Nikon Wednesday 2014: #31

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<p>Hello Nikon People, and a good Social Media Nikon Wednesday to you. It's Social Media Wednesday (for me, anyway!) because there I was in the middle of a puppy portrait session with a breeder, and I recalled that her Facebook page was missing some banner/cover art. Having recently helped out some other clients with the delicate process of finding pieces of images that will do well in that slot's awkward 8:3 aspect ratio, I was able to have that long rectangle in mind as we disturbed her new litter's peace and quiet. Happily, I was able to see the FB banner shape in my head as my skilled puppy-wrangling assistant arranged the little beasts, and we got in a few shots specifically with Facebook page decoration in mind. This is starting to be a regular part of my thinking as I set up the shots I'm told are needed - I try to remember that the client will be very happy, at some point, to have a shot that was composed from the beginning with that specific use in mind.<br /><br />Shot anything with one of the social media platforms specifically in mind? Share!</p><div></div>

<p>I was pleasantly surprised to see such low tide at the Pemaquid Lighthouse when I dropped by last Friday after visiting Monhegan Island in Maine. Handheld (ugh!) - as I was with non-photographers and tried to get it done as soon as possible.</p><div></div>

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<p>"Shot anything with one of the social media platforms specifically in mind?"</p>

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<p>Yup, kinda sorta. Some of my recent infrared experiments have been composed with Facebook banners in mind - including the last of my three photos here this week.<br /> <br /> And some are just goofing around to amuse like minded Facebook friends who have equally weird tastes in backyard and garden photos.<br /> <br /> After a few weeks of experimenting with monochrome IR conversions I finally settled on a look for color IR. I was surprised earlier this month to discover the D2H will meter accurately through a stack of filters so dark I can barely see through them: #25 red; a pair of stacked polarizers; even a 2x neutral density. Finally occurred to me today to see if it'll also accurately white balance through the lens with the stacked filters set for IR. Sure enough, it did the trick. Much closer to the look I was struggling to get in Lightroom with color IR.<br /> <br /> All with the D2H, 24/2.5 Tamron Adaptall, and a stack of filters for IR effect.<br /><br /><br /> <img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/17823940-md.jpg" alt="LEX_0605_July 07, 2014_NIKON D2H_LR4_color-IR-2" width="450" height="680" border="0" /><br /><em>Wood boring beetle graffiti-etched dead tree</em>.<br>

<br />*<br /> <img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/17823939-md.jpg" alt="LEX_0635_July 07, 2014_NIKON D2H_LR4_color-IR-2" width="544" height="680" border="0" /><br /><em>The magic mushroom turned blue in color IR</em>.<br>

<br />*<br /> <img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/17823937-md.jpg" alt="LEX_0719_July 26, 2014_NIKON D2H_LR4_color-IR" width="680" height="450" border="0" /></p>

<p>Lex, they're really effective. From me - Moss Side Wood.</p><div></div>

<p>My son got a new toy, and I got a chance to test the macro mode of 28-105/3.5-4.5:<br>

<img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3855/14597201047_f10fc857ee_z.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="425" /></p>

<p>Mary, interesting shot - but D900?</p>

<p>My first today was taken at the seaside</p><div></div>

<p>Inside a working windmill - miller's scales...</p><div></div>

<p>Student music group, Portuguese-style (Coimbra).</p><div></div>

<p>Just happen to See Mr. Hawk in a tree as I passed by in my truck. Jumped out and got a few fast pics before he took off. Sure keep his eye on me. Nikon D3X, Nikon 300 2.8, 1/5000 sec, f/5.0, ISO 400</p><div></div>

<p>Nice shots Lex, I like the experimentation. It shows what can be done outside the normal. Nothing new for me this week.</p>

 

<p>Last night the family went to a local venue to see the Wilson sisters perform - they put on a great show. Ann Wilson still has an incredible set of pipes...</p>

<p>D4 + AF-S 70-200 @ 200mm, ISO 6400, 1/1600s @ f/2.8</p><div></div>

<p>A group called Bunny at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival</p><div></div>

<p>Butterfly dancing on a flower</p><div></div>

<p>another butterfly</p><div></div>

<p>On an early morning walk with a vintage AI lens on the D7000.</p><div></div>

<p>On the front stoop of an abandoned property.</p><div></div>

<p>Early Sunday morning after a rainy night. I made a series of shots of these water droplets on a banana leaf</p><div></div>

<p>Detail from an abandoned sand and gravel truck on a recent drive up the Door Peninsula of Wisconsin. (Caption should read: D80.)</p><div></div>

<p>Hi everyone and have a nice day. Once again my female 11 years old dog, Bobbie, is responsible for this week's contribution. A day At The Beach!!! Take care! Cheers! (All shots with D700 and Nikon 70-300 VR).</p><div></div>

<p>Jerusalem Artichokes at Naval Run</p><div></div>

<p>shot n.2</p><div></div>

<p>shot n.3</p><div></div>

<p>New York City looking across 96th Street between 3rd and 2nd Ave from the 27th floor.</p><div></div>

<p>I'm going to have to start charging rent.</p><div></div>

<p>Brief but intense hail storm yesterday here in suburban Detroit.</p><div></div>