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by aster
Tue Feb 07, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Turkey trip photos
Replies: 79
Views: 492031

Re: Turkey trip photos

I am glad that you and your family are well. Are you still in Instanbul? After I posted the message I later saw reports that the earthquake was in the east on the Turkey/Syria border. The first report I saw yesterday did not say that. In 2014 when I was there the furthest east I got was to Konya in...
by aster
Mon Feb 06, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Turkey trip photos
Replies: 79
Views: 492031

Re: Turkey trip photos

Yildiz, I hope you are okay after the big earthquake in Turkey today. . Hello, Henry. Yes, all of my family and I are fine. Thank you for your concern. I appreciate it very much. We are all saddened naturally for all those that suffered in the region that were on the quake line. The aftershocks are...
by aster
Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:05 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Chihuly Museum and Garden
Replies: 19
Views: 32037

Re: Chihuly Museum and Garden

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I love the giant sculptural glass pieces placed around real natural environment, Sury: provides a good sense of scale and feels a natural part of the gardens .

Thanks for sharing,
Yildiz
by aster
Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:03 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: A99-2
Replies: 268
Views: 215039

Re: A99-2

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Something delightful about the scenery ... it always will deliver good photos with a little help from a good-eyed photographer. :)

Thanks for sharing,
Yildiz
by aster
Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:00 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: A300 - very good camera.
Replies: 111
Views: 473463

Re: A300 - very good camera.

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Enchanting scenery ... the red rocks by the creek is just beautiful...

Thanks for sharing the scene, Valery. :D

Yildiz
by aster
Sat Jul 31, 2021 10:19 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Minolta (Sony) 500F8 Reflex
Replies: 148
Views: 2107616

Re: Minolta (Sony) 500F8 Reflex

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Very nice early-morning light, Valery.

Superb in-the-moment capture.


Thanks for sharing,
Yildiz
by aster
Fri Jul 30, 2021 11:39 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Tiny sensor revenge gallery thread!
Replies: 1074
Views: 892871

Re: Tiny sensor revenge gallery thread!

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11 good years!

You opened the pandora's box/door, Henry. :) Glad you did with the advances in all types of cameras nowadays this thread could last for a very long time.

Yildiz
by aster
Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:29 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Tiny sensor revenge gallery thread!
Replies: 1074
Views: 892871

Re: Tiny sensor revenge gallery thread!

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Absolutely beautiful location, Valery.
The mountain range is spectacular and I suppose we see the Prince of Wales Hotel on top of a hill. :D Lovely!

Thanks for sharing,
Yildiz
by aster
Wed Jul 28, 2021 6:19 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Tiny sensor revenge gallery thread!
Replies: 1074
Views: 892871

Re: Tiny sensor revenge gallery thread!

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Very nice shots, Valery.

Was the last one taken from a high point or were you airborne? Your position seems right in the middle of the waterway.

Thanks for sharing,
Yildiz
by aster
Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:40 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Minolta (Sony) 500F8 Reflex
Replies: 148
Views: 2107616

Re: Minolta (Sony) 500F8 Reflex

. Congratulations on the wildlife shots, Valery. :D I love them all. The frame of ducks surrounded by golden reflections on the small island is astounding. I agree with Sury. :) The Lineated woodpecker species is a good find with the red crown and all. Keep on shooting ... we love them all! :D Thank...
by aster
Fri Jul 09, 2021 10:25 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Chihuly Museum and Garden
Replies: 19
Views: 32037

Re: Chihuly Museum and Garden

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Indeed beautiful ...

Forms are reminiscent of underwater habitats or desert plants ... the lighting used brings all items' vibrant colours out spectacularly -infact a little too vibrant, in my opinion :) The reds in this set are almost create a 'flaming' environment.

Thanks for sharing.
Yildiz
by aster
Thu Jul 08, 2021 8:06 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Seattle, Washington
Replies: 3
Views: 35302

Re: Seattle, Washington

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The wide angles are truly inclusive ... Nicely shot, Sury. :) The Space Needle and the sculpture frames are especially neat for me.

Thanks for sharing,
Yildiz
by aster
Thu Jul 08, 2021 8:03 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Minolta (Sony) 500F8 Reflex
Replies: 148
Views: 2107616

Re: Minolta (Sony) 500F8 Reflex

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Certainly are industrious birds, woodpeckers.
Loved the shots.

Thanks for sharing, Valery.
Yildiz
by aster
Thu Jul 08, 2021 8:02 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: A99 Marathon work-out
Replies: 31
Views: 100083

Re: A99 Marathon work-out

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Neat sets, guys! The activities look very enjoyable. :)

Thanks for sharing,
Yildiz
by aster
Thu Jul 08, 2021 7:59 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Chihuly Museum and Garden
Replies: 19
Views: 32037

Re: Chihuly Museum and Garden

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Love all the content, Sury.
Glass art is very attractive and these sculptural pieces are genuinely organic and warm.

Thanks for sharing,
Yildiz