The taker and the taken

[Marcus E.]

The photographer......

And the photographed.......

 

[petach]

A very nice short story!

 

[streetshooter]

Yes, Fully agree with Pete.

 

[thelps]

Now who could that be? :lol:

I love the technique, using the force of the strap as bracing and a remote release to improve sharpness. Good thinking by "the taken"

 

[Athena]

I didn't know he put this on here :shock: grrrrr... Oh well.

I love the technique, using the force of the strap as bracing and a remote release to improve sharpness. Good thinking by "the taken"

Thanks Tim (you mean "the taker"?). It was my Birthday that day, and I'd received the cable release as a present. I'd also recently purchased a monopod, so I went out to try them both out for the first time. I discovered that I could now comfortably reach places I couldn't before. It was really cool, testing out all the possibilities with such a set-up. The camera strap frequently gets in my way with the camera on a tripod/monopod, so I sometimes use it as a brace to keep it out of the way and to steady the camera. This is not always possible, however. Soon, I will be receiving a quick release camera strap, so I will have the choice to conveniently remove it when I need to. BTW, the second pic was not taken by me, but we were photographing the same flowers, so the story still fits anyway.

 

[Duane Pandorf]

Beware of those around you who also have a Ricoh!!! Especially those you love!

Love the monopod/camera strap setup. Had never thought of that to help get your camera into tight spots. Another beauty of having live view!

 

[Bill3]

Nice story and pics. Hope you had a happy birthday Athena and you didn't get soggy knees!

 

[Marcus E.]

Thanks all for the comments guys, much appreciated...... :lol:
BTW thanks also to Athena for bringing to the world the new 'macro monopod' technique.....
and BTW sorry, I should've asked you first my dear.... ........

 

[Gab]

Nice story guys and Athena... great technique!

 

[Athena]

Beware of those around you who also have a Ricoh!!! Especially those you love!

True, true :lol: .

Love the monopod/camera strap setup. Had never thought of that to help get your camera into tight spots. Another beauty of having live view!

Thanks Duane . It can also help one to reach over high rocks and such, where one could not otherwise go. And, yes, all this is made possible by having live view .

Nice story and pics. Hope you had a happy birthday Athena and you didn't get soggy knees!

Thanks Bill3. Had a quiet one...wasn't too happy to be turning 34, I'm afraid :roll: . But going out taking pictures with my new set-up did greatly improve the day . I also discovered the beauty of "toy" scene mode on the same day, so that made things even better . I did manage to escape the soggy knees, mainly thanks to the new set-up, but I wouldn't have minded getting dirty anyway.

BTW thanks also to Athena for bringing to the world the new 'macro monopod' technique.....

That sounds cool . Although, I don't think I'd be the first to use my equipment in that way...

and BTW sorry, I should've asked you first my dear.... ........

Yes, you should have, but I forgive you .

Nice story guys and Athena... great technique!

Thanks Gab!

 

[Orol]

Good catch Marcus. Athena seems to become a pretty dangerous sniper now. It sure was not nice of you to post with no permission asked in advance but you both will sure settle this little affair. Not to mention the fact we might possibly miss the charming scene otherwise.

Peter

 

[Genster]

Great technique and great photos

 

[Marcus E.]

Thanks Peter....Yes I've learnt my lesson now, though secretly I must admit, I do fear reprisal. :lol:
Thank you Genster.

 

[Rog Tallbloke]

Great innovative use of the monopod Athena. Maybe a velcro strap on the remote release to attach it to the monopod could make it easier?

 

[Athena]

Athena seems to become a pretty dangerous sniper now.

:lol: :lol: although, nothing could be further from the truth. It did feel like I was a 'sniper', but luckily, my 'shooting' caused no harm to anything.

It sure was not nice of you to post with no permission asked in advance but you both will sure settle this little affair.

All's well now. I was a bit surprised that he didn't ask me first at the time, but I understand why he did it, and I probably shouldn't have been so worried about it. I tend to be a bit self-conscious at times, which is no-one else's fault but my own.

Not to mention the fact we might possibly miss the charming scene otherwise.

You are right. But I will try not to be so worried about it in future.

Great technique

Thanks Genster .

though secretly I must admit, I do fear reprisal. :lol:

Now you've given me ideas... :twisted: :lol: ...

Great innovative use of the monopod Athena.

Thanks Rog .

Maybe a velcro strap on the remote release to attach it to the monopod could make it easier?

Could be worth a try, but I change position a lot, so I need the remote cord free to move accordingly. Having the remote attached to the monopod whilst standing up may not work so well.