The comfort of Mum's shoulder...

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The comfort of Mum's shoulder...

Postby Geoff on Thu Oct 20, 2005 3:26 pm

Taken last week with the newly aquired 70-200VR:

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Postby Raskill on Thu Oct 20, 2005 3:49 pm

nice mate, definetly a keeper. That lens has got a nice DOF, pretty pricey for a portrait lens though :D

I take it mum likes the photo too?
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Postby Geoff on Thu Oct 20, 2005 3:53 pm

Raskill wrote:nice mate, definetly a keeper. That lens has got a nice DOF, pretty pricey for a portrait lens though :D

I take it mum likes the photo too?


Thanx for the comments mate.
Mum and Dad are very happy with it :)
The 70-200VR is a very versatile lens and as I'm fortunate enough to have an assistant (Bel) she can be a far distance off from the immediate shoot getting some nice candids without being obtrusive etc. The 70-200 is also awesome for church shots as seen recently by Vince.
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Postby shutterbug on Thu Oct 20, 2005 4:46 pm

hmmmm.......nice Geoff :D

I love that lens :wink:
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Postby xerubus on Thu Oct 20, 2005 5:43 pm

that's a great capture and an awesome memory!

i'd crop away that post (?) and a little bit of the sides... make it a black and white, and then hang it on my wall for all to see....

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Postby Oneputt on Thu Oct 20, 2005 6:42 pm

Very nice geoff :D Definately one for your album.
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Postby Paul on Thu Oct 20, 2005 6:48 pm

That's a great shot Geoff, I love the bokeh you get off this lens.
As you've said already, Mum & Dad must be proud of this image plus there new family addition. :D
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Postby Matt. K on Thu Oct 20, 2005 6:50 pm

Nice image. It will become priceless with time.
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Postby marcotrov on Thu Oct 20, 2005 7:21 pm

Ditto Paul, great bokeh and an enviously sharp lens kit. Definetly a keeper Geoff enjoy the glass and the memories it produces. Well done!
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Postby Slider on Thu Oct 20, 2005 9:25 pm

Nice one Geoff. Well done. :D
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