February's "Post Your Latest Picture" Thread

[Mitsu3000gt]

I'll kick off February. Just came back from Maui on the weekend, some random pics:

https://mschlosser.smugmug.com/Maui-2016/Whales/i-xTJ75mB/0/XL/DSC_4444-XL.jpg

https://mschlosser.smugmug.com/Maui-2016/Whales/i-Zsjvgwm/0/XL/DSC_3720-XL.jpg
Could have reached out and touched this one, but I'm told the fine is $20K:
https://mschlosser.smugmug.com/Maui-2016/Whales/i-cJntLFm/0/XL/DSC_4455-XL.jpg

https://mschlosser.smugmug.com/Maui-2016/Whales/i-GS2RFRP/0/XL/DSC_4521-XL.jpg

https://mschlosser.smugmug.com/Maui-2016/Misc/i-RqwqtGd/0/XL/DSC_4008-XL.jpg

https://mschlosser.smugmug.com/Maui-2016/Misc/i-Hzv4zg2/0/XL/DSC_3963-XL.jpg

https://mschlosser.smugmug.com/Maui-2016/Misc/i-pgBzMSP/0/XL/DSC_4165-XL.jpg

https://mschlosser.smugmug.com/Maui-2016/Misc/i-LM4Vf3R/0/XL/DSC_4195-XL.jpg

https://mschlosser.smugmug.com/Maui-2016/Misc/i-4cRpHvn/0/XL/DSC_4260-XL.jpg

https://mschlosser.smugmug.com/Maui-2016/Misc/i-jvnpPWN/0/XL/DSC_4223-XL.jpg

https://mschlosser.smugmug.com/Maui-2016/Misc/i-qx2qvN8/0/XL/DSC_4305-XL.jpg

https://mschlosser.smugmug.com/Maui-2016/Misc/i-8LbtJ4C/0/XL/DSC_4709-XL.jpg

https://mschlosser.smugmug.com/Maui-2016/Misc/i-RDNBT65/0/XL/DSC_2021-XL.jpg

https://mschlosser.smugmug.com/Maui-2016/Haleakala/i-wrg2RGB/0/XL/DSC_4369-XL.jpg

[RedRayneGTI]

Great Photos. :thumbsup: Love the 2nd whale one.

I just got back from the Big Island yesterday myself. I still need to go through all my pics.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by RedRayneGTI
Great Photos. :thumbsup: Love the 2nd whale one.

I just got back from the Big Island yesterday myself. I still need to go through all my pics.

Thanks!

Nice, the Big Island is awesome. Did you make it up Mauna Kea and over to the Volcano? The Big Island is my favorite along with Kauai. Maui was awesome, and we mostly went to see the whales, but it's just so damn expensive "because Maui" (even before the ~1.41 exchange rate), and the nicer areas are a bit crowded for my tastes. Put up some pics when you're done going through them.

[Go4Long]

Catching whales breaching has always been a dream. I've come close with Orcas, but all the humpbacks I've seen have been fairly mellow.

I was scuba diving with a colony of Sea Lions near victoria and ended up close to a small group of Humpbacks. Couldn't see them under water, but could hear them and decided it was time to get out.

Here's a snowy owl cleaning up after a meal...they'll wash their faces in the snow, it's an interesting behavior to watch.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1522/24404149039_635c77aa2f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DbvDhk)
Face Wash (https://flic.kr/p/DbvDhk) by Steven Szabo (https://www.flickr.com/photos/go4long/), on Flickr

[blitz]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1624/24740032226_3353093b1e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DGc8DL)Leica Q (https://flic.kr/p/DGc8DL) by Ryan Karr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1511/24648450322_d2de3459c5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Dy6Kxq)Leica Q (https://flic.kr/p/Dy6Kxq) by Ryan Karr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1497/24766343545_af0ef01998_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DJvZ6c)Leica Q (https://flic.kr/p/DJvZ6c) by Ryan Karr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/), on Flickr

[pizdets17]

tonight...

