WedNEsDAy PiC #12

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<p>Since I stopped my mountaneering activity my landscape shots have been reduced almost to none. I took this one thinking that I wanted to have a countryside view for the Wed PiC. I´d like to have the wisdom some landscapists have here... I´m afraid God didn`t grant me with this gift. BTW, it`s one of my favourite trails. Better if riding a <em>Trek</em> XC bike.<br /> D700 @200ISO, 14bit RAW, 50/1.8AFD, 1/250sec. - f8. <br /> If you like, please feel free to share your Nikon weekly pic here. For enjoyment, fun and learning. Thanks all.</p><div></div>

<p><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3569/3364837724_b6427217cc.jpg" alt="" width="344" height="500" /></p>

<p>D300, 35mm f/2, sb-600 on camera (aimed slightly to the left, reflected off two pieces of paper, ghetto styles)</p>

<p>On the way home from work, I was presented with this scenery. Took the tripod out of the trunk, set up the D700 and the widest lens I have (AIS 28 f/2.8) and got this picture.<br>

Could have been much better, but without any ND filter and the lens closed down to f/22, the maximum shutter speed was 2 seconds. I would love to have gotten the car to cross the frame from the beginning to end of the road..</p><div></div>

<p>Something different this time - spring is in the air. D200 with Sigma 150/2.8<br>

<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/3364474654_aa6ffe6e86_o.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>I like how the air cleaner acts almost like a distortion lens for the scene reflected by it. I look forward to seeing everyone's pictures. Happy Wednesday!</p>

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<p>Nice shots so far! Beautiful landscape Jose.<br /><br />In contrast to my wintery picture last week I am now posting a picture that almost looks like it could have been taken on a warmer continent, but in actual fact these beautiful roe deer were out grazing in the spring sunshine, on my neighbor’s field not more than 500m from my own front door. I was sitting on the rocks at the edge of the fjord determined to get a good shot of one of the many birds that were there when, panning through my viewfinder at 300mm I spotted 6 or 7 of these guys. I then tried to get as close as I could without being seen, using some trees near the waters edge as cover. I got about 200m from them before they reacted and darted gracefully up the field to the forest behind the ridge. I had about 10 seconds to make the shot before they were gone. <br />D300 with 70-300VR @ 280mm, ISO 320, 1/800s, f9 (approx. 75% crop of original image).</p><div></div>

<p>I'm back from the dentist! It was fun! The anesthesia doesn't work on me... I think they use a very wimpy one here in Japan. The dentist says that my roots are too long! I wonder what kind of ........ is that!? Same goes with the cold medicine. I gotta drink like 4 tablets instead of 2 like I used to in the US. I think Japanese people are weaker when it comes to medicine and alcohol.<br>

Nice shots everyone! Looks like another great WedNEsDAy thread!<br>

Anyway...... a Green Pheasant! I saw this guy very close to the road way. So I drove around and stopped my car to see if I was able to get him. It took me around 1 hour but I finally got a few decent shots. In Japan we call this specie "NIPPON KIJI" where "KIJI" means Pheasant and "NIPPON" Japan. Sine I don't know much about Pheasants I am wondering if these guys are found only in Japan. We have many other varieties here. Maybe someone can give some info about them.</p><div></div>

<p>I must admit this pic was taken last wednesday, but was'nt able to deliver.</p><div></div>

<p>Some very inspiring photos already - looks like it will be another great Wednesday. Well, for my entry I show Edlesborough church. I was on a walk and the clouds were scudding past at a great rate. Every now and then the church would light up and stand out against the landscape and I set up my camera ready for one of these moments. I used my Pronea S with the 28-200mm ED zoom, filmstock being Nexia 400.</p><div></div>

<p>No hummingbirds showed up at the bird feeder the other day. So I decided to experiment with the old non-AI'd, pre-ED 180/2.8 Nikkor on the D2H. Being non-AI'd I had to use the M2 extension tube to avoid damaging the AI tab. Makes a nice closeup lens. Very sharp wide open.</p><div></div>

Nice shots everyone..., as always. Hamish, what a wonderfull place to live. Hooray for the internet !

 

I just receive my Kenko extension tubes...They are great.<div></div>

<p>Jose, i like your picture because you captured many elements in one shot. mountains, valley, down hill trail, etc.<br>

Hamish, i like the running deers. very beautiful.<br>

Jens, what city is that? i was so surprise to see a place without cars. the houses surrounded by water looks so beautiful.<br>

this a portrait of my mother. thank you.</p><div></div>

<p>The retired cranes in the harbour of Antwerp.<p><div></div>

<p>xzxz</p><div></div>

<p>Nice Bart!</p>

<p>Here is mine for the week. Taken on a lunchbreak from work. D80, Sigma 10-20mm @20mm, f6.3, 1/100</p>

<p>Is it Fate?</p>

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<p>This is one of our adopted, retired racing greyhounds. On the form that came with him from the Daytona Beach Kennel Club it says: "Reason for non-racing status: No good." He may have washed out as a racer, but he's a superstar pet. And the rabbits in the back yard think he's plenty fast enough.</p>

<p>D300, 60mm f/2.8 AF Micro Nikkor, ISO 200, 1/250 at f/18, 200 watt-second Speedotron head in silver umbrella on left, white card on right for fill.</p><div></div>

<p>Clever, Shawn. Good eye.</p>

<p>He is lovely Kent. I had a retired greyhound myself before, she was a super dog. Really gentle dogs.</p>

<p>Blue</p><div></div>

<p>Good Morning! Wow, lots of great shots already! Here is a bird that I was trying to get when the squirrel bothered me last week. It's with a D300 at f7.1, 1/640 sec, iso 200, 340 mm with the Nikkor 80-400mm zoom.</p><div></div>

<p>Here's one from this week</p><div></div>

<p>You're right Shawn. They're quiet, sweet, and gentle. Sometimes called the "40 mph couch potates."</p>

<p>Foggy morning in Nile Delta</p><div></div>

<p>Hamish - nice deer<br>

Rene - beautiful pheasent.<br>

Jens - nice shot of Venice<br>

Erik - nice street shot as usual.</p>

<p>Here's my shot. Taken of the judges at a local talent show.</p>

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<p>Not a spectacular shot, but taken with my d80 and my "new" Sigma 100-300mm f/4. So far I am pleased with the lens, especially finding it used in like new condition for just over $700!</p><div></div>