We got our Christmas tree early at a local tree farm and put it in a bucket of water until we could bring it indoors. A sudden cold snap has made that process a little more difficult than we intended. Shot with Z8 and old Micro Nikkor 55mm f2.8. Don't recall the f stop. I think f5.6
Very nice. Really hard to get a picture of an owl. Even hard to see one. I just finished Jennifer Ackerman's book "What Owl Knows". Highly recommend it. Barred Owls are considered invasive to the Western U.S. I would be interested in where you got your winning photo.
I still enjoy shooting my Nikkormat from time to time. I inherited it from my dad who was a pro but would NEVER shoot 35 mm for a client. He always used his trusty 4X5 Speed Graphic. I also inherited that beast and I think it works, but I haven't the inclination to get serious about it. I get my...
I recently purchased a new Z8 from the Camera Mall in Ann Arbor, MI. My wife insisted I do it, probably to shut up my constant complaining about not having the latest and greatest camera. I also purchased an FTZ II adapter from eBay, saving a few bucks.
I love my new camera, especially its...