A strange morning in the tulip fields....

[RomanJohnston]

Went for another round….and it was a weird morning…..

An eerie fog rolled into the fields…



Out of the darkness came a truck with a vicious tulip roaster on it….



Then this strange beast rose from the tulips….like a crazy truck dragster parachute..



Ok…enough goofing around…..

I have a few more shots of the rows…in full colors….

Just a cross section of the colors….



And a barn hiding in the riot of color……



I will be posting more as I go through them....

Roman

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[LilKnytt]

Very nice Roman, thanks for sharing.

Lil

 

[LeungPhotos]

amazing colors...
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[RomanJohnston]

Hope your headaches are doing better.

: )

Roman
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Recording a world that is worth saving.

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[RomanJohnston]

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[Brian Gritt]

I have really enjoyed looking around your gallery. How do you do those Borders on all your shots? I'd like to add those to my photos.

 

[Wireless Willie]

I have really enjoyed looking around your gallery. How do you do
those Borders on all your shots? I'd like to add those to my photos.

I'd like to know too Roman. Your borders are both understated and informational. I hate borders that detract from the original photograph.

Regards,

--
...Wireless

 

[hy104973]

--ya got me on the tulip roaster big time. i looked at that and could not figure out why anyone would want to get rid of fog on a tulip crop.
then i went to the next shot....duh!
beautiful colors and the fog makes them more outstanding.
hy

 

[LilKnytt]

Having a better morning so I think I won't loose the whole morning just trying to get focused....

Question for you.....

You shoot a lot of scenic shots. Which lens do you use for wide angle shots. A zoom, or a prime? If zoom which? I'm looking to make a final decision on a wide angle lens & I'm getting good feedback, but still not sure. I'd probably want to go with a zoom......

Any input would be greatly appreciated from you, the Master.

Lil

 

[RomanJohnston]

Tokina 12-24 (you'll get a lot of heated debate on this one here)

Nikon 17-55 f/2.8

Nikon 80-400VR.

I almost never have problems with the 55-80MM hole I have in my current set up....this keeps my kit light and portable for hikes.

I usually carry my heavy tripod as my walking stick....with legs extended....

I have other assorted goodies for longer hikes....an Epson p2000 card dump....a polarizer and a remote shutter release cord.....Expodisc...etc

And my assorted trail treats and water...

Give me that and a sturdy pair of hiking boots...and I am good to go.

Roman
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Recording a world that is worth saving.

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[Mach Schnell]

thanks for sharing with us
--
Steve

 

[RomanJohnston]

Thanks for taking a peek.

Roman
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Recording a world that is worth saving.

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[JeffCole]

Arghh, I wish I could be up there right now. Seems like the only photo opps around here lately involve yellow crime tape, helicopters and swat teams.

Oh well, I'll be up there in four weeks. Keep em coming Roman and I'll just have to sit here and drool. Have a good one.
--
Jeff
http://www.jeffcole.smugmug.com

 

[RomanJohnston]

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[RomanJohnston]

but I feel your pain.....

I was feeling it just a few weeks ago.

Roman
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Recording a world that is worth saving.

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[LilKnytt]

Thanks for responding Roman...

Tokina 12-24 (you'll get a lot of heated debate on this one here)

LOL so I'm not the only one stirring up debates in here. Good. ;-) Don't think I need anything that wide just yet.

Nikon 17-55 f/2.8

I've heard good & bad things about this lens... You're obviously happy with it. Yes?

Nikon 80-400VR.

OK, I fill that whole with the 70-200VR & my TC17E-II. Then there's the 300mm f/4 that we still have.

I almost never have problems with the 55-80MM hole I have in my
current set up....this keeps my kit light and portable for hikes.

Well, I seem to not pack light. Went to San Diego Zoo & Wild Animal Park with 70-200VR, 300mm f/4, TC17E-II & the 24-120VR. Two days after each other. ;-)

My feeling is, it's either a scenic shot - so wide - or it's far away & I need a telephoto lens. I rarely use a 50mm. So I see what you mean.

