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JJ Irani · 1 January 2007, 05:18 AM

Hey guys,

I tried and I tried...and I tried and I tried....and I think I finally managed a fairly decent shot of the etching!!

Here, take a look...

Alcan · 1 January 2007, 05:19 AM

KEWL!

mickiratt · 1 January 2007, 05:21 AM

Great shot, JJ! I could never attempt that kind of shot with my camera.

JJ Irani · 1 January 2007, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mickiratt

Great shot, JJ! I could never attempt that kind of shot with my camera.

Believe me, it wasn't easy. Painstakingly painful!!

You can also see it in this picture...very faintly though!!

ezmoney46 · 1 January 2007, 05:40 AM

Simply Awesome!!

ezmoney46 · 1 January 2007, 05:43 AM

did you take this free handed or from a tripod, If free handed that's one steady hand.

JJ Irani · 1 January 2007, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ezmoney46

did you take this free handed or from a tripod, If free handed that's one steady hand.

No tripod, but not freehand either. Placed the camera on top of a solid object in order to hold it rock steady!!

charles · 1 January 2007, 05:59 AM

Hey JJ...I snagged a bunch of good ones like this and the found that outdoors with some indirect sunlight reflecting at an angle did the trick.

JJ Irani · 1 January 2007, 06:01 AM

WOW!! Charles, that one is very clear. I must try the same with mine!!

charles · 1 January 2007, 06:12 AM

Thanks JJ...sunlight made a huge difference. It almost glowed in the right light.

JJ Irani · 1 January 2007, 06:14 AM

Very nice, Charles. Shall try some experimenting when I have the time!!

worktolivelife · 1 January 2007, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by charles

Hey JJ...I snagged a bunch of good ones like this and the found that outdoors with some indirect sunlight reflecting at an angle did the trick.

nice etching shots," checked out your pics"

what gear you use

steve

Nine11 · 1 January 2007, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Very nice, Charles. Shall try some experimenting when I have the time!!

JJ, what kind of camera do you own? It is absolutely crystal clear.

charles · 1 January 2007, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by worktolivelife

nice etching shots," checked out your pics"

what gear you use

steve

Thanks! I'm actually a photographer by trade so I have very little excuse for a bad pix. :) All the etchings were a Nikon D200 on a 70-200mm lens @ 200mm with a magnifying filter. I have a macro lens but it's on loan to a friend and once I get that back I should have some better pix to post.

mike · 1 January 2007, 06:59 AM

Great photos guys!!

mikey · 1 January 2007, 07:10 AM

I need a great camera and those pictures are breath taking

C.J. · 1 January 2007, 07:21 AM

Great shots, guys

charles · 1 January 2007, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mikey

I need a great camera and those pictures are breath taking

I'm happy to give you some pointers for either a point&shoot or slr if you'd like.

Prince · 1 January 2007, 08:06 AM

Its a wonder Blue Subby didn't say "Wanna come upstairs to see my etching" to Lady YM...

mailman · 1 January 2007, 08:26 AM

Great shots guys

mailman · 1 January 2007, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Very nice, Charles. Shall try some experimenting when I have the time!!

Why don't you try going outside once in a while instead of spending all of your free time in front of the computer

Here's a thought, you're off for one more week so go outside and get some sunlight and fresh air. Otherwise you might start to look like grandpa from The Munsters

Blue Bull · 1 January 2007, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by charles

Thanks! I'm actually a photographer by trade so I have very little excuse for a bad pix. :) All the etchings were a Nikon D200 on a 70-200mm lens @ 200mm with a magnifying filter. I have a macro lens but it's on loan to a friend and once I get that back I should have some better pix to post.

Aaaah,photographer by trade,no wonder its so good ...

Excellent results for a zoom and magnify filter.Cant wait for the dedicated macro lens shots ....... Macro lens or macro + extender ??

Blue Bull · 1 January 2007, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charles

Thanks! I'm actually a photographer by trade so I have very little excuse for a bad pix. :) All the etchings were a Nikon D200 on a 70-200mm lens @ 200mm with a magnifying filter. I have a macro lens but it's on loan to a friend and once I get that back I should have some better pix to post.

Aaaah,photographer by trade,no wonder its so good ...

Excellent results for a zoom and magnify filter.Cant wait for the dedicated macro lens shots ....... Macro lens or macro + extender ??

charles · 1 January 2007, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Aaaah,photographer by trade,no wonder its so good ...

Excellent results for a zoom and magnify filter.Cant wait for the dedicated macro lens shots ....... Macro lens or macro + extender ??

Thanks! It's an actual macro lens altho I have some extension tubes somewhere as well. :) The lens is so sharp tho it's worth the wait.

JJ Irani · 1 January 2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nine11

JJ, what kind of camera do you own? It is absolutely crystal clear.

It's the newly introduced PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-TZ1, 5 megapixels with a 10x Zoom LEICA lens.

The first day I tried it, the results were poor due to the poor lighting I was using. Had to change my mind about the camera quality once I improved on the lighting. It's a pretty good camera....value for money.

JJ

JJ Irani · 1 January 2007, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Why don't you try going outside once in a while instead of spending all of your free time in front of the computer

Here's a thought, you're off for one more week so go outside and get some sunlight and fresh air. Otherwise you might start to look like grandpa from The Munsters

Hey tosser,

I'm on the computer only early mornings...I am an early riser!! Besides, what would I do without all you tosser friends of mine?

tonelar · 1 January 2007, 07:25 PM

JJ, I'm jealous, my ttblusub is too old to have the coronet etching... niiice pics by the way.

here's a pic I took of a fake ( I know they're easier / the fake etchings are more obvious in my experience)...

this was handheld w/ diffused sunight Nikon D50 55mm

1 January 2007, 05:18 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Eureka!! Hey guys, I tried and I tried...and I tried and I tried....and I think I finally managed a fairly decent shot of the etching!! Here, take a look... __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	WOW!! Charles, that one is very clear. I must try the same with mine!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Very nice, Charles. Shall try some experimenting when I have the time!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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mickiratt Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Steve Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 162	Great shot, JJ! I could never attempt that kind of shot with my camera.

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ezmoney46 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: steve Location: florida Watch: several Posts: 711	Simply Awesome!!

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ezmoney46 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: steve Location: florida Watch: several Posts: 711	did you take this free handed or from a tripod, If free handed that's one steady hand.

1 January 2007, 05:59 AM	#8
charles Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 445	Hey JJ...I snagged a bunch of good ones like this and the found that outdoors with some indirect sunlight reflecting at an angle did the trick.

1 January 2007, 06:12 AM	#10
charles Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 445	Thanks JJ...sunlight made a huge difference. It almost glowed in the right light.

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mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Great photos guys!!

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mailman TRF Moderator & SUBMARINER 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,488	Great shots guys __________________ JJ

1 January 2007, 07:25 PM	#27
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	JJ, I'm jealous, my ttblusub is too old to have the coronet etching... niiice pics by the way. here's a pic I took of a fake ( I know they're easier / the fake etchings are more obvious in my experience)... this was handheld w/ diffused sunight Nikon D50 55mm __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

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