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Juanito200
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Post subject: Something fishy is going on in New Orleans  Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 6:33 pm |
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Juanito200
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Post subject: Re: Something fishy is going on in New Orleans Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 6:36 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Something fishy is going on in New Orleans Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 8:15 pm |
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Well done.
Excellent use of watermark as well.
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Cogito
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Post subject: Re: Something fishy is going on in New Orleans Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 12:01 am |
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I echo the well done. Shows that an 8mm lens is not just for distortion.
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Dr. Harout
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Post subject: Re: Something fishy is going on in New Orleans Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 6:42 am |
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# 1 & 6 are the best from the bunch.
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Post subject: Re: Something fishy is going on in New Orleans Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 8:29 am |
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For me 1,6 and 8 are the best. I am not sure I like the that distorted view. An acquired taste perhaps?
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aster
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Post subject: Re: Something fishy is going on in New Orleans Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:14 am |
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Hi John,
The first shot of the first post generates the typical soul/jazz city spirit of New Orleans. I like the abandoned, solitary brass instrument against the urbanscape. Matches with the desolute appearence of the plaza.
I like most of your shots witht the new lens. Especaily the centralized subjects like the statues and street turns embraced by shapes due to the distortion by the lens are very eye catching.
The colour palette choice that chases away the many colours leaving only the blue of the sky or the bright colours of the flags and banners is good.
I think you blended the abilities of the lens with the eccentricities of the city nicely. : )
Thanks for sharing,
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Post subject: Re: Something fishy is going on in New Orleans Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:38 am |
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I like them all John. Great examples of using a fish eye. I struggle to get these sorts if compositions but your shots inspire me to try again 
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Post subject: Re: Something fishy is going on in New Orleans Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 1:22 pm |
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Thanks everybody! The lens takes a bit to get used to, and managing the distortion can be frustrating. My biggest problem was difficulty seeing the little line showing exposure in the viewfinder. I would have to expose before composing the shot. That seemed to work out well.
Sury- Those are my favorites as well, and truth be told, there were many times I was longing for my Sigma 10-20. Those were the times that I just couldn't make a good shot with the fisheye distortion.
Yildiz- That city is definitely full of eccentricities! Dannelle and I can't wait to go back.
Birma- I searched online for some shots of landscapes using fisheye lenses. I saw some great examples, and I tried to emulate them in that last shot. I recommend you pick this lens up. It is great fun!
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Post subject: Re: Something fishy is going on in New Orleans Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 5:37 pm |
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Cool! I have never had a fisheye, but I have thought about getting one from time to time. I see that there is the m4/3 Rokinon 7.5mm fisheye for $299. Maybe someday I will pick one up. A very special purpose lens, but could be fun occasionally. You got some great photos with yours!
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Post subject: Re: Something fishy is going on in New Orleans Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 8:40 pm |
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I must be the after effects of Hurricane Katrina. None of those buildings were leaning like that last time I was there!  Dusty
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Post subject: Re: Something fishy is going on in New Orleans Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 9:32 pm |
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Dusty wrote: I must be the after effects of Hurricane Katrina. None of those buildings were leaning like that last time I was there! I don't think that is from Katrina... They heard Hurricane Isaac was coming, and they are just doing the old 'duck and cover'.!!
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