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I captured this shot about an hour ago from behind the Costo store in Orland Park, Illinois. I was hoping for a better sunset, but I thought the overcast conditions made the shot worthwhile.

D700, 24-70, 1/15th @ f/6.3, ISO 200, Graduated neutral density filter, tripod with cable release



Thanks for looking...
Glenn
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Thanks...it was a 2 stop soft GND.

I've just started using GND filters more often lately. I currently only own one filter, but I am thinking about purchasing two more (a 3 stop soft and a 2 stop hard). I've enjoyed the benefits they provide to landscape shots.

Glenn
nudibranches said:
lovely shot, soft and kind of pastely.

Out of interest, was it a hard or soft GND?
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Yes...handheld.

I used to try to attach the holder to the lens--but the whole effort was causing me to not use the filter nearly as often. After recently attending a photo workshop with Moose Peterson, I noted that he always handholds his GND filter. And, he consistenly achieves amazing results. I figured that if it is good enough for him, I would give it a try.

I am seriously considering the Singh Ray variable ND, but I can't decide whether to go with the regular or thin. Either way, I will probably experience vignetting at the extreme wide angle.

Glenn
nudibranches said:
handheld?

I use a 17-35 a lot and also have the 14-24 which I love.

I've usef a handheld 3 stop successfully with the 17-35 and was looking at one of SinghRay's variable NDs but am concerned it might vignette on a D3 at the extreme end.
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This could have been a good photo. But 1. The focal length is too long. 2. There is too much area wasted with dark sky. 3. Contrast should be increased and 4. white balance is incorrect. I would probably recommend to use some beginner equipment before upgrading to a D700. Maybe Canon 40D + 17-55 would be a better choice during the early learning stages.
 
I know I shouldn't respond to your posts...and I promise this will be the last time I do so. But, in the slight chance that you aren't joking...

1. A shorter focal length would only introduce more space into the photo. Longer focal lengths limit the field of view. So, how would a shorter focal length reduce the "area wasted in the sky"? Certainly you aren't suggesting that I take in more of the foreground in this scene?

2. The sky is a primary element in this photo...it's mostly about the clouds. Why would I eliminate something from the photo that represents my primary reason for shooting the photo?

3. The soft pastel-type colors don't play well with increased contrast. This is an artistic choice--not something that is right or wrong.

4. The D700's auto white balance selected precisely the Kelvin temperature that I desired for the photo. What do you mean by it's "wrong"? The camera represented the colors exactly as I saw them a few hours ago. You weren't even there!

5. Downgrading equipment doesn't typically improve the results. Do you think that the D700 is really that much tougher to use than the camera that you recommend? I find the controls to be very intuitive--certainly a lot easier than the days when I shot Kodachrome ASA 25 slide film!

Oh for five.

Try again. Thanks for playing. :)
NanoShot said:
This could have been a good photo. But 1. The focal length is too long. 2. There is too much area wasted with dark sky. 3. Contrast should be increased and 4. white balance is incorrect. I would probably recommend to use some beginner equipment before upgrading to a D700. Maybe Canon 40D + 17-55 would be a better choice during the early learning stages.
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lol...

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

Glenn

PS: Edward, I just happened to click into your PBase galleries. You're photography is stunning!
Qwntm said:
If Art Wolf had shot that in Bumbang Egypt, most people would be going Ahhhh, what a master...

Just saying.
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Thanks...

I don't know about Ansel Adams...but a B&W conversion might be in order. Would that take care of how "incorrect" the D700 selected the white balance for this scene? :)

Glenn
AML13212 said:
Convert it to Black and White, say Ansel shot it and we'll all wonder whose basement the pictures been in for the past 40 years.
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...Nano would STILL complain the white balance is off!

Very nice image - you just keep on shooting that D700.

Jay
gnagel said:
I don't know about Ansel Adams...but a B&W conversion might be in order. Would that take care of how "incorrect" the D700 selected the white balance for this scene? :)

Glenn
AML13212 said:
Convert it to Black and White, say Ansel shot it and we'll all wonder whose basement the pictures been in for the past 40 years.
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gnagel said:
I used to try to attach the holder to the lens--but the whole effort was causing me to not use the filter nearly as often. After recently attending a photo workshop with Moose Peterson, I noted that he always handholds his GND filter. And, he consistenly achieves amazing results. I figured that if it is good enough for him, I would give it a try.

I am seriously considering the Singh Ray variable ND, but I can't decide whether to go with the regular or thin. Either way, I will probably experience vignetting at the extreme wide angle.

Glenn
nudibranches said:
handheld?

I use a 17-35 a lot and also have the 14-24 which I love.

I've usef a handheld 3 stop successfully with the 17-35 and was looking at one of SinghRay's variable NDs but am concerned it might vignette on a D3 at the extreme end.
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Great Images Glenn, like always.

I have the Singh-ray LB Warming Polarizer (Thin) and it doesn't vignette on the 17-35, though singh-ray will say 24mm as a safe stop point. I love the lb warming polarizer and am actually thinking of getting the vari-duo which is a combination of both.

Greg
 
Thanks Greg...

I can't decide if the Vari-Duo would make sense for me. Obviously that filter would be thicker and more likely to vignette. And, it's my understanding that I could use my circular polarizer in conjunction with the Vari ND if I wanted--although would be even thicker yet.

At the price of these filters, I'll be giving it a lot of thought before pulling the trigger!

Glenn
gnjphoto said:
Great Images Glenn, like always.

I have the Singh-ray LB Warming Polarizer (Thin) and it doesn't vignette on the 17-35, though singh-ray will say 24mm as a safe stop point. I love the lb warming polarizer and am actually thinking of getting the vari-duo which is a combination of both.
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Great job! I enjoyed the picture. Looks fantastic to me. Thanks for sharing. Makes re-think the whole Costco thing, LOL.

--john
 
Thanks John...

I've enjoyed shooting from the Costco parking lot. Here's another one from a while back from that same spot:



Glenn
M35G35 said:
Great job! I enjoyed the picture. Looks fantastic to me. Thanks for sharing. Makes re-think the whole Costco thing, LOL.
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Glenn,

Another great pict! Keep them coming, you are making my day with those great shots! Much appreciated.

--john
 
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