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Post by nikonbob on Sept 7, 2010 15:03:21 GMT -5
Go ahead and kick the cat on this one. It is cropped for 8x10. Bob  |
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Post by photax on Sept 7, 2010 15:29:23 GMT -5
Hi Bob ! A great picture ! I like the B&W conversion, i think it brings out more details than the colored picture and it looks more dramatic. Your old German speaking friend is puzzling over the "kick the cat" phrase  MIK |
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Post by nikonbob on Sept 7, 2010 16:32:18 GMT -5
MIK
Thanks, I have always taken it to mean have another try at something.
Bob
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Post by daveh on Sept 7, 2010 17:43:59 GMT -5
MIK, "kick the cat": not a phrase we use in the UK in the way it is meant here.
I would have taken it to mean "do your worst in finding fault with it" in the above context, though Bob puts a different slant on it.
"I'm annoyed enough to kick the cat" is the way we would tend to use it at home - which means taking your frustration out on an innocent animal, rather than the real source of the problem.
Anyway back to the photo: Bob, it works well on all fronts. Good conversion.
Dave.
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Post by nikonbob on Sept 7, 2010 21:15:19 GMT -5
Well here is another to chew on. I picked up a Tamron 90 macro and was playing with it. I think I am impressed with this lens and really like what it does to the out of focus areas. The shot was at f3.5 and is cropped for 8x11. Bob  |
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Post by herron on Sept 7, 2010 22:28:49 GMT -5
Beautiful shot. The kind I wouldn't mind seeing framed on the wall. Thanks for sharing it.
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Post by nikonbob on Sept 8, 2010 5:39:15 GMT -5
Ron
Thank you for the kind words.
Bob
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Post by photax on Sept 8, 2010 13:29:11 GMT -5
Bob, a piece of art ! I agree with Ron, all you got to do is buying an adequate frame  MIK |
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Post by daveh on Sept 8, 2010 14:18:07 GMT -5
Bob, buy four frames and send one to each of your friends!  Dave. |
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Post by nikonbob on Sept 8, 2010 15:01:59 GMT -5
Thanks guys but you are not kicking the cat very hard.
Bob
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Post by mickeyobe on Sept 8, 2010 15:30:41 GMT -5
Come this Friday I shall be baby sitting my son's cat for about a month. If I kick him every day will I be able to make a photo as beautiful as your waterfall?  Mickey |
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Post by daveh on Sept 8, 2010 15:54:42 GMT -5
Heavens, one of the best cat photos I've seen hot paw after one of the best plant photos!
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Post by nikonbob on Sept 8, 2010 20:08:47 GMT -5
Mickey
What can you say to a man who is about to have a little pussy around the house except...........enjoy. Sweet looking kitty and good company too I bet.
Bob
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Post by mickeyobe on Sept 8, 2010 23:51:34 GMT -5
He is not one of those "suck up to your food source" kind of cats that rubs against your legs and trips you up.
He is rather aloof but always thanks me when I give him his breakfast or supper.
When he condescends to pay some attention to me or sleep at the foot of my bed or when he purrs as I pat him I feel deeply honoured.
He is excellent company. We have many interesting discussions.
He was the runt of the litter and Jeff named him Killer to make him appear tough.
Mickey
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Post by nikonbob on Sept 9, 2010 7:07:28 GMT -5
Mickey
Funny thing about pets is that they are often more attentive in discussions with them than kids are. Many times I walk into the kitchen to find our small dog, with it's front paws on the counter, paying close attention to what my wife is making. Sometime he even gets how to instructions. Got to love pets.
Bob
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