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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Canon

08/26/2006 09:30:12 PM · #1

Hi dear photographers!
My name's Fabio, I'm 25 years old and I'm from Brazil.
For months I've been folowing DPC but only now I decided to post some of my photos.
These were taken on a Festival, near my home. Hope you enjoy it and I'd appreciate some critiques.
Sorry about my English...

mecfcosta

Canon EOS-30D

08/26/2006 09:37:07 PM · #2

Oi, Fabio,
Welcome to DPC. Your english is fine. :) I'm also from Brazil, but living in the US.
I really like the pictures, although the natural light wasn't very kind for you. In my opinion, the shadows hurt some of your photos a little.
But you have very nice compositions... which festival was it?

08/26/2006 09:59:59 PM · #3

Originally posted by mecfcosta:

Olá, mecfosta!

Thank you for the reply and comments =) Yes, the light was to hard for outdoor photography that day... Not even a single cloudy in the sky and it was near midday. The festival was "The Cherry Trees Festival" at Pq. do Carmo, Itaquera - SP.

So, you're from Brazil! From which part?

Regards,
Fabio

klstover

Panasonic DMC-FZ8

08/26/2006 10:00:09 PM · #4

Such beautiful colors!

Mick

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/26/2006 10:01:14 PM · #5

Hi Fabio, and welcome to the madhouse!

Those are some nice, colorful shots. I think Ms Costa is right about the lighting and shadows though. Some softer light might have worked better. I think you did a great job with the colors.

You might try getting some closer shots of those pink blossoms. BTW, are those cherry trees?

graphicfunk

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

08/26/2006 10:04:04 PM · #6

Welcome!

08/26/2006 10:07:54 PM · #7

Originally posted by micknewton:

Thank you micknewton! Yes, those are cherry trees =)
Here is a close-up and a single one:

BTW, is that ok to use imageshack to post my photos?

Mick

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/26/2006 10:19:41 PM · #8

Originally posted by fabioyamauti:

Thank you micknewton! Yes, those are cherry trees =)
Here is a close-up and a single one:

Very nice! I've always wanted to try shooting cherry blossoms. Maybe I watched too many Japanese KungFu movies or something. :D

Originally posted by fabioyamauti:

BTW, is that ok to use imageshack to post my photos?

I don't see why not. I've posted photos from my SmugMug site many times, and I've seen others do it too. You might want to signup for a membership here though. It's easier to post your photos and easier for us to leave comments on them. You also get a larger selection of challenges to choose from. You are going to enter challenges, aren't you?

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Canon

08/26/2006 10:26:21 PM · #9

Originally posted by micknewton:

Originally posted by fabioyamauti:
Thank you micknewton! Yes, those are cherry trees =)
Here is a close-up and a single one:

Very nice! I've always wanted to try shooting cherry blossoms. Maybe I watched too many Japanese KungFu movies or something. :D

Originally posted by fabioyamauti:
BTW, is that ok to use imageshack to post my photos?

I don't see why not. I've posted photos from my SmugMug site many times, and I've seen others do it too. You might want to signup for a membership here though. It's easier to post your photos and easier for us to leave comments on them. You also get a larger selection of challenges to choose from. You are going to enter challenges, aren't you?

Thank you for the tips Mick! About entering challenges, for now I'll try to submit to Open Challenges =) Maybe later I'll sign up to enter Member Challenges

Regards,
Fabio

mecfcosta

Canon EOS-30D

08/26/2006 10:34:01 PM · #10

Wow, I love your last batch with the two pictures. Gorgeous.:)
By the way, I'm from Rio.

ps: Micknewton, "Ms. Costa"? How formal! I kinda like it, heheheh :)

Mick

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/26/2006 10:49:48 PM · #11

Originally posted by mecfcosta:

Wow, I love your last batch with the two pictures. Gorgeous.:)
By the way, I'm from Rio.

ps: Micknewton, "Ms. Costa"? How formal! I kinda like it, heheheh :)

Would you prefer Maria? I didn't want to presume since we have not yet been properly introduced. :)

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

08/26/2006 11:40:46 PM · #12

Fabio - the close-up of the cherry blossom is excellent! Very fine detail, great color, nice composition. Quite a lovely photo!