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Playing with Nikon 10.5Dx at Phuoc Hue Temple today

PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 7:52 pm
by birddog114

PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 8:00 pm
by christiand
thank you for sharing those lovely photos.

Cheers
Christian

PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 8:07 pm
by fozzie
Birddog,

Nice one's.

Also noticed some shots with the 85mm f/1.4 and 24-120VR. Now into advertising products :lol: :lol: :lol: .


Cheers,

PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 8:11 pm
by Glen
It seems to have a very unique quality the fisheye lens, your capture of Budhha under the tree and the statue of the apparently angry man really utilise that well.

PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 8:15 pm
by birddog114
Glen wrote:It seems to have a very unique quality the fisheye lens, your capture of Budhha under the tree and the statue of the apparently angry man really utilise that well.


He was unhappy cos I was few inches in front of his face, my 10.5Dx pointed straight to him and he want me to go away :lol:

PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 8:39 pm
by sirhc55
Thanks Birddog - peaceful pics from a beautiful location

Chris

PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 9:21 pm
by leek
Great pics Birddog...

That looks like a great place for a photo shoot... Is it open to the public?

PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 9:24 pm
by birddog114
leek wrote:Great pics Birddog...

That looks like a great place for a photo shoot... Is it open to the public?


Yes, it's, if members wish to, I can oragnize and arrange a workshop with free vege lunch there. Lot of subjects to shoot and they have a big room can accomodate at least 100 people for photography discussion or other topic. It's at Wetherill Park.

PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 9:50 pm
by mudder
That looks a very peaceful and serene place, great shots, favorite would have to be the angry man...

Gee the pics are sharp and clear...

Cheers,
Mudder

PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 11:02 pm
by stubbsy
Interesting lens. File 6 really impresses me. I'm wondering how different this shot would have looked with a 'normal' lens since it appears less distorted than some of the others.

PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 12:03 am
by ru32day
Thanks, Birddog

I looked at these shots and immediately felt the atmosphere of the temple. I particularly like the second and fifth shots.

Thanks for the good vibes.

PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 5:40 pm
by redline
wow, how close can you focus with the fisheye Birddog?

PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 5:43 pm
by birddog114
redline wrote:wow, how close can you focus with the fisheye Birddog?
80-100mm

PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:12 pm
by Nicole
Thanks for showing us what this lens can do. My favourite is also the angry man. 8)

PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:30 pm
by Onyx
That is an awesome lens! Birddog, I believe you've just demonstrated the versatility of this lens in the variety image types in that gallery... this lens is not strictly a limited use fisheye! It can be pressed into service as a unique perspective macro lens, a wide prime for landscape (with Capture's rectillinear correction), and a novelty portrait lens (see Neeper's avatar ;))

PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:31 pm
by sheepie
What is more impressive than the pics, and the location, is that you have managed to get out and spend some quality 'bird-dog' time :)

Well done mate, I too love #19 - he really isn't very impressed!

PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:42 pm
by birddog114
sheepie wrote:What is more impressive than the pics, and the location, is that you have managed to get out and spend some quality 'bird-dog' time :)

Well done mate, I too love #19 - he really isn't very impressed!


Actually, I was there yesterday to shoot an event for the Viet's community.
I arrived 2 hours earlier (am always arrived few hours in advance, test my gears, check lighting condition etc...) and spent my time around the location, tried to play around with the 10.5Dx lens, the overcast and patchy rain yeterday was great opportunity to try the 10.5Dx. They allocated for me a small area in the Audio, Video and Multimedia Center as my workshop same as temporary storage my gears.

I'll go back there on Tuesday 8 Feb. for shooting the Chinese NYE with dragon dance and fireworks at midnight.