WedNEsDAy PiC #9

<p>Hi all! It seems that winter gave us a break last weekend... we were under the effects of the first strong anticyclone in 2009. Many citizens ran to the parks, outsides, etc. The lady at the photo looks to enjoy the sun over her face. I think this high pressure weather is currently starting to go down, I smell the depression...</p>

<p>Taken with a D700 @ 200ISO, 14bit RAW, 105/2.5AiS wide open at 1/4000sec., all camera tricks off. I was just walking and stopped to take this pic. I needed to go fast, I`m convinced that people here strongly dislike to be shooted in this way.</p>

<p>Please feel free to post your PiC oF ThE WeeK taKEn wITh <strong><em>Nikon</em></strong> gEAr...</p><div></div>

<p>Nice shot José. No Spring sunshine here yet...</p>

<p >We were out camping again in the mountains on Saturday. This is breakfast on Sunday morning, a toasted sandwich and fresh coffee. <br /><br />D300 & 70-300 VR. 1/80s, f/4.5, ISO 1000</p><div></div>

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<p>Actually, this picture was taken last week. My computer has failed me (for the first time) and have no more until I get it back from repair (IF I do get it back..)</p>

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<p >This is my first post in Photo Net. My name is Hideyuki Miya. My dad is a member here in Photo Net, Rene' Villela. I am a third grader, 9 years old. I just started taking pictures in December 2008.</p>

<p >My dad gave me a Nikon D50 and now when we have time we go out to take pictures together. I think my dad has a problem with numbers because I asked for a D3. Maybe this year. </p>

<p >From now on I will try to post a picture every week on this thread.</p>

<p >This is a picture from last Sunday. Yoroshiku onegai shimasu (Thank you). </p>

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<p >Nikon D50 - AF 35 f/2 (hand held)</p>

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<p>I came across this anti war graffiti last week which made me smile.<br>

d80, 17-55mm @ 23mm, f2.8, 1/250s, iso200</p>

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<p>Last Saturday I was out with my Pronea S and 50mm 1.4 AF-S and found some clumps of wild snowdrops. It meant getting my clothes a bit muddy as I lay on the woodland floor, but no pain, no gain as they say. I used Fuji Nexia 400 film.</p><div></div>

<p>D3? Yeah! Right!<br>

Now I even have to wait for the boy to post first! Does anyone wanna trade a D700 for a 3rd grader?<br>

Anyway, thank you for the opportunity of sharing pictures here together with my kid. It is a nice feeling. I also really enjoy it when he is around me taking pictures. If any of you have any young kids I recommend you try it too. I know Hamish does! I just hate it when he scares the birds away but he will learn.<br>

Anyway, this was taken at a hot air balloon festival in my city. They do it every year. Last year I shot during the day and this time at night.<br>

It was a difficult shot for me. I was trying to get the fireworks but to do that I had to over expose the balloons. I did what I could.</p>

<p>JOSE... Your shots are always related with food! :)<br>

HAMISH... Finally a warm shot! :)<br>

PEDRO.... I love that shot!</p>

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<p>This is my third attempt at an HDR image - I usually try to capture my photos in one exposure but sometimes the dark to light contrast is too overbearing for latest technology and help from assorted lens filters. For this I bracked 3 exposures together. </p><div></div>

<p>As usual, I envy you your life activities, Hamish. Your pics remind me older times.<br>

Pedro, nice place. I`m also with computer issues. I wish tomorrow I`ll write from the new laptop I`m waiting for...</p>

<p>The weather is good, and living is easy. Tourists enjoy the the first warm sunrays, giving a nice contrast to the otherwise hectic daily routine. But beware - always keep one hand at your hand bag, cellphone and wallet. </p><div></div>

<p>Whooops, many posts in a few moments!<br />Hideyuki, you`re welcome. Glad to see you here. Very nice pic.<br />Renè, to be sincere I was waiting to see any of your son`s work. That`s absolutely great. Congrats.<br>

...and you`re right, you get it ...I`m a hopeless glutton.</p>

<p>Hideyuki - my photo post will have to come later. I just wish to welcome you to photo.net. I do believe you're our youngest member - at least in this forum. And I am thrilled to see you here. Your father is a wonderful addition to the forum & I imagine you will be as well. :)<br>

Guys - so far everything I see is great. Now I have to look for something I want to post. ;-)<br>

