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Posted on 08/10/08 6:17:03 PM |
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GKB
Magical Montagist Posts: 4025 Reply  |
dragonfly
i've just returned from a holiday in the South of France. Visiting the Camargue I found thousands of these little guys who were busy munching up all the Mosquitoes. This was shot on a Nikon D700 with a Sigma 105mm macro lens.  _________________ Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana. |
Posted on 08/10/08 6:21:47 PM |
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katew
Virtual Virtuoso Posts: 681 Reply  |
Re: dragonfly
Wow! Well caught, Gordon! |
Posted on 08/10/08 6:44:27 PM |
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GKB
Magical Montagist Posts: 4025 Reply |
Re: dragonfly
Thanks Kate. I've just been comparing this image 'saved for web' with the original and there is no comparison with the colour. The original is light years better than this. I shot a few other insect images but I left the camera behind yesterday and then found a Praying Mantis just begging to have its photograph taken. Some other time maybe. _________________ Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana. |
Posted on 08/10/08 9:35:21 PM |
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maiden
Golden Gif Gagster Posts: 471 Reply  |
Re: dragonfly
That is superb photography. I have a 100mm Macro lens for my Nikon D70 and yet I haven't had the success that you have had - a very stunning image especially as you have caught the eye is clear sharp focus and with the limited Depth of Field with the macro lens has created a stunning isolated subject. |
Posted on 08/10/08 9:51:06 PM |
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GKB
Magical Montagist Posts: 4025 Reply |
Re: dragonfly
Thanks Becky. The wonderful thing about insect photography is the incredible detail of their tiny bodies. This little guy was just sitting around not doing very much and he posed for quite a few images. 
_________________ Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana. |
Posted on 08/10/08 10:32:45 PM |
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michael sinclair
Off-Topic Opportunist Posts: 1869 Reply  |
Re: dragonfly
The Nikon D700 is a full-frame camera (12.1 mp) and is currently the "champ" and "darling" in the all of the magazine tests; though, I wonder how it will fare against the similarly priced Canon MK2 (21 mp) when it comes out at the end of November. Did you use Image stabilization for these shots? I can get a better resolution by clicking on the image itself and expand the new window. The detail even at web resolution is awsome! Hey Marty take a look at this  |
Posted on 08/10/08 10:43:38 PM |
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GKB
Magical Montagist Posts: 4025 Reply |
Re: dragonfly
Hi Michael, Yes I had been waiting for Nikon to finally go 'Full Frame' as I was annoyed at not being able to use very wide angle lenses. As soon as I heard that Nikon had marketed the D700 I was out at the shops getting my own. I have to say that it is a superb machine and I am extremely impressed with just about everything about it. Canon's 21 Mp chip may well give it a good run for its money as Canon have beeen ahead of Nikon in the full frame game for some time now. The interesting thing will be to see how it handles noise as the pixel sites are much smaller. I'll post some higher res images tomorrow so that you can get a better idea of the resolution but I must say that the detail on the original is spectacular. The only image stabilisation I used was to rest my elbows on the ground and breathe gently!! Gordon _________________ Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana. |
Posted on 09/10/08 03:05:37 AM |
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vibeke
Kreative Kiwi Posts: 2166 Reply  |
Re: dragonfly
Wonderful photos. I was looking for larger prey when i was in Camargue in July. 'The wild horses' 
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Posted on 09/10/08 03:09:33 AM |
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vibeke
Kreative Kiwi Posts: 2166 Reply |
Re: dragonfly
Couldn't get far enough back, and with the fence they didn't look all that wild.  |
Posted on 09/10/08 10:04:26 AM |
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maiden
Golden Gif Gagster Posts: 471 Reply |
Re: dragonfly
Puts my photograghy to shame - I hate you all lol 
I wish I had a bit more time to get out and about to do some more photography the last time I used the camera was at a friend's wedding as the main photographer (because they couldn't afford a real one) I think I did an ok job on some of the photos but a little disappointed that some didn't turn out as expected especially as I had to buy a cheap f1.8 50mm lens to be able to take shots inside the church without flash although I could have done with a bit of Image Stabilisation but that wasn't available on any camera when I bought by D70 and even that was a shop display model and was discontinued by Nikon before I even bought it, but it's all I can afford and I don't see any opportunity to upgrade for the very long future. 
