The foundation of Greece

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• Beger (15405)
• [2008-05-23 13:53]
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Hi John,
Very original photo for illustrate the foundation of Greece!! What a great and relevant idea!
This is a classy image with sober colors and very nice white and grey tones declination. Beautifully done! My compliments! Annie

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• Ejtaan (9806)
• [2008-05-23 13:59]
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hahahah for all I know this could be ladies legs!
naa.. what I like most about this image is the color range. it's all made up in light tones and yet there is good contrast. Nice compo.

Cheers,
Anneke

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• XOTAELE (7956)
• [2008-05-23 14:17]

Hola John.
Interesante comentario al que ilustras con esta imagen.
Buenos detalles y muy original, sí señor...
Un gran saludo, JL.

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• rewshearer (15941)
• [2008-05-23 14:23]
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Hehe ... a creative view and certainly something out of the ordinary, which I really like. I also like the subdued saturation, the beige theme where the strongest colour is in the shoes. It's an interesting exploration of textures, geometry, and a very odd costume!

Rew

p.s. sorry, no advice from me about lenses, I know nothing at all!

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• Dingo (11723)
• [2008-05-23 15:01]
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Well John, I'm a bit disappointed in you; you serve the ladies only a wee bit of these handsome men. So I added a small bonus in the ws section ;o))
Serious, now... I like the PoV you picked, directly behind the soldier. The foustanella touching the right hand frame is a pity, good thing is that there's no rifle in the shot - shouldered, probably. I'm looking forward for the rest.
TFS

Lenses: I definitely recommend Canon's L-series with USM motors and IS (definitely IS); 24-105 f/4 and 70-200 f/4 should suffice, if you need more wide-angle you could try a fish-eye - or keep the Sigma in your bag...
Last lens I bought was the 'plastic fantastic', a prime 50mm f/1.8 mark II. Plastic, costs you less than € 100, but is a terrific lens if you stop it down to f/2.8 - look at many of Rew's pics, and Pam (coasties) even uses it on her EOS 1D ;o)

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• PierreFrigon (15459)
• [2008-05-23 15:22]
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John, John, John. Taking pictures of guys in skirts now????
Well I have to say it is original :-).
Good sharpness and details.
TFS
Piet

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• MLINES (6810)
• [2008-05-23 18:30]

Hi John, This is good to see and to read your funny story about this position and your guides. It would be suitable for a postcard i am certain. The border adds interest and emphasis. Wee created. TFS. Murray.

PS i note we have a similar lens 18-200 which i am very happy with as it is considerably lighter than some others.

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• lisapw1 (5856)
• [2008-05-23 21:23]

Hi John,

Yiassou!!! What an original view of the Evzone! Very creative. It's nice to have a close up of the shoe detail, and the uniform. I've seen the Evzones and I must admit, they are strikingly handsome! But I think that of all Greeks! :D

Lisa

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• Tomek (12424)
• [2008-05-23 21:54]

Hello John:)
You just bring back my memories from Athens... how nice is to see that again. It is very impressing to see when they change, especially on Sunday for special event.
Capture here very interesting - and more imaginable for anybody who has seen that before. TFS
Tom:)

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• kross1 (3018)
• [2008-05-23 22:54]

John,
Ilike the shot. The range in colors and the detail is very nice. Great P.O.V. for the new shots you are trying. Very informative note.
Regards,
Kevin

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• Urfaust (10471)
• [2008-05-23 23:41]

ciao John.. really busy days.. for me.. ;))
thanks for your past WS.. i look at a kind of similarity.. but you know.. everyone dont recognize himself in others.. or as other recognize him.. ;))
here a beautiful post by you.. you have taken a wonderful pov.. also by the crop u have choosen.. this capture is really effective!! with an excellent framing.. and wonderful details! of course.. also a so interesting note..
many thanks
ciao Marco

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• Janone (19345)
• [2008-05-24 0:30]

Hallo John.
Always nice to look at beautiful leggs, but my interest goes more to Lady Leggs. Even without ´socks´.haha
Fijne dag,
Jan

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• sorinabal (5966)
• [2008-05-24 0:36]

Hi John,

Very nice capture! I like the subject, this famous outfit of the greek guards, excellent crop, POV and clarity of the details. TFS
Have a nice weekend,
Sorina

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• norenastramus (22420)
• [2008-05-24 0:48]

Merhaba John,
Cok güzel bir düsünce,renk,detay ve kontrastı ile
folklorik bir komposizyon.Ellerine saglık arkadasım.
Selamlar
H.Ayhan

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• azaf1 (4512)
• [2008-05-24 1:29]

