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Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D
Location: Ottawa Arboretum
Date: Jan 12, 2013
Aperture: F6.7
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/250
Date Uploaded: Jan 13, 2013

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Comments: 23
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 I pushed myself yesterday to set out with only my 105mm lens so I couldn't change lenses. I was worried I'd see some bird in the distance that I wouldn't be able to shoot! Well I survived and I even ended up going downtown (Ottawa) to the market and tried some street shots. I tried some from the hip shots too...totally missed on all of these ones!!!

I have a lot to learn with this lens and when I have others with me I am quick to change it.


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 02/24/2013 11:49:33 AM
Love this - wonderful balance! And congrats on experimenting with the lenses - fun thing to do!
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 02/10/2013 11:03:34 PM
Beautiful job with getting these 4 in focus. It's like they were hanging out there, waiting for you to come by.
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 01/21/2013 01:20:27 PM
Nice composition and contrasting colors - very effetive
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 01/19/2013 07:35:35 AM
I like the warm orange/brown leaves against the cooler grey surroundings. It all has a slightly velvety appearance which is appealing.
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 01/14/2013 05:45:09 PM
I carry only my M9 with one lens when I go on shoots downtown, no camera bag. It forces me to see compositions I would not normally pay attention to. Plus, it really helps to "get to know" that lens better. Each one has their own qualities. I am reinforcing what others have already stated, the precise DOF comp on the colorful leaves with the muted BG make this shot a keeper. Nice work.
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 01/14/2013 05:19:11 PM
It is fun to read your comments, that you pushed yourself to stick to the 105. In my case, I have to always push myself to change lenses, since I basically tend to put one lens on the camera and leave it there for a month or two or whatever :) I would just LOVE to own that lens, the Nikkor 105! A friend of mine let me try it just a little bit once, and I loved it!

That said. This is a beautiful find! I love the picture. Not much else to say, it is just a peaceful picture with beautiful warm/cool tones, and I like it.
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 01/14/2013 02:00:37 PM
Originally posted by kasaba:
I like this shot all round.
Just a quick technical question. Reading Harvey's comment, it suggests you did the BG in pp (the monochrome). When I looked at the image I thought the BG colors were natural? Just curios, either way I like the shot.


The BG colours are natural no desaturating in pp at all.
 01/14/2013 01:57:04 PM
I like this shot all round.
Just a quick technical question. Reading Harvey's comment, it suggests you did the BG in pp (the monochrome). When I looked at the image I thought the BG colors were natural? Just curios, either way I like the shot.
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 01/14/2013 11:52:40 AM
I love beech leaves in winter. They provide a wonderful bit of color to the drabness of the woods. The background on this is a bit busy but the details in the leaves are nicely captured
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 01/14/2013 11:34:47 AM
Love the DoF. The leaves actually look "soft" as opposed to hard and crunchy. Nice capture.
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 01/14/2013 05:04:43 AM
I like how the light from underneath is giving a lot of definition to the leaves.
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 01/14/2013 04:27:44 AM
I like the selective desat here. It is both sharp and complimentary to the grey in the BG. It is almost a 160mm f/2.8 on the D90 so for candids it gives you some unobtrusive reach to :)

I battle to do that, leave lenses at home. I generally break my back with 10 lbs (5 kgs) of glass in a LowePro.
I don't have this little gem of a lens and I am oh so keen to get a copy as my Sigma 180mm f/3.5 macro is a bicep buster.
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 01/13/2013 10:47:42 PM
Natural and delicate hues against nearly monochromatic background. Pleasing result. I suggest testing yourself and venturing out frequently with only the 105 macro and explore.
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 01/13/2013 08:45:58 PM
Mother nature hanging out her wash .. that's what comes to mind when I look at this shot .. lovely color in the leaves and nice focus.
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 01/13/2013 06:12:49 PM
I think the exercise you described is very good for you - I do the same sometimes and while I usually have a few regrets, I also get some shots I wouldn't even have seen with a different lens. I think the focus on these leaves is very fine - love the warm coppery brown color and the very nice detail. Lovely.
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 01/13/2013 06:04:48 PM
I think you skillfully put the three leaves in the focal plane, in a triangular composition, with a nice and subtle (color) contrast between the leaves and the branches. Maybe no exciting shot, but certainly pleasing as it is. Don't toss your 105mm just yet!
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 01/13/2013 05:39:40 PM
well spotted. nice depth of field. Dried up old foliage always takes on the most interesting form.
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 01/13/2013 03:54:19 PM
I rather like this image. It captures my attention for quite some time and is pleasurable to continue to look at it.
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 01/13/2013 03:10:57 PM
Great focus. Like how the brown leaves stand out against the gray cold background.
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 01/13/2013 02:19:37 PM
aw...I would have managed to find a way to get a bird shot even with the 105....

You nailed the focus and DOF with this one, getting the leaves very nicely isolated against the background. I like how the leaves lead the eye, one by one, from left to right. I quite like this shot.
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 01/13/2013 01:07:53 PM
Like the idea of this shot maybe better as a portrat format.
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 01/13/2013 01:07:53 PM
Like the idea of this shot maybe better as a portrat format.
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 01/13/2013 11:21:38 AM
The image itself is not really appealing to me, but I'm quite impressed by the quality of the lens. Really nice focus and sharpness on the leaves and a great background bokeh. Looking forward to see more of you and your lens.
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