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New York City -- Wide Angle

rookieshooterrookieshooter Registered Users Posts: 539 Major grins
edited July 5, 2009 in Journeys
Took my D700 to NYC with a rented 14-24mm F2.8 from lensrentals.com. Had some okay weather but mostly overcast, sky was totally white, made it tough. Anyway, here they are. Critiques are always welcome -- the harsher the better! The people I showed them too already said "too much saturation" but I like the way it looks.

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    Allan FGAllan FG Registered Users Posts: 492 Major grins
    edited June 25, 2009
    rookieshooter wrote:
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    These two really stand out for me thumb.gif
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    W.W. WebsterW.W. Webster Registered Users Posts: 3,204 Major grins
    edited June 26, 2009
    Loud Al wrote:
    These two really stand out for me thumb.gif
    I agree! thumb.gif
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    While I'm WaitingWhile I'm Waiting Registered Users Posts: 13 Big grins
    edited June 26, 2009
    I really enjoyed the "reflection of other building" ones, the fish fountain one (although the horizon could be straighter) and the one with the "highlight" on the edge of the building shot from below. Don't forget to number them!
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    FioriFotoFioriFoto Registered Users Posts: 37 Big grins
    edited June 29, 2009
    W.W. Webster wrote:
    I agree! thumb.gif

    I third that, amazing reflections clap.gif
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    SteezusSteezus Registered Users Posts: 4 Beginner grinner
    edited June 30, 2009
    The 5th photo... You could not have placed that lens flare any better in my opinion. Was it visible in the viewfinder when you shot it?

    Nice shots, I am partial to architectural shots myself!
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    CherryChickCherryChick Registered Users Posts: 17 Big grins
    edited June 30, 2009
    I'd say the photos are great but too postcard-like. Look unnatural a bit. I'd make them more lively - a bit of action wouldn't hurt ne_nau.gif
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    ZanottiZanotti Registered Users Posts: 1,411 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2009
    I like them and the saturation as well. Some people are more sentisive to the saturation, depending on the monitor, but these look good. Sure they are fully saturated, but that is the intent!

    A couple have the dreded red X beside, can you check your links?

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    rookieshooterrookieshooter Registered Users Posts: 539 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2009
    Steezus wrote:
    The 5th photo... You could not have placed that lens flare any better in my opinion. Was it visible in the viewfinder when you shot it?

    Nice shots, I am partial to architectural shots myself!

    Honestly, I'm not sure if I remember seeing it in the viewfinder or not but it's in about six of the pics. I have one of it without the flare and it's not as cool looking. Judge for yourself.

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    rookieshooterrookieshooter Registered Users Posts: 539 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2009
    CherryChick wrote:
    I'd say the photos are great but too postcard-like. Look unnatural a bit. I'd make them more lively - a bit of action wouldn't hurt ne_nau.gif

    I can appreciate your comment. This was the first time I've ever shot with a wide angle and being in NYC it seemed to me the most interesting shots were panoramic types and of the buildings since they are so gigantic.
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    CherryChickCherryChick Registered Users Posts: 17 Big grins
    edited July 1, 2009
    rookieshooter wrote:
    I can appreciate your comment. This was the first time I've ever shot with a wide angle and being in NYC it seemed to me the most interesting shots were panoramic types and of the buildings since they are so gigantic.

    True - the architecture is stunning! Your panoramic pics are beautiful and the refractions are amazing. It's just that it was unusual not to see the crowd in the pics of NYC cause that seems inescapable - people are everywhere, days and nights :) Anyways, thank you for awesome shots! thumb.gif
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    rookieshooterrookieshooter Registered Users Posts: 539 Major grins
    edited July 1, 2009
    Well I do have this one of Time's Square.

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    ShaggieShaggie Registered Users Posts: 8 Beginner grinner
    edited July 3, 2009
    hi there from NZ!

    Loved the reflections and the one with the orange cabs!

    Too cool!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Cheers

    Shane
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    grimacegrimace Registered Users Posts: 1,534 Major grins
    edited July 5, 2009
    Shaggie wrote:
    hi there from NZ!

    Loved the reflections and the one with the orange cabs!

    Too cool!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Cheers

    Shane

    I'd have to say my favorites are the reflection shots as well.
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