Amazing Waterdrop Macros by Brian Valentine

Swallows - Zwaluwen

             
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Swallows_-_Zwaluwen_tags_photo.zip (927 KB)

Pix: Spidernest - Spinnennest

     
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Pix_Spidernest_-_Spinnennest_t.zip (378 KB)

Very true - Stages of a Photographer

pretty much spot-on!

The Samyang 14mm F2.8 first tests

UPS just delivered the Samyang 14mm F2.8 lens (nikon mount).
The first tests show promise, sharpness is pretty good, and in contrast to earlier reviews it seems that flare resistance is ok as well.Some sample shots below, just download the full size images by clicking the "download" link.

Build quality: very good
Weight: average
Vignetting: not disturbing

It has no CPU so it will not meter on low-end dSLRs. It will meter in A and M mode on the D700 (which I have).
Focus throw is long, especially for a wide end lens like this.Forget about using filters on it, the front lens is bulging outward, and you cannot use gel filters in the back of it.
Even though it is a manual focus lens, working with it is quick and painless.
More impressions in a follow up post.

     
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The_Samyang_14mm_F2.8_first_te.zip (3283 KB)

Natascha in Infrared part 2

                           
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Natascha_Infrared_part_2_publi.zip (1634 KB)

Natascha in Infrared part 1

                             
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The Tape

Beauty meets tape. Dark and moody.

                     
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The_Tape_tags_nude_photography.zip (499 KB)