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1718/24493219020_2cb473e0d0_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Djo9FE)aurora (https://flic.kr/p/Djo9FE) by dmitri voyevoda (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dmitrivoyevoda/), on Flickr

[blitz]

Did some headshots last night, going to do more portraits this year.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1678/24157612424_b88273b2d8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/CNJ5x3)Pentax 645Z (https://flic.kr/p/CNJ5x3) by Ryan Karr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/), on Flickr

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by blitz
Did some headshots last night, going to do more portraits this year.

Headshots are not as easy as people think. I like it. Did you use two flashes on this one? Soft box?
I never know if I should use a White background or a dark one.

[blitz]

4 flashes :)

2 strip softboxes at the sides, gridded beauty dish above and left and a gridded flash on the backdrop. Avoiding reflections on the glasses took some experimenting.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by C_Dave45

Headshots are not as easy as people think. I like it. Did you use two flashes on this one? Soft box?
I never know if I should use a White background or a dark one.

With a fairly small investment they can be surprisingly easy. Flashes themselves are the only expensive part - light stands, umbrellas or softboxes, reflectors, etc. are all very cheap. You can even make some light modifiers yourself. It's actually pretty amazing what kind of quality you can get with a basic lighting setup.

[ExtraSlow]

Originally posted by blitz
4 flashes :)

2 strip softboxes at the sides, gridded beauty dish above and left and a gridded flash on the backdrop. Avoiding reflections on the glasses took some experimenting. Does that guys head seem unusually large? Anyway, nice job on the lack of reflections in the glasses. blitz is a class act. :thumbsup:

[Strider]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
Flashes themselves are the only expensive part

Flashes themselves can even be really cheap if you go off brand.

[blitz]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt


With a fairly small investment they can be surprisingly easy. Flashes themselves are the only expensive part - light stands, umbrellas or softboxes, reflectors, etc. are all very cheap. You can even make some light modifiers yourself. It's actually pretty amazing what kind of quality you can get with a basic lighting setup.


I get the feeling Dave was talking more about taking a photo that doesn't look like it was done at Sears as opposed to the cost of the equipment.


Originally posted by ExtraSlow
Does that guys head seem unusually large?

You're just bitter that I picked his photo over yours. :poosie:

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by blitz



I get the feeling Dave was talking more about taking a photo that doesn't look like it was done at Sears as opposed to the cost of the equipment.


Even less than that. People take their P&S digital with a popup up flash and take a picture of someone and it looks like ass. Then look at a shot like yours and say "how come mine don't look like that?", not realizing how much actually went into a shot like that.

[Aleks]

Originally posted by blitz



I get the feeling Dave was talking more about taking a photo that doesn't look like it was done at Sears as opposed to the cost of the equipment.



You're just bitter that I picked his photo over yours. :poosie:

I'm pretty sure that's L.F.?

He was my boss when I was an intern a long time ago. Last place I expected to see his pic pop up! :eek:

[ExtraSlow]

Yes, that is LF. Great guy.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by blitz


I get the feeling Dave was talking more about taking a photo that doesn't look like it was done at Sears as opposed to the cost of the equipment.


Yup, I gathered the same. I just mentioned the cost as part of the reply. Most people are stunned by the difference a few lighting tools can make to the overall quality of the image compared to your average P&S shot like Dave describes.

[Aleks]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
Yes, that is LF. Great guy.

Agree. Quick look on Linkedin in answered a bunch of questions. All the best!

[Go4Long]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1672/24779044896_fcaa59c10f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DKD5L1)
That Stare (https://flic.kr/p/DKD5L1) by Steven Szabo (https://www.flickr.com/photos/go4long/), on Flickr

[RedRayneGTI]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt


Thanks!

Nice, the Big Island is awesome. Did you make it up Mauna Kea and over to the Volcano? The Big Island is my favorite along with Kauai. Maui was awesome, and we mostly went to see the whales, but it's just so damn expensive "because Maui" (even before the ~1.41 exchange rate), and the nicer areas are a bit crowded for my tastes. Put up some pics when you're done going through them.

