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Old 11-20-2009, 03:30 AM
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Default Fall Don't "Leaf" Me Now

I'm not ready for winter!

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Camera: Nikon D40X
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1250)
Aperture: f/6.3
Focal Length: 105 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: -1 EV

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Fot those who were asking how I shot the first two, here it is: http://digital-photography-school.co...af-me-now.html
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Old 11-20-2009, 03:35 AM
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Whoa, spectacular shots Mike! That first one is my absolute favorite.
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Old 11-20-2009, 03:36 AM
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ha i couldn't help but look with such a catchy title! great pictures!!! i especially love the third one! good work :]
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Old 11-20-2009, 04:18 AM
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Your title made my day... great set Mike. Love the bokeh in them.
I like the first and the third ones best.
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Old 11-20-2009, 04:27 AM
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What a cool first shot! I have no idea how to take shots like that
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Old 11-20-2009, 04:33 AM
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Hi Mike! you know i would definitely click anything with "leaf" on the title..these are gorgeous..love the color and contrast..the bokeh in the first two are like crystals..it really enhanced the image..tnx for sharing..
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Old 11-20-2009, 04:49 AM
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Fabulous shots Mike. How did you get that great DOF in the first shots?
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Old 11-20-2009, 05:00 AM
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Great leaf shots...I like the 3rd one the best. Do you really have winter in Georgia??
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Old 11-20-2009, 05:33 AM
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That makes two of us Mike. I'm not ready either!

Excellent shots, but just love that first one! Great contrast and those bokeh blades are killer! Very nice.
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Old 11-20-2009, 05:43 AM
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Wow Mike these are pretty cool, the first one is my fave.
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