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 12/18/2008 07:40:38 PM · #101


Couldn't help but post another one! :D Loving this!
 12/19/2008 04:20:09 PM · #102
Originally posted by doctornick:


Couldn't help but post another one! :D Loving this!


ooh, loving it!

Was saving these for the start of the SC but can't help but post them lol



12/19/2008 04:26:09 PM · #103
Great shots guys!
I'm getting pretty excited too!
Only 12 more days!
;D

Message edited by author 2008-12-19 16:26:27.
 12/19/2008 05:11:53 PM · #104
[thumb]748204[/thumb]

Maybe we should start now?
 12/19/2008 05:54:50 PM · #105
Created a new blog to post my pictures for the year HERE.

Added a shot. ;D


12/19/2008 09:23:44 PM · #106
First snow of the winter here. Using a smaller aperture, MUCH less blur. Lot of curvature with the W#A attachment. PP uses the demo of Topaz, so shoot me :-)



R.
 12/19/2008 10:14:05 PM · #107
Here's a thought...what would happen if I used a 1.4 telextender or extension tubes? Just thinking outloud..I am gonna have to try...
 12/20/2008 01:28:28 AM · #108
Originally posted by slickchik:
Here's a thought...what would happen if I used a 1.4 telextender or extension tubes? Just thinking outloud..I am gonna have to try...


I can tell ya right now one thing that will happen: ever notice how if you tilt too much in a given direction you get extreme vignetting and outright image cutoff? Run an extender or extension tubes and it will dramatically reduce the amount of tilt you can use without cutoff...

R.
 12/20/2008 04:38:22 AM · #109
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by slickchik:
Here's a thought...what would happen if I used a 1.4 telextender or extension tubes? Just thinking outloud..I am gonna have to try...


I can tell ya right now one thing that will happen: ever notice how if you tilt too much in a given direction you get extreme vignetting and outright image cutoff? Run an extender or extension tubes and it will dramatically reduce the amount of tilt you can use without cutoff...

R.


Have tried both and get an error, methinks it would work if you taped up the electric thingies
 12/20/2008 10:52:01 AM · #110
I just ordered the macro kit, and the Creative Aperture kit. Now I need to go find some interesting punches. This is going to be fun. I look forward to seeing what everyone does.

Edit to add they have free shipping right now.

Message edited by author 2008-12-20 10:52:53.
 12/20/2008 11:05:01 AM · #111
Santa says the double glass muse and macro kit were shipped today. I hope to join in. Thanks!
 12/20/2008 11:14:06 AM · #112
Originally posted by Ecce Signum:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by slickchik:
Here's a thought...what would happen if I used a 1.4 telextender or extension tubes? Just thinking outloud..I am gonna have to try...


I can tell ya right now one thing that will happen: ever notice how if you tilt too much in a given direction you get extreme vignetting and outright image cutoff? Run an extender or extension tubes and it will dramatically reduce the amount of tilt you can use without cutoff...

R.


Have tried both and get an error, methinks it would work if you taped up the electric thingies


I have the original Lensbaby 2.0 and use Kenko extension tubes with no problem. It is difficult to find a sweet spot if you use more than one at a time...
 12/20/2008 12:08:15 PM · #113
This is gonna be an extraordinary landscape lens :-) This is the first I've processed from venturing out in the tail end of the storm this morning, 4WD engaged...



Those white specks are actually snowflakes btw; they show better at higher resolution...

R.

Message edited by author 2008-12-20 12:59:22.
 12/20/2008 12:22:45 PM · #114
Sniff..... I want mine!!
 12/20/2008 12:41:46 PM · #115
Originally posted by Melethia:
Sniff..... I want mine!!


Me too :(
 12/20/2008 12:50:56 PM · #116
Might I suggest...

There's a real novelty effect to the Lensbaby -- something gimmicky and perhaps trendy about it. I see a tendency for folks to go overboard, and be so wowed by the effect that the composition or scene itself becomes secondary -- kind of like using an effects filter in post-processing.