No, we mostly played golf and just relaxed around Kona on our off days. The Mauna Kea Observatory is on my bucket list though. :)

Couple of my favorite pics I took:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1682/24687533632_29f54ab3b2_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1606/24509851740_b77d26586f_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1441/24687543822_0319fc4568_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1471/24711895261_a5cd3eb0f2_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1702/24178520023_ef3c7f1e89_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1524/24177201384_19d7d7fde1_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1487/24177200154_69969d2621_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1530/24805384555_85f20f3ea3_b.jpg

[taemo]

FW 4.0 on the X-E2 seems promising, FW 3.1 was plenty quick already but the new UI is much nicer.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1532/24512479620_5a10a216ef_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Dm5SbY)DSCF2025 (https://flic.kr/p/Dm5SbY) by Earl Dieta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/itaemo/), on Flickr

[blitz]

I still say it'll be 2 weeks until you put it up for sale....


https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1573/24807280875_459b73d5d8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DN8Nke)Leica Q (https://flic.kr/p/DN8Nke) by Ryan Karr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1643/24439610589_b734b3ec58_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DeDoLn)Leica Q (https://flic.kr/p/DeDoLn) by Ryan Karr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/), on Flickr

[taemo]

lol, I did list it for sale yesterday then withdrew it but you're probably right :Rofl:

my thinking was instead of getting a X70, I could shoot the XE2 w/ 18mm

[blitz]

Nah, just get the X70. You'll save yourself having to buy and resell an 18mm lens.

[C_Dave45]

A little better...

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/IMG_6781_zps10g6kute.jpg

[Mitsu3000gt]

Looking good Dave, just a little underexposed IMO. Open up lightroom, go to level adjustments, and drag the right side over (left) until it touches the right side of the histogram. I'm not too familar with lightroom but if you have a white point selector you can use that too on the ice and see what you get. With a lot of ice in the shot you can probably dial in +0.3EV safely in-camera, or try experiment with center-weighted metering as well. Also if your monitor isn't calibrated, it's probably super bright, and photos may look more exposed than they are (which is why the histogram is the double check).

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
Looking good Dave, just a little underexposed IMO. Open up lightroom, go to level adjustments, and drag the right side over (left) until it touches the right side of the histogram. I'm not too familar with lightroom but if you have a white point selector you can use that too on the ice and see what you get. With a lot of ice in the shot you can probably dial in +0.3EV safely in-camera, or try experiment with center-weighted metering as well. Also if your monitor isn't calibrated, it's probably super bright, and photos may look more exposed than they are (which is why the histogram is the double check).

Ahh, thanks. Yeah I'm just learning all that. Spent the day on YouTube Lightroom videos. Love the program.

This is where I was at:
Must be my monitor, cuz most of them look way too bright, almost blown out.



http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/Screen%20Shot%2002-04-16%20at%2005.21%20PM_zpshea997ot.jpg

[msommers]

Looks good on the screen capture there, Dave!

Earl, that is a really, really cool shot!

Ryan, like the colours in that one - so vivid. Is that part of your processing or Leica-ness?

[Eride]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1516/24705736882_2812e1667c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DDamQJ)DSC_2395 (https://flic.kr/p/DDamQJ) by Erik McRitchie (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erikmcr/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1633/24196749383_16d860f867_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/CSbEAc)DSC_2215 (https://flic.kr/p/CSbEAc) by Erik McRitchie (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erikmcr/), on Flickr

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by C_Dave45


Ahh, thanks. Yeah I'm just learning all that. Spent the day on YouTube Lightroom videos. Love the program.

This is where I was at:
Must be my monitor, cuz most of them look way too bright, almost blown out.



http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/Screen%20Shot%2002-04-16%20at%2005.21%20PM_zpshea997ot.jpg

The screen grab definitely looks better - it's a lot brighter, colors look better, and the whites pop. Nothing is blown out on my monitor. That space at the right end of the histogram is what you want to get rid of. The horizontal axis is brightness (right side highlights, left side shadows) and the graph area is how many pixels are at each brightness level. You may have already learned that from your YouTubing (way better than actual classes too, IMO).

