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mnbruce
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 09:10 am
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Post Number: 692
Registered: 11-2006
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Katani,those are some very nice images,good job!
Katani on: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 06:44 am, wrote:Can you guys recommend a lens for wildlife?
As you stated,the lenses start to get pretty expensive.I don't think I'd be in a rush to start upgrading lenses until you had more time to decide what you really want to focus on in your photography. If I were to suggest a lens for wildlife it would be the Canon 100-400L IS. It's a really nice lens and at $1200-$1400 it's about as cheap as you can get by for nice and sharp images of wildlife. There are more expensive ones but not as versatile as this one.All the images at this link except the two fall color ones were taken with the 100-400. As you see you can use it for other things also but at over 3 lbs it tends to get heavy.
http://images-by-bruce.smugmug.com/gallery/3207066#179833763 |
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Jim- Donna
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 03:26 pm
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Post Number: 760
Registered: 01-2007
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WOW Bruce!!!! You have some REALLY NICE shots!!! Loved all of them!
I'll Love you till the stars fall out of the sky!
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Garzan
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 04:07 pm
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Post Number: 949
Registered: 07-2006
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| Wow, that is one frickin' huge tree. I wonder if it is a cotton tree? Where is it? |
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dreadneck
Moderator posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 05:11 pm
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Post Number: 937
Registered: 08-2006
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Nice images, Katani and Bruce! The scenery is gorgeous in your location, Katani. I made a mental note to shoot more reflections, yours are beautiful.
Bruce, I figured you were shooting with some sharp glass. My telephoto was relatively inexpensive at $159 and although I'm glad I bought it, I can see how a pro lens, especially with IS, would give me some awesome capabilities. Sticker shock is something to be reckoned with though. The air show is coming up soon at Edwards AFB and your lens would be right at home there.
http://DREADNECK.COM
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Papamark
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 05:39 pm
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Post Number: 129
Registered: 07-2006
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Curves lives on...LOL
BioBob...that is an amazing sky you captured over the castle. There is magic and power about that place...
Here are a couple from this June...
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Petrona
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 05:42 pm
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Post Number: 317
Registered: 07-2006
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| OMG, I totally agrees. What great shots? |
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Papamark
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 05:44 pm
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Post Number: 130
Registered: 07-2006
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And then it quickly changed to this...
I was relatively sober I thought.
Never seen a sky quite like that evening at BCC! |
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dreadneck
Moderator posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 05:47 pm
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Post Number: 939
Registered: 08-2006
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Papamark on: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 05:44 pm, wrote:I was relatively sober I thought.
No way...then how do you explain seeing that?
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Papamark
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 05:59 pm
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Post Number: 132
Registered: 07-2006
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| A powerful place mon...only way I can explain it. |
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Reneé
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 06:08 pm
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Post Number: 1117
Registered: 04-2007
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wasn't that the fourth of july, mark? and, so... sober don't include smoke, eh? ;-)
i got lots of wicked sky shots that day and evening! here's a "sky-blue-pink" one that my hubby loves.
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
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Timm
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 06:29 pm
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Post Number: 176
Registered: 07-2006
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Timm
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 06:30 pm
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Post Number: 177
Registered: 07-2006
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mnbruce
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 06:39 pm
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Post Number: 693
Registered: 11-2006
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dreadneck on: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 05:11 pm, wrote:Bruce, I figured you were shooting with some sharp glass
Dread,that is a very sharp lens,however the vast majority of the shots I post here are with my walk around lens,a 28-105. I just picked the 100-400 up at the end of June and I am thinking of dumping it and picking up a Canon 70-200L 2.8.IS. While the lens is nice for wildlife it is a little slow under low light conditions plus I think the 70-200 fits my long term needs more,which is not wildlife images. It's even more expensive and I can't really justify one lens at that price so 2 is out of the question. |
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mnbruce
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 06:40 pm
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Post Number: 694
Registered: 11-2006
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Timm,keep those curves coming! |
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dreadneck
Moderator posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 08:07 pm
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Post Number: 942
Registered: 08-2006
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mnbruce on: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 06:39 pm, wrote:I am thinking of dumping it and picking up a Canon 70-200L 2.8.IS.
If it's smaller and lighter, plus its a 2.8, you could just get a Canon EF 2x Teleconverter and have a better kit without giving up anything on the long end. I'd like a fast tele lens for my Nikon. My current 70-300mm is f4 - 5.6.
A smaller, lighter lens would probably do a great job handling some of Timm's curves
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Yard Dog
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 08:36 pm
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Post Number: 1570
Registered: 08-2006
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mnbruce on: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 06:39 pm, wrote:Canon 70-200L 2.8.IS
Go for it Bruce when the train gets to the station we aren't getting a transfer ticket to another train  ....LOL
Had a Nikkor 2.8 70to200 ED back in the film era It was a grand back in 96 (you must be one of those rich guys  ).....couldn't really tell the image difference from a Nikkor prime lens....super sharp images...great for people shots too.
The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.
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dreadneck
Moderator posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 08:44 pm
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Post Number: 944
Registered: 08-2006
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Yard Dog on: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 08:36 pm, wrote:Had a Nikkor 2.8 70to200 ED back in the film era
So, you got rid of it?
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Yamangurl
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 08:46 pm
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Post Number: 352
Registered: 05-2007
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Damn geeks. 
Some day I'll be able to keep up with what the hell you're talking about (sigh....)
Right now I'm SUCH a struggling amateur; drooling all over y'all's talent and gorgeous shots. Please keep them coming; they inspire me!
Soon come someday!!!!
"it doesn't cost a thing to smile; ya don't have to pay to laugh, ya better thank God for that....there's hope" India Arie
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Yard Dog
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 08:55 pm
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Post Number: 1571
Registered: 08-2006
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dreadneck on: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 08:44 pm, wrote:So, you got rid of it?
Divorce can do a lot of financial damage...lol
BUT HEY....... I GOT MARRIED AGAIN
The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.
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dreadneck
Moderator posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 09:11 pm
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Post Number: 945
Registered: 08-2006
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Yard Dog on: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 08:55 pm, wrote:BUT HEY....... I GOT MARRIED AGAIN
Well, there's a silver lining, congratulations!
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Timm
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 09:19 pm
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Post Number: 178
Registered: 07-2006
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Timm
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 09:51 pm
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Post Number: 179
Registered: 07-2006
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For Crob! Got Fish!
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Yard Dog
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 09:53 pm
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Post Number: 1572
Registered: 08-2006
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dreadneck on: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 09:11 pm, wrote:Well, there's a silver lining, congratulations
Last year I posted thatbeach wedding photo and caught so much chit it was unbelieveable...thread went on forever and ever about me being an insensitive pretentious jerk.....
The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.
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dreadneck
Moderator posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 10:04 pm
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Post Number: 948
Registered: 08-2006
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I didn't know fishing was so much fun.
Yard Dog on: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 09:53 pm, wrote:
Last year I posted thatbeach wedding photo and caught so much chit it was unbelieveable...thread went on forever and ever about me being a insensitive pretentious jerk.....
Sorry to reopen old wounds. I thought my source was well hidden
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Yard Dog
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 10:11 pm
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Post Number: 1573
Registered: 08-2006
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LOL do you remember that thread ? It was outrageous......
The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.
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mnbruce
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 10:14 pm
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Post Number: 696
Registered: 11-2006
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Yard Dog on: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 09:53 pm, wrote:thread went on forever and ever about me being an insensitive pretentious jerk.....
and I thought I was the only one who knew!
If you guys keep this up Pam might put a block on this site.
Yard Dog on: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 08:36 pm, wrote:(you must be one of those rich guys
is that why I asked if I could move into your basement?
Yamangurl on: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 08:46 pm, wrote:Right now I'm SUCH a struggling amateur
and don't forget photography competition winner! |
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mnbruce
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 10:19 pm
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Post Number: 697
Registered: 11-2006
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| Just curious Brian,I've seen many images of scantily clad women and men since first coming here in November,why do you think that photo caused such a ruckus? Sorry I missed it. |
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Garrett
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 10:25 pm
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Post Number: 279
Registered: 07-2006
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Yard Dog on: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 10:11 pm, wrote:LOL do you remember that thread ? It was outrageous......
I think it was the only thread ever longer than this one, lol! |
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dreadneck
Moderator posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 10:27 pm
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Post Number: 950
Registered: 08-2006
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mnbruce on: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 10:19 pm, wrote:why do you think that photo caused such a ruckus?
Probably because the groom wasn't paying attention - not looking in the bride's eyes, too busy looking down the beach, eyeing the fruit lady's wares...
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Yamangurl
Member posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 10:30 pm
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Post Number: 358
Registered: 05-2007
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LMAO!!!
I love that photo!
"it doesn't cost a thing to smile; ya don't have to pay to laugh, ya better thank God for that....there's hope" India Arie
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dreadneck
Moderator posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 12:43 am
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Post Number: 956
Registered: 08-2006
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Curvy Bank$
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Yard Dog
Member posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 09:22 am
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Post Number: 1575
Registered: 08-2006
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mnbruce on: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 10:19 pm, wrote:Just curious Brian,I've seen many images of scantily clad women and men since first coming here in November,why do you think that photo caused such a ruckus? Sorry I missed it.
I'm always hungry for the bait but I'm a changed man now
at least for this morning..........have to go to the baby Dr. 
By all means marry; if you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher.
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dreadneck
Moderator posted on Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 09:39 pm
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Post Number: 1537
Registered: 08-2006
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Some curves have returned while others have obviously run off!
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Gail
Member posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 12:58 am
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Post Number: 1037
Registered: 05-2007
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woops.
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jabailey
Member posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 01:19 am
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Post Number: 617
Registered: 07-2006
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| Me too, Gail. Guess this is a private discussion/visual of the woof type. Love you all! |
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Chantal
Member posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 04:14 pm
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Post Number: 368
Registered: 10-2007
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WOW !!!!!!!
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