I think the Lensbaby images that are going to have the most profound impact and staying power are the ones that are truly enhanced by the effect -- in other words, where the Lensbaby is a means to an end, and not an end in itself.

I only say this in anticipation of the sheer volume of stuff that is coming. 50-ish participants times 31 days could get tiring, so I'm hoping folks will take the time to ask how the Lensbaby effect is adding to an already thoughtful image or composition.

Just some thoughts. There's certainly some talent here, so I'm excited to see what's in store. At this point, I don't know if Santa (my gosh, I almost typed "Satan"!) is going to pull through for me. I still plan to get one, but either way, I'll be hanging out here dropping comments.
 12/20/2008 01:01:29 PM · #117
Originally posted by bvy:
Might I suggest...

There's a real novelty effect to the Lensbaby -- something gimmicky and perhaps trendy about it. I see a tendency for folks to go overboard, and be so wowed by the effect that the composition or scene itself becomes secondary -- kind of like using an effects filter in post-processing.


Well, I hear ya, and that IS on my mind. But when I got Photomatix, for a while I went way overboard as I was playing with it, then in the end I got pretty rational and it's a major-useful tool for me. As far as the Lensbaby goes, I'm absolutely determined to use it for a new (for me) sort of landscape image, and I'm just starting to grope my way towards that now, so bear with me eh? :-)

R.
 12/20/2008 01:03:12 PM · #118
Here's another from this morning:



R.
 12/20/2008 01:08:12 PM · #119
Originally posted by bvy:

I only say this in anticipation of the sheer volume of stuff that is coming. 50-ish participants times 31 days could get tiring, so I'm hoping folks will take the time to ask how the Lensbaby effect is adding to an already thoughtful image or composition.

Fear not - you won't get 31 from me. I don't think mine will be here until after the new year, and I can't shoot during the week much.
 12/20/2008 01:27:30 PM · #120
Originally posted by Melethia:
Originally posted by bvy:

I only say this in anticipation of the sheer volume of stuff that is coming. 50-ish participants times 31 days could get tiring, so I'm hoping folks will take the time to ask how the Lensbaby effect is adding to an already thoughtful image or composition.

Fear not - you won't get 31 from me. I don't think mine will be here until after the new year, and I can't shoot during the week much.


I'll most likely only shoot on my days off. My work days are 12 hour days and don't allow a lot of time for other stuff. Maybe some macros. However, my days off are wide open for anything.

I've been looking through some of the Lensbaby site guru galleries and noticed that some of the best shots are the ones that the effect adds to the picture. Not the main focus of the shot. So the way I see it, is to get a good subject and go from there.
 12/20/2008 02:32:14 PM · #121
Originally posted by Marc923:

I've been looking through some of the Lensbaby site guru galleries and noticed that some of the best shots are the ones that the effect adds to the picture. Not the main focus of the shot. So the way I see it, is to get a good subject and go from there.


Exactly.
12/21/2008 12:16:51 AM · #122
Is anyone here using the Muse for any other reason than the fact that it's $100 less than the Composer?
 12/21/2008 12:26:58 AM · #123
Originally posted by bvy:
Is anyone here using the Muse for any other reason than the fact that it's $100 less than the Composer?


Yes....because it is a $120 less. ;)

Message edited by author 2008-12-21 01:01:07.
 12/21/2008 01:09:58 AM · #124
I thought about the Muse and decided to go with the Composer simply because I think it will be easier for me to handle. If you have strong hands, I think the Muse will be fine.
 12/21/2008 07:28:40 AM · #125
Originally posted by bvy:
Is anyone here using the Muse for any other reason than the fact that it's $100 less than the Composer?


I bought the Lensbaby 1.0 about 6 months ago (or longer, not really sure) for the simple fact that it was $96.
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