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Um, here goes...

Postby kinetic on Wed Jul 20, 2005 6:43 pm

Hi there,
As I explained in my "Hi I'm new" post, I am yet to purchase the elusive DSLR (budgetary contstraints :cry: )
But someone suggested that I should post the odd pic anyway, keep myself busy while I'm dreaming - ha!
So, here are a couple of pics I took with my point and shoot up at Beachmere on the weekend. All comments/criticisms very much welcome & appreciated.

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Postby cyanide on Wed Jul 20, 2005 7:42 pm

Hi kinetic - nice shots. I like the lower angle in the second, which gives you more background/context and also makes the water reflect the lovely blue sky... it was very nice of the pelican to do the "Logies Red Carpet" model pose, too!!
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Postby mudder on Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:25 pm

G'day K,
Don't worry about the $, that's what plastic is for, least that's what I keep telling myself :lol:

These guys are always tricky to photograph because of the extreme highlights and shadows so you've done well :) And love the pose on that second dude... Very becoming...

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Postby atencati on Thu Jul 21, 2005 4:04 am

never forget, the number 1 accessoy to a dslr is a p&s. he thing is, at least your shooting. On that note, the 2nd shot is great, good composition, bright, love the reflectio. Keep it up!

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Postby meicw on Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:51 pm

HI K. Great shots. As Mudder has said pelicans are hard to photograph because of the contrast of their feathers (black & white).
I love the pose in the second shot.

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Postby kinetic on Sat Jul 23, 2005 2:53 pm

Thanks for the comments :D
I think I was just lucky with that second pose - the pelican looked at me imperiously and then stalked off across the sand ... he/she would make an excellent model I'm sure. :wink:
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