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I wrote this as a post in Grahams USA Arizona thread, then realised it may take the thread off topic, so I created a new thread.
I think JK raises a very important issue here.
http://nikondslr.uk/view_topic.php?id=76&forum_id=2&jump_to=1173#p1173
Most of us here know Graham is a hugely accomplished and skilled photographer. In some ways constantly remarking on that seems to me to be inappropriate. Similarly we have some raw beginners here who will with time make very competent photographers.
The images Graham has posted here are testament to his skill. The D800 did the job but I am convinced that no matter what camera Graham used he would have created wonderful images. Despite the D800 playing up, Graham overcame it and still produced beautiful and well exposed images. He realised the camera was being fooled by the scene so he compensated.
I feel very wary of commenting on others skills and issues I see in images, mine are far from perfect. On other forums I have seen unsolicited criticism which had put members right off posting images there.
The old adage if you can't say something nice, better not to say anything. On the other hand, we all need to learn.
Perhaps if any of us are unsure about an image or image's, better to ask for comments, that way you will no doubt get a range of comments but at least you asked for them!
I thought, maybe mistaken, that we had agreed that images were not going to be posted IN threads unless the poster required assistance with the image or was trying to draw attention to a specific point?
Perhaps we should have that point clarified?
I always found Rob Moser's method most appropriate when showcasing a batch of images... he posted them in his gallery and then placed a link in a thread saying 'XXX airshow images available here".
It kept the threads short, less likely to wander off or generate unsolicited critique and yet remained functional.
Having said that, I am keen to know how well the D800 perfoms casually out 'on vacation' as its the worst case scenario and one I would want it to handle.
Seeing Grahams images has been most rewarding and reassuring. My only concern is how much is the camera's performance and how much is Graham's skill and talent?
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Eric