Chris's Pix 365/2011 starting AFTER PETE!!!

[Marcel]

Nice bridge Chris, but... I sure was hoping for a close-up with the new lens. ;-)

 

[Vermontster]

I sure was hoping for a close-up with the new lens. ;-)

Sad to say that I haven't even put the 105mm macro on my camera yet. Crazy busy at my real world job...and it's starting to interfere with my photography. I'm going to have to change that pretty soon!

 

[Vermontster]

First shots with the Nikkor 105mm Macro. Not to impressive. Either I need a lot of work or my camera just isn't able to capture sharp pics.

 

[Marcel]

First shots with the Nikkor 105mm Macro. Not to impressive. Either I need a lot of work or my camera just isn't able to capture sharp pics.

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Hi Chris, don't get discouraged. I think your shots are great and they just need sharpening. Here's what I was able to do with one of them:



I'm not sure, but I think that if you keep your images full size when you upload, the uploader might compress them too much and reduce the quality. I always downsize my images to about 1000x1000 at 72 dpi before I upload.
Were these shot RAW? If yes, then you need to sharpen absolutely because for this forum you'll have to downsize.
You have the right equipment to do a great job, you'll just have to work a little but the result will be worth it. ;-) Take care.

 

[Marcel]

Oh and Chris, crank up your ISOs on the D700. For close-ups you'll want all the speed you can get. And don't worry, it won't hurt the quality. Between 400 and 1600 is what I use for close-ups.

 

[Vermontster]

Will give it a try Marcel. Thanks

 

[jengajoh]

Good pics for your first ones with the macro. You'll get the hang of it in no time!

 

[Vermontster]

Thanks Jen!

 

[Vermontster]

We are under a "very rare" tornado watch. Interesting weather this year.





I am headed to Bar Harbor, but taking a laptop. Hoping for an internet connection. If I don't get one, I will post my daily's next week.

 

[fotojack]

Chris....all great shots, in my opinion. About the macros......you used 1/400 shutter speed? Why so fast? Give 1/250 a try with that new lens, and yes, bump up the ISO, too, like Marcel said. Should make a big difference.

 

[jengajoh]

This weather has indeed been crazy. We have had a tornado watch or two this year which is also very rare for us.

 

[ohkphoto]

Chris, did you use a tripod? when I was shopping for a macro, I rented the 105 and found that it was a little "temperamental". It takes quite a bit to get used to the feel of it. I don't do that much macro, so I'm happy with the 60mm. For first time use, the shots are great.

 

[Vermontster]

Bar Harbor, Maine - Day 1

 

[Marcel]

Nice shot Chris, so quiet and calm. I like the reflections on the water and the overall color scheme. Is it raining there too? It's still raining here. :-(

 

[Vermontster]

Is it raining there too? It's still raining here. :-(

Not raining, but very foggy "all day." Hiking around Acadia National Park and you have very limited visibility.

Can't complain since it's not raining.

 

[KWJams]

Water looks as still as Jello.

 

[JoeLewisPhotography]

loving this boat shot. nicely done.

 

[Vermontster]

Thanks for the comments on yesterday's boats!


Bar Harbor, Maine Day 2





Hopefully there will be sun tomorrow...

 

[Vermontster]

Michias Seal Island Lightstation - Northern Maine





Any guess on this sparrow Pete?

 

[KWJams]

Great shot. Funny Creature. It looks like a toy.