Lil :-)</p>

 

<p>OK Here is my submission . . . I reside near the mountains near Camp David, (where the President of the US goes on the weekends) in Frederick MD . . . I am a traveling salesman, and the sky was azure blue . . . so rather than going home I went into the city . . . No tripod :-( however I got this with a D700 (24-70 2.8) 1/30 ISO 6400 F 2.8 No PP except for a little sharpening . . . I went to take the picture and then realized the water reflection . . . I will go back to do this conception with better execution . . . PS I am in Eastern Time zone here in the US I am up @ 4:42 AM yipes</p><div></div>

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a great start - love the balloons. Nothing more than a bit of blue sky over the Solway Firth looking from Silloth to Criffel in Scotland at the weekend. At least we're getting a little bit of sunshine now. Am getting a 24-70mm this weekend and am soooo looking forward to it. D80, 18-35mm, curves and hue/saturation in CS3.<br>

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<p>Welcome Hideyuki! Great to have such a young addition to WedNEsDAy PiC!! I see you have inherited your fathers talent. Great picture!<br />René, what a great idea! And a nice shot of the balloons. <br /><br />Matthew, I love the effect! Nice pic!</p>

<p>Cheers Hamish,</p>

<p>Welcome again to young Hidiyuki! </p>

<p>Ian Rance, beautiful light on those galanthus, such a stark contrast to the dryness currently griping S.E. Australia. Great standard and range of photogrpahy here on Wednesday Pic........most enjoyable......</p>

 

<p>Good Morning! More beautiful work again this week. The birds are getting much more active here. I hope that means warmer weather is around the corner. After a lively discussion here this week about wildlife lenses, ending with the OP buying a premier lens that all of us who shoot wildlife would love to own, I offer this bird, taken with a D300 and my non-premier Nikkor 80-400 mm VR, at f5.6, 1/1000 sec, iso 400, +0.3ev, 370 mm, with a tripod.<br>

Have a grand day!</p><div></div>

<p>Welcome Hideyuki - great picture! Did you go for a ride?</p>

<p>General Motors World Headquarters here in the (still - holding on by our fingernails) Motor City.</p>

<p>D300, 12-24mm Nikkor @ 24mm, f/8. Photomatix.</p><div></div>

<p>Winter still going strong</p><div></div>

<p>Jose - I envy your for the look of the warm weather! I'm afraid that is not the case here.</p>

<p>Hideyuki - welcome! Wonderful pic of the hot air ballons. I look forward to seeing many more from you. Oh, and keep trying for that D3...who knows?</p>

<p>Rene - The price of the D3 is down to $4400 USD at B&H, so.....(just trying to help you out Hideyuki!)...but wonderful shot of the fireworks and the hot air ballons. I always admire those types of shots but they are rarely executed as well as that.</p>

<p>Hamish - nice scene to mix it up a bit.</p>

<p>Pedro - that is an amazing shot!</p>

<p>Richard - beautiful bird</p>

<p>Now for my contribution. Nothing much spectacular but someone had to document some of the record snowfall we've been getting. Taken Monday morning after the most recent snowstorm that dumped 29 inches in some areas and left 150,000 people w/out power.</p>

<p>This is our normally bustling Main Street now a Winter Wonderland after everything is weighted down with heavy snow.</p>

<p>Great shots everyone! and have a great week!</p><div></div>

<p>Kent - beautiful shot!</p>

<p>Great pictures, everyone!<br>

René: Thanks. Yours isn't too bad either! ;)<br>

José: It's my hometown city hall. If you ever come to Portugal, come and see Aveiro. It's a city 250 km north of Lisbon and 80 km south from Porto (you know Porto's famous wine, right? ;)) People call it Portugal's Venice because it's surrounded by canals.<br>

My computer is currently on diagnostic. First opinion from the "doctor" was dead motherboard and graphics card and on a laptop that is almost a death certificate for sure, but I'm really hoping I don't have to buy a new one, like you =) If I do, I'm gonna have to wait for a while and decide between a Mac or a PC..</p>

<p>Some beautiful shots here again...<br>

Welcome Hideyuki.<br>

Come on Rene', give the guy what he wants....</p>

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<strong>Nikon D300, 80-400 at 400, f5/6, 1/1250s, ISO 720</strong><br>

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