The other thing you can try instead of using the contrast slider is negative values on the black slider (or moving the left side of the histogram to the right).

If you have a ton of similar shots, you can just apply your settings to as many shots as you want to minimize processing time. From the looks of the camera roll at the bottom, you probably have a lot of shots that can take +0.3 to +0.7 EV or more.

Most people's monitors are way too bright for photo editing, but you can always trust the histogram. Same with the rear-camera LCD - usually you need to lower brightness on those to be more accurate, since everything looks way better on a back-lit screen. Also while you're shooting, just check the histogram on a few shots and dial in a bit of positive EV compensation as needed.

You're definitely getting the hang of it.

[pizdets17]

http://s30.postimg.org/tvqibnkbl/DSC03304.jpg (http://postimage.org/)
picture upload (http://postimage.org/)

[blitz]

Messing around in the studio:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1669/24516527219_9e49c23477_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DmrBpa)Pentax 645Z (https://flic.kr/p/DmrBpa) by Ryan Karr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1543/24590938970_e10a70e472_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Dt1Zqo)Pentax 645Z (https://flic.kr/p/Dt1Zqo) by Ryan Karr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1474/24768505192_d4bd36f114_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DJH4EY)Pentax 645Z (https://flic.kr/p/DJH4EY) by Ryan Karr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1565/24590956510_352c334f42_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Dt25CN)Pentax 645Z (https://flic.kr/p/Dt25CN) by Ryan Karr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1688/24768809322_5d58c2132a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DJJC5A)Pentax 645Z (https://flic.kr/p/DJJC5A) by Ryan Karr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1469/24255108133_d5a2d94404_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/CXkLBx)Leica Q (https://flic.kr/p/CXkLBx) by Ryan Karr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/), on Flickr

[kvg]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1499/24896949016_40ddcf57e7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DW4nxE)
Mandi (https://flic.kr/p/DW4nxE) by Kelly Vincent Gibbons (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kellygibbonsemail/), on Flickr

[BavarianBeast]

Originally posted by Go4Long
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1672/24779044896_fcaa59c10f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DKD5L1)
That Stare (https://flic.kr/p/DKD5L1) by Steven Szabo (https://www.flickr.com/photos/go4long/), on Flickr

I love this shot!

Would you be open to selling a copy? Wouldn't mind getting it framed and hanging it up in the farm house!

[kvg]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1663/24940337995_579f88f011_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DZTKzv)

[pizdets17]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1575/24930209945_7b4393b8ca_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DYZQRX)night barn (https://flic.kr/p/DYZQRX) by dmitri voyevoda (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dmitrivoyevoda/), on Flickr

[Eride]

What lighting setup did you use on those portraits Ryan, love the look, great work!

Took the wife out for a few shots on the weekend...
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1685/24883038985_1746f63933_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DUQ5zx)DSC_3432 (https://flic.kr/p/DUQ5zx) by Erik McRitchie (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erikmcr/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1631/24856776656_a2e6944a96_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DSvtGL)DSC_3478 (https://flic.kr/p/DSvtGL) by Erik McRitchie (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erikmcr/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1691/24587592800_7b7dfaf2c6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DsHQHN)DSC_3465 (https://flic.kr/p/DsHQHN) by Erik McRitchie (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erikmcr/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1573/24254896084_818a655e4d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/CXjFzw)DSC_3520 (https://flic.kr/p/CXjFzw) by Erik McRitchie (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erikmcr/), on Flickr

[Go4Long]

I got nominated in one of those 7 photos in 7 days things on facebook...it's been fun going through some of the older stuff digging for gold. I like pointing out the # 5 to people...:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1690/24944982545_bea0b05159_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/E1iyeX)
Aviation Challenge Day 3 (https://flic.kr/p/E1iyeX) by Steven Szabo (https://www.flickr.com/photos/go4long/), on Flickr

[msommers]

Agreed, that's a great Snowy shot, looks perfectly sharp!

