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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 7/13/2009
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Thanks very much Nicole,
I think the key to the success of this one is in the very fortunate natural light that I had.
Andre
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Nicole Besch
{K:72664} 7/12/2009
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Beautiful frog capture, nice arrangement and colors, also perfect DOF to get them all in focus, well done.Looks like he/she is looking at you and saying OK take the picture...LOL!He just pops off the screen
Perfect work done by you!!!
Cheers,Nicole
7/7
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 7/1/2009
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Hi Marcio,
We had a shortage of frogs in the area for a few years now. But, they seem to be making a good comeback this year.
I also remember a lot more of them when I was a kid. But maybe it was because we were looking for them then.
Andre
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Marcio Janousek
{K:32538} 6/30/2009
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I see no more frogs here in Brazil too.
It was very common in my childhood to see them through the streets with some frequency.
Wonderful shot Andre !! well done.
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 6/17/2009
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Hi Ray,
I also love my 18-200mm afs vr for exactly the same reasons you mention. Unfortunately Nikon seems to know exactly where to cut those mm off so that you always seem to need that little bit extra for wildlife situations.
It always amazes me when you see those pros at sporting events with 3 or 4 bodies and lenses slung around their necks. They are HEAVY after a while.
Andre
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stingRay pt.4 .
{K:250401} 6/17/2009
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Although the quality isn't as high as a good prime lens I abandoned all my primes and now go around with the Canon 28-300L at all times. It's a 3.5-5.6 varied aperture and at any focal length gets down to just under a foot away from the subject. I just got fed up with having the wrong lens mounted for sudden one-off shots. It's very heavy and I use my tripod for almost everything other than candids or shots that leave little chance for any preparation.
Ideally I would have 3 or 4 camera bodies with lenses permanently attached and a strong person to carry them all around for me . Take care my friend, all the very best......Ray
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 6/17/2009
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Thanks Allen,
Glad you like it!
I always like the look of the water tension in this kind of image.
Andre
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 6/17/2009
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Thanks Ray,
Sometimes the big lens is a bit of an inconvienience if you want to shoot something else other than things in the distance. But, lately, I've been going out with this kind of shot in mind. So, I'm still enjoying it. Actually the lens does focus as close up a 5 feet away. I haven't used it much that close. But judging from the image quality, I might be able to come up with some interesting close-ups. I'm looking forward to shooting some.
Andre
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 6/17/2009
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Hi Michael,
I'm glad you like it. Thanks for the visit and comment.
Andre
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 6/17/2009
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Hi Kes,
I was using the 1.4x TC-14EII with the 300mm F4 afs lens. I was using a tripod like a monopod and standing about 30 feet away from him. The image has about 1/4 cropped away. I'm finding my images can be nice and sharp as long as the lens is supported by the tripod and the light is good.
I'm happy with this set-up so far.
Andre
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 6/17/2009
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Thanks for the visit and comment Teresa!
Glad you like it.
Andre
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 6/17/2009
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Thanks Dave,
He was probably thinking... hurry up and take the shot.
Andre
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 6/17/2009
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Thanks for the great comment Petal!
One day you will find your Prince :)
Andre
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 6/17/2009
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Thanks for the visit and nice comment Jan!
I'm glad you like it.
Andre
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 6/17/2009
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Thanks for the visit and comment Ekram.
I'm glad you like it.
Andre
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 6/17/2009
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Thanks Matthew,
I'm still getting to know this lens, but I'm pleased with the results so far. I really can't tell any difference between the quality with the 1.4 tc or without.
Andre
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 6/17/2009
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Thanks for the comment and visit Doug,
I thought I'd practice a little on these big frogs because they are a little more cooperative than birds.
It would be interesting to see how these guys see us.
Andre
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 6/17/2009
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Thanks for the nice comment and visit Judson.
I'm glad you like it.
Andre
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Allen Aisenstein
{K:3693} 6/17/2009
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Outstanding close-up with fine detail. Well done!
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stingRay pt.4 .
{K:250401} 6/15/2009
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Great details and beautiful natural tones my dear Andre. This venture into wildlife photography is shaping up very well my friend. Good depth to the shot with 300mm and a converter at f8, well done to you. Keep them coming. My very best wishes to you as always.....Ray
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no longer a member
{K:10557} 6/15/2009
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Nice capture. The reflection is a plus. Terrific job!!! 7/7
Best wishes....... Mike
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Nelson Moore [Kes] -
{K:20241} 6/14/2009
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Hi Andre, great frog shot! I'm curious as to how far away you were. Thanks for posting the shutter speed and aperture settings...
The dof seems shallow for the f/8 setting, so I am guessing you were close, but perhaps that teleconverter (tc?) changes the looks of things.
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Teresa Ferraris
{K:16126} 6/14/2009
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Excellent!
teresa
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 6/14/2009
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Nicely done, Andre! You got an interesting perspective on him, too, I wonder what he was thinking? Perfect focus and colours!
Dave.
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Petal Wijnen
{K:50989} 6/14/2009
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Fine capture!! Great tones, DOF and crop/composition... well done!!!
BTW tried and kissed it, for maybe a beautiful prince will emerge... but alas... no go... LOL!!
Gr. PW
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Jan Lombaerde
{K:1138} 6/14/2009
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Beautiful and very sympathetic frog.
Best regards, Jan
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Ekrem Özlü
{K:-231} 6/14/2009
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fantastic capture!
best wishes..
Ekrem.
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matthew morgan
{K:1539} 6/14/2009
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great shot with good colors and sharp as a tack well done
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神 風
{K:10665} 6/14/2009
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He sees with 8mm Fisheye Lenses and you were shooting with a bumped up 300mm ... What a great 'Team' effort between creature and human to have captured this 'together'! :))
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Judson Borges
{K:6727} 6/14/2009
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Very nice capture Andre!!
Great colors,sharpness and composition.
A big 7 work.
Best regards, Judson Borges.
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