Nikon has updated the Codec to support Nikon NEF’s
Version 1.12.0
Supports NEF (RAW) images taken with the Nikon 1 J1, Nikon 1 V1.
Supports 64-bit versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7.
If thumbnails for NEF files fail to display correctly in the Photo Gallery or Photo Viewer for 64-bit editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7, perform a disk clean-up as described below.
Right-click the system drive in Computer and select Properties.
Select Disk Cleanup in the “General” tab.
Select Thumbnails in the “Disk Cleanup” tab “Files to delete” list and remove the checks from the other items.
Click OK to start the disk cleanup. When the “Are you sure you want to permanently delete these files?” prompt is displayed, click Delete Files.
I rose pretty early this morning to make the hour drive to this location to meet my friend Andy aka Stargazer to shoot the Moonset.
He checked and double checked the webcams in the area hoping for no fog. We did have a fog bank sitting right where we hoped to shoot the setting Moon, but we got lucky; it peeked out enough to make a pretty picture, and the color! It really was this color! It was gorgeous. Worth getting up at 3AM for.
We have rain in the forecast tomorrow, but if we get a break and no fog in the morning we may try it again.
This was a fortuitous shot. One of those shots you imagine before hand then all too often it never happens when you get to the spot. While scouting out positions to shoot Bonsai Rock at sunset I decided to wait in the shade of this pine tree while my friend Dali was taking off his waders as he had just come out of the lake. I was gazing at the lake when this kayaker rowed just outside my frame. I couldn’t believe my luck! I have so often wished for a surfer, sailboat, or ship to come along when shooting bodies of water. My second thought is usually, ” if I were able to paint I’d put X right there”. I was thrilled. I know something like this won’t happen every time I want it to.
I have been a long time admirer of Diana’s Still-life’s. She has an innate sense composition which I envy. She cleverly stages everyday objects into wonderful compositions that are both beautiful and timeless fine art photographs.
She shares with us how she created this beautiful piece she calls “Desk Corner”.
Photograph by Diana Lee Angstadt
Q. Tell us about this set up?
Diana: Setting up the still life is the biggest hurdle; trying to make sure it looks as natural as possible. Objects should look as though they have a relationship to one another in a natural way. For this composition I began with the flowers. Then I slowly added in other items. I do not really think about it before hand. It comes to me as I am creating it. I will remove, and switch items until I feel it is cohesive and in good balance. I always like to have the light as soft as possible to create a gentle softness and mood.
Q. How did you expose for this shot?
Diana: I don’t have too much available light from a nearby window, so I used two lamps with natural light bulbs… one to be the main source and the other as “fill” light. They have bendable arms so I can position them easily in any direction. My exposure was Shutter Speed 1/40 with an F stop of 8. I used a tripod with a cable release.
Q. What camera and lens did you use for this shot?
Diana: The shot was taken with a Nikon D300 with a 50mm 1.8 lens. After I upload the image, I also add “texture” by placing it over the entire image and then vary the opacity in certain areas to allow the photo to come through the texture.
To see more of Diana’s work visit her website here.
At long last Nikon enters the Mirrorless market. But. It’s not what I was waiting or hoping for. I’m really happy with my purchase of the D700 recently because it looks like a replacement for it isn’t coming soon.
This latest release has Charlie Sorrel over at WIRED scratching his head, and I’m sure he’s not alone!
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