Ornamental Peach

Gallery: FloraPosted March 31, 201399 views9 comments

I recently picked up another lens (Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake) for my collection, and it didn't break the bank either.
Here's one from some test shots at the nursery yesterday.
F/6.3, 1/800th, ISO 640, 1D M3 handheld under overcast skies & breezy.
The 'STM' sound was slight, and I found the focus surprisingly quick, & accurate.

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Rick Turner on March 31, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Happy Easter Howard.

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on March 31, 2013 at 12:40 PM

I like the smooth background your new lens produced! These are such lovely flowers! I wonder if a tad more luminance could be added to bring out the highlights a little more...otherwise, very nice!

We just finished the second week of lent...this year Easter for us is May 5th!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 31, 2013 at 4:53 PM

Howard: I like the results from your short focal length and think you managed it very well. I think I'm going short when I break out the 100mm! Top notch shot.>=))>

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on March 31, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Luminance.. by a 'tad'

Can't do much more without blowing out the light parts of the petals, and it was overcast so it what it is.
I just stood over the small potted tree and waited for the wind to die down long enough to a get a few snaps..
Just a test run anyway Eirini

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 31, 2013 at 10:04 PM

A very beautiful variety it would appear. The lens seems to be working just fine.

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on April 1, 2013 at 6:59 AM

The difference is slight, but I like the repost better! The darker red areas seem like they came a little more alive as well!

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on April 1, 2013 at 8:10 AM

Definitely like the re post Howard. Beautiful work.
John

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on April 1, 2013 at 2:29 PM

Beautifully composed, Howard, with excellent dof. I go along with the shift in light of the repost.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on April 1, 2013 at 7:06 PM

Hi Howard

Beautifully captured

.. Peaches dont grow in the Quebec countryside it's too cold :rolleyes. the sweet pink color tones and good detail make for a great presentation. :

Albert Darmo

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments