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Mike Noble replied to kathy standley's discussion 'Landscapes With DOF' in the group 72 Hour Blue Ribbon Challenge!

Here are a couple. The first is a shot of Cincinnati taken from across the Ohio River in Newport, KY. And... a shot taken in Rocky Mountain National Park. A friend was driving and I had to yell at him to stop when I saw how the light was falling on…

23 hours ago

Mike Noble replied to dennis sowell's discussion 'Will buying a New Nikon, D-800/800E, or other upgrade, make me or anyone a Better Photographer?' in the group Nikon Users Group

I hear.you Dennis. I have two D700s that I love. I have no need for a new camera. The D800 has a lot going for it, but I do not need files three times larger than I use now. If it was around 14mp I would be scheming for it. I do not need video…

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Mike Noble replied to Charlotte Louise's discussion 'New challenge for Feb 9-11 is "At the Beach"' in the group 72 Hour Blue Ribbon Challenge!

Ahhhh. It's good to think of the beach in the middle of winter! Two shots taken at Montauk Point. And on NE taken at Tybee Beach near Savannah, GA

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Mike Noble replied to Deborah Russenberger's discussion 'New Challenge - "Selective Color" February 5-8' in the group 72 Hour Blue Ribbon Challenge!

I think that these are the only two I have. This is not something I do without a good reason. So here they are: First: "Hot Jazz" And, "Cemetery with Flag"

Feb 7

Mike Noble commented on Maeda's group 'Nikon Users Group'

My take on this is as follows. First, with 36mp I will have to deal with files three times the size. It will slow my work flow and fill up my hard drives. 16mp, like the D4, would have been just fine. Second, I have to pay for video capabilities…

Feb 7

Chris (Frog) replied to Mike Noble's discussion 'Winnres of the "Food Challenge"' in the group 72 Hour Blue Ribbon Challenge!

Congratulations all.

Feb 6

Karen Refah Zangian replied to Mike Noble's discussion 'Winnres of the "Food Challenge"' in the group 72 Hour Blue Ribbon Challenge!

Thank you ... and congratulations to Deborah and Chirs as well. I enjoyed all the entries and as I said this challenge just made me hungry!

Feb 5

Deborah Russenberger replied to Mike Noble's discussion 'Winnres of the "Food Challenge"' in the group 72 Hour Blue Ribbon Challenge!

Thank you for the win Mike, and congrats to Chris and Karen.

Feb 5

Winnres of the "Food Challenge"

OK here they are. In third place we have Karen and her bread. Can almost smell it! In second place, Chris' fruit slices. Looks delicious. And in first…See More

Mike Noble added a discussion to the group 72 Hour Blue Ribbon Challenge! Feb 5

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Karen Refah Zangian replied to Mike Noble's discussion 'New Challenge - "It's All About Food" February 2-5' in the group 72 Hour Blue Ribbon Challenge!

Pretty much this challenge just makes me want to eat them all!

Feb 3

Karen Refah Zangian replied to Mike Noble's discussion 'New Challenge - "It's All About Food" February 2-5' in the group 72 Hour Blue Ribbon Challenge! Feb 3

Deborah Russenberger replied to Mike Noble's discussion 'New Challenge - "It's All About Food" February 2-5' in the group 72 Hour Blue Ribbon Challenge!

Thanks Chris.

Feb 3

Chris (Frog) replied to Mike Noble's discussion 'New Challenge - "It's All About Food" February 2-5' in the group 72 Hour Blue Ribbon Challenge!

Good presentation on the top one and I like the plate.

Feb 3

Paul Brooks replied to Mike Noble's discussion 'New Challenge - "It's All About Food" February 2-5' in the group 72 Hour Blue Ribbon Challenge!

Stay at home dad and college student...I cook almost every meal during the week. This is one of my favorites!

Feb 3

Deborah Russenberger replied to Mike Noble's discussion 'New Challenge - "It's All About Food" February 2-5' in the group 72 Hour Blue Ribbon Challenge!

Nice, wow a man that cooks and cooks good. :P

Feb 3

Paul Brooks replied to Mike Noble's discussion 'New Challenge - "It's All About Food" February 2-5' in the group 72 Hour Blue Ribbon Challenge!

Sausage and hamburger stuffed shells with cheddar and parmesian cheese baked with four-cheese pasta sauce.

Feb 3

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About Me and My Photography Experience:: I recently started my own photography business. My work includes architecture, portrait (corporate, environmental, etc.), product, food, and fine art. I describe myself as a "generalist."

