La Perouse - the statues

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.

La Perouse - the statues

Postby Justin on Sun Sep 24, 2006 3:10 pm

What a great morning - I had to leave after the fish and chips to go for a mountain bike ride, but I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I took the 300mm along as I thought Leigh might be there and I could return it, however it ended up being my challenge for the day - almost all my photos were with the 300mm. This allowed for some fantastic DOF.

All C&C welcome

Image

Image

Image

Image
D3 | 18-200VR | 50:1.4 | 28:2.8 | 35-70 2.8 | 12-24 f4
picasaweb.google.com/JustinPhotoGallery
"We don't know and we don't care"
User avatar
Justin
Senior Member
 
Posts: 1089
Joined: Sun Apr 03, 2005 9:32 pm
Location: Newtown, Sydeny

Postby pippin88 on Sun Sep 24, 2006 3:24 pm

I like them all.

#1 is the strongest, followed by the others in order.
- Nick
Gallery
User avatar
pippin88
Senior Member
 
Posts: 1107
Joined: Thu Jan 06, 2005 6:42 pm
Location: Newcastle / Sydney

Postby stubbsy on Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:34 pm

Justin.

You'll have to get yourself one of these lenses - these are great shots (although #2 isn't quite up there with the others for me because the background is a little distracting)
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 Alpha_7 on Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:37 pm

Great bokeh as you said and I can see why you shot mostly with it, even with how heavy it is. For me #2 is the weakest as the background overpowers the statue in focus. The bokeh in #3 and #4 are so sweet.
User avatar
Alpha_7
Senior Member
 
Posts: 7259
Joined: Sun Aug 14, 2005 6:19 pm
Location: Mortdale - Sydney - Nikon D700, x-D200, Leica, G9

Postby asaroha on Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:27 pm

Those are just great :shock: I'm just a sucker for creamy bokeh :oops:
I predict that these shots will also be guilty of making me browse ebay and trade forums day and night for a bargain on the 300m(without being able to actually buy one :oops: )
Abel

Nikon d80, an ever-changing collection of cheap glass, and 0 art-sense.
User avatar
asaroha
Member
 
Posts: 165
Joined: Sat Jul 29, 2006 4:22 pm
Location: Sydney CBD

Postby Alex on Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:34 pm

Nos 1 and 2 are excellent. Great use of DOF.

Alex
User avatar
Alex
Senior Member
 
Posts: 3465
Joined: Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:14 pm
Location: Melbourne - Nikon

Postby Justin on Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:56 pm

I've tried to save the second - what do you think -

Image
D3 | 18-200VR | 50:1.4 | 28:2.8 | 35-70 2.8 | 12-24 f4
picasaweb.google.com/JustinPhotoGallery
"We don't know and we don't care"
User avatar
Justin
Senior Member
 
Posts: 1089
Joined: Sun Apr 03, 2005 9:32 pm
Location: Newtown, Sydeny

Postby trotkiller on Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:57 pm

Justin wrote:I've tried to save the second - what do you think -



I love the first few... not sure about the last one, you might have gone too far...

Definately getting some lens lust for something in the 300mm range :lol:
User avatar
trotkiller
Member
 
Posts: 111
Joined: Tue May 30, 2006 10:27 pm
Location: St Leonards, NSW

Postby Geoff on Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:42 am

FAntastic work Justin - beautiful use and experimentation with the DOF!! It'll be a grave old day when you give up photography, but hopefully that won't happen til your pushing up daisies :)
Geoff
Special Moments Photography
Nikon D700, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4, 70-200 2.8VR, SB800 & some simple studio stuff.
User avatar
Geoff
Moderator
 
Posts: 7791
Joined: Sat Aug 07, 2004 12:08 am
Location: Freshwater - Northern Beaches, Sydney.


Return to Image Reviews and Critiques