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Site & Board Matters => About This Site => Topic started by: Pete Ferling on January 13, 2010, 01:13:11 am

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Post by: Pete Ferling on January 13, 2010, 01:13:11 am: You did it again Michael. I like how the light cuts, and the viewer is drawn to gaze right down the center, despite the trees which beckon otherwise.
Must have been one of those "Oh" moments for you when standing there.
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Post by: michael on January 13, 2010, 01:25:44 am: Thanks.

But it's actually one of the "second string" images from a very remarkable morning. One of the "good ones" will be online soon.

Michael
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Post by: francois on January 13, 2010, 04:44:17 am: It might be a second string image but it sure is darn good.
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Post by: deeyas on January 13, 2010, 10:17:27 am: Every now and then you come across a photograph you are compelled to comment about! I feel this is one of'em! It has such a Disney-fairy-tale feel to it! It's brilliant!
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Post by: David Hufford on January 13, 2010, 10:20:58 am: Quote from: deeyas
Every now and then you come across a photograph you are compelled to comment about!

I agree. Second string? Can't wait to see the "good ones."
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Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on January 13, 2010, 12:39:30 pm: You can send me all your "second string" ones if you want. It'll leave you more room for the "first string" ones.
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Post by: Jeremy Roussak on January 13, 2010, 04:50:42 pm: Quote from: michael
Thanks.

But it's actually one of the "second string" images from a very remarkable morning. One of the "good ones" will be online soon.

Michael
Now you're beginning to depress me.

Jeremy
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Post by: John.Murray on January 13, 2010, 07:01:56 pm: If there ever was a definitive argument supporting the use of the M9 for landscape photography, this would be it. Lovely!
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Post by: guyharrison on January 14, 2010, 08:44:07 am: Quote from: Joh.Murray
If there ever was a definitive argument supporting the use of the M9 for landscape photography, this would be it. Lovely!

Hi Michael,

My first post on one of your photos--wonderful! Mysterious, beautiful, dynamic.

As for the gear, this image is not the product of an M-9 but of an artist. From what I've seen, Michael has produced equally fine shots with his GH1, A900, P65+, or for that matter Canon Powershot, any one of which could have capured that shot. It's about the vision . . . .

Guy
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Post by: michael on January 14, 2010, 10:31:58 am: The new Home Page photograph, just published, is one of the ones that I prefer from that morning's shoot. I'll have a few more in the days ahead.

Michael
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Post by: francois on January 14, 2010, 11:12:23 am: Indeed, I also prefer the "new" photo!
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Post by: Pete Ferling on January 14, 2010, 03:27:25 pm: Wow. I agree, very nice. The lens on that camera is speaking to me.
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Post by: Ben Rubinstein on January 14, 2010, 04:12:46 pm: Nah, the first one was far better.
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Post by: guyharrison on January 14, 2010, 07:03:31 pm: Quote from: Ben Rubinstein
Nah, the first one was far better.

+1 for the original vertical shot. The trees seemed like writhing, animalistic beings, very dramatic.

The second is "only" beautiful (haha) and is more about the light beams with the forest being relegated to the secondary subject.

What a magic spot, beautifully shared with the rest of us.

Thanks!
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Post by: Josh-H on January 14, 2010, 08:42:29 pm: They are both great shots - but if pressed.. I would say I prefer the vertical as well.