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    Newfoundland

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    <p>I’ve driven down many an unpaved Newfoundland road without issue (usually a logging access road). Let common sense work for you, and you will not need a 4wd vehicle.<br /> <br /> Newfoundland offers lots of landscape/seascape/quaint village photographic opportunities. Use any inclement weather to your advantage photographically. <br /> <br /> In the east part of the island, St. John’s is currently booming. The city and harbour offer lots of photographic opportunities. There is lots of night life on George St, thanks to the largest university Atlantic Canada. Signal Hill, Cape Spear (locally spoken, sounds like “case beer”) Lighthouse, and Cape St. Marys offer great landscape opportunities. There’s also the fossil beds at Mistaken Point, about 500 Million years old.<br /> <br /> Nearby at Bay Bulls are whale and bird watching tours; I’ve taken the O’Brien’s bird tour which was great for Puffin watching. If you are so inclined to photograph signage, there are unusual town names Come By Chance, Dildo, Blow Me Down, Conception Bay (last time I was there in June, there were icebergs in Conception Bay)………..<br /> <br /> Crossing the island by road (which would be inland for the most part) can be somewhat remote and mind numbing. Spruce trees start looking the same in no time. If you do head across the island (just before Gander), a very worthwhile detour is up route 320 to Greenspond, NL. A beautiful little community on it’s own island. I spent a afternoon there one September photographing the Targa Newfoundland that runs through there.<br /> <br /> The Long Range Mountains on the western coast are my favourite And specifically Gros Morne National Park. Lots of landscapes/seascapes/village photo opportunities. If you are into hiking, you’re set. Also some waterfalls can be accessed from (relatively) level trails. Take a tin can and bang it on the occasional rock, you’re going to want to avoid photographing the local bears up close.<br /> <br /> Still out west, there are the Tablelands to the south of the park. This is a spectacular slab of the earth’s mantle that was pushed up about 700 Million years old. The result is a desert like an eerie yellow-brown landscape. The rock has no nutrients, so even after all those years, no trees grow on it. Un-weathered, the rock is actually green (who knew?).<br /> To the north side of the park is Western Brook Pond, and freshwater fjord carved by glaciers the last ice age. You can hike into the fjord and take a boat tour. There are also some lava tubes just offshore in that area, similar to the Giant’s Causeway in Ireland.<br /> <br /> I can almost guarantee you’ll see moose, fox, and other critters. Keep an eye out for locals selling rabbits along the side of the road. Speaking of which, you will find Newfoundlanders very warm and very friendly.<br /> <br /> Hope some of this helps.</p>

    Visiting Newfoundland in September?

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    <p>I’ve been to Newfoundland a number of times. It offers lots of landscape/seascape/quaint village photographic opportunities. Traversing the island by road (which would be inland for the most part) can be somewhat remote and mind numbing. Spruce trees start looking the same in no time. Use any inclement weather to your advantage (photographically), it’s certainly not a rainforest.<br /><br /><br>

    In the east part of the island is St. John’s (provincial capital), which is currently booming. The city and harbour offer lots of photographic opportunities. There is lots of night life on George St, thanks to the largest university in Atlantic Canada. Signal Hill, Cape Spear Lighthouse, and Cape St. Marys offer great landscape opportunities. There’s also the fossil beds at Mistaken Point, about 500 Million years old.<br /><br /><br>

    If you are so inclined to photograph signage, there are unusual town names Come By Chance, Dildo, Blow Me Down, Conception Bay………..<br /><br /><br>

    The Long Range Mountains on the western coast are my favorite. And specifically Gros Morne National Park. Lots of landscapes/seascapes/village photo opportunities. If you are into hiking, you’re set, or some waterfalls can be accessed from (relatively) level trails. Take a tin can and bang it on the occasional rock, you’re going to want to avoid photographing the local bears up close.<br /><br /><br>

    Then there are the Tablelands to the south (still in the park). This is a spectacular slab of the earth’s mantle that was pushed up about 700 Million years old. The result is a desert like an erie yellow-brown landscape. The rock has no nutrients, so even after all those years, no trees grow on it. Un-weathered, the rock is actually green (who knew?). <br />To the north side of the park is Western Brook Pond, and freshwater fjord carved by glaciers the last ice age. You can hike into the fjord and take a boat tour. There are also some lava tubes just offshore in that area, similar to the Giant’s Causeway in Ireland.<br /><br /><br>

    In September there is an annual rally race (on public roads), the Targa Newfoundland. Exciting, if you are into motorsports. Last year someone spun his Ferarri into the north Atlantic!<br /><br /><br>

