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Another effort.

Regarding shooting narow and the quality of bokeh, below is my first effort to demonstrate what I mean. I think I got the narow part right. Will try some outdoor shots later today. Look for more posts, including more still life efforts. a900 and 135mm 1.8. http://www.pbase.com/jstaylor/image/1434335...

I prefer the f2 range for Zeiss bokeh. Makes for challenging composition though.
Nice shots Doc.

Thanks Birma.

I tend to agree. However, I couldn't resist the symmetry of the sign and the performer that just happened to stop her gondola right in front of it.

A mall that looks like Venice including a sky painted ceiling and boat rides to boot. A spectacle indeed. http://www.pbase.com/jstaylor/image/143345233.jpg http://www.pbase.com/jstaylor/image/143344846.jpg http://www.pbase.com/jstaylor/image/143345231.jpg http://www.pbase.com/jstaylor/image/14334520...

Thanks folks.
Yes, artificial is a word that comes to mind. It is an unusual feeling being around such "fakeness". Not sure I will ever go back.

One for the road. Or should I say water?

Exceptional images.
B&W was the right choice.

Thanks Sury.
Everything is big in Vegas. I wanted to show that.

A business trip landed me in Las Vegas. Took 3 lenses and never got outside the hotel. The first set features the Tamron 14mm 2.8 being teamed up with the a900. Enjoy. Common area between wings in the hotel. http://www.pbase.com/jstaylor/image/143331397.jpg Main lobby. http://www.pbase.com/jstaylor/...

Yes. We have surrounded our small home with growing areas and pobably have close to 100 roses and peones in bloom.

A few more.
a900 and KM 100mm 2.8 Macro

Yes, Sony does tend to oversturate, especially in the red. Had to reduce saturation in my last shot shown above.
JT

Looks lke the creative juices are flowing.
1st is best for me. Nice balance between foreground and background.

Started shooting again. From the garden. a900 and alternating between Sony 70-200 and the Minolta 300 2.8 (I know, what was I thinking?). http://www.pbase.com/jstaylor/image/143112896.jpg http://www.pbase.com/jstaylor/image/143112975.jpg http://www.pbase.com/jstaylor/image/143112916.jpg http://www.p...