Good morning John
Nice advert for Greek legs!!!(I'm joking). I like the note and MacArthur's quote, especially at a time that military service in Greece is still compulsory and a great obstacle in boys' careers, as ladies are excluded. Hi time they did something about it.
TFS
Argiris

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• tnahari (4466)
• [2008-05-24 1:48]

hi John
we saw the ceremony of "changing of guard" in Athens, it was unique.
Your shot is from a good POV and is an original presentation of clear details and perfectly framed.
regards
tsilla

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• denizler (11050)
• [2008-05-24 2:06]

Hi Dear John:)Cok Guzel....Wonderful photo..Always nice :)
Greetings from Istanbul...
Deniz:)

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• OWO (2335)
• [2008-05-24 3:26]

Hoi Jan,

Mooie foto van ehhhh....mannenbenen. De compositie vind ik sterk, zorgt ervoor dat de focus goed op het onderwerp ligt. De kleurschakering van het uniform en de achtergrond komt zeer treffend overeen, echt een grote plus. Presentatie is perfect. Mooie inzending!

Groeten,

Edwin

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• vandana2923 (22199)
• [2008-05-24 4:09]
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Hello Johnny,
Nothing pleases to an artist to try new ways.
I'm enjoying this new thing you are trying to do.
Good composition, and pov.
The earthy color tones are nicely captured. TFS
Vandana
later

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• riverfriends (6684)
• [2008-05-24 4:23]

Hi Sir John:

Wonderful notes along with a great style of capture:)
Here are some review on Tamron AF 28-300MM F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC:

Fred Miranda Review


Photography Blog Reviews


Digital camera Reviews
My personal opinion & experience on Sigma lenses is not very exciting. I am trying to stick to Cannon if at all I can afford and I am pleased with all of them. Any Canon L lens will be my personal choice if I can afford.
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM has served me very well for general purpose, and if you want more zoom then

Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM seem to be the best option.
I wish you all the best in your search for a good lens. Do let me know your thoughts so I may learn some more.
Regards

David

PS: I am leaving to the Himalayan Ranges on 25th of this month and then receive my wife who is returning from US in Calcutta on June 7th, will try to post if I got any good images:)

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• shelbeesmom (35410)
• [2008-05-24 5:27]

The BEST all-Around lens for a Canon?? 28-135mm IS (image stabilization) L Series! The BEST... Love this lens! See if you can get buy one get one FREE Johnny! Would kill for this one! Also, my Tokina 12-24 gets quite a work out!.....LOve my Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 also!... oh well....Nice shot of these legs! Let's see a little more skin Johnny! Come on!! Us TL girls need more!
B-)
Linda (he he)

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• wilth (1733)
• [2008-05-24 6:02]

First the picture, fascinating POV, it's quite interesting, especially when aided and enhanced by the great note.
The lighting works well to highlight and draw focus to the point you selected.
Nice work here, as I said, very interesting presentation.
Lenses for Canon; costs money but the "L" series is generally fabulous, I've gotten hooked on them, much to the chagrin of my wallet/wife. ;0)
There are certain Sigmas that work well, such as the 10-20mm wide angle.
I find I spend a lot of time reading various reviews and looking here before I buy==sometimes the cost of "L" isn't quite justified for the pick up, although the 70-200 2.8 IS/USM and the 24-105's are killer, a bit heavy, but great. ;)
Thanks for sharing,
Wilt

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• Dot (6303)
• [2008-05-24 7:19]

Hehehe.
Tastles, pom poms, mini skirt and good legs, this fellow could get a job with the texas cowboys cheerleaders.

Your sense of humour shows through your photography, and its most enjoyable. Great shot.
Dot

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• joopschotsman (3954)
• [2008-05-24 10:50]

Goede opname en een zeer goede presentatie, John ! Goede note erbij ook. Mooi werk.
groeten,
Joop!

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• copadonat (4186)
• [2008-05-24 13:22]

John

imagen de tradición cultura bien logrado

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• hay_kes (39386)
• [2008-05-25 0:17]

Hi John,
Very interesting capture.Good POV, sharp, light and details.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

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• dareco (11302)
• [2008-05-25 0:30]

One of my favorites! An original, and along with the note a very interesting and impressive image. TFS

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• Janice (28253)
• [2008-05-25 0:30]

'Good legs' - yes, that's a MUST!!
I like this style of photo Johnyty - focusing on one part of the body.

Lenses: I love my Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM, and would like to buy the 70-200 f/4 - but I can't :(
Canon 70-300mm DO IS USM is good, but I have to keep standing back as it won't let you take photos up too close!
I used the Tamron AF28-300 XR when I got my first Canon 300D. It was good to practice on, but not VC. My Canons are both better than the Tamron.
Is this any help for you?

