A stroll to enlighten oneself

[Michiel de Brieder]

Dear friends,

I'm not very much of a picture poster but more of a shooter :D once in a while I feel the need to share some photos with you though. I love to take a stroll down the river when the weather is nice and I can relax for a bit. Just wandering around looking for photo ops. One of my foremost loves these days are barbed wire close-ups, I have a lot of them, but I'll hand ya one :D
http://www.pbase.com/giel/image/38470524.jpg
When I walk around I find myself looking for peace, quiet and sweet saturated views like this one:
http://www.pbase.com/giel/image/38578914.jpg
or this one:
http://www.pbase.com/giel/image/38448946.jpg
Sometimes I just 'see' a black and white appearing in front of me.... The high contrast from the heavily backlit front of the river sliding into a softer shadow part gave me an awesome view:
http://www.pbase.com/giel/image/38799071.jpg
It's those little things that I like to observe, a small branch lying in a strange position somewhere, a piece of wood that has a funny form, or a small bit of grass growing on the side of a small bridge:
http://www.pbase.com/giel/image/39283341.jpg
Simply fascinated by the wonders of nature:
http://www.pbase.com/giel/image/39287689.jpg
Thank you for joining me on my peaceful stroll.....

[dkapp]

Great series. I like the use of shallow DOF to separate your subject. What lens did you use for these?

Barb wire & razor wire is a favorite of mine too. If you can combine it with rust, you've got a winner in my book.

Thanks for sharing.

Dave

[Michiel de Brieder]

Hi Dave,

thanks for the compliments :D They were mostly done with the Canon 70-200 F/4 a great lens for the money :wink If you want to see some more 'wires' visit here:
http://www.pbase.com/giel/canon_ad_mosam
I'm thinking of creating a 'wired' gallery soon :D It is just so cool to shoot 'em with shallow DOF :lust
By the way, the piece of grass on the bridge was shot with the 50mm f/1.4 I believe, an AWESOME piece of glass, I really prefer it over the f/1.8 :wink
Thanks for dropping by Dave!!

[dkapp]

Hi Dave,

thanks for the compliments :D They were mostly done with the Canon 70-200 F/4 a great lens for the money :wink If you want to see some more 'wires' visit here:
http://www.pbase.com/giel/canon_ad_mosam
I'm thinking of creating a 'wired' gallery soon :D It is just so cool to shoot 'em with shallow DOF :lust
By the way, the piece of grass on the bridge was shot with the 50mm f/1.4 I believe, an AWESOME piece of glass, I really prefer it over the f/1.8 :wink
Thanks for dropping by Dave!!

I'll check out the link now. That 70-200 f/4 is an awesome lens. I have a 20 year old Nikon version, and its still awesome. I wish they would update it w/ todays technology to help w/ focus speed, and maybe add VR (IS).

I have a 50m f/1.4, and sold the f/1.8 last week. It looks like you have great taste in lenses :D

Here is a favorite fence pic of mine. It was taken with the D70 & Tamron 17-35.

http://dkapp.smugmug.com/photos/10954072-L.jpg

Dave

[dkapp]

I just took a look at the link! You've got some great shots in there.

These two are my favorite, and I think you should post them.

I love the way the sun is coming through the clouds. The tree on the right works very well here.
http://www.pbase.com/giel/image/38512555/medium

Another great fence picture. Great focus & composition. I love the hair stuck in the barb.
http://www.pbase.com/giel/image/38448945/medium

Dave

[MuskyDude]

I've always admired your work, this series being no different. I like how you get dramatic shots out of everyday scenes, and how you "hunt" for good subjects. Great stuff!

AJ

[lynnma]

beautiful shots ... I love 1 45and 6.. number 5 especially touches me..and I love the black and white grasses :clap :clap thanks for sharing.

[Harryb]

[QUOTE=Michiel de Brieder]Dear friends,

I'm not very much of a picture poster but more of a shooter :D once in a while I feel the need to share some photos with you though. I love to take a stroll down the river when the weather is nice and I can relax for a bit. Just wandering around looking for photo ops. One of my foremost loves these days are barbed wire close-ups, I have a lot of them, but I'll hand ya one :D
hen I walk around I find myself looking for peace, quiet and sweet saturated views like this one:

Hi Michiel,

A fine walk and marvelous pics. The B&W conversion really rocks. :clap

Harry

[Andy]

[QUOTE=Michiel de Brieder]Dear friends,

I'm not very much of a picture poster but more of a shooter :D once in a while I feel the need to share some photos with you though. I love to take a stroll down the river when the weather is nice and I can relax for a bit. Just wandering around looking for photo ops. One of my foremost loves these days are barbed wire close-ups, I have a lot of them, but I'll hand ya one :D
hen I walk around I find myself looking for peace, quiet and sweet saturated views like this one:

Hi Michiel,

A fine walk and marvelous pics. The B&W conversion really rocks. :clap

Harry

:nod :nod

[fish]

I'm enlightened...and inspired, Michiel. Nice job finding the tiny natural beauty in macrophotography.

:clap

[Michiel de Brieder]

:rofl
I'll oblige on the photos :nod
http://www.pbase.com/giel/image/38512555.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/giel/image/38512555/medium)
They are best viewed in original size anyway :winkhttp://www.pbase.com/giel/image/38448945.jpg
Yeah those lenses :D It took me a lot of saving, but I got there, I also have the 17-40 F/4 L a very nice addition to the 70-200 and the 50 :nod

[Michiel de Brieder]

I've always admired your work, this series being no different. I like how you get dramatic shots out of everyday scenes, and how you "hunt" for good subjects. Great stuff!

AJ Hey,

thanks a bunch AJ!!! I love doing it :D and it is very cool that I'm not the only person appreciating it :rofl

Cheers friend!

[Michiel de Brieder]

beautiful shots ... I love 1 45and 6.. number 5 especially touches me..and I love the black and white grasses :clap :clap thanks for sharing. You are most welcome Lynn :D

Yeah, that #5.. I was passing by a small bridge, and what do you do when you see a small bridge? You get under it :rofl when climbing down alongside the bridge I saw it standing alone, but defended by the fence on the bridge.... photography is soo cool in that aspect, your subject can really be ANYTHING :lust

Thanks for stopping by!

[Michiel de Brieder]

:nod :nod Thanks Andy and Harry :D it's good to see that the 'old' generation can be pleased :lol
'guess I'll have to be careful now at Yosemite :nod

[Michiel de Brieder]

I'm enlightened...and inspired, Michiel. Nice job finding the tiny natural beauty in macrophotography.

:clap Thank you Fish!! Mother Nature is such a giving person :D We only have to see it :wink
Thanks for stopping by!

[Nir]

Michiel,

Beautiful photos!

[gubbs]

Michiel, the b&w grasses are beautiful! I'm so impressed (and inspired) how you manage to make such great shots out of less than obvious subjects :thumb

[Michiel de Brieder]

Michiel, the b&w grasses are beautiful! I'm so impressed (and inspired) how you manage to make such great shots out of less than obvious subjects :thumb
Thank you Nir and Gubbs!!! Your opinion is highly appreciated!! :D

[ginger_55]

I like that barbed wire. The second one today I have seen that I like, I have never seen the appeal before.

Good shots!

ginger