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Post subject: From My Window - Fogo Island Fisheye  Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:40 am |
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Location: Fogo Island, Newfoundland
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I've been stuck in bed these past few days with my usual spinal issues, but managed to snap this picture from my bedroom window yesterday morning. Nothing too spectacular here; just thought it was interesting how the early morning sun was shining brightly, yet the dark sky was looking so ominous. Anyway, it gives you an idea of our view. (wouldn't trade it for the world!) Notice the old wharf and red fishing stage at the shore, which is in so many of my photographs. I captured this scene with my A550 and trusty Samyang 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens. The second photo is from a week or two ago, showing the old punt at the shore directly in front of our house. Again, nothing very special, but I'm attracted to the uncluttered simplicity of it. This was taken with one of my A500's and Minolta 50mm f/1.7. I am hoping to soon be able to get up and about again, as Fogo Island suddenly has a bumper crop of icebergs that are screaming to be photographed. It is VERY unusual to be seeing them so late in the year. (normally from May to early July) Glen http://www.FocusOnNewfoundland.com  
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Post subject: Re: From My Window - Fogo Island Fisheye Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 9:28 am |
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If I had that view I bet I wouldn't trade it for the world either! The second image is just superb! Keep up the good work, and I hope you will get better soon  /Zeb!
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Post subject: Re: From My Window - Fogo Island Fisheye Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 10:43 am |
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Hi Glen,
I followed your pictures of Fogo Island in the past couple of months and have to say that place is a real treasure. Your captures give a great idea of how beautiful the island is.
Keep it up and I hope you'll recover from your spinal problems soon.
Mark
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Post subject: Re: From My Window - Fogo Island Fisheye Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 7:36 pm |
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Post subject: Re: From My Window - Fogo Island Fisheye Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:20 pm |
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Glen,
You made us all feel "honorary" residents of Fogo Island with your capture of the beauty of that island over time. Thank you very much for continuing to do so and enabling us to enjoy the island as if we were there all along. Wishing you a speedy recovery (yet again)....
With best regards,
Sury
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Post subject: Re: From My Window - Fogo Island Fisheye Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:07 pm |
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Hi Glen - I also really like the second shot - the rope on the prow of the punt suggests going out to sea in the mysterious oof background - very nice 
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