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The_jackalope

(1,660 posts)
Fri Jun 16, 2017, 11:10 AM Jun 2017

A couple of shots to introduce myself


Purple Clarity


Promises

I've been shooting since 1968. Most of my past work has been photojournalism, but now I've shifted my focus from "la condition humaine" to simple beauty.

Technical info: Nikon D7100. The top shot was done with a Nikkor 70-200mm f4. The bottom shot was with a Sigma 50mm f1.4 Art which is my favorite lens at this point. Photoshop as required.
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A couple of shots to introduce myself (Original Post) The_jackalope Jun 2017 OP
Welcome to the Photography Group, The_jackalope! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2017 #1
Thanks. I'll upload some more over time. The_jackalope Jun 2017 #2
Very cool! I look forward to seeing them. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2017 #3
Welcome Mz Pip Jun 2017 #4
Thank you! The_jackalope Jun 2017 #5
Here's a link to a current album on FB The_jackalope Jun 2017 #6
Good lord just start out by posting pornography, why don't you. byronius Jun 2017 #7
I've been accused of posting sex pix of flowers on FB... The_jackalope Jun 2017 #10
Thank you Scarsdale Jun 2017 #8
Beautiful BarbD Jun 2017 #9
I shot Purple Clarity this morning The_jackalope Jun 2017 #11
Welcome to the group! mnhtnbb Jun 2017 #12
The composition of the first one is just wonderful! CrispyQ Jun 2017 #13
Thank you very much. The_jackalope Jun 2017 #14
Welcome! Adsos Letter Jun 2017 #15

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,640 posts)
1. Welcome to the Photography Group, The_jackalope!
Fri Jun 16, 2017, 11:13 AM
Jun 2017

These are lovely pictures. I think you will be making great contributions to our archives!




The_jackalope

(1,660 posts)
11. I shot Purple Clarity this morning
Fri Jun 16, 2017, 02:45 PM
Jun 2017

It had drizzled overnight, so those are rain drops. It was very grey and overcast, and I glimpsed this out of the corner of my eye because of the splash of color.

I couldn't shoot it when I saw it, because I was walking my dog without my camera due to the threat of rain. After the walk I got my camera and tripod and went back for the shot. Halfway through the shoot, the large water drops on the branches slid down and spoiled the symmetry. But I already had this one on the card. Lessons for myself: 1 - Always (always, always, and did I say always?) carry a camera; 2 - Push the damn button.

mnhtnbb

(31,394 posts)
12. Welcome to the group!
Fri Jun 16, 2017, 03:28 PM
Jun 2017

Lovely photos.

I have to laugh about your walking the dog story. My entry in the current contest we're running (Spring) is a shot I got because I grabbed my little
point and shoot to take with me while walking the dog!

In fact, many of my favorite beach shots are ones I've taken while on early morning walks with the dog at the beach.

My dog has become an excellent photographer's assistant!

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