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Postby ozimax on Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:25 pm

Went for a stroll through the Botanic Gardens this afternoon and gave my new Canon 70-200 F4 lens a workout in overcast/dappled light. I stayed on F4 all afternoon and used a tripod to keep things steady. (Wife carried tripod, a good deal... 8) )

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Postby big pix on Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:44 pm

max nice images....... have you tried tighter crops for a different look
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Postby ozimax on Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:49 pm

Not yet Bernie, haven't had time. I suppose these flowers have been photographed a million times but I always enjoy them. The 70-200 lens is razor sharp and a lot of fun to shoot with.

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Postby wendellt on Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:59 pm

the isolation of the flower/s created by the contrast bathed in that slip of gorgeous light against that dark background is so poignant and beautiful,
a lovely mystique and gentlesness is most evident in the 1st 2
2nd one being the best
great work!
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Postby ozimax on Fri Apr 06, 2007 8:07 pm

Thanks for the comment Wendell, yes I think #2 is my fav. I had thought it might have been better without the 2nd flower, but then again, twin flowers are maybe more interesting than just a single stem. Ozi.
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Postby Yi-P on Fri Apr 06, 2007 10:52 pm

I like #2 as well, and last one deserves a tighter crop for less distracting background :)
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Postby Div on Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:04 am

#2 definately the one for me.

Is it the IS version of the 70-200L? If so did you try any handheld shots? Would like to know how well it works on an overcast day with relatively still subjects.

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Postby Ghetto Panda on Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:38 am

Number 1 and 2 are just gorgeous the natural lighting and isolation are just perfect maybe a tighter crop on the first.
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Postby ozimax on Sat Apr 07, 2007 12:43 pm

Div wrote:Is it the IS version of the 70-200L? If so did you try any handheld shots? Would like to know how well it works on an overcast day with relatively still subjects.-Dave


No Dave, I couldn't afford the IS version, but I like using a tripod so no problems there.
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Postby CraigVTR on Sat Apr 07, 2007 1:24 pm

Great shots. # 1 is so simple and effective, #3 great composition.

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Postby marcotrov on Sat Apr 07, 2007 3:22 pm

Lovely series. Just love the lighting in #1 and #2
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