Look Closer
First One
Posted by Viewfinder (Bradenton, FL, United States) on 10 September 2007 in Art & Design and Portfolio.
Ok (cue drum roll...), here is the first shot I'm posting from my new D80. Went to the Bradenton Art District Saturday morning, and these banners were flying outside one of the shops. Was more worried about the general capture than the total composition, so a piece from one of the poles was cut off from view. Darn!
Even with that little glitch in this one shot, I am feeling pretty good about the "feel" of my D80 -- so far. Now I just need to go out and do lots more shots to build up an image bank.
@Sriram: Thank you very much for coming here today, and for this nice comment.
@Inés: Thank you; your comment gives me a moment to smile in return.
Mandy from Johannesburg, South Africa
What awesome colours VF!!! Stunning shot...Where your colours set to vivid or normal...because they really jump out at you!!!! Caqn't wait to see more....bring on the D80! :)
10 Sep 2007 6:29am
@Mandy: Thank you Mandy. I'm pretty excited about the results. Far as I can tell from what I know of my settings so far, this is "normal" in the color dept. The Art District this was taken in is a very colorful/Caribbean-Florida look kind of area, where the very vivid is the norm, splashed all over the place, like this photo depicts.
Oh, and what may have caused the colors of these banners appear to be so extra-glowing is they were back-lit by the sun.
BTW, your son Ethan has taken a really good portrait of you and your son and your friend and her child today. I don't blame you for being proud of his work.
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
wow, a colourful opening for sure!this is brilliant!I love the vivid colours!thanks VF for coming by and saying such encouraging words,i really appreciate it!:)
10 Sep 2007 6:42am
@tyan: Thank you tyan. I appreciate your word of encouragement. And you are most welcome for what you're thanking me for. Blessings today and always.
Manuela Photography from Hainburg, Germany
Great vivid colours for a new beginning! Cannot wait to see the rest ;)
10 Sep 2007 7:23am
@Manuela Photography: Thanks Manuela; I love the new camera, but the pickings are kind of slim right now -- I need to go on some kind of photo expedition, real soon.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
VF, So vibrant and captivating and WOW, good for you!!!! Excellent presentation...intense, brought a big smile
10 Sep 2007 9:16am
@Lorraine: Thank you Lorraine; you're always a big encouragement and friend. But speaking of vibrant and captivating, your shot at your place today is filled with vibrant color. I was captivated. Blessings.
Wolfgang Prigge from Canada
Congrats! Great colors! You will love your new toy, thats for sure!
10 Sep 2007 10:27am
@Wolfgang Prigge: Many thanks; and you are right -- I am enjoying it already.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Wow! I love the colours, a brilliant vibrant capture VF, Congratulations on your new cam :)
Have a great week :)
PS. Thank you for your comments over the last few days, time has prevented me from replying :( but your encouragment is greatly apprieciated :)
10 Sep 2007 10:53am
@MaryB: Many thanks MaryB. Your positive comments always cheer my day. Blessings, m'lady.
Susan from Detroit, United States
Congratulations on your new camera and this great shot!
Wonderfully done :)
10 Sep 2007 11:19am
@Susan: Thank you Susan. I appreciate the congrats and am glad you visited here today.
Jen from Alpharetta, United States
Great colors and so clear!!!
Congrats on the new camera!!!
10 Sep 2007 1:13pm
@Jen: Thank you Jen. But now I'm itching to go on a prolonged and interesting photo shoot. What's this thing about having to go to work when there are pictures waiting to be taken out there?
Rabbit from Richmond, United States
Yeah to your new camera image. Very crisp clear colors!
10 Sep 2007 1:45pm
@Rabbit: Thanks Rabbit. You're a pal!
Brian from United States
Super image! And how wonderful to have you back in business with a superb camera!
10 Sep 2007 1:59pm
@Brian: Thank you Brian, I appreciate the hi-five!
Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom
Wow, VF, very many congratulations again!! :) This shot has such a marvellously festive feel! Such a feast of fantastic colours and textures, I for one feel like getting up on my feet, dancing and singing, just looking at this! :)
May I also "sing" thank you again for your very kind words at my site yesterday. I am very grateful and greatly appreciate your Am3 friendship and most encouraging faith and witness. Many blessings to you and yours, and warm congratulations once again!! :-)
10 Sep 2007 3:24pm
@Rebecca: What a wonderful, kind, and encouraging comment Rebecca. Thank you, I appreciate your good wishes very much.
Katie from Nashville for now..., United States
I have to agree with everyone else...GREAT colors and good detail! I know you're loving that D80...I LOVE my Nikon too!!
Keep up the great shots, will be waiting to see the magic!
10 Sep 2007 3:25pm
@Katie: Thank you so much Katie; I'm itching to get going on a long photo expedition.
Takiyah from Snellville, United States
Yeah, you've got a new camera! That's wonderful. Your first shot has very vibrant colors. I'll be checking for more great pics:)
10 Sep 2007 3:40pm
@Takiyah: Thank you Takiyah; thanks for the words of encouragement. I hope you'll come back and visit often. Blessings.
@Eleftheria, 9 years old,: I am very pleased to know you like this Eleftheria. And I will be honored if you will visit my site often to see how I'm doing with this new camera (Nikon D80)...
@vasa: Thanks so much. I love the shot at your place today.
Ken McCoy from Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL, United States
Well, the new camera seems to be working very well! I love my D70 - probably pretty much the same camera. Anyway, here you've got great color, DOF, composition - and most importantly, a sense of humor :) Shoot away!
10 Sep 2007 9:28pm
@Ken McCoy: Thank you my friend. I'm sure the biggest difference is in the pixel count. And Ken, speaking for me, if we can't laugh at ourselves and our lives, we're in trouble. Glad you appreciate my humor here.
Betsy Barron : www.thebetsy.com from Glenmoore, United States
Beautiful colors! May your new D80 bring you much joy and capture much beauty! Go VF, GO!
10 Sep 2007 11:02pm
@Betsy Barron : www.thebetsy.com: Thank you Miss Betsy!
Rebel Szczesny from Big Apple - NYC, United States
You're back in the saddle again...onward.
10 Sep 2007 11:31pm
@Rebel Szczesny: Thanks RS; it feels great to be back! Blessings.
Walt from Scarborough, Canada
Congrasts on the camera - too bad it's a nikon. :) (canon man, can't ya tell?)
10 Sep 2007 11:52pm
@Walt: By the spelling ("Congrasts")... just joking. Thanks for the really nice wishes, even if you are a canon man.
@Veerendra: Thank you Veerendra. I am happy that you visited my site tonight.
Dave MacIntyre from Toronto, Canada
Congrats on the new camera!!! This photo has great colour!
11 Sep 2007 2:42am
@Dave MacIntyre: Your observations and congrats are both appreciated, Dave.
Amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Yahoo!!! Great first shot Viewfinder!!
(sorry for my late comment... everytime I start on Am3 and leaving comments something has happened and I've had to log off.. sigh.. but I'm back again.. Let's see for how long before I get another interuption. Don't they know this is more important?! LOL)
12 Sep 2007 2:20pm
@Amy: Thanks Amy. Always glad when you can drop in. ;-D
Nikon D80
1/500 second
F/4.2
ISO 200
168 mm (35mm equiv.)