Gary G
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Two fresh photos of the Observatoire
Jun 04, 2013,11:49 AM
Greetings to all! Kari performed a routine service on this piece in January, and to my eye it's looking better than ever:
There's an earlier version of the latter photo on the Macro Monday thread, but I've since played with the white balance to ensure that both photos look like the actual watch
As always, all comments and suggestions welcomed! I do have to say that I continue to be amazed by the resolving power of the Nikon D800E, here used with the 85mm PC-E tilt-shift lens. The movement shot is a stack of two images, and the dial shot is a single image.
Best,
Gary G
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Two fresh photos of the Observatoire
By: Gary G : June 4th, 2013-11:49
Greetings to all! Kari performed a routine service on this piece in January, and to my eye it's looking better than ever: There's an earlier version of the latter photo on the Macro Monday thread, but I've since played with the white balance to ensure tha...
I am " observatorized ". :)))
By: amanico : June 4th, 2013-11:52
Nothing new under the sun, this is a fantastic watch. A hot piece for many of us. Lucky fellow you are! Best, my friend. Nicolas.
Hope you get one!
By: Gary G : June 6th, 2013-10:03
Of course, you can wear mine any time we meet... Best, Gary
There's something about this watch
By: Gary G : June 6th, 2013-10:04
The first time I saw a photo, I knew I needed to have one and immediately called Kari -- very, very happy to have this piece in my collection. Best, Gary
It's the light...
By: Gary G : June 6th, 2013-10:05
Lots of practice on getting the lighting correct, and coaching from my teacher -- really helps... Best, Gary G
Amazing piece!
By: flamenco : June 4th, 2013-16:49
Made even better under your superb lens work. That sharp clean look, yet warm and non- industrial/commercial! Really quite difficult to,achieve. Gary, a suggestion if I may. Perhaps, u could also move into wrist shots. That way u will have the full repert...
Ah, wrist shots
By: Gary G : June 6th, 2013-10:06
Not yet my strength! That said, I have "won" the Friday wrist scan a couple of times (the wrist shot category) -- but I still have a lot of learning to do there. Thanks very much for your kind words -- I'm still on a steep learning curve! Best, Gary
We are all learning
By: Gary G : June 6th, 2013-10:08
I've also had the recent benefit of a (still ongoing) set of lessons -- but I have a way to go as well, to be sure! Thanks for your post! Best, Gary
...and a partridge in a pear tree!
By: Gary G : June 8th, 2013-08:24
Thanks, Horo -- you'd be surprised how often people write to ask "which camera and lens?" and "did you stack?" any time I don't include the mumbo-jumbo. Feel free to ignore :-) Looking forward to your VH report... Best, Gary
Yet again...
By: elliot55 : June 9th, 2013-09:41
... I am inspired by your photography skills! These shots make me want a Voutilainen even more than I already do. How is that possible? - Scott
Brilliant photos Gary!
By: andrewluff : June 10th, 2013-12:02
Thanks for sharing your wonderful pictures of your lovely piece. Cheers, Andrew