LenMarriott
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I don't know the difference between a swift and a swallow. Looked like a swallow to me so that's why it is identified that way. I've taken your advice to heart & you can see the changes in my re-work link below. Thanks for your swift reply. (sorry, couldn't help myself) :-) Best, Len. -
Canon A540, 1\320 @ f5.6, 23.2mm (140mm equiv)
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With this as my wallpaper I don't think I could do any work. The eyes just seem to bore into my brain. Great shot but it seems a bit over exposed. Gotta love the reach of that 1440mm (equiv) zoom. Enviable sharpness (note the reflection in the camera right eye) Who needs extra lenses with a zoom like that? Best, Len. -
Nikon D5100, 55-200mm @ 200mm, 1\400 @ f5.6, ISO 100, hand held. LM. -
Your constructive comment\critique will be gratefully received. LM. -
If your wife, as mine does at times, ridicules your choice of subject matter be aware that you are not alone. :-) Weeds provide some very texture rich ingredients. And who doesn't like sharp, texture rich images? Best, Len. -
I thought it was only the French that spoke with their hands. :-) Perhaps the man is a tourist. Not sure if you are exercising your 'artistic license' or if you've simply overlooked it but there is a very apparent list to the right on this one. Some tension is caused by the decision not to level it. It caught my attention didn't it? Best, Len. -
Love the composition. The identity of the people here is not important & it was a good decision to crop the way you did. They may not be aware of your presence but the dog surely is. Released from his leash he would likely come to you, though not in anger it looks to me. My impression is the same as Patsy's. Great street shot. Keep 'em coming. Best, Len. -
Now all you need is a drone to attach it to. That should broaden your horizons. Let us know when you've posted your results on You-Tube. :-) Best, Len. -
Eileen-Donan-Castle (Click for Larger view)
LenMarriott commented on alfbailey's gallery image in Landscape
If you have photographed this before in sunshine & fair weather I'll bet this shot is your favourite. I think the dark ominous skies are more fitting for this location than sunny weather. In my mind this one more accurately depicts the cold & damp conditions the original castle occupants must have endured. Compositionally, it's great! The bright patch of cloud on the left suggests hope that the sun may indeed be about to make a breakthrough. Would have been interesting to see the sun actually spotlighting the castle, but no deal breaker. Superb shot on it's own. You are lucky to live with such scenic surroundings. Your work provides inspiration to many here on PN. Looking forward to your latest. Best, Len. -
It sounds as if you consider this joint endeavor a frivolous use of time when there are much more serious needs by people in troubled lands around the world to be addressed. True enough, but we were here, and both of us saw a need, and addressed it. Hopefully, if human life were at stake, and we were both acutely aware of it, and were on the scene, we would have risen to the task just as energetically. Then again I may have missed your meaning due to a language barrier. Easy enough to do. My apologies if that is the case. My wish is that life improves for you and your loved ones. Keep safe! Best, Len.
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<p>Tim, 'Aged but well kept'..........sounds like me. :-) On a serious note perhaps the film would sweeten the pot, so to speak, in the sale of your camera. Just an idea. Best, Len.</p>
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The title came naturally. Exciting to see one of these turtles up close and personal. Our hearts were in the right place, our methods, questionable. :-) Best, Len.
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Man was too frightened to put hands on nature so I guess you are right. :-) Thanks for taking the time. Best, Len.
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For me the title was a no-brainer. At first glance the photographer's position does seem to be counter productive to getting the turtle to safety. This is another example of my raking through old files to have something to post. Been a little unproductive lately, photographically speaking. Thanks for your contribution. Best, Len.
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Why indeed? I mean, the area on one side of the road was much the same as the other. Look at the open mouth and stressed legs. This guy is pissed! Made my day though. Always good to hear from you. Best, Len.
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This photographer (don't know him) and I both stopped our cars to make sure this snapper got safely across the road. I think he was trying to get the snapper to latch on to his tripod leg so he could pull him to safety. I don't think he thought far enough ahead on how to get the turtle to let go. Neither one of us wanted to try a hands-on approach so we each took an end of the extended tripod, placed it at the rear & pushed him across to the roadside vegetation. I think this snapper would have put a dent in the aluminum leg had the guy been successful in getting him to grab it. :-) A bit of serendipity as I was out to capture some fall colour. Thanks for your thoughts. Best, Len.
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Exposure Date: 2011:09:24 16:14:01; Make: Canon; Model: Canon PowerShot A540; Exposure Time: 1/250.0 seconds s; FNumber: f/5.6; ExposureBiasValue: 0 MeteringMode: Other; Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode; FocalLength: 11.759 mm mm; Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 Windows; 70mm equiv.
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Similar subject matter, different artistic approach! It's what makes this site more interesting. Best, Len. -
I often find, after a shoot, that one particular shot grabs my attention & enthusiasm & that's the one that gets posted. The others often get shelved & temporarily forgotten. Many require & deserve a closer look & perhaps a bit of makeup (post processing) to start to shine. Such is the case here. I have to stop and think, from time to time, just what it was about the subject that caused me to trip the shutter in the first place. The 'feathering' on the reeds was the trigger on this one. Thanks for the endorsement. Best, Len. -
'Bed Head' indeed! Mike stole my first impression. I'm going to part company with Tony B. on the inclusion of the power wires at the top. Not a deal breaker perhaps but, agreeing with Jim, I feel that cropping it out would be a plus. It's wavy horizontal orientation is at odds with all the sharp clean vertical lines of the balconies, creating tension by causing the eye to be drawn to it rather than to your human subject. Try the cropped version for a while to see if you agree or not. Best, Len. -
<p>Lana, Welcome to PN. If <a href="/photo/18177280&size=lg">this photo</a> is an example of 'really grainy' then you have a much lower tolerance for grain (noise) than I have. I'm using the D5100 which has the same sensor as the D7000 and so, though I don't shoot much basketball, I think I may be able to shed a bit of light on the subject. High school basketball courts are usually poorly lit so, in order to get the shot, one must shoot wide open while using a high enough shutter speed to freeze the action. Now the only variable is the ISO, which, on Auto, will force the ISO sometimes as high as 6400 where you are most likely to experience noise. I'll trade 'sharp' for 'noise' every time. But that's just me. Check out <a href="/gallery/tag-search/search?query_string=d5100+6400&sort_order=1">a few of my images shot at ISO 6400</a> & tell me if you think they are 'too grainy'. (you won't hurt my feelings if you do). :-) Granted, I did have better, TV quality lighting, but only a kit lens of f5.6. Best, Len.</p>
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The cleaner whites of this offering make it my favourite. Seems to make the red buds stand out more cleanly. Also, it's a better (in my mind) composition in that none of the elements cross the frame line. Wouldn't rush to trash Snow Roses II though. :-) Best, Len. -
Reminds me of my own offering, only with the touch of a real artist. Looks like the sun is the real source of power with this tower supporting the means of transmission. I always marvel at the surreal way you portray common objects. Best, Len. -
Thanks for the validation. I held this one back for a few years but decided, having no current material to post, to resurrect this one. (winter isn't my favourite season) :-) Best, Len.
