I Can't Believe It Took Me Two Weeks...

[ichiu]

Hey Speed,

I have to agree with Sebastian. That moon + clouds shot is great. I think the exposure is just right. Any bright the clouds would have been blown out and any darker the sky would have been too dark. Great "grab".

On the subject of the D70, I checked on out yesterday and I have to say that it's handling is great, better than the digi-rebel. Very responsive and the "zero" time start up is great. Couldn't check out the picture quality, but from the samples i've seen on the web, so far they look great too. The ergonomics and control layout was a little wierd, but i'm used to shooting canon so, i'm sure that since you shoot nikon it wouldn't take long to get used to.
Anyways... nice shooting, look forward to more astrophotographs from you.


Ivan

"you have reached your photographic peak, which could be possible with your age and all... "

DANG! You cut me DEEP! I know I'm OLD, but dinosaurs did not roam the earth when I was young. Really. That's just a myth my children started! ;-)

I trust that this old dog can still learn new tricks. I constantly try to improve my photography skills. Who knows, one day I may be as good as you! :-O

While I don't have the cash for a D70, it is something I'm considering. I'm not ready to switch over to digital, but I'm willing to consider augmenting my film camera with a DSLR. :-)
I use a Coolpix 3500 at work, and I have convinced them that I "need" a Coolpix 5700. I'm looking forward to getting that, and seeing how the digital workflow goes. I'm a believer in "never say never".

It's nice knowing I'm not the only one who liked the cloud/moon shot. Like I said, it was a grab shot, but I really wish I had bracketted that one. It's also nice knowing that I still have the passion for wanting to capture what I see as interesting compositions.

Thanks for the comments my friend! Having you, and Paul, and others on the this forum kick my butt when I need it has helped me get to where I am.

[Speed]

Hey Speed,

I have to agree with Sebastian. That moon + clouds shot is great. I think the exposure is just right. Any bright the clouds would have been blown out and any darker the sky would have been too dark. Great "grab".

On the subject of the D70, I checked on out yesterday and I have to say that it's handling is great, better than the digi-rebel. Very responsive and the "zero" time start up is great. Couldn't check out the picture quality, but from the samples i've seen on the web, so far they look great too. The ergonomics and control layout was a little wierd, but i'm used to shooting canon so, i'm sure that since you shoot nikon it wouldn't take long to get used to.
Anyways... nice shooting, look forward to more astrophotographs from you.


Ivan

Thank you for the comments. You are probably right about the exposure on the cloud/moon shot. But I do wish the moon was a little more prominent.

I know what you mean about the controls being a "little weird". I get the same feeling when I pick up a Canon. I figure I could figure out the controls in pretty short order. That is, if I can get a handle on white balance. :-O