Nikon Wednesday 2011: #45

<p>I've been perusing Morgan and Lester's <em>The New Leica Manual </em>(12th ed., 1953), purchased from an Amazon affiliate for US$0.01 plus shipping. Surprisingly, it has only two slim chapters about Leica hardware, and the rest is devoted to a rather thorough treatment of general photographic technique—including developer formulas, brain-numbing depth-of-field equations, and darkroom floor plans—along with chapters on various specialized topics. There's a chapter by Alfred Eisenstaedt, one by Ansel Adams on printing, and one by a cellist with the Philadelphia Orchestra who started photographing musicians when, for reasons not explained, "Eugene Ormandy gave me his Leica." An eclectic, entertaining mix. </p>

<p>So, inspired by the grainy, low contrast black-and-white pictures in this cool old book, I went for something of the same look in this digital image. I didn't entirely succeed in capturing it, but it was fun trying.</p><div></div>

<p>Nice shots everyone! This is a great time of year for saturated colors.<br>

This is shot of Tule Elk in dense fog. Taken last week at the Tule Elk Reserve @ Pt Reyes National Seashore in Marin County, CA. The elk are out in great numbers. Get there at sunrise while they graze close to the roads and trails.</p><div></div>

<p><img src="http://studio460.com/images/rf1.jpg" alt="" /><br /> Nikon D3s; AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G<br /> x2 Nikon SB-600s + CTO + 1/4" honeycomb snoots; x1 Quantum Qflash Model T + CTO + blackwrap snoot.</p>

<p>Good Morning to all. Took some shot at a small pond a week ago and found this guy hangin' out in this ear tree. Still jealous Jeannean of your beautiful hummingbirds Nikon D3, Nikon 80-400, 400 mm, F/9, 1/125 SS, ISO 500</p><div></div>

<p>Had My gear surrounded by 20 or so Pugs..... This is Sophie, the one eye wonder pug.</p><div></div>

<p>Morning all;<br />Longtime film shooter here, finally made the digital plunge beyond the P & S stage with a "like new in box" (really) D50. Still negotiating the learning curve.</p><div></div>

<p>Good Nikon Wednesday morning to all. Great shots again today as usual. I am always so inspired by all the wonderful photos that everyone sends in. We took our daily walk at our local county park yesterday and I took this shot of the last of the fall colors. This scene will soon be covered with snow and ice. Brrrrrr!!! </p><div></div>

<p>Tarpon Springs FL. From our camera club trip last weekend.</p><div></div>

<p>Greetings from the depths of Northern Ontario.<br>

Harry (right) now has a big sister. Hattie joined our family Oct 26. She's 9mo. old (2 more than Harry). It's been entertaining, to say the least.</p><div></div>

<p>Campbell Run; Tioga County, Pa.<br>

Nikon D700 w/16-35 & PF</p><div></div>

<p>Spectacular shot Matt! Mine harks back to the little bit of late sunshine we had a month ago. Some totally unseasonal Red Admiral butterflies appeared from nowhere to feed on the equally unseasonal buddleia blooms.<br>

D700 + Tamron 90mm macro. Some tone and colour adjustment done in GIMP.</p><div></div>

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Nikon D90 NIKKOR 50 mm f1.4 @f4 for 1/1000sec, -1sv, ISO200</p>

<p>Here is mine for the week - just a close up of a Hibiscus flower. Nikon D700 + Nikon 105mm macro D.</p><div></div>

<p>With the Halloween Snow having put our power in its treats bag, not much else to do but go for a walk in the woods on a sunny day. D700 at ISO 1000, 24-85 at f/13</p><div></div>

<p>Seven days is a long time to be with out power (no running water too, because of a well). My little family, along with hundreds of thousands of others, managed and we now have power, and now the incredible clean-up begins. My 3 acres are a mess. A large portion of my trees are either down or destroyed. It's very sad to look out into my yard...and to drive around where you see the actual magnitude of destruction. This pic was taking from our car as we drove up onto a Statey marking a car that was stuck on Rt. 9 the morning following the storm (looking for coffee, which was a fruitless effort). It looked like it's hood was crush from a tree. I wish I could shake every single utility worker's, emergency responder's and DPW's hand to thank them for busting their humps to restore the power and insure safety for thousands of New Englanders. Well done people and thank you.</p><div></div>

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<p>My contribution this week was made with Nikon D300s, Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 and B+W 110 filter. This is a 10 stop (1000x) ND filter. Exposure time was 30 seconds at f/4.5, Iso 320. Focal length set was 10mm.<br />Hope you'll like it</p>

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<p>Good Wednesday everyone. Great pictures as always. Nikon D7000 Tamron 18-270mm. The power of the Niaga Falls has left a lasting imression on me and pictures help keep that memory fresh.</p><div></div>

<p>Good morning to all. Just another fall pansy.</p><div></div>

<p>Yet another wonderful group of photos!!<br>

This time of year the bur marigolds are blooming in the swamp. I was graced and blessed with the appearance of my first gulf fritillary landing on these beautiful little flowers.<br>

Hope you enjoy<br>

D7000 300mm f/4 f/5.6 1/1000</p>

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<p>Good Wednesday, Niconians! Wonderful captures this week, as usual. The pansy is stunning! I especially liked Mr. Cohen's contribution. Mine is of cedar tree trunk overlooking a cemetery at Rocky Springs, Mississippi. Nikon D5100 50mm 1.8 f 5.1</p>

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<p>After the wedding........Forsyth Park in Savannah, GA in early March.</p><div></div>

<p>This is a street performer in Paducah, KY. She is one of those that can stand rigid for long periods of time. This lady is really good. She really has great balance as normally she stands atop of a small bucket turned upside down. I used my Nikon D90, Sigma 24-70 @42mm, f2.8, 1/1000, iso 400 on manual hand held.</p>

<p>phil b<br>

benton, ky</p><div></div>

<p>From historic Shockoe Hill Cemetery in Richmond, Va., taken this past Saturday.</p><div></div>

Good morning All.......Here is a pix of my son Alain who just turned 1 year old today!!!!!!!!<div></div>

<p>London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5.</p><div></div>