PHOTO-A-DAY: February 2013

spraynpray

I'll believe you, but thousands wouldn't....

MYatz

Slot canyon texture

spraynpray

Oh, n i-i-i-c e MYatz!

pippigurl

Back from Mardi Gras in New Orleans...such amazing talent on this forum. I have enjoyed lurking while away. MIne from NOLA.



Nikon D800 | Nikkor 50mm f 1.8 | 1/125 f/10 -11/3ev | ISO 400

ZSChow

@pippigurl, that man is faaaabulous.

Slightly iffy weather today, I swear British weather is so temperamental.

Yetibuddha

myATZ, Antelope? The Wave? Nice.

hammers71

birdman

Pippi, from Louisiana here. I'm jealous actually. Living in S.Diego, but miss that time of year in N.O. Other than that, they can keep it. Too crowded, too much crime, too poor.

Benji2505

more reporting from the NE.

dissent

Y'all take care of yourselves out there Benji (et.al)!

A bit noisy, but I liked the color.

SquamishPhoto

Nice one, MYatz.


D800 • 200mm f2 @ f2.2 • 1/200 • ISO 400

mihaich

Msmoto

I think a whimsical shot is sometimes fun....Yellow Chairs

Yetibuddha

A more pleasant scene that what Benji and others have experienced lately:
The Twins (maternal):

proudgeek

Yeti, amazing how snow can be such a godsend in some places and such a nightmare in others. Superb colors moto.

D90 | 24-70 | 70mm | f/5 | 1/1250s | ISO 400

donaldejose

Conflicted Nature.



D5100, 40mm DX micro.

With a black surround http://www.flickr.com/photos/76080384@N03/8473748872/lightbox/

mk2pop

Amazing shots as always guys,

@donaldjose how do you find the 40mm micro? Im looking for a more dedicated macro lens for when im walking but dont want the outlay of a 105 incase a d400 surfaces

donaldejose

mk2pop: I just posted on my flicker account 4 winter snow scenes I took with this lens this morning. http://www.flickr.com/photos/76080384@N03/ You can study those images and see what you think. They were all taken with a D5100. I agree with reviewers who say it is a fine macro lens, especially for the price, with one significant issue: if you are trying to shoot 1:1 you will find that your lens is very, very close to the subject being photographed. This presents two problems: 1. Living animals will flee from this one eyed monster so you won't be able to use this lens to photograph butterflies. It will be fine for flowers. 2. Because your lens, camera and you are so close to the subject being photographed you will often be blocking light to your subject. I agree with this review: http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/40mm-f28.htm So how do you get around the close focus blocked light macro issue? Use strong light from the side and you will be ok. Here is a photo shot with that 40mm macro lens on a D90. http://www.flickr.com/photos/76080384@N03/7985282310/in/photostream I was very close but using strong sidelight so my subject was not in my shadow. You can also shoot on an overcast day or hazy bright day so there are no strong shadows. http://www.flickr.com/photos/76080384@N03/7979448540/in/photostream

You could also consider the Tokina 100mm f2.8 macro. I have that lens and it is great. Here is a photo taken with it on a D800. Look at the detail in the dial. http://www.flickr.com/photos/76080384@N03/7895983844/sizes/k/in/photostream/

Finally, you could consider the old Nikon 60mm D macro lens. Here is a photo taken with that lens on a D800.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/76080384@N03/7906346798/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Any of these macro lenses will be about half or less the price of the Nikon 105 macro, especially if you find them used.

http://www.adorama.com/searchsite/default.aspx?searchinfo=Nikon+40mm
http://www.adorama.com/searchsite/default.aspx?searchinfo=Tokina+100mm
http://www.adorama.com/US 537500.html

Hope you find this information helpful.

mk2pop

Thanks for that, im looking for something to carry on my 2nd body when im out shooting in the wilderness, i was also looking at the 60mm, Sigma 105mm or Tamron 90mm, but i have the chance of a 40mm at a great price, will be used for flower macros handheld mostly, i was also thinking of using my sb400 on an sc28 and bracket to stop the shadow if im too close

MikeGunter

Hi all,



Nikon D90, ISO 200, 1/60sec Nikon 18-105mm lens @62mm

My best,

Mike

rschnaible

Hi all,



Nikon D90, ISO 200, 1/60sec Nikon 18-105mm lens @62mm

My best,

Mike

Very creative

Msmoto

@ MikeGunter

Your son?

Witty_Nickname

D800 - 70-300mm VR @ 220mm & f/11

MikeGunter

Hi all,

Thanks rschnaible! And no Msmoto, the older one is the age of my oldest. ;-)

It's for a lobby display for the opening of our play this week.

My best,

Mike

Msmoto

Surreal! Love it!