Kelly, nice to see you posting again!

Erik, the 3rd image is much stronger than the others - great lighting throughout.

[kvg]

Originally posted by msommers


Kelly, nice to see you posting again!



I didn't shoot much last year, so its time to get out the equipment again.

[The_Penguin]

Originally posted by kvg


I didn't shoot much last year, so its time to get out the equipment again.

You and me both. I think I got out once. 'course now that I'm a gimp, have to limit the rough terrain.

[kvg]

Originally posted by The_Penguin


You and me both. I think I got out once. 'course now that I'm a gimp, have to limit the rough terrain.

You were a gimp, now your just old ;)

[kvg]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1684/24962943505_29ccf6af40_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/E2TBpF)
YYC Street 2016 (https://flic.kr/p/E2TBpF) by Kelly Vincent Gibbons (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kellygibbonsemail/), on Flickr

[NoPulp]

Finally got my remote after months of waiting.





https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1475/24376602254_21a24df1dc_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/D95szL)Trails (https://flic.kr/p/D95szL) by Richard Brown (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130531646@N07/), on Flickr

[blitz]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1511/24363874743_0791d52260_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/D7Xe8V)Pentax 645Z (https://flic.kr/p/D7Xe8V) by Ryan Karr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1640/24361796744_798fa68931_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/D7Lzqm)Pentax 645Z (https://flic.kr/p/D7Lzqm) by Ryan Karr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/), on Flickr

[Go4Long]

Great Grey from today near Cochrane.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1496/24381128264_9bba38c56e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/D9tE1q)
Grey Ghost (https://flic.kr/p/D9tE1q) by Steven Szabo (https://www.flickr.com/photos/go4long/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1477/24985624006_88d02ea292_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/E4TRwN)
Now I see You (https://flic.kr/p/E4TRwN) by Steven Szabo (https://www.flickr.com/photos/go4long/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1450/24381440894_c3e11e2b59_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/D9vfWA)
Out of the Woods (https://flic.kr/p/D9vfWA) by Steven Szabo (https://www.flickr.com/photos/go4long/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1560/24918647171_1a9f915df7_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DXYzDM)
Peering Through (https://flic.kr/p/DXYzDM) by Steven Szabo (https://www.flickr.com/photos/go4long/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1712/24381333734_1416d00b82_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/D9uH61)
In his Sites (https://flic.kr/p/D9uH61) by Steven Szabo (https://www.flickr.com/photos/go4long/), on Flickr

[Eride]

Craziest day of my life.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1589/25012505366_d1ba37db8e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/E7gCqw)DSC_4213 (https://flic.kr/p/E7gCqw) by Erik McRitchie (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erikmcr/), on Flickr

[blitz]

Congrats Erik!

[D'z Nutz]

Hey congrats!!

[taemo]

congrats erik!

[Go4Long]

congrats Erik.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1707/24459378423_c67f5361db_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DgoH46)
Skimming Along (https://flic.kr/p/DgoH46) by Steven Szabo (https://www.flickr.com/photos/go4long/), on Flickr

[ga16i]

Whoa, congrats! :clap:

Here's two from my escapades over the long weekened.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1670/25073936196_02c3359f4c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EcGtEL)High Level Alberta Grain Elevator (https://flic.kr/p/EcGtEL) by Wilson Hui (https://www.flickr.com/photos/wilsonhui/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1666/24473629493_0b7eb0d3ec_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DhDKpc)Welcome to the Northwest Territories Sign (https://flic.kr/p/DhDKpc) by Wilson Hui (https://www.flickr.com/photos/wilsonhui/), on Flickr

[rage2]

Congrats Eride!

[kobe tai]

Congrats! First 6 months is pretty rough though lol


https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1479/24993772252_136eaf88ee_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1577/25111956965_742c864ce0_b.jpg

[Go4Long]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1665/25102228346_d82d0d8f52_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EfctWs)
Still Works (https://flic.kr/p/EfctWs) by Steven Szabo (https://www.flickr.com/photos/go4long/), on Flickr

[NoPulp]

Went for a walk today with the camera. Difficult to find anything interesting when its dry and colorless. Ended up finding some eagles and a pair of coyotes with a fresh kill, cool to watch but out of reach for a picture.