I have been a serious amateur for 40 years with stints in a photo studio, working for a professional photographer, and doing architectural photography while working for a national brick manufacturer.

You can check out additional work at www.pbase.com/mnoble

My Photography Equipment:: All Nikon equipment. Currently have two D700 cameras with the 24-70mm zoom, the 105mm macro, the 70-200 zoom, the 28mm - 300mm zoom, and the 50mm f1.4 prime lens. Both cameras have a battery pack and I use Nikon SB900 strobes with the SU800 infrared commander. I use Manfrotto tripods. One light one with a pan and tilt head and one heavier tripod with a ball head and a Giottos monopod with a Manfrotto ball head. I use Calumet studio strobes with a variety of soft boxes and umbrellas.

Website:: http://www.noblephoto.net

Contact:: Phone: 610.916.9986
Cell: 610.763.4217
mnoble1@comcast.net

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A Book Recommendation

Posted on November 24, 2010 at 10:21am 0 Comments 0 Likes

While perusing the racks at Barnes & Noble recently, I came upon a must-have book for photographers. It is

The Great Life Photographers , produced by Life and published

by Little, Brown and Company. There are hundreds of images packed

into a little more than 600 pages. The reproduction is excellent and

so many of these photographs are gems. …

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Attending a Joe McNally Workshop

Posted on July 28, 2010 at 11:30am 4 Comments 0 Likes

What is it worth to be able to spend some time with a person who is renown in

the same field of endeavor - whether avocation or vocation? It's hard to

put a value on it. This past Tuesday, I got to spend some time with one

of our best commercial photographers. Joe McNally has been working with

the likes of Life Magazine, National Geographic, and other clients that

have come to appreciate and rely on his… Continue

New Galleries on-line

Posted on July 16, 2010 at 8:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes

I just put up two, new photo galleries on the pBase Web site. I am

interested in cracking the editorial and photojournalist side of

photography and I think these will be good samples. Let me know what

you think when you get a chance. If you know anyone who might be

interested in this type of photography, feel free to pass it along.

See here: …

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New photojournalism project

Posted on June 26, 2010 at 5:29am 1 Comment 0 Likes

I am beginning a months long project documenting the production of a Lancaster, Pa based opera group from rehearsals through finished performance. I will be producing a book at the end with interviews of the author, composer, principle actors, etc. Of course the photography will be mine.

The original production is Georgia O'Keeffe - A Woman on Paper. It is more musical than opera, with a serious theme. I have attended one rehearsal so far and came away with some good images. I will… Continue

More on the iPad

Posted on May 11, 2010 at 4:33am 4 Comments 0 Likes

The first opportunity to use the iPad with my camera on a real job came up last week. It was a small job with people I've known for a long time so it was the ideal situation to try out the new technology. I was shooting portraits in a rather cramped area and I had a limited amount of time in which to work.

I set my lighting - two Nikon SB900 speedlights - where I thought they should go. The main light with a shoot-through umbrella and the other (lighting the background) with a small… Continue

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At 11:11am on January 16, 2012, tommie said…: just wanted to thank you for the thoughtful and helpful comments you made with regards to my sharpness (or lack thereof) issue. much appreciated.

At 8:49pm on July 18, 2011, Dan Tubbs, Jr. said…: Thank you Mike for your offer of help with LR3. I appreciate it very much. The Adobe book is pretty good and even though I may be an old dog, I should be able to learn some new tricks. When I get the basics figured out, I'll check back with you on the finer points.

Thanks again and best regards,

Dan

At 5:08pm on March 14, 2011, Larry Van Valkenburgh said…: I was afraid that's the one you meant. lol

That's why I was looking at the Sigma 30mm.

As soon as I win the lottery maybe. I've got other things on that list though.

I'm in no hurry right now anyway. Gotta' finish building mu new PC first and I have to send my scanner out for warranty repair too now. An I'm really missing that too.

At 4:30pm on March 14, 2011, Larry Van Valkenburgh said…: Just thought I'd ask. Which 35mm were you referring to? The 35mm f 1.8G for $199 or one of the others? Are you familiar with the cheaper one? It was small, light weight plastic.

When I shot film, I had the old Nikon 55mm micro with the extension tube and a complete bellows along with the slide duplicator attachment.

I opted for the new AF 60mm G as I was uncomfortable with the mechanical sounds coming from the digital camera and didn't want to hurt it, plus I have glaucoma in both eyes and permanent optic nerve damage in my right, so I wanted the autofocus.

That old 55 micro sure