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  1. 04-25-2007, 01:29 PM #1
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    a bad day at the "office"

    It was a windy day and with the odd weather we're having, it's making things tough. Hopefully within a few weeks some activity will start up.

    All handheld, probably why they aren't as sharp as I'd like.
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    Post was a tad bit sharpening, but all else converted to jpg straight from the camera. Slight crop to change aspect ratio.
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  2. 04-25-2007, 02:12 PM #2
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    Re: a bad day at the "office"

    All are outstanding Payn! Can't pick a favorite from these.
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  3. 04-25-2007, 02:47 PM #3
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    Re: a bad day at the "office"

    Nope Nor me! all terrific.
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  4. 04-25-2007, 03:07 PM #4
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    Re: a bad day at the "office"

    They look pretty sharp to me!! I like #2 and 4. Very pleasing composition.:thumbsup:
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  5. 04-25-2007, 03:29 PM #5
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    Re: a bad day at the "office"

    Thanks for the boost folks!
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  6. 04-25-2007, 03:38 PM #6
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    Re: a bad day at the "office"

    I wish I could have a "bad day at the office" like that ....

    3 and 4 are my fav's ... great detail on 3 and the pollen all over the bee? in 4 is just incredible !!!
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  7. 04-25-2007, 07:30 PM #7
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    Re: a bad day at the "office"

    Those are nice. Gotta get me a softbox. I never used flash with macros, which as you know, can be a bit limiting...
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  8. 04-26-2007, 03:18 AM #8
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    Re: a bad day at the "office"

    Very good series Payn
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  9. 04-26-2007, 04:22 PM #9
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    Re: a bad day at the "office"

    Very nice, Payn.

    I really like the dramatic lighting angle in #3 and the repeating patterns there. Looks like a studio shot!

    So why am I still shooting birds ?!?
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  10. 04-26-2007, 05:18 PM #10
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    Re: a bad day at the "office"

    Ben, thanks. Maybe it wasn't a "bad" day, just not what I expected. The green bee is my fav too, and this is the first one I've ever seen.

    Lava, it's a nice, cheap solution.

    Knight, thank you.

    Loupey, why are you still shooting birds? have you become an official nerd? I though we were gonna be the "macro guys"! That shot is actually flipped. In the original, the creature is hanging upside down. Flipping the image gave the appearance of the lighting coming from the bottom (which is really the top).
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  11. 04-27-2007, 06:34 AM #11
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    Re: a bad day at the "office"

    Quote Originally Posted by payn817
    Loupey, why are you still shooting birds? have you become an official nerd? I though we were gonna be the "macro guys"!
    NO! possibly. maybe so

    There is a bird ID book next to the toilet. So maybe so

    That did it. I have just now stuffed the 180mm macro in my truck bag along with my trusty 300mm. That means I have to start using the tripod again - along with a remote release, mirror lockup, and good technique
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  12. 04-27-2007, 08:33 AM #12
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    Re: a bad day at the "office"

    Payn,

    These are terrific. can't choose a favourite

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    Re: a bad day at the "office"

    Quote Originally Posted by WsW-WYATT-EARP
    I wish I could have a "bad day at the office" like that ....

    3 and 4 are my fav's ... great detail on 3 and the pollen all over the bee? in 4 is just incredible !!!
    Exactly what I was thinking! You guys are amazing with what you do!
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