Kia ora
Janice

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• tanburi (19832)
• [2008-05-25 0:47]

Hello John,
You well captured special dressing of Greece.
Good details and colors.
TFS
Selahattin E

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• Refugee (25486)
• [2008-05-25 1:22]

Huub has turned this style into an artform John but when some others use it they are ctiticized for chopping bits off. I like it and this is a good example. Just enough of centre with good colour and detail. TFS,
David

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• lilimih33 (14167)
• [2008-05-25 5:09]

Hello John!
Nice crop!
Lovely capture!
Beautiful colours and lovely idea!
Best regards!
Lili

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• vsinopoulos (13077)
• [2008-05-25 6:45]

Hello John,

First of all I must say that your shot is excellent, very sharp, great lighting, very good composition and presentation. Also I thank you for your very kind words both for Con and myself as well as our wifes. Only a small token of appreciation towards the hospitality we received i the Netherlands.
TFS,
Greetings,
Vassilis
Vassilis

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• evanrizo (4025)
• [2008-05-25 10:21]

!-:)
Hi John, geiasou Yianni, hallo Johan! -:)
I never seen such a perspective of an Evzona!
It looks very interesting and as you know a little you have such nice and funny look to see the parts and details ...
For sure you had nice time there in Athens in a season where the temperatures are not very high.
Have a nice evening.
Vangelis

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• tibig (7539)
• [2008-05-25 10:57]

This is one of those simple photos that is so hard to achieve. I like it a lot. It tells the story with economy of elements but richness of expression. What exactly do you not like on the 18-200? I did not try the Sigma, I played a bit with the Nikon one and I was not really fond (mainly because most of what I shoot is macro, so of course took a very different lens.
Regards,
Tibi

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• Josine (4069)
• [2008-05-25 16:58]

Tjeemig John, een heel goed idee en wat een apart effect.
Wat leuk dat jullie Tanya en Hellen hebben ontmoet
Doei
Joos

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• pozaru (16615)
• [2008-05-25 22:58]

ha, perfect greek postcard !


thanks,
v

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• Hendrika (18700)
• [2008-05-26 2:20]

Hi John,

Can not give you advice about allround lenses, at the moment I am quite pleased with my not-allround lens.
I think I would have cropped more here and loose the skirt or present the soldier against the beautiful BG. The colours in your picture and in the BG are a total match, but by showing perfect details and light the textures are just the opposite of the BG - good job.
After this you probably went straight up into the Plaka - ain't it great being in Athens?

TFS
Els

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• bucanas (11248)
• [2008-05-26 5:22]

Hi John,
Good photo,good idea.
Best regards,
Ralf

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• Dpbours (2066)
• [2008-05-26 15:02]

Hi John,

Hahaha, the foundation of Greece. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, but what a totally different approach. I'm happy with the way you used the inspiration.

Greetings, Dennis

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• thiv56 (1060)
• [2008-05-28 0:20]

Hello John!

Nice composition! Well done!

best regards.

*Thanks for your critique on my photo.
I am a bit sick (a chronic illness).

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• ttreen (14830)
• [2008-05-29 8:42]

HI John
I like it... Its a different take of what I would think many photos! The details are super... I really like what you show us.. your notes are wonderful... Thanks for the history

Tricia

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• black_dream (3901)
• [2008-06-01 14:09]

:)))) Fabulously taken and very inspired, dear John!!! The title is just...perfect! TFS!
Best regards,
Diana

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• Photograph2u (14508)
• [2008-06-03 3:53]

Hi Bro, this is very nice. Great close-up on the man's shoes and pompoms on the stockings.
Very sharp. I like the tones here.

Very well done and well framed.
Reading your note, I love the way that you took this image, from the back of the man, focussing on one part of the body. I think that you chose to crop at a good place of the body. And the surroundings that we see to be made of marble or similar stones add to the costume and the greek feel. No more needs to be shown and we know where we are, what we see :)

Cheers, sis :)

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• Silke (24121)
• [2008-06-05 6:05]
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A great idea for a classic almost stereotypical tourist shot. Great idea for a postcard
TFS
silke

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• WMcK (6833)
• [2008-06-05 6:31]

I like the originality of this one John with the wonderful notes to provide such great insight. Superb detail showing us even the seam in the stockings and the strings in the “tassels” . Lots of neat things here with the lines of the steps and walls bring us to the subject. Well done.
Warm Regards
Wanda

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• limba3 (11365)
• [2008-08-27 0:25]

Hi john
Excellent shot and well processed.
TFS.
Anna