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Here are a few shots from the trip...

Dragged along the 24-70 and 70-200. Maybe time to look into the 28-200???





 
How did I miss this?

These are truly excellent - and I didn't pixel peep. ;)

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Ridicule is not C&C nor is it being helpful nor "stating your opinion"

If you write more posts than take pictures, are you a photographer, or something else?
 
I was a bit sad that no one commented when I posted them. Must have been a busy week for everyone. Here are two more from that same trip for your enjoyment. They're from the Palm Springs tram:



 
Agree +1.......
 
I appreciate the input. I'm curious what your avatar is about? Is it Paul Bunyan?
 
Nice pics - the 3rd one is my favourite. Not too keen on the light on some - would they have been better early morning or late evening?
 
Jefpix said:
I was a bit sad that no one commented when I posted them. Must have been a busy week for everyone.
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Thank you for the photo post, sadly most people are to busy fighting over if a camera they dont have has a problem or something they dont like. (like af motor in d600).

This was a much nicer place back when the d70 had just came out.
 
Very unusual clouds in the sky and light rain made it tough to make the colors pop. Later on in the day, the sun ca me out for this:

 
OWCH ! Jefpix,

That cactus closeup is so powerful and shaaaarp, I think I hurt myself !!

Really shows off your talent and the D800 potential.
More please.

What lens ? What f stop ?
 
Sorry I didnt comment as I ment to but was a bit busy at the time.

I think you really captured the essence of the place.

Josua tree national park is a pretty special place. I was there back in 2006 and it left a lasting impression on me.

Hope you dont mind a few of my pics in your thread. :)











 
great rock composition. my last trip to this area was in 1950
 
My sad lament...

I was able to visit Joshua Tree this past week. In my excitement, I packed my D800 battery charger in my suitcase with the battery still in it.

I'm sure you can guess what happened. Just outside of the Cottonwood Spring Visitor Center (southern end of the park), I pulled my camera out to shoot Lost Palm Oasis, and of course the camera is dead.

Unfortunately, there wasn't time to go back, so I missed my opportunity this trip. However, I hope to get back there in the not too distant future.
 
Ben, the exif is in the image still, if you want the whole scoop, but the key bits are f/6.3 and iso 400, 1/2000th. Wish I had tuned down to iso 100 since there was so much light at that point in the trip.
 
I think I would have called the airline and moved my departure flight back a day. Very sad, and of course, no chance to ask another nearby nikonian to borrow his battery for a shot or two given that they had to change the danged design...
 
Actually, the park was unusually quiet that day. Not many people at all. I did see (in total) 2 other guys with cameras, but neither appeared to be Nikons (let alone EN-EL15 or compatible).

Ah well, I will definitely be going back to explore and shoot sometime in the next couple of months, so all is not lost.
 
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