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02-MAY-2009 Sam_C

Sleepy Bird

My attention was diverted for only a short time
when I turned to find Zoe trying to sleep on top
of the bird cage! :)

Note: The shot was taken with the 35mm f/1.8 AF-S DX Nikkor
on the D3 in FX (Full-Frame) mode. The image was resized
for the web, but otherwise uncropped. Notice the vignetting
at the corners. It's not bad at all, compared to what I've seen
from other lenses. It also depends on the shot, some shots I barely
notice it, and some shots it's more pronounced. This shot has some
extremes, bright light at the top so you don't see the vignetting
as much, and dark shadow areas at the bottom where you do see the
effect quite well.

Not suitable for critical applications, but otherwise fine for shots like this
or when you want a certain 'look.' Remember, this lens is a DX lens, it was never
advertised as an FX lens, though that won't stop us, right? :-)

The D3 has a vignette control function, but it was off for this shot and I've never
tried that function. Nowadays, people are buying software to add this vignetting effect.
With this lens on full-frame, you get it for free! :-)

Nikon D3 ,Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX
1/500s f/1.8 at 35.0mm iso3200 full exif

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PauloCGama12-Jun-2009 16:56
WONDERFUL!!
Cute and sweet. May you all be blessed with peace and love forever.
VV
Martha Albuquerque31-May-2009 05:53
Wonderful image, Sammy!!! It could win a contest! :) V~
cits_4_pets08-May-2009 19:20
Fabulous capture. Kids sleep in the funniest locations! like the lighting & dof V
Ping: The Sleeperhttp://www.pbase.com/cits_4_pets/image/109570351
(be a funny ad for Costco & or Coach Handbags!)
Sabine Stetson08-May-2009 04:28
incedible image.....but i dont see the
birdee...maybe little to the left corner?
he probably wondered why the sky turned
dark early..:)))
totally wonderful and touching picture...
big V
Guest 07-May-2009 12:16
Great! V
Jeff Real05-May-2009 03:12
this is absolutely fantastic. A true treasure ~V~
Liz Bickel05-May-2009 02:59
What a delightful shot. The lighting works to make it that much more real and precious.
J. Scott Coile04-May-2009 04:01
Very nice. Precious shot.
James Clarke04-May-2009 02:54
I'm sure that can't be a comfortable spot. Great catch and I love the light this shot and bokeh of this lens. I've seen more vignetting from some FX lenses. How about if you stop it down does the vignetting disappear or become more hard edged? ++V
FrankB04-May-2009 01:19
excellent exposure with gorgeous color and bokeh...this is the try anything age for little Zoe :) keeps you on your toes bro......V
Eckhart Derschmidt03-May-2009 20:54
What an unusual place to sleep...
As others before me have mentioned - you handled the light here most beautfully!
The vignetting adds to the mood - great effect.
an nguyen03-May-2009 18:18
Lovely little sleepy bird. I love the effect too.
parallaxes aka Jean-Pierre Bijouard03-May-2009 17:53
Beautiful and so ... unusual :^)
pr_rajan03-May-2009 17:25
...love it!~V~
12303-May-2009 17:18
Awesome image. V
XiaoBernard9903-May-2009 15:59
Lovely tittle for a wonderful scenery in the low light.Bravo.V
Fong Lam03-May-2009 12:54
A delightful shot of Zoe and the vignetting works beautifully here ~V~
Milos Markovic03-May-2009 10:32
And that vignette is just a great addition, as you say. I wonder if you like that 35 mm on DX or some of the 20 series sounds like a more reasonable option (I guess so!). I have heard that some used ones can be found very cheap...
Elmer Quianio03-May-2009 10:15
She is such a sweet little girl. Excellent work bro and very well said. Vote
Marc Demoulin03-May-2009 08:28
Wonderful light and scene Sam!! vVv
Marc