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25-NOV-2008 Mark A. Krauss

Lake Merced Still Life with Birds

Lake Merced

I'd hoped for more fogginess in the background, but I'm really happy with how this turned out.

Nikon D3 ,Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8 ED-IF AF-S
1/500s f/2.8 at 52.0mm iso200, GND filter hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time25-Nov-2008 14:53:30
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D3
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length52 mm
Exposure Time1/500 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Guest 27-Nov-2008 01:30
Very nice shot and looks inviting to those who love fishing and boating.
Gregg 26-Nov-2008 17:38
It's really a nice shot, Mark. There's almost a water color quality to it, which is very appealing. You better get yourself a beret for Christmas.
: )
Ronald Bijtenhoorn26-Nov-2008 13:48
Great composition; nice reed and reflection
fotabug26-Nov-2008 07:23
Hmm, they are both nice, but sorry Mark, I like this one. The thought ran through my mind to crop even this one a bit on the right to a point just left of the second bird in on the near pier, the white one. But hey, I realize that a photograph is strictly an expression of the photographer who knew just want they saw and wanted to convey. So it isn't really what we think. It's what you saw and wanted us to see. If we consider that truth, then your choice is the best one, because you feel it conveys what appealed to you. I know, I am talking in circles. But after reminding myself of these thoughts, I feel its what you thought that counts to me.
Wayne Darnaby26-Nov-2008 06:29
Mark...both are nice but I like this one best because it's closer and not so much water..also no condo distraction on the right.
Pam Haley - FrogHouse Photo26-Nov-2008 05:49
Both are great shots but this one is my favorite.
Paul Milholland26-Nov-2008 04:48
Who knew that humble little Lake Merced could look so good? ;)
Bea.26-Nov-2008 04:05
This one for me, not sure why, perhaps it's closer and not so much water in it.
Guest 26-Nov-2008 03:42
This is my favorite of the two. I just tend to lean more to close up photos. Very well shot!
Guest 26-Nov-2008 02:46
Beautiful composition and scene.
Jack Hoying26-Nov-2008 02:00
Very nice scene. I agree with Denise, this is my favorite of the two. I like that the subject seems more defined with this closer in view. Also like that the condos on the right side aren't showing in this one.
lou_rozensteins26-Nov-2008 01:45
It's a great composition! Well done.