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Otis · 3 January 2007, 12:10 AM

With the unusual weather we've been having, some of the afternoon light has been great, even though the days are rather unremarkable and grey. Here's one I snapped off the balcony.

And just because I can.... the moon x2

Yes I do need a tripod. Balancing the camera on a sideways inverted pelican case with no remote release doesn't work too well...

I'll have some more interesting ones uploaded tomorrow. Totally unrelated and a lot nicer. Think 'model'

Rockrolex · 3 January 2007, 12:14 AM

That first shot almost looks like a Renoir, Otis. Very nice.

astcell · 3 January 2007, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Otis

Yes I do need a tripod. Balancing the camera on a sideways inverted pelican case with no remote release doesn't work too well...

The moon is not really white with gray patches. it is gray with huge flocks of sheep that escaped the clutches of JJ.

C.J. · 3 January 2007, 12:25 AM

Great shots, Otis

mailman · 3 January 2007, 12:31 AM

Great pics Otis

padi56 · 3 January 2007, 01:44 AM

Nice pictures Otis.

JJ Irani · 3 January 2007, 04:07 AM

Great shots, Otis.

Where have all the sheep gone, tosser?

mailman · 3 January 2007, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Great shots, Otis.

Where have all the sheep gone, tosser?

To NZ of course

3 January 2007, 08:27 AM

Very nice Otis!

Otis · 3 January 2007, 08:34 AM

Thanks guys!

Oh, and JJ.... I'm not sure where all the sheep went. It seems that something large, round and shiny that looks a bit like a toothy moon scared them off

amanda · 3 January 2007, 12:41 PM

Nice shots Otis... what camera you using????

Uncle-AJ · 3 January 2007, 01:17 PM

Nice pictures Otis but don't let JJ see too much of them. You know how the full moon makes his body hair grow.

Otis · 3 January 2007, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Nice pictures Otis but don't let JJ see too much of them. You know how the full moon makes his body hair grow.

So I guess it's a perpetual full moon over in NZ?
Or is that just the light shining off something bald

JJ Irani · 3 January 2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Otis

So I guess it's a perpetual full moon over in NZ?
Or is that just the light shining off something bald

There's certainly a perpetual moon over my head!!

JJ Irani · 3 January 2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Nice pictures Otis but don't let JJ see too much of them. You know how the full moon makes his body hair grow.

Nice try, tosser!!

Otis · 4 January 2007, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by amanda

Nice shots Otis... what camera you using????

Thanks!

Just a borrowed Nikon D70, I think they were taken with a 100-300-lens or thereabouts. I must say, after using a 50m prime extensively a while ago, everything else just looks too soft.

amanda · 6 January 2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Otis

Thanks!

Just a borrowed Nikon D70, I think they were taken with a 100-300-lens or thereabouts. I must say, after using a 50m prime extensively a while ago, everything else just looks too soft.

I know what you mean! The 50mm F1.8 is the best bang for buck lens there is out there! I must get another one for my 350D at $150 you cant go wrong. I am going to see Peaches live on Jan 31st, love to smuggle 350D in with the 50 on it to take some low light shots

not sure i like her music but I hear its quite an 'interesting' show and an interesting crowd!

Here's a show I went to Feb last year with 50mm F1.8 in tow....

charles · 7 January 2007, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by amanda

I know what you mean! The 50mm F1.8 is the best bang for buck lens there is out there! I must get another one for my 350D at $150 you cant go wrong. I am going to see Peaches live on Jan 31st, love to smuggle 350D in with the 50 on it to take some low light shots

not sure i like her music but I hear its quite an 'interesting' show and an interesting crowd!

Here's a show I went to Feb last year with 50mm F1.8 in tow....

I absolutely love taking low-light/available light pictures...I've got a Nikon 28/1.4 and 50/1.4 and magic always happens when they're on a body!

charles · 4 January 2007, 12:33 PM

Nice job Otis...the moon is a tricky subject but very satisfying when you nail it. I have a 200-400 + 1.7TC that I use for moon shots but I'm really itching to get a nice telescope next...

amanda · 7 January 2007, 07:37 AM

Awesome photo Charles!!

Prince · 7 January 2007, 07:49 AM

Great photos, Otis. Thanks for sharing. Love the moon pics.

charles · 7 January 2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by amanda

Awesome photo Charles!!

Thank you!

Otis · 7 January 2007, 05:38 PM

Great shot Charles, wonderful!

Love the colour on yours Amanda, and the way she's framed through the heads!

Peaches hey... that's going to be an interesting show

You'll have to give us a report.
Haven't heard much of her new album, any good?
There's an older song, a duet with her & Iggy Pop that's a great track

amanda · 7 January 2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Otis

Great shot Charles, wonderful!

Love the colour on yours Amanda, and the way she's framed through the heads!

Peaches hey... that's going to be an interesting show

You'll have to give us a report.
Haven't heard much of her new album, any good?
There's an older song, a duet with her & Iggy Pop that's a great track

Its just a pity I didnt get her entire guitar in the frame tho. As it was I was standing on tippy toes to get over that guys big boof head

I dunno Otis, I have listened to her new album and all the way through it I am going 'did she just say what i thought she said'??? the language would curl your hair I tell ya!!! I must be getting old or something, its a bit too crass for my liking. I am going along with a friend who roped me into it... says that the last show was just amazing!

Flyjet601 · 7 January 2007, 08:51 PM

Great pix....

Otis · 7 January 2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by amanda

Its just a pity I didnt get her entire guitar in the frame tho. As it was I was standing on tippy toes to get over that guys big boof head

I dunno Otis, I have listened to her new album and all the way through it I am going 'did she just say what i thought she said'??? the language would curl your hair I tell ya!!! I must be getting old or something, its a bit too crass for my liking. I am going along with a friend who roped me into it... says that the last show was just amazing!

Yes, my gf says the lyrics 'make her blush', so you're not the only one

still, I have heard she puts on a great show

3 January 2007, 12:10 AM	#1
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	Interesting sky & moon With the unusual weather we've been having, some of the afternoon light has been great, even though the days are rather unremarkable and grey. Here's one I snapped off the balcony. And just because I can.... the moon x2 Yes I do need a tripod. Balancing the camera on a sideways inverted pelican case with no remote release doesn't work too well... I'll have some more interesting ones uploaded tomorrow. Totally unrelated and a lot nicer. Think 'model' __________________ Rock the Casbah!

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Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	Thanks guys! Oh, and JJ.... I'm not sure where all the sheep went. It seems that something large, round and shiny that looks a bit like a toothy moon scared them off __________________ Rock the Casbah!

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charles Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 445	Nice job Otis...the moon is a tricky subject but very satisfying when you nail it. I have a 200-400 + 1.7TC that I use for moon shots but I'm really itching to get a nice telescope next...

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Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	Great shot Charles, wonderful! Love the colour on yours Amanda, and the way she's framed through the heads! Peaches hey... that's going to be an interesting show You'll have to give us a report. Haven't heard much of her new album, any good? There's an older song, a duet with her & Iggy Pop that's a great track __________________ Rock the Casbah!

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