Jen4398 Posted April 9, 2011 #676 Share Posted April 9, 2011 1 in the morning, just outside in front of my house, I wanted to do a little night shot - super dark conditions (pretty much nothing in this shot could be seen with the naked eye save the two lights on the distant houses). Using an Osawa (Pentax K mount) 28mm F2.8 lens at F8, manually focused, ISO800, I did an in-camera HDR exposure using 7,15, and 30 second exposures (stacked in camera), then pushed the photo 2 more stops in post-processing for an ISo3200 equivalent:... I know - a lot of work for a regular-looking result - but I love the idea of shooting a scene that is essentially pitch-black to the eye, and finding all kinds of interesting detail, light, and color hidden within. It's also interesting how much light is actually bleeding around that is beyond our human visual range - gives you some idea of how an animal with good night vision might be seeing the night landscape. .... Very cool exercise. I am practicing some night photography myself. I just can't get the weather to cooperate with my plans. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judynorth Posted April 9, 2011 #677 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Lake at the Virginia Living Museum: A turkey in full display: Redbud in bloom: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRoff Posted April 9, 2011 #678 Share Posted April 9, 2011 As always, very nice photos here. It was visit the grand kids time for us last weekend. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen4398 Posted April 9, 2011 #679 Share Posted April 9, 2011 What a beautiful Spring day you enjoyed. I really like the image of the lake with the dock leading into the middle of the frame. Is that a wild turkey you captured? I'm really jealous...still raining here. We supposedly live in the desert. I should pinch myself for complaining. I will be more grateful for this extra moisture come August :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judynorth Posted April 9, 2011 #680 Share Posted April 9, 2011 What a beautiful Spring day you enjoyed. I really like the image of the lake with the dock leading into the middle of the frame. Is that a wild turkey you captured? I'm really jealous...still raining here. We supposedly live in the desert. I should pinch myself for complaining. I will be more grateful for this extra moisture come August :). Thanks! The "dock" is actually part of a walkway that runs through the grounds of the Virginia Living Museum. The wild turkey is actually captive in one of the animal enclosures along the trail. The turkeys were with the deer. Other areas have foxes, coyote, vultures, eagles, bobcat, otters, and several others, all in their natural habitats. There is also a huge screened aviary with many birds native to our area including herons, pelicans, ducks, etc. There are many indoor exhibits and a planetarium. It is a great learning resource for the local school children (and adults!). More photos from the day are here: https://picasaweb.google.com/judymnorth/VirginiaLivingMuseum# BTW, it is raining today and much colder than yesterday. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen4398 Posted April 9, 2011 #681 Share Posted April 9, 2011 What a great exhibit, Judy. Looks like a place I would enjoy touring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pierces Posted April 9, 2011 Author #682 Share Posted April 9, 2011 (edited) A few new colors in the yard today when I took the Lensbaby Sweet 35 for a walk... Spring has nearly sprung! Dave Edited April 9, 2011 by pierces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted April 10, 2011 #683 Share Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) Edited April 10, 2011 by boeckli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted April 10, 2011 #684 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Elephant Cove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bravescots53 Posted April 10, 2011 #685 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Took a ride to Fort Wadsworth in New Jersey yesterday to watch the Explorer of the Seas sail out of Bayonne and under the Verrazano Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackiedawg Posted April 10, 2011 #686 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Looks like the ship barely fits! Nice Australia coast shots - that looks mighty private and quiet. Dave - using the lens baby on the big camera, or the little one? Here's a couple of shots testing out a new (old) lens I got used - it's a Chinon 135mm F2.8 prime, which uses Pentax K-mount, slapped onto my NEX via adapter - I love that you can pull up some of these old lenses for $20 and get optics so sharp you could cut yourself!: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pierces Posted April 10, 2011 Author #687 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Dave - using the lens baby on the big camera, or the little one? Yes! My Lensbaby is A-mount which is more versatile than the smaller E-mount (and I bought it before the E-mount existed). The LA-EA1 adapter lets me flip between the two as desired. I find myself using it on the NEX more often since the flex spot manual focus makes it easier to get the sweet spot tack-sharp. I tried it today doing 1080 video using the Lensbaby with the Sweet 35 optic on the NEX and I have to say,the NEX makes one heck of a fine video camera! With your new-found addiction to bolting things onto your NEX, there's no acceptable reason not to own a Lensbaby! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted April 11, 2011 #688 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Looks like the ship barely fits!Nice Australia coast shots - that looks mighty private and quiet. Dave - using the lens baby on the big camera, or the little one? Here's a couple of shots testing out a new (old) lens I got used - it's a Chinon 135mm F2.8 prime, which uses Pentax K-mount, slapped onto my NEX via adapter - I love that you can pull up some of these old lenses for $20 and get optics so sharp you could cut yourself!: Thanks, Justin - yes, it's a very nice area for a peaceful walk or a refreshing swim (if the water is not too cold ...) Love the above photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IM4LSU Posted April 11, 2011 #689 Share Posted April 11, 2011 here's a pic I took last week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzmered Posted April 13, 2011 #690 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I just love these guys they look like they have polka dot pants on :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted April 13, 2011 #691 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Fuchsia Ballerina dancing on the patio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMCruzzin Posted April 13, 2011 #692 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Fuchsia Ballerina dancing on the patio LOL....very fun !!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen4398 Posted April 14, 2011 #693 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Wow, that Chinon 135mm F2.8 prime is a keeper...great detail and the price is something to be happy about too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckyfaye-2008 Posted April 14, 2011 #694 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Floss, Don't make me laugh. Our 19 year old, stone deaf, Tom Cat called well hard. This photo is of him yawning, Taken a couple of days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernew2cruising Posted April 16, 2011 #695 Share Posted April 16, 2011 At the zoo you can feed the giraffes. Caught a baby feeding one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjamxx Posted April 17, 2011 #696 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Prime time Crawfish season here in South Louisiana. Taken at a Crawfish Cook-off competition today, Just part of the 45,000 pounds, yep, 45,000 ponds of crawfish cooked today: JimmyJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmitchell82 Posted April 18, 2011 #697 Share Posted April 18, 2011 (edited) Went to the Gamma Phi Circus over the weekend at Illinois State University and got this photo of one of the acts. Though it came out pretty well considering the low lighting. Edited April 18, 2011 by tmitchell82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjamxx Posted April 18, 2011 #698 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Last night: JimmyJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johneeo Posted April 18, 2011 #699 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Got the camera out of the bag today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRoff Posted April 18, 2011 #700 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Keeping with the spring bursting out theme. Young poplar leaves in the late afternoon sun. Young oak or poplar Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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