Camping Photos (5 images)

VinceVince Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
edited September 22, 2005 in Landscapes
Hi guys,
I went camping in Algonquin Park, just 2.5hrs north of Toronto, Canada. I took these photos with my Nikon D70 + Sigma 18-50 f2.8 lens.

What do you think? Comments are welcomed.

Cheers.

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Vince from Toronto :rolleyes

Comments

  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited August 29, 2005
    Great photos, and it looks like a fantastic area to visit.

    Sam
  • behr655behr655 Registered Users Posts: 552 Major grins
    edited August 29, 2005
    All great shots but a big WOW on that last one. I couldn't stop staring at it.

    Bear
  • colourboxcolourbox Registered Users Posts: 2,095 Major grins
    edited August 29, 2005
    Nice compositions, nice colors, love the semi-transparency in the last two...I think you got a set of winners here! Only other comment would be to straighten the horizon in the last one.
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,939 moderator
    edited August 30, 2005
    I really dig that last one. A crop, turning it into a sort of pano shot would be
    cool too.

    Ian
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  • burkeburke Registered Users Posts: 131 Major grins
    edited August 30, 2005
    those are fabulous!
    all of them are amazing - I love the b&w, as well as the intensity of the colors in the 4th one..
    great shots!!
  • erich6erich6 Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited August 31, 2005
    Very nice images and compositions. Great reflections, mood, lighting, etc. Looks like a great place to go. Thanks for sharing!

    Erich
  • DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited August 31, 2005
    Very nice.

    Not sure that the moon adds anything in the first, may be more of a distraction.

    The blown highlights in the last distract for me, also.

    Overall, though, those are some awesome shots. Makes me miss the northeast (I'm and Adirondack man, myself!)
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  • keving54keving54 Registered Users Posts: 94 Big grins
    edited August 31, 2005
    DavidTO wrote:
    Very nice.

    Not sure that the moon adds anything in the first, may be more of a distraction.

    The blown highlights in the last distract for me, also.

    Overall, though, those are some awesome shots. Makes me miss the northeast (I'm and Adirondack man, myself!)
    I really like all of them, especially the black and white, and the water lilie. Nicely exposed. Actually the hi-light in the last one doesn't bother me.
    Very well done!
    Regards,
    Kevin
  • photobugphotobug Registered Users Posts: 633 Major grins
    edited August 31, 2005
    Very nice!! It's a hard pick, but I think I'd give the nod for best two to the last two.

    Note that the one of the guy with the fishing pole is clearly over-sharpened -- check out the big halo around the fishing pole. Cut down on the sharpening on that one and it'll go from "good" to "great" ;-).
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  • VinceVince Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
    edited September 6, 2005
    THANKS all for the comments and kind words...
    I'm glad that you guys like them and am surprised I got so many responses! :) Yay!

    I appreciate the comments.

    Cheers.
    Vince from Toronto :rolleyes
  • VinceVince Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
    edited September 6, 2005
    thanks colorbox
    i straightened the horizon before i printed these off. Cheers.
    Vince from Toronto :rolleyes
  • VinceVince Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
    edited September 6, 2005
    I'll give it a shot, Ian. Thanks (nt)
    :)
    Vince from Toronto :rolleyes
  • VinceVince Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
    edited September 6, 2005
    Hi
    DavidTO wrote:
    Very nice.

    Not sure that the moon adds anything in the first, may be more of a distraction.

    The blown highlights in the last distract for me, also.

    Overall, though, those are some awesome shots. Makes me miss the northeast (I'm and Adirondack man, myself!)

    Ya, I can see that the moon might be a bit distracting. I cloned it out and it didnt make any difference in the photo....I guess I'll leave it out.

    Yes, I was trying hard not to blow out the highlights on that one. It was 7:30am and the sun was really harsh. I tried my best :).

    Thanks for the comments. I appreciate them.

