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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Only one S2 shot in the LUF 2012 book in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 2 months ago

    Congratulations Georg.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic EYE-FI PRO card in the forum S2 13 years, 2 months ago

    Hey Al,

    You did a good job of procrastinating on getting an iPad till now. However, now that the “new iPad” is out and you can see the benefit with the EyeFi card, resistance is futile.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic EYE-FI PRO card in the forum S2 13 years, 2 months ago

    Joe had a pretty slick setup on the New England Fall Foilage trip where he used an eye-fi card to transmitt jpgs from the S2 to his iPad. It worked great and it was much easier using the iPad to check framing for landscape photography. He explains his setup here:

    http://www.reddotforum.com/showthread.php/232-S2-Images-to-iPad

    I know you…[Read more]

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Lightroom 4 in the forum Workflow and Processing 13 years, 2 months ago

    I had been using the LR4 beta since it came out and came to the same conclusion as you. Now that LR4 has been officially released, I have to pony up for the upgrade.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Images and thoughts from Cuba in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 3 months ago

    Very impressive photos. The images have a very good texture to them. I agree with you about wanting an extra stop of clean ISO. Your photo of the Harley gas cap at ISO 640 demonstrates just how good it can be when properly exposed. Too bad ISO 1250 isn't as good. Even with the relatively fast Leica S glass, sometimes you really need more low light…[Read more]

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic view camera adapter for S2? in the forum Alternative Lenses 13 years, 3 months ago

    Hey Stuart,

    I am sure David or Josh will jump in and let you know what they have tried or are thinking of trying. They brought some sort of technical camera adapted to attach to an S2 with them on the New England fall foilage trip last fall. I used it with my S2 for a photo of a church to gain perspective control. It worked with no problem,…[Read more]

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Review: S2 verses Leaf Aptus 12! in the forum S2 13 years, 3 months ago

    Marc, thank you for posting the link to Irakly's review. It's a solid review. I learned some technical attributes/descriptions about the S2 image quality that I have loved during my two years with S2 but didn't know how to describe in technical terms. It's too bad the Aptus back was acting up (I hope that was the case).

    I have always…[Read more]

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Snow Triptych in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 3 months ago

    You never cease to amaze me with your triptych vision. I like it.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Lake Harris Panorama in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 3 months ago

    Beautiful image Pete. I would say the trek was worth it.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic 30mm Sample Image in the forum S Lenses 13 years, 3 months ago

    Congratulations Ed. Post some photos when you can.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Greediness… in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 3 months ago

    Well executed concept. I like the end result.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic 30mm Sample Image in the forum S Lenses 13 years, 3 months ago

    Nick Rains;1891 wrote: Well, I should have some new stuff from China and Vietnam in a few weeks…

    That should be an awesome trip. Have fun.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic 30mm Sample Image in the forum S Lenses 13 years, 3 months ago

    Oh, I forgot to mention that I can attest the 30mm lens, and S2 for that matter, can tolerate a significant about rain with no ill effects. It was pouring a cold rain which soon changed over to heavy snow soon after completing my try out the lens.

    Nick I hope you don't me joining in on the 30mm fun.

    Here is one from NYC The Mall -…[Read more]

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic 30mm Sample Image in the forum S Lenses 13 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Nick,

    Congratulations on getting the 30mm. It is a great lens and I am tempted to get one myself. I had the privilege of trying a prototype 30mm in NYC at PhotoPlus last fall and fell in love with it. That little extra fov from 35mm to 30mm can make huge difference and probably fits my needs better.

    I agree with your observation about…[Read more]

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Leica S2 New England Fall Foliage Trip – Day One in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 3 months ago

    Thanks for posting these photos Jack. I caught myself with a big grin when viewing these photos. That was a good time.

    I was wondering how you could make triptych from the waterfall and you didn't disappoint. I also like the tall skinny one also.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Big Cypress Egret in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 3 months ago

    Hey David,

    Roger has expressed interest in doing a photo trip to the Everglades so am glad to hear you are interested as well. I didn't have much time on this last trip as I would have liked and the clouds were not very good so my keeper rate was low this time around. I can't wait to geet back down there. I was talking with the ladies at…[Read more]

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Big Cypress Egret in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Bob,

    No I didn't wade into the water for the shot. I was literally just a few feet off the paved parking lot of Clyde Butcher's gallery.

    I hadn't considered a desaturated color version but that could be interesting so I will give it a try. I have also thought about doing a warmer B&W conversion or maybe a light sepia tone.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Big Cypress Egret in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 3 months ago

    Thank you for the nice comments guys. I have printed this at 13″ x 19″ (biggest I have at the moment) and I am extremely happy with it. I anxious to get it printed larger. However, I think there is some room for improvement in my processing technique before I go larger.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Lupine in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 3 months ago

    I love the photos Pete. I especially like the mix of colors in the last photo.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic My Dog (French Bulldog) lazy, soft, and slow… in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 3 months ago

    Can you please post a link to your Flicker account. I would like to take a look. Thanks.

    Nevermind. I found the link in another thread.

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