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Sail, Sail, Rocket!

Postby stubbsy on Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:10 pm

It's been quite a while since I had my 70-200VR lens out for a play. These are some from a ride on the ferry from Circular Quay to Parramatta.


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Re: Sail, Sail, Rocket!

Postby aim54x on Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:29 pm

I have to admit that my 70-200VR does not get much of a work out unless I take it to the zoo.

I do like the yacht images, but in #2 you have clipped off the top of the sail.

glad to see some of your photos again Peter.
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Re: Sail, Sail, Rocket!

Postby biggerry on Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:44 am

That first one is a pearler Peter, it all works for me, the boat heading towards teh viewer, the back drop - a very nice composition.
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Re: Sail, Sail, Rocket!

Postby zafra52 on Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:03 pm

I agree with you guys, my 70 - 200 hasn't seen the daylight for over a year now. I prefer the first and and third because of the croping of the sail on the second. Maybe you can crop the second even further and make it a tighter frame.
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Re: Sail, Sail, Rocket!

Postby surenj on Mon Dec 07, 2009 1:17 pm

Peter these have your signature look to them.

Have you considered making the blues a little more prominent in the #1. I think this may change the mood somewhat if it's a nice day for a sail.
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Re: Sail, Sail, Rocket!

Postby biggerry on Mon Dec 07, 2009 1:47 pm

my 70 - 200 hasn't seen the daylight for over a year now.


my 70-200VR does not get much of a work out


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