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Posted 02/09/2010 - 10:26
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They're all up to your usual high standards Mike, but the shield bug one is easily my favourite. WHat a fantastic shot! (Just the sort of thing I want to see in this week's fortnightly comp! hinthintnudgenudge )
Tim
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Posted 02/09/2010 - 11:27
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Congratulations Mike on a very nice series. Patience and skill - how did you get so close to them all?
Posted 02/09/2010 - 11:40
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Ninja-like stalking skills.
Tim
AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
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Feel free to edit any of my posted photos! If I post a photo for critique, I want brutal honesty. If you don't like it, please say so and tell me why!
AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
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Posted 02/09/2010 - 12:40
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thoughton wrote:
Ninja-like stalking skills.
.. I don't think my size would allow any type of stalking skills.Ninja-like stalking skills.
These were taken with the Sigma 180mm macro and the Pentax 100mm f2.8 with 1.7x teleconverter attached so a bit more distance available than normal.
I was lucky with number 5 though, I think it was sleeping.
Peter: can't see any halo as such but then I am doing this on a laptop so maybe it just doesn't show. There was a patch of light in the background so that may be it :
Thanks for the comments anyway.
Posted 02/09/2010 - 13:31
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These are really lovely - the sort of thing I'd like to be able to do in the future
let the education continue
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
Posted 02/09/2010 - 16:21
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They are all superb Mike!
The 180mm Macro is on my 'to get' list; though it seems that lens has been discontinued, so it might be a little difficult to get hold of next year.
I agree with Tim - the colours of the shield bug and depth of field of that shot are superb, and it's my pick of the bunch.
The 180mm Macro is on my 'to get' list; though it seems that lens has been discontinued, so it might be a little difficult to get hold of next year.
I agree with Tim - the colours of the shield bug and depth of field of that shot are superb, and it's my pick of the bunch.
Posted 02/09/2010 - 16:31
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The 180mm Macro is on my 'to get' list; though it seems that lens has been discontinued, so it might be a little difficult to get hold of next year
Mike has far to many lenses, perhaps if you make him an offer The 180mm Macro is on my 'to get' list; though it seems that lens has been discontinued, so it might be a little difficult to get hold of next year
Davex.
Posted 02/09/2010 - 17:55
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You would never think a converter was involved, nice and sharp.
Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Posted 02/09/2010 - 20:16
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Mike-P wrote:
.. took me the best part of 12 months to find one at a price I was willing to pay.
Anyway, they are slowly going now.
Sigh. I just hope I'll get lucky then!
.. took me the best part of 12 months to find one at a price I was willing to pay.
Anyway, they are slowly going now.
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