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20-AUG-2013

St. Stephen's Basilica from the Marine House

We're in Washington this week, but no DC pictures yet, sorry! I had to go back to work today so got up at 3 a.m. as I used to do when I lived here and finished up at 11:30 a.m., which is nice because it's sort of like two days in one. Anyway, I'm terribly behind with Pbase so will try to catch up this evening!

I did look at and play with a couple of small "covert" cameras that will fit under an abaya and won't be as obvious as my D800 for use in Riyadh -- a Sony RX1 (wow, what a beautiful camera, despite the lack of a zoom with its fixed 35mm lens) and the Sony RX100 II, which is probably more practical but doesn't feel nearly as nice in the hand. I also saw the Nikon A, which was recommended for this purpose. Decisions, decisions (but the fun kind this time ;-)).

Nikon D800 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/200s f/4.0 at 70.0mm iso6400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Kevin Warren03-Sep-2013 22:08
Spectacular comp with the moon riding high in the sky! RX100 II - was just reading about it today, tempting!
Zoltán Balogh03-Sep-2013 10:42
So beautiful Helen! V
janescottcumming03-Sep-2013 00:23
A gorgeous photo of this beautiful place! V
Karen Stuebing02-Sep-2013 21:31
Alluring night scene. I envy your camera choices. :) V.
Jean Chiasson02-Sep-2013 19:20
Beautiful scene and light Helen vote
Colin Storey02-Sep-2013 18:38
Fantastic comp with the moon in view. v
Good luck with the camera decisions, always a difficult one.
John Hamers02-Sep-2013 17:37
Beautiful evening shot, very nicely composed !!V
Pierre02-Sep-2013 17:18
Une prise de vue magnifique de la basilique, une très jolie scène! V
Being Me02-Sep-2013 17:18
A beautiful image! V
bill friedlander02-Sep-2013 16:51
Outstanding night shot of the city! Nicely framed by the moon and the tree! V
Carol Rollins02-Sep-2013 15:19
A very beautiful low-light image Helen. Excellent lighting and tones and a lovely moon. ~
Marcia Rules02-Sep-2013 14:13
my favorite today! What a great image Helen VV
pkocinski02-Sep-2013 12:27
Beautiful capture!
Stephanie02-Sep-2013 10:19
This is a gorgeous view of the city Helen! Love the gorgeous full moon shining down! BV
I remember enjoying our visit to St. Stephen's Basilica followed by some of the yummiest gelato at a cute little shop nearby! :)
Patrick Goossens02-Sep-2013 09:01
Great night shot. Everything is lighted in the right way.
Fong Lam02-Sep-2013 08:34
Lovely night capture of the city view and very well composed, Helen...V
Milan Vogrin02-Sep-2013 07:39
Beautiful scene!V!
Chris Morton02-Sep-2013 06:43
nice composition with the moon so prominent above the buildings
marko gregoric02-Sep-2013 06:00
Excellent night shot. V
Martin Lamoon02-Sep-2013 05:02
Like the night shot,
Have you thought about a Leica X1, I know its old but great pictures and better than the X2.
Perhaps the Leica X Vario!

I tried the Nikon A and had major problems focusing in low light and in crowded rooms.

I think my choice for quality would by the Fujifilm X-E1 or the smaller X-M1 although it has no viewfinder it does have the same chip as the X-E1. forget the X-M1 kit lens it not very good,
Best lens is the 14mm and 35mm but to be discrete he 27mm but this is not so flexible.

I tried the Sony RX100 for a couple of days, great little camera, if to be used for creating web pictures, but not larger prints.

" Dont be too discrete" they will be suspicious, jus act like a tourist!

M
Gerard Koehl02-Sep-2013 04:40
Magnifique vue sur Budapest. V
globalgadabout02-Sep-2013 04:19
the basilica certainly stands out in this area of the city..good luck with the camera search..
joseantonio02-Sep-2013 04:14
Very nice composition with that amazing moon on the corner.V.
larose forest photos02-Sep-2013 01:56
The moon over Budapest. A beautiful nocturnal shot. Your camera buying sounds fun! V
Walter Otto Koenig02-Sep-2013 01:43
Beautiful night shot with this view over the city. Very well composed. "V"
woody3402-Sep-2013 01:40
You are forgiven for your delay.You have been under a great deal of pressure moving(I imagine) and demands on your time...
This is a wonderful night shot and with the way St Stephen's Basilica has been featured and lit up...V
fotabug02-Sep-2013 01:28
Great night scene
Gill Kopy02-Sep-2013 01:00
Such a beautiful peaceful scene - I like the lit up street in the foreground V
marie-jose wolff01-Sep-2013 21:39
a wonderful full moon night! V
Mairéad01-Sep-2013 21:39
This is beautiful - I love the golden light on the basilica- and the moon. V