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[NoPulp]

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[Wakalimasu]

Went to the Wildlife Festival at the Agrium. Was pretty lame until they bought out the raptors.

Too dark inside for my f/5.6 though :(

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[Go4Long]

That's likely the same bald eagle as in the really popular shot from last year of the baldy dragging its wingtips in the water. It was a CRC bird as well.

[pizdets17]

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[pizdets17]

White Man's pond outside Canmore

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[blitz]

I like that one :thumbsup:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1596/24810289599_a8cf3c796e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DNpdHM)Leica Q (https://flic.kr/p/DNpdHM) by Ryan Karr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1546/24888254050_b94c372714_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DVhNQs)Pentax 645Z + 28-45mm DFA Test (https://flic.kr/p/DVhNQs) by Ryan Karr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/), on Flickr

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[taemo]

nice headshot there Ryan!
i can see your strobes reflecting in your glasses, one light or two lights?

[blitz]

Originally posted by taemo
nice headshot there Ryan!
i can see your strobes reflecting in your glasses, one light or two lights?

I was setting up lights for someone not wearing glasses, so I just let it slide.

4 lights (beauty dish, 2 stripboxes with grids, background). For the actual shot I added a foam core reflector below to get rid of neck shadows and evened the light out. Women don't tend to like a harsher light and that gritty feel :rofl:

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[msommers]

Haven't got to shoot much, miss it a lot! I'll just live vicariously through this thread.

Went out to the Nordegg area and I swear to God that place hates me. Absolute shit weather and even worse light. Just trying to polish a turd here!

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1539/25088123252_5c92807a85_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EdXbZb)Unnamed Falls B&W (https://flic.kr/p/EdXbZb) by msommers00 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/54199117@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1650/25207351685_07f619cf49_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EpugrP)Panther Falls (https://flic.kr/p/EpugrP) by msommers00 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/54199117@N03/), on Flickr

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https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1657/24576794044_ae2ef3ecd8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DrLuCm)Abraham Lake area (https://flic.kr/p/DrLuCm) by msommers00 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/54199117@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1486/25114367211_c6d9fc8eb4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EggGpe)Abraham Lake (https://flic.kr/p/EggGpe) by msommers00 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/54199117@N03/), on Flickr

[Eride]

I haven't really had the chance to shoot anything other then babies and friends the past couple weeks. Finding good spots to shoot in my house though haha.
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[Wakalimasu]

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[Go4Long]

Nice. I'm trying to figure out where people are standing to get the shots with the runway and downtown :-S

[C_Dave45]

It was back to good old time hockey last night at Max Bell!


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[msommers]

Looks like you've got things dialed in pretty well, Dave.

Here's one with the Zeiss 100MP from yesterday morning, shot through our condo glass. Beautiful lights seems to show up when I'm never in the mountains!

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[Wakalimasu]

Originally posted by Go4Long
Nice. I'm trying to figure out where people are standing to get the shots with the runway and downtown :-S

Kinda need a red pass for that shot ! :(

[Go4Long]

Can't I just borrow yours? :-P

[kobe tai]

in toronto for couple weeks

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[NoPulp]

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[blitz]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1452/25214441882_6f189ec3a9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Eq7B7A)Leica Q (https://flic.kr/p/Eq7B7A) by Ryan Karr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/), on Flickr

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https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1632/24705992063_6494950f3e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DDbEGp)Pentax 645Z (https://flic.kr/p/DDbEGp) by Ryan Karr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1441/25306915566_5e5ca43987_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Eyhyjs)Pentax 645Z (https://flic.kr/p/Eyhyjs) by Ryan Karr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1664/24702513834_ffe8dc2041_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DCSQJW)Pentax 645Z (https://flic.kr/p/DCSQJW) by Ryan Karr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/), on Flickr

[msommers]

Really nice guys!!!