    I can almost guarantee you’ll see moose, fox, and other critters. Keep an eye out for locals selling rabbits along the side of the road. Speaking of which, you will find Newfoundlanders very warm and very friendly.<br /><br /><br>

    Hope some of this helps.</p>

    Nikon Wednesday Pic 2011: #6

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    <p>This lichen was (conveniently) about 4 ft off the ground, growing on the roots of a spruce tree that had blown down.<br>

    I believe it's called Cladonia diversa, but I am not sure of a more common name.</p>

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    Can't tranfer pic's to P/C

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    <p>Can you try accessing the images with a Mac computer?<br>

    Recently after taking about 200 images I could not move any images from my new Sandisk CF card to my PC either by a card reader or directly from the camera (although I could view the images on the LCD).<br>

    Tried recovery software with no luck, so I returned the CF card (two weeks old) to the camera store and the manager popped it into their instore Mac. The Mac was able to transfer the images to it's HD. We found one image with no data and a second image was corrupt. The manager burned the balance of the images to a DVD, and replaced the CF card as defective. </p>

     

    Nikon WedNEsDAy PiC #45

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    <p>Thanks for last week's comments. <br /> Luis Arguelles; your mention of my image was especially generous.<br>

    These guys were vying for the attention of large group of wedding reception guests. Cropping an elbow or two made the image a bit more dramatic.<br>

    D70s 1/200 f8 Tamrom 90mm</p><div>00UvNQ-187007584.thumb.JPG.24e9ac7b1cc02a280375259dafc1ac35.JPG</div>

    best wedding lenses

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    Posted

    <p>First, I would take Lex's tutorial suggestion. <br>

    Then consider renting a 17-55/2.8 AF-S Nikkor. Cost would be ~$30/day. <br /> It would allow you to make some good (great) images, and make a comparison to your 'kit' lens; with a minimal cash outlay.</p>

    D70s with SB-800

    in Nikon

    Posted

    I found this blog over the weekend;

     

    http://nikonclspracticalguide.blogspot.com/2008/01/nikon-flash-two-separate-metering.html

     

    It's very informative describing how a Nikon DSLR will interact with a dedicated flash.

    You may be able to recognize some of the situations he describes, and relate them to your incorrectly exposed images.

     

    As mentioned above, you could also provide a sample image, and set up and exposure info. This may result in

    direct feedback, or a solution for you.

    D70s to D200 worthwhile upgrade?

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    I have really enjoyed my D70s for the past (almost) three years, and have admired the D200 for a while.

    With the end of production and reduced cost, would a D200 be a worthwhile upgrade?

     

     

    "D200 - Last Shipment Clear Out! $992.63 (CAD)

    We are expecting our last D200 shipment next week. We will only receive 25 units and we will be clearing them at

    $992.63. "

     

     

    I shoot landscapes/seascapes, some sports, some macro, some family, etc.

    I do not believe I need a weather sealed camera, but where might it become important performing general

    photography.

     

    Thanks in advance.

    PMA 2006 Announcements

    in Nikon

    Posted

    The nikon.ca site spec's a minimum focus distance of 2.2m (7.2ft) for the 105mm VR macro. Is this correct, or am I missing something.

    Will 2.2 m allow a 1:1 reproduction?

     

    The current 105mm 2.8 macro focusses to 31cm (~1 ft).

    Warranty scams

    in Nikon

    Posted

    Dave - Just wanted to point out that Nikon Canada treats us Canadians better than Americans.

    Probablly a no brainer for Nikon, as Canada is only 10% of the US market.

    Warranty scams

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    Posted

    I'll take Nikon Canada's 2 Year Warranty on my D70s over the Nikon USA one year, any time.

     

    Peter FWIW, Minolta has international warranties on their equipment. If you really want to buy a camera/equipment in the US, and get service at your convienence in the UK.

    I probablly would have gone with the Maxxum 5D, had they not left Canada.

    International KM Warranty Canada!!

    in Sony/Minolta

    Posted

    Well....

    Given the choice, I would go with the better camera. For an entry level DSLR, the 5D has it all, technology (AntiShake), features (such as 2.5? LCD, good controls), and excellent ergonomics.

     

    Nikon and Canon have moved backwards with their entry level dSLRs. The XT, and D50 are Hyundai?s; small, cheap, and feature poor.

    Canon has downsized the Rebel XT, making it unusable by an adult. End of story there.

    The D50 is limited to a 1.8? LCD, no DOF preview, a short sighted KIT lens, and only 1 GB max SD card (approved by Nikon).

     

    And if Zoomtron disappears (Warranty IS only 12 months), no biggie. Send the camera to KM Service in New Jersey.

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