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Posted on 09/10/08 12:53:33 PM |
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Hero Face
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I think it's time i bought a camera... any budget solutions/suggestions? I've just started working at a design agency and one of my main projects is the running of a local event photography website so i think it's about time |
Posted on 09/10/08 1:09:20 PM |
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katew
Virtual Virtuoso Posts: 681 Reply |
Re: dragonfly
I've got the Nikon D60 and I love it. It's a good semi-pro camera, in that the auto settings give very good results, but it has a lot more you can use once you get more proficient. I also use a Nikon D80 for my pro work (glamour photography). I don't know what your level and budget are, but the D60 comes in at around £350, and the D80 at around £450, both for body only. My husband has just pointed out the the D80 has now been superseded by the D90, but we don't know a price for that. It has live view as well, which a lot of DSLRs don't have. |
Posted on 09/10/08 1:14:17 PM |
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maiden
Golden Gif Gagster Posts: 471 Reply |
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There are lots of really great semi-pro and pro cameras available at the moment - but if you're just getting started with a DSLR you can't go wrong with buying a good quality second hand model because in all fairness the new cameras are all singing and dancing but there is still a lot of mileage from the older models. Nikon D70/D70s, Canon 300D,350D,400D,450D Nikon D40/D40x and the Sony camera (sorry the name is a infinity like symbol) are all very good cameras. The Nikon D40 and D40x doesn't have the autofocus motor in the body so you have to buy the lenses that have the AutoFocus Motor built in but these aren't much more expensive. But I'd say for £300-400 -- $550-$700 you should be able to pick one of these up with a lens if you shop around you could possibly get one a lot cheaper. |
Posted on 09/10/08 2:58:05 PM |
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GKB
Magical Montagist Posts: 4025 Reply |
Re: dragonfly
Here is the link to a better (I hope) image of the dragonfly. http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/GKBphoto/Dragonfly704.jpg _________________ Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana. |
Posted on 09/10/08 4:27:32 PM |
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Gerard
Digital Dutchman Posts: 145 Reply  |
dragonfly
Abolute stunning!! Nice photo! I have a Canon 350D with some lenses but it's not in the tools, it's in the way you use them! Compliments, Gordon Gerard |
Posted on 09/10/08 5:20:44 PM |
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katew
Virtual Virtuoso Posts: 681 Reply |
Re: dragonfly
Stunning colours, Gordon. Compression doesn't help, does it? |
Posted on 10/10/08 11:06:57 AM |
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steve hill
Brain Basher Posts: 228 Reply  |
Re: dragonfly
great photo gordon Iam looking to purchase a DSLR think this helps decide which one. |
Posted on 12/10/08 05:56:29 AM |
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Nick Curtain
Model Master Posts: 1768 Reply  |
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Great shot Gordon I bought a Canon 100mm macro about six months ago and I've only taken a couple of pics on the macro setting. The image below is a Shield Bug sitting on the roof of our car. It was taken with the sun in front of me, as I liked the backlight effect. The 100mm on the 5D gives great results and it's probably one of the best portrait lenses I've used. The 2.8 give a wonderful d.o.f. Maiden, I think your wedding shots are great. Believe me, I've seen shots taken by so called Pros, which don't come up to that mark. Regarding the comments re cameras, I would recommed a full frame sensor, if the budget will go there. If not, the lower end cameras are still great, providing you have the right glass. I use my old 10D and with 'L' lenses attached, it does a great job. If considering Canon, then the 17-40L is a great lens and is not too expensive. Nick  |
Posted on 12/10/08 1:57:08 PM |
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katew
Virtual Virtuoso Posts: 681 Reply |
Re: dragonfly
Nick, that's what I call a photo! Great shot! |
Posted on 12/10/08 2:29:06 PM |
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Nick Curtain
Model Master Posts: 1768 Reply |
Re: dragonfly
Thanks Kate, really appreciated. Nick |
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