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Old 06-09-2008, 07:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Jones Beach/Manhattan (4 Shots)

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So I prespent my stimulus check a few weeks ago on a Nikon D80 and I've been in love ever since. Can't go lens shopping until the end of the week so I've been shooting only with the 18-55VR lens and while I feel limited with the minimal zoom range - the pictures are stunning.

Here's a few of my favs so far. Sorry if they're too big for some of you but resizing them any smaller wouldn't do them any justice. Comments and critiques appreciated. Shot RAW - minimally processed.

Jones Beach




85th & Park Avenue


My lovely s/o - 5th Avenue
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Old 06-09-2008, 09:16 PM   #2 (permalink)
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thanks! nice shots
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Old 06-11-2008, 03:03 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Thanks Cynth - glad you like 'em.
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Old 06-11-2008, 04:52 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I really like the 85th and Park!
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Old 06-11-2008, 06:14 AM   #5 (permalink)
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I love the ones of Jones Beach. I have seen many concerts there and I have never seen a site like that in the 2nd photo. Nice photos.
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Old 06-11-2008, 06:48 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Thanks guys!
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Old 06-11-2008, 08:58 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I like that second Jones Beach shot as well. Great sky in that one.

How are you liking the Nikon?

I'm a Canon person myself, but recently I've toyed with the idea of changing it up and getting a Nikon.
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Old 06-11-2008, 09:16 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Thanks JJ.

So far, I'm in love. From the grip, to its heft and to the buttons - everything seems really well thought out and it certainly shows (at least for me) when I spend more time getting the shots I want than I do shifting through menus. A bit pricey but well worth it.
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Old 06-11-2008, 11:28 AM   #9 (permalink)
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great shots! i too love the second one.

wish i had as much talent and u MS
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Old 06-11-2008, 11:58 AM   #10 (permalink)
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The D80's a great camera. The Mrs and I bought one last year and have taken some great sports related shots. Love the sunset pic. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 06-11-2008, 12:31 PM   #11 (permalink)
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I really like them all - and mention #3 - you saw the way the buildings cut the blue sky into tonal, almost geometric sections, and you were able to give your vision to us. Great stuff
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Old 06-11-2008, 01:08 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Excellent. I love the city shot. Nice work as always!
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Old 06-11-2008, 01:35 PM   #13 (permalink)
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S'gorgeous.
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Old 06-12-2008, 06:18 PM   #14 (permalink)
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That second one is excellent. I'm guessing this isn't your first SLR.
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Old 06-13-2008, 08:08 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Thanks again guys.

Fraqzna, not my first SLR but my first DSLR. It's so awesome I find myself wondering how I ever shot with anything less.
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Old 06-14-2008, 12:45 AM   #16 (permalink)
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I really love the 85th and Park Avenue one... Excellent light and shadows.

I really have to get myself a good camera.
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Old 06-14-2008, 04:02 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Awesome. I always look forward to your shots.
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Old 06-17-2008, 02:10 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Really nice pictures.

Yours
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Old 06-17-2008, 03:41 PM   #19 (permalink)
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jones beach...great pic,but why would anyone want to go there???......xoxoxoo
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