*OFFICIAL* Snapshot of the Day (one image per post please) #2

allachie9 · 04-08-2016, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dcstep

Thanks Mark.

That's one shot, at 1/2500-sec., of a very fast breed of duck. I've clocked mallards with my car at 40-mph. My guess is that buffleheads and some other small, diving ducks, are up to twice as fast. So, when airborne, I think that these guys fly 60 to 80-mph. I have no idea how fast they run on top of the water, but you can see that it's fast.

Dave

An amazing shot Dave, and obviously impeccable technique.
congratulations.

dcstep · 04-08-2016, 12:40 PM

Thanks Alan.

RAFiK - BMWClubUAE · 04-09-2016, 06:44 AM

Took this 2 years back.

The Iconic E30 M3...

dcstep · 04-09-2016, 06:24 PM

RAFiF, interesting shot.

Itsed65 · 04-09-2016, 10:14 PM

My osprey got explored tonight

Osprey #14 by lennycarl08, on Flickr

dcstep · 04-09-2016, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Itsed65

My osprey got explored tonight

Great, well deserved!

Congrats on the Explore.

dcstep · 04-09-2016, 11:51 PM

Ring-necked Pair Takes Off

Ring-necked Pair Takes Off by David Stephens, on Flickr

M_Six · 04-10-2016, 12:40 AM

You're hitting home runs with these take-off shots, DC. Nicely done.

Ed, no question why that got explored. Outstanding shot.

RAFiK - BMWClubUAE · 04-10-2016, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dcstep

RAFiF, interesting shot.

Rafik** :P

Thank you sir!

dcstep · 04-10-2016, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RAFiK - BMWClubUAE

Rafik** :P

Sorry my friend.

Itsed65 · 04-10-2016, 09:55 PM

A rare rainy day in April yesterday, as you can see by the low clouds over the hills around Lake Sonoma

Rockpile Road Bridge by lennycarl08, on Flickr

M_Six · 04-11-2016, 12:09 AM

^^^Oh man, an old steam train coming across that bridge would have been an awesome shot.

dcstep · 04-11-2016, 09:41 AM

Morning Drink

Morning Drink by David Stephens, on Flickr

Itsed65 · 04-11-2016, 07:54 PM

Very nice shot Dave

Itsed65 · 04-11-2016, 09:57 PM

New Zin coming soon!

Turning a new leaf by lennycarl08, on Flickr

dcstep · 04-12-2016, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Itsed65

New Zin coming soon!

Yum.

dcstep · 04-12-2016, 02:34 PM

Mountains & Clouds by David Stephens, on Flickr

Itsed65 · 04-12-2016, 08:15 PM

April Shower in Wine Country by lennycarl08, on Flickr

Itsed65 · 04-12-2016, 09:08 PM

I'm going to Yosemite for a few days later on next week. Can't wait. While I'm bringing all my gear, I am really going to try to push my little Fuji to see what it can do. I have a new 14mm lens I found used at B&H on the way for a bit more of a wide angle (21mm equivalent). Not quite as wide as my 14mm Canon or even my 16-35, but this shot was taken with my 5D2 and 24-105 in 2014 and I bet the Fuj can easily match the quality.

Ribbon fall and El Capitan by lennycarl08, on Flickr

allachie9 · 04-13-2016, 04:51 PM

Great shot Ed.
Looking forward to seeing your shots from Yosemite, a place I've long thought about visiting sometime.

See you mentioned your Fuji. Now that's a coincidence as I've just bought a Fuji X-T1 as my new travel camera. I bought it with the 18-55 kit lens, which really is very, very good, and have just added a Fuji 10-24 lens for my big sky shots. I'm impressed with the results I'm getting.
Here's one I shot a couple of days ago -

A Clearing Sky

M_Six · 04-13-2016, 11:42 PM

^^^Nice detail, Alan. Very crisp shot.

Itsed65 · 04-13-2016, 11:51 PM

Nice Alan. The 18-55 is indeed an excellent lens. I would love to try the 10-24, but I got a great deal on the used 14, so I went with that for now.

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dcstep Major General 1298 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	Thanks Alan. __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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04-09-2016, 06:24 PM	#8628
dcstep Major General 1298 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	RAFiF, interesting shot. __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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04-09-2016, 10:14 PM	#8629
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2613 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	My osprey got explored tonight Osprey #14 by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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04-09-2016, 11:51 PM	#8631
dcstep Major General 1298 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	Ring-necked Pair Takes Off Ring-necked Pair Takes Off by David Stephens, on Flickr __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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04-10-2016, 12:40 AM	#8632
M_Six Free Thinker 19461 Rep 7,556 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	You're hitting home runs with these take-off shots, DC. Nicely done. Ed, no question why that got explored. Outstanding shot. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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04-10-2016, 09:55 PM	#8635
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2613 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	A rare rainy day in April yesterday, as you can see by the low clouds over the hills around Lake Sonoma Rockpile Road Bridge by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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04-11-2016, 12:09 AM	#8636
M_Six Free Thinker 19461 Rep 7,556 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	^^^Oh man, an old steam train coming across that bridge would have been an awesome shot. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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04-11-2016, 09:41 AM	#8637
dcstep Major General 1298 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	Morning Drink Morning Drink by David Stephens, on Flickr __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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04-11-2016, 07:54 PM	#8638
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2613 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	Very nice shot Dave
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04-11-2016, 09:57 PM	#8639
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2613 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	New Zin coming soon! Turning a new leaf by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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04-12-2016, 02:34 PM	#8641
dcstep Major General 1298 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	Mountains & Clouds by David Stephens, on Flickr __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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04-12-2016, 08:15 PM	#8642
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2613 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	April Shower in Wine Country by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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04-12-2016, 09:08 PM	#8643
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2613 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	I'm going to Yosemite for a few days later on next week. Can't wait. While I'm bringing all my gear, I am really going to try to push my little Fuji to see what it can do. I have a new 14mm lens I found used at B&H on the way for a bit more of a wide angle (21mm equivalent). Not quite as wide as my 14mm Canon or even my 16-35, but this shot was taken with my 5D2 and 24-105 in 2014 and I bet the Fuj can easily match the quality. Ribbon fall and El Capitan by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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04-13-2016, 04:51 PM	#8644
allachie9 Grumpy Old Man 1332 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: G30 520i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North East Scotland iTrader: (0)	Great shot Ed. Looking forward to seeing your shots from Yosemite, a place I've long thought about visiting sometime. See you mentioned your Fuji. Now that's a coincidence as I've just bought a Fuji X-T1 as my new travel camera. I bought it with the 18-55 kit lens, which really is very, very good, and have just added a Fuji 10-24 lens for my big sky shots. I'm impressed with the results I'm getting. Here's one I shot a couple of days ago - A Clearing Sky __________________ Alan
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04-13-2016, 11:42 PM	#8645
M_Six Free Thinker 19461 Rep 7,556 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	^^^Nice detail, Alan. Very crisp shot. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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04-13-2016, 11:51 PM	#8646
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2613 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	Nice Alan. The 18-55 is indeed an excellent lens. I would love to try the 10-24, but I got a great deal on the used 14, so I went with that for now.
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