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Siggav


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Challenge: Diagonal (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: Nikon MF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AIS
Location: Edinburgh Zoo
Date: Nov 25, 2006
Aperture: 3.0
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/200s
Galleries: Animals
Date Uploaded: Nov 25, 2006

 I spent a good while at the Jaguar enclosure waiting for the right moment.

post processing: unsharp mask twice (once on the large size and once after resizing for web) and curves.

..and yes, I know this one would have been great for the spots challenge but I didn't have time to go to the Zoo that week.

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Nikon D50
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
 04/12/2007 02:46:10 AM
Siggav,

You've inspired me with your photography. I recently got a D50 with a 24-85mm zoom and am enjoying the camera. I have also just purchased a used MF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AIS on ebay for $40 (US dollars)and will have it shipped to me in about a week.

Any chance you could give me a few tips on using this MF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AIS lens, since I won't be able to us it on the auto exposure setting or with auto focus. I hear it is a great lens, but I would like to know the best way to use it on the D50.

I just registered on dpchallenge a few minutes ago, so I haven't looked into posting any photos yet.

Thanks a bunch. Keep up with the great photos!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS R5
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 12/03/2006 12:20:27 PM
What a beautiful cat! Makes me want to pet him...bad idea. Lovely capture with nice yellow in background and perfect exposure.
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Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Canon
 11/30/2006 10:43:13 PM
nice
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Panasonic DMC-FZ3
 11/30/2006 03:16:15 PM
He (or she?) looks regal. Beautiful.
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Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM
 11/29/2006 11:08:00 PM
I am sucker for cat shots. This is wonderful! He looks so proud. Very natural.
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Nikon D300
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
 11/29/2006 05:44:02 PM
Beautiful shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D70s
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D
 11/29/2006 10:47:42 AM
gorgeous!
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Nikon D300
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 11/29/2006 10:46:27 AM
very nice colors
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Nikon Z8
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8
 11/29/2006 09:43:28 AM
Pretty kitty, good natural diagonal composition.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D850
Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 VR
 11/29/2006 01:11:12 AM
Really sharp!
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Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
 11/29/2006 01:05:30 AM
Excellent angle, sharp focus with great DOF too. Also you just got the right saturation.
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