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Marlyce Chastain
{K:4071} 6/21/2006
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Gene, the Quantaray is made for Nikon cameras to be sold by Ritz, there is no Quantary camera. Ritz is where I bought the camera a month ago and this is the lens it came with. I think the softness was me taking pictures with a camera I am not familar with as it is the first camera that is more than a point and shoot for me, other pictures taken the same day were very sharp. The camera can do more than I can at this point, so I can not blame the camera.
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Gene Zonis
{K:6949} 6/20/2006
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Why put a Quantaray lens on a Nikon D50? Could be why it looks soft.
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Jacob French
{K:6315} 6/18/2006
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Please! An apology?!? None needed! Though I do appreciate the gesture. We're all here to share our opinions and we ALL know what they say about opinions, right?
I really enjoy your stuff, keep it up. :-) J
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Marlyce Chastain
{K:4071} 6/18/2006
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Thank you Annemette, and I always want honest critiques. I'm tough and can take it. Thanks Marlyce
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Marlyce Chastain
{K:4071} 6/18/2006
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Thank you Mary. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Marlyce
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Marlyce Chastain
{K:4071} 6/18/2006
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Jacob, Doyle has pointed out that the softness is in the ship, which I did not notice as my eye focused on the rocks. Thanks to both of you. Marlyce
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Marlyce Chastain
{K:4071} 6/18/2006
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Thank you Doyle, and I guess I owe J an appology. I did not notice the softness of the ship as the rocks were to vivid. Marlyce
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55244} 6/16/2006
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I could see that it was indeed a miniature when looking at the photo in full size, but the thumbnailphoto almost had me fooled:-)Very effectice crop! If you want critique I must say that itīs a bit blurry with noise. Still I love the mood in this artificial landscape:-) Best wishes, Annemette
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Mary Slade
{K:40338} 6/16/2006
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Brilliant image Marlyce. The colours and textures well good. I love the reflections you've captured. A really strong image that I would never have known unless you said where it was!
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/16/2006
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I love this shot MQ! I should say now (or I should have pointed out before) that the ship is a tad bit soft. This can be easily seen because the name of the ship "Venture" is not clear . . . and it probably would have had more impact if it were. This is because you have a very good DOF, but the focal plane is not on the ship, but the stones. ---Never-the-less, it's a great, very unique shot and one I would have loved to get! This shot of the miniature feels very much like the movie and it's a fun shot too! I get the feeling you were there . . . but having seen the movie . . . it's good you weren't. It DOES give a very good indication of the intricate models used in movie making and how it's filmed!! A great feeling is communicated from this shot and what I wouldn't give for that painted skyscape!!
Regards, Doyle I <~~~~~
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Marlyce Chastain
{K:4071} 6/16/2006
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Jacob, I seldom take offense to critcism (unless from my 5 kids). I would not have put this in the critique corner if I wasn't willing to take it. You get some rest.
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Jacob French
{K:6315} 6/16/2006
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I don't think it's the background, but honestly...perhaps it's my eyes needing rest. I've been up for nearly 46 hours. I think it's time for me to get some rest!
Thanks for not taking offense to criticism! :-) J
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Marlyce Chastain
{K:4071} 6/16/2006
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Jacob This may look softer to you, however, in my opinion it is as sharp as the others. Is it maybe the fact that the backgroud is a painting and not real sky? I do appreciate the comment and really appreciate your reply! As far as shooting for Mr. Lucas? Yea, I'm sure he is looking for me.
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Jacob French
{K:6315} 6/16/2006
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Given the sharpness of your other photos, I'm surprised to find this one a little soft. Is this the result of cropping like you mentioned?
Either way, you've captured a neat little image here. Perhaps you'd consider a career in shooting miniatures for George Lucas? :-P
J
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Marlyce Chastain
{K:4071} 6/16/2006
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Thank you Michele. And are you resting easier with the "storm". I have thought about you the last few days. Glad all is okey-dokey with you. Marlyce
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 6/16/2006
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Gorgeous color + detail as well as composition ! I love this shot ! Great Job ! M~
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