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Kirwin
Apr-20-2005, 09:33 PM
Hi All,

My FZ10 had been away for 8 weeks for warranty service. So when it arrived back into my hands, I was ready to explore! Near the sleepy town of Mount Dora, Florida lies Lake Dora. The following images are just a small taste of some of the beauty around it's shores. I hope you enjoy!
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Shakey
Apr-21-2005, 12:01 AM
Fantastic set. The quality of the photos on this site just keep getting better and better.
Thanks for sharing!:clap



Tim
Phil U.
Apr-21-2005, 03:40 AM
The following images are just a small taste of some of the beauty around it's shores.


...and you sure showed us some beauty. Great set! :thumb

Suggestion: Invest in a polarizer to cut some of the glare off the water in #2
Harryb
Apr-21-2005, 05:25 AM
Hey Kerwin,

Really fine set of pics. :clap I loved the Moorhen and chick shot.
bfjr
Apr-21-2005, 05:48 AM
Hi ya Kirwin
Thanks for the walk :thumb
Great Set, glad you got her back. What was wrong??
Kirwin
Apr-21-2005, 10:26 AM
Thanks Tim for your kind comment.:D



Fantastic set. The quality of the photos on this site just keep getting better and better.
Thanks for sharing!:clap



Tim
Kirwin
Apr-21-2005, 10:34 AM
Hi Phil,

I'm glad you enjoyed the series. Already have a polarizer... just didn't use it in this outing. I snapped several... Ok tens of shots of that gator. In many of the images the water wasn't blown/overexposed but I ended up giving this shot a try on the forum. To me I thought the white all around the gator emphasized the suject along with it's reflection. Was just experimenting with something new to see what kind of response it might evoke. Greatly appreciate your comments and thanks for stoppin' by!
...and you sure showed us some beauty. Great set! :thumb

Suggestion: Invest in a polarizer to cut some of the glare off the water in #2
MuskyDude
Apr-21-2005, 10:37 AM
Wow, thats quite the wide assortment, well done! :thumb My fav is the mother and baby bird, terrific. :clap Very very cool, thanks for sharing!


AJ
Kirwin
Apr-21-2005, 10:40 AM
Hi Herry... I mean Harry,:poke

Thanks for ID'ing the image for me. Still learning the names of all these Florida birds. Thanks for havin' a look-see.:D

Hey Kerwin,

Really fine set of pics. :clap I loved the Moorhen and chick shot.
Kirwin
Apr-21-2005, 10:43 AM
Hi Ben,

I'm glad you enjoyed!:D Zoom mechanism wasn't working properly, and the sensor was burning horizontal bands into my images on high contrast areas. (ie reflections, theater lights, sunsets,) All appears to be working well now!:thumb

Hi ya Kirwin
Thanks for the walk :thumb
Great Set, glad you got her back. What was wrong??
Phil U.
Apr-21-2005, 11:42 AM
Hi Phil,

I'm glad you enjoyed the series. Already have a polarizer... just didn't use it in this outing. I snapped several... Ok tens of shots of that gator. In many of the images the water wasn't blown/overexposed but I ended up giving this shot a try on the forum. To me I thought the white all around the gator emphasized the suject along with it's reflection. Was just experimenting with something new to see what kind of response it might evoke. Greatly appreciate your comments and thanks for stoppin' by!

Gotcha - and it's just my opinion but for me the blown water is actually distracting attention from the gator. I don't know what the other shots look like so maybe in those he blended in too much making you choose this one.
Steve Cavigliano
Apr-21-2005, 02:22 PM
Good work Kirwin :thumb :thumb


I agree with Phil, that a few of the water shots have some distracting hot spots :dunno Mainly the croc shots. It might have been worth attaching the polarizer for these shots.


All in all, very sharp and colorful shots :clap

Thanks for sharing these,
Steve
Khaos
Apr-21-2005, 05:15 PM
Nice set. I like the silhouette.
Kirwin
Apr-22-2005, 07:05 AM
Really do appreciate your input! Can't grow without the critiques. Thanks again.

Gotcha - and it's just my opinion but for me the blown water is actually distracting attention from the gator. I don't know what the other shots look like so maybe in those he blended in too much making you choose this one.
Kirwin
Apr-22-2005, 07:08 AM
Hi Steve,

Appreciate the critique, helps to produce better images in the future! Thanks for having a look-see.:D

Good work Kirwin :thumb :thumb


I agree with Phil, that a few of the water shots have some distracting hot spots :dunno Mainly the croc shots. It might have been worth attaching the polarizer for these shots.


All in all, very sharp and colorful shots :clap

Thanks for sharing these,
Steve
Kirwin
Apr-22-2005, 07:10 AM
Hi Khaos,

Thanks for taking the tour! I'm glad you enjoyed!

Nice set. I like the silhouette.
Kirwin
Apr-22-2005, 07:17 AM
Hi MuskyDude,

Sorry 'bout that... didn't mean to overlook your post! Sometimes I have a hard time following this format. I guess I'm used to DPReview's format.:huh

Thanks... First time I have captured a baby Moorhen. So ugly it's cute.:D I'm glad you enjoyed the image!


Wow, thats quite the wide assortment, well done! :thumb My fav is the mother and baby bird, terrific. :clap Very very cool, thanks for sharing!


AJ