What a beautiful day in the Ottawa region. Blue skies and temps above 0c. As a result we had wonderful blue skies with lots of fresh white snow thanks to the storm the other day. Santa brought new snowshoes to Jen and I at Christmas but we really haven't had enough snow to try them out. Today was the day! At the same time it was a perfect day to try out the 2 new lenses. I've only had the Tamron 17-50mm for 2 days so this was it's first real workout and the more I use the Nikon 80-200mm the more impressed and happy I am with the purchase. It has to be the best lens I've ever used. Along the walk we enjoyed the company of 2 of the farms dogs. Jessy and Monchique (I think I have the names and spelling correct).
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Make note of the snowball at the top of the image heading
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Jen showing off the new snowshoes ;-)
Made by an Ontario company called BIGFOOT
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Wanted to see what would happen shooting into the sun. It works! Nice star burst at F32
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A couple of shots of my pretty lady ;-)
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A couple of horse portraits. These are with the big 80-200mm
Jessy and Monchique (I think I have the names and spelling correct) playing with Jen. They are her new best friends ;-) Seems throwing snow for hours is something they enjoy.
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Hope everyone else is having a great weekend as well!
All the dog photos, are really good! I like the sun one to!
ReplyDeleteWow! The DOF is really noticeable in the bottom shot. I think you're going to have a great time with these new lenses.
ReplyDeleteJen! My what big feet you have! ;)
Where did the snowball land?????
LOL re: the snowball shot. :D
ReplyDeleteIt was a gorgeous day yesterday, wasn't it. We got out for a bit of hike too.
Scott, I've read through your past few posts about the new lenses, and all I can say is wow. It looks like you are having fun with them! So glad to you decided to do this, as it seems like you're re-energized. Really loving the dof and crispness you're getting with the 80-200mm. Really nice work!
The dogs are gorgeous -- their colouring is amazing.:)
Hi Jen - good arm btw ... ;-)
Thanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteYes I'm really enjoying the 80-200mm, it's heavy but the results from it are amazing. I can now understand why Nikon has had it in their inventory for 13+ years without any serious upgrades. For the price it's first class.
The Tamron I still need to learn. The colour from it is amazing, I put it into PS and the histogram is dead bang on, almost no adjustment needed. Same with the sharpness. But not as smooth looking as the 80-200mm. For some reason the Nikon, although extremely sharp, also has a very smooth look to it. But I haven't taken many shots with the Tamron yet.
Heading back to Bermuda in May so those 2 lenses will really get a work out with colour ;-)
Lets just say the snowball, fortunately, missed!
Yes the snowball missed...and was followed by "you throw like a girl!!"...lol of course I didn't want to hit the camera ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt was a great day to be outside, and the snowshoes were lots of fun, hoping to get out again today while the temps are still mild :-)
The dogs are great fun, don't think they knew what to make of the snowshoes though. Yep I think I have a couple of new buddies!!
Whoops!! the comment above was me Jen, not Scott. I'm on his computer, and didn't notice the comment as box...lol
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