First shots from 70-200 VR

Got a thin skin? Then look elsewhere. Post a link to an image that you've made, and invite others to offer their critiques. Honesty is encouraged, but please be positive in your constructive criticism. Flaming and just plain nastiness will not be tolerated. Please note that this is not an area for you to showcase your images, nor is this a place for you to show-off where you have been. This is an area for you to post images so that you may share with us a technique that you have mastered, or are trying to master. Typically, no more than about four images should be posted in any one post or thread, and the maximum size of any side of any image should not exceed 950 px.

Moderators: Greg B, Nnnnsic, Geoff, Glen, gstark, Moderators

Forum rules
Please note that image critiquing is a matter of give and take: if you post images for critique, and you then expect to receive criticism, then it is also reasonable, fair and appropriate that, in return, you post your critique of the images of other members here as a matter of courtesy. So please do offer your critique of the images of others; your opinion is important, and will help everyone here enjoy their visit to far greater extent.

Also please note that, unless you state something to the contrary, other members might attempt to repost your image with their own post processing applied. We see this as an acceptable form of critique, but should you prefer that others not modify your work, this is perfectly ok, and you should state this, either within your post, or within your signature.

Images posted here should conform with the general forum guidelines. Image sizes should not exceed 950 pixels along the largest side (height or width) and typically no more than four images per post or thread.

Please also ensure that you have a meaningful location included in your profile. Please refer to the FAQ for details of what "meaningful" is.

First shots from 70-200 VR

Postby SteveGriffin on Fri Mar 24, 2006 7:13 pm

These are a results from my first play. I used a +4 diopter with the fly.
Image Image
Click for a larger version

C&C please
Steve
-------------------------------------------------------
So many things to do - so little time.
User avatar
SteveGriffin
Senior Member
 
Posts: 815
Joined: Tue Feb 22, 2005 6:52 pm
Location: Rochedale Brisbane

Postby stubbsy on Fri Mar 24, 2006 8:05 pm

Steve

What can I say. That's just a corker of a lens and the lorikeet shot in particular shows why. It's so sharp my eyes are bleeding and then there's that lovely creamy bokeh. As a fellow owner I know you'll have fun with it.
Peter
Disclaimer: I know nothing about anything.
*** smugmug galleries: http://www.stubbsy.smugmug.com ***
User avatar
stubbsy
Moderator
 
Posts: 10748
Joined: Wed Dec 08, 2004 7:44 pm
Location: Newcastle NSW - D700

Postby kipper on Fri Mar 24, 2006 8:12 pm

Scaley Breasted Lorikeet I believe? Was this taken at the zoo or do you have them around your area? I haven't seen any of these down here in Melbourne. I've seen Rainbow Lorikeets and Musk Lorikeets (four of them and only once!).
Darryl (aka Kipper)
Nikon D200
kipper
Senior Member
 
Posts: 3738
Joined: Thu Nov 04, 2004 9:23 pm
Location: Hampshire, UK

Postby Slider on Fri Mar 24, 2006 9:29 pm

Very nice Steve. Super sharp Lori :D
Cheers
Mark :) http://www.photographicaustralia.com
http://www.trekaboutphotography.com

He who dies with the most lenses wins...
User avatar
Slider
Senior Member
 
Posts: 1767
Joined: Sun Jul 10, 2005 8:17 pm
Location: Pumicestone Passage, S.E. Qld

Postby nito on Fri Mar 24, 2006 10:21 pm

yes its a damn great lens. I tuck it to sleep everynight :D
nito
Senior Member
 
Posts: 1109
Joined: Sat May 14, 2005 11:24 am
Location: Gladesville, NSW

Postby SteveGriffin on Fri Mar 24, 2006 11:10 pm

Thanks. The fly was taken in my yard and the Lorikeet in the neighbours. By my reckoning it is a scaley breasted lorikeet as well.

The neighbours feed the birds every day so sunset is VERY noisy around here.
Until our cats move on to their next existance I won't be overly active in bringing the native birdies into our yard.

I think that I am going to really enjoy this lust piece :lol: :lol:
Steve
-------------------------------------------------------
So many things to do - so little time.
User avatar
SteveGriffin
Senior Member
 
Posts: 815
Joined: Tue Feb 22, 2005 6:52 pm
Location: Rochedale Brisbane

Postby MATT on Sat Mar 25, 2006 8:29 am

Well, what can I say...LLLLLUUUUSSSSSSTTTTTT :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

The first is pefectly captured and shows the quality of the glass and the user..

Great keep posting from this lens so I can dream..


MATT
User avatar
MATT
Senior Member
 
Posts: 1748
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2004 8:24 pm
Location: Biloela, QLD-----nikon--D700-----

Postby flipfrog on Sat Mar 25, 2006 10:00 am

great vibrant images!
User avatar
flipfrog
Senior Member
 
Posts: 626
Joined: Mon Jan 24, 2005 8:33 pm
Location: Vancouver Canada

Postby Zeeke on Sat Mar 25, 2006 10:05 am

Great Images Steve... Does the lens has its own bed yet?

Tim
D70 - D200/MBD200 Coming soon - Too Much Gear, Not Enough Talent

My Site: http://www.digitalstill.net
My Fishing Site: http://www.fishseq.com
User avatar
Zeeke
Senior Member
 
Posts: 1318
Joined: Wed Sep 07, 2005 8:38 pm
Location: Sunshine Coast, Qld, AU


Return to Image Reviews and Critiques