[/COLOR]This was shot almost by accident... I was focusing on the tufas on the water when my wife called my attention to look behind and to my left to see the setting sun. I quickly set up my tripod and fired one single frame. Even with some technical issues on this photograph, it is one of my favorites from all of the Mono Lake images I made that day...
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This is my part of the world, and one of the more popular photo destinations here in the Sierra. As such, I've seen many, many Mono Lake photos and this one stands out because you chose to accentuate the colors, rather than go for the standard "tufa grey" look. Well done.
I think that your post-processing might be hurting the photo somewhat - too much loss and banding in the clouds.
Most of us film guys would have died to have that multi-thousand dollar Carl Ziess lens in it's day. The 500c could be a pain to focus so I fully understand your difficulty. The later models had a brighter screen in them but, I believe, the 500c's screen could also be exchanged. I might be wrong.
Good job!
P.S. I see she's carrying the case for it. Do you always make your models schlep your gear?;-)
Doylem and TheReef, do you have a link I can plug into my newsfeed reader?!
Another great photo.
I really have to start learning how to shoot at night. There's something particularly magical for me in these night scenes.
The girl in that particular photo is my girlfriend and she really likes the bag so enjoys carrying it around as a fashion statement!
Out of curiousity, I checked some prices (used) for that lens that you have. All that I can say is: Handle it gently! It seems to have risen a great deal in value from what I remember! The two prices I saw were $8000 and $10,000. Maybe the case is a bit more than just a fashion statement??It's lucky I suppose, can't afford a DSLR at the moment but have access to the cream of the crop from 40 years ago!
I think I am tempted to invest in a split screen to aid my focusing but that will have to be on the wish list at the moment due to the price!
The girl in that particular photo is my girlfriend and she really likes the bag so enjoys carrying it around as a fashion statement!
Talking of the 350mm here is another:
As always, comments are appreciated!
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Alex & Flo by acearchie, on Flickr
Hmmm...I think you're on to something good acearchie. If I put a designer label on my gear bag do you think my wife would schlep it around for me? Of course I'd have to get different colour bags to suit the occasion and match her outfit.
Out of curiousity, I checked some prices (used) for that lens that you have. All that I can say is: Handle it gently! It seems to have risen a great deal in value from what I remember! The two prices I saw were $8000 and $10,000. Maybe the case is a bit more than just a fashion statement??
Cute picture. Keep up the good work
I'm ashamed to admit that I don't know what a newsfeed reader is...
C'mon ... even I know that . It's when you read the newspaper while eating breakfast .
Another attempt at shooting the lake. Critique very welcome. I'm still trying to learn my way around this stuff.