I usually carry my heavy tripod as my walking stick....with legs
extended....

LOL, I made my daughter carry part of the time my old tripod. Second day her boyfriend carried it. The new one she's decided he'll always carry. ;-)

I have other assorted goodies for longer hikes....an Epson p2000
card dump....a polarizer and a remote shutter release
cord.....Expodisc...etc

Which polarizer do you use? I have both the Nikon Type I, which I really like & the Singh Ray Warming Polarizer. I have a smaller Type II which I don't like. I like the thicker ones better, but they're a problem with wide angles.....

Expodisc I've seen those. I need to figure out how they work before I decide if I want to spend the money. I want the Sing Ray variable ND filter & that costs a lot of money. Makes the polarizer seem like nothing. :-(

And my assorted trail treats and water...

Always a good idea.

Give me that and a sturdy pair of hiking boots...and I am good to go.

Roman

Thanks for answering my questions. Hopefully you'll answer the new ones.

Nice to have such great people to turn to for help & recommendations.

Thanks,

Lil

 

[RomanJohnston]

Tokina 12-24 (you'll get a lot of heated debate on this one here)

LOL so I'm not the only one stirring up debates in here. Good. ;-)
Don't think I need anything that wide just yet.

Nikon 17-55 f/2.8

I've heard good & bad things about this lens... You're obviously
happy with it. Yes?

Very.....its one of my favorite lenses.

Nikon 80-400VR.

OK, I fill that whole with the 70-200VR & my TC17E-II. Then there's
the 300mm f/4 that we still have.

I almost never have problems with the 55-80MM hole I have in my
current set up....this keeps my kit light and portable for hikes.

Well, I seem to not pack light. Went to San Diego Zoo & Wild Animal
Park with 70-200VR, 300mm f/4, TC17E-II & the 24-120VR. Two days
after each other. ;-)

My feeling is, it's either a scenic shot - so wide - or it's far
away & I need a telephoto lens. I rarely use a 50mm. So I see what
you mean.

I usually carry my heavy tripod as my walking stick....with legs
extended....

LOL, I made my daughter carry part of the time my old tripod.
Second day her boyfriend carried it. The new one she's decided
he'll always carry. ;-)

LOL....make the poor guy schlep it around....How much do sherpas make these days? : )

I have other assorted goodies for longer hikes....an Epson p2000
card dump....a polarizer and a remote shutter release
cord.....Expodisc...etc

Which polarizer do you use? I have both the Nikon Type I, which I
really like & the Singh Ray Warming Polarizer. I have a smaller
Type II which I don't like. I like the thicker ones better, but
they're a problem with wide angles.....

I have

Expodisc I've seen those. I need to figure out how they work before
I decide if I want to spend the money. I want the Sing Ray variable
ND filter & that costs a lot of money. Makes the polarizer seem
like nothing. :-(

And my assorted trail treats and water...

Always a good idea.

Give me that and a sturdy pair of hiking boots...and I am good to go.

Roman

Thanks for answering my questions. Hopefully you'll answer the new
ones.

Nice to have such great people to turn to for help & recommendations.

Thanks,

Lil

--
Recording a world that is worth saving.

http://www.pbase.com/romansphotos/

 

[RBBailey2]

Where in Oregon are you going where the weather is that good? Now I know you really are a photography god.

You must not have kids... or a job. How do you get out so much?

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[RLewis]

Rick

 

[James Cover]

Went for another round….and it was a weird morning…..

An eerie fog rolled into the fields…



Out of the darkness came a truck with a vicious tulip roaster on it….



Then this strange beast rose from the tulips….like a crazy truck
dragster parachute..



Ok…enough goofing around…..

I have a few more shots of the rows…in full colors….

Just a cross section of the colors….



And a barn hiding in the riot of color……



I will be posting more as I go through them....

Roman

--
Recording a world that is worth saving.

http://www.pbase.com/romansphotos/

Hi, Roman,,,

The first and last are okay, but why the thin DOF..?

I'd reconsider the spacing between lines in your border, as it's a bit crammed, imo....

Thanks 4 sharing..!

--james

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