FZ18 Wins Another Major Photo Contest

Thanks. I wouldn't look for an upgrade (actually, probably a new FZ19(?) model) until sometime toward the end of 2008.

My bet is that the new model will have an even better, less noisy, chip and maybe even a slightly more powerful zoom. With the success of the FZ18, it's going to be exciting to watch!

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Bill McClung (a.k.a. 'NC BILL')
Image galleries at http://www.pbase.com/nc_bill

'Every other artist begins with a blank canvas, a piece of paper.....the photographer begins with the finished product.' --- Edward Steichen

That sounds promising Bill.

I saw recently on this site that Panasonic is or has released the Venus IV so that might improve the camera as well.

Congratulations on your fntastic image, Bill.
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Jackie ephzee50
Upstate, NY near Lake Placid '1932 & 1980 Olympic Village'

Thanks to all for the good words.

I'm going to give the FZ18 a real test in March. We're going to the NASCAR race at the Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, Tennessee. I'm taking the FZ18 and my D300 to do some photos.

It's a daytime race, so the light should be good. The FZ18 should work well with the fast zoom and it will be interesting to see what sort of images I can get at 800mm+, with the camera set at 3 megapixels.

Stay tuned!

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Bill McClung (a.k.a. 'NC BILL')
Image galleries at http://www.pbase.com/nc_bill

'Every other artist begins with a blank canvas, a piece of paper.....the photographer begins with the finished product.' --- Edward Steichen

Hai Bill,
CONGRATUALTIONS.

Dr.Rajamurthy
FZ5

Thanks!

Haven't seen you on the forum much lately. Hope all is well!

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Bill McClung (a.k.a. 'NC BILL')
Image galleries at http://www.pbase.com/nc_bill

'Every other artist begins with a blank canvas, a piece of paper.....the photographer begins with the finished product.' --- Edward Steichen

A big congatulations Bill.

Congratulations, Bill. Your recognition is certainly and richly deserved!

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gail ~ http://www.pbase.com/gailb

My digital camera BLOGs: Fuji F20; Pany FZ18 & TZ3; Canon S2, SD700 & A570; Nikon 5400
http://www.digicamhelp.com/camera-logs/index.php

The Contest Topics are :

1. Nature

2. People of the World

Any suggestions are welcome

Difficult to respond to such broad topics.

Nature is all around us and can be overwhelming sometimes. I have found it useful to isolate very small parts of nature ..... a single leaf or flower ..... insects on flowers or plants, etc. Sometimes you can isolate a very small part of something, and make people guess what it is when they view your image. You live in a very beautiful part of the world and should have no trouble at all finding images to capture.

As for people shots, try to get natural (not posed) shots that show some type of emotion. Happy images are good, but other emotions are also important. Some of the most powerful images I have ever seen were of people angry, grieving, protesting, etc. Whatever you do, do not force yourself into a situation. It's almost always better to quietly record an event as part of the background.

That doesn't mean you always have to shoot "secret" images. If you find someone in a situation where you think it would make a good image .... a street vendor, a workman, etc. .... do not hesitate to ask permission to take their photo. All they can do is say no ..... and most people are flattered to have someone ask. If they do say no, do not then try to secretly take the photo. It's not only good manners, but it might keep you from being hurt or having your camera equipment damaged.

No easy answers here. Just go out there and "see" images. The vast majority of people (not photographers) "look", but they do not "SEE"! Good luck.

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Bill McClung (a.k.a. 'NC BILL')
Image galleries at http://www.pbase.com/nc_bill

'Every other artist begins with a blank canvas, a piece of paper.....the photographer begins with the finished product.' --- Edward Steichen

Congratulations BILL.

wonderful.

Spooky tree did the magic.
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Dr.Rajamurthy
FZ5

A good photographer has a lot to do with it!
Isabel
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'Twelve significant photographs in any one year is a significant crop' Ansel Adams
http://www.pbase.com/isabel95
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipets/ (not only for pet photography!)

Congratulations, Bill!

I was pleased to have three of my FZ18 images make the finalist cut (among many, many others) on the National Wildlife Refuge Association contest. See images #285, 286 and 287 on the bottom row of this page: http://nwra.zenfolio.com/p1064537030

Just go to show you that the FZ18 can compete with the Big Boys

Use rule of thirds, the horizon is in the middle. Below horizon and above horizon content are quire dissimilar and neither defines the image. I think the root structure is far more interesting and would bias the image towards that.

A very nice image indeed, wish I'd have taken it. Good work!
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Just cruisin' ...



EffZeeThirty (Got the Gull), EffZeeEighteen, TeeZeeThree

John:

Congratulations! Your gallery is SPECTACULAR!

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Bill McClung (a.k.a. 'NC BILL')
Image galleries at http://www.pbase.com/nc_bill

'Every other artist begins with a blank canvas, a piece of paper.....the photographer begins with the finished product.' --- Edward Steichen

Thanks to all for the kind words and critiques. The FZ18 RULES!

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Bill McClung (a.k.a. 'NC BILL')
Image galleries at http://www.pbase.com/nc_bill

'Every other artist begins with a blank canvas, a piece of paper.....the photographer begins with the finished product.' --- Edward Steichen