    CHeers.
    Vince from Toronto :rolleyes
  • VinceVince Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
    edited September 6, 2005
    Hi photobug
    photobug wrote:
    Note that the one of the guy with the fishing pole is clearly over-sharpened -- check out the big halo around the fishing pole. Cut down on the sharpening on that one and it'll go from "good" to "great" ;-).
    Aha. You're right. I did the PP again with less USM and printed it out. Looks better. thanks for the suggestion. cheers.
    Vince from Toronto :rolleyes
  • grimacegrimace Registered Users Posts: 1,537 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2005
  • MuskyDudeMuskyDude Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2005
    Great shots Vince!!! Such a beautiful area, and you got some keepers! Well done!!! clap.gif



    AJ
  • gubbsgubbs Registered Users Posts: 3,166 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2005
    I'm not even going to try to pick one, beautiful light, mood and composition, Great stuff!!
  • VinceVince Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
    edited September 20, 2005
    Hi AJ!
    MuskyDude wrote:
    Great shots Vince!!! Such a beautiful area, and you got some keepers! Well done!!! clap.gif



    AJ
    Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate them. mwink.gif

    Have you been to Algonquin Park before?

    Just wanted to take a minute to congratulate you and Dani on your budding relationship. Who would've thunk that a relationship could stem from our old STF. :) That's good stuff! You guys make a good lookin' couple. :D

    Take care.
    Vince from Toronto :rolleyes
  • VinceVince Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
    edited September 20, 2005
    Thanks, Adam
    grimace wrote:
    Great series of shots!!

    -Adam

    www.adamstravelphotography.com
    I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
    Vince from Toronto :rolleyes
  • lynnmalynnma Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 5,208 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2005
    Lovely shots all... the last one is beautiful tho.. so much to look at from front to back clap.gif
  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2005
    All great but that last one is quite amazing with the clear water. thumb.gif

    Gus
  • VinceVince Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
    edited September 20, 2005
    Hi Gubbs
    gubbs wrote:
    I'm not even going to try to pick one, beautiful light, mood and composition, Great stuff!!
    Thanks for the kind words. I checked out your gallery and you have a great collection!

    These were my favourites (very inspiring, indeed!):

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    Vince from Toronto :rolleyes
  • FrancoisFrancois Registered Users Posts: 140 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2005
    Wonderful photos...... I love the first and the last and the b&w ones especially thumb.gif
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  • Yuri PautovYuri Pautov Registered Users Posts: 1,918 Major grins
    edited September 21, 2005
    Priviet, Vince!
    Great compositions and photos.
    Still think that they are a bit 'oversharped'.
    Sharpening is very delicate operation...
    Maybe, you'll change your mind and show us less sharped photos?
    Thay are realy great!
    Congratulations!
    Spasibo
  • VinceVince Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
    edited September 22, 2005
    Priviet Yuri
    Priviet, Vince!
    Great compositions and photos.
    Still think that they are a bit 'oversharped'.
    Sharpening is very delicate operation...
    Maybe, you'll change your mind and show us less sharped photos?
    Thay are realy great!
    Congratulations!
    Spasibo
    Thanks for the kind comments. I am flattered that these comments are from you since I am often inspired by your photos (especially from the STF!). biggrinbounce2.gif

    I agree. Others have pointed out that I've oversharpened a couple of my photos. I 'd better back off on the sharpening in the future; especially before I start seeing the halos around my photos.

    I actually decreased the sharpening a bit before I printed these out.

    Take care, Yuri.

    Spasibo.
    Vince from Toronto :rolleyes
  • VinceVince Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
    edited September 22, 2005
    Thanks, Francois
    Francois wrote:
    Wonderful photos...... I love the first and the last and the b&w ones especially thumb.gif
    I appreciate the kind words.clap.gif
    Vince from Toronto :rolleyes
  • VinceVince Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
    edited September 22, 2005
    Thanks, Gus
    Humungus wrote:
    All great but that last one is quite amazing with the clear water. thumb.gif

    Gus
    I'm happy with that one as well. :):
    Vince from Toronto :rolleyes
  • VinceVince Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
    edited September 22, 2005
    Thanks, Lynn
    lynnma wrote:
    Lovely shots all... the last one is beautiful tho.. so much to look at from front to back clap.gif
    Everyone seems to be fond of that one. Makes me feel great. :D
    Vince from Toronto :rolleyes
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