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.