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Winston Churchill (Sir) said:
Thank you so much Fred. Perhaps a metal print? What do you think?
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Personally, I have never liked the look of metal prints and would never order one myself. However a lot of people do like them so if it's a look you like then go for it. The obvious advantage is it is ready to hang and you don't need to have it framed.
 
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MrFotoFool said:
Personally, I have never liked the look of metal prints and would never order one myself. However a lot of people do like them so if it's a look you like then go for it. The obvious advantage is it is ready to hang and you don't need to have it framed.
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I am not an expert at printing - so I am very open to suggestions. If you wouldnt mind - what would you print on?
 
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Winston Churchill (Sir) said:
I am not an expert at printing - so I am very open to suggestions. If you wouldnt mind - what would you print on?
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I like the look of a traditional print, which these days is typically inkjet (though some labs still do developed photographic prints). Professional (archival) inkjet prints are often referred to as fine art prints by photo labs (at least here in USA - not sure about your country). They can do these prints on canvas (a look I don't like) or what resembles developed photo paper (with a name like vibrance lustre or similar) which I like, or on a slightly textured watercolor paper which I also like. These can be mounted to gatorfoam and framed without glass, with or without a protective spray coating. That is how all of mine are done (thin metal frames) as per sample photo of my condominium. They can also be framed under glass, with or without a mat. I forego glass due to glare and weight (though you can get pricey museum glass with no glare).

Lengthy reply because I worked for two decades at a photo lab. Best option is to see samples in person if there is a lab in your area, so you can decide which look you like best.

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MrFotoFool said:
I like the look of a traditional print, which these days is typically inkjet (though some labs still do developed photographic prints). Professional (archival) inkjet prints are often referred to as fine art prints by photo labs (at least here in USA - not sure about your country). They can do these prints on canvas (a look I don't like) or what resembles developed photo paper (with a name like vibrance lustre or similar) which I like, or on a slightly textured watercolor paper which I also like. These can be mounted to gatorfoam and framed without glass, with or without a protective spray coating. That is how all of mine are done (thin metal frames) as per sample photo of my condominium. They can also be framed under glass, with or without a mat. I forego glass due to glare and weight (though you can get pricey museum glass with no glare).

Lengthy reply because I worked for two decades at a photo lab. Best option is to see samples in person if there is a lab in your area, so you can decide which look you like best.
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Thank you for taking the time to respond I do appreciate it. Re the no-glare glass - uhm yes - I shall pass on that too - very pricey. I am not fond of nature photos on canvass either. Thanks for all the info! Your photo is great - I like what you did.
 
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Awesome shots! Wow, crazy big waves! If that lighthouse develops a weak spot the whole thing is going to come down in waves like that. I like your vantage point a lot, I've thought about mounting a cherry picker arm in the back of my truck for birding, etc.
 
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K9Kirk said:
Awesome shots! Wow, crazy big waves! If that lighthouse develops a weak spot the whole thing is going to come down in waves like that. I like your vantage point a lot, I've thought about mounting a cherry picker arm in the back of my truck for birding, etc.
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Thank you for the kind words.
I think you might find the cherry picker better at picking cherries 😂
My vehicle was converted specifically around my photography. I have yet to add my own cherry picker.
 
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Winston Churchill (Sir) said:
Thank you for the kind words.
I think you might find the cherry picker better at picking cherries 😂
My vehicle was converted specifically around my photography. I have yet to add my own cherry picker.
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If it works it would get me level with birds in high places, where I can get close enough to pick their feathers. Hey, they give me the stink eye anyway, lol! :sneaky:
 
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Winston Churchill (Sir) said:
We had horrific flooding and rather bad storms, spring tide and wind in Cape Town this past weekend. I managed to get a good spot to watch the waves break at the lighthouse - but I needed to "see"over the hedge. Hence the vehicle - My vehicle has a roof top conversion (not a rooftop tent) where I would sit looking out the back - out of the rain, unobstructed view - and shoot for several hours.


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Beautiful shots Elsa! Looks like you braved the weather to get the shots!
 
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Dlnok said:
amazing indeed - what an enormous amount of energy you captured! how far away was your car when you captured those photos?
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My apologies for the late response - I meant to check and get back to you!
Thank you for the kind words.
I am not good with distances - but my guess is 100m. The image is only very slightly cropped.
 
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Winston Churchill (Sir) said:
Thank you for the kind words
Th rooftop conversion - best thing EVA!
I kept the 200-500 as a back up for the awaited 180-600. I will not sell it on
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Yes, i love mine as i have a really good one i modified to a push pull making it the best ever tool super fast to frame and keep framed tightly any quick moving subjects, BIF mammals on the run, rodeo, sports action.

it would be great if you could let me know what you think of the 180-600 when you have used it, no doubt it will have an edge over the 200-500, for me i would miss the very important or highly valuable push pull benefit as i believe the 180-600 it has internal shift not external like the 200-500, although Nikon has made the zoom throw much less on the 180-600.
 
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Yes, i love mine as i have a really good one i modified to a push pull making it the best ever tool super fast to frame and keep framed tightly any quick moving subjects, BIF mammals on the run, rodeo, sports action.

it would be great if you could let me know what you think of the 180-600 when you have used it, no doubt it will have an edge over the 200-500, for me i would miss the very important or highly valuable push pull benefit as i believe the 180-600 it has internal shift not external like the 200-500, although Nikon has made the zoom throw much less on the 180-600.
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As long as I get a good copy - it will be a good lens for me. I never worried about the 200-500 being a pain in the derriere to zoom in and out. it simply didn't bother me 🤷‍♀️

Well done on your amened lens - I take my hat off to you for even thinking of doing it
 
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Oosty said:
Great images Elsa - Interested to know how the reataurants fared?
I also love the mods to the Prado - lucky youwren't blown across the road :)
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Thanks Peter! :giggle:
Brass Bell took a bad hammering - as it does every couple of years.... but that never stops them doing business.

And thanks for the note on the Prado - damn that thing is so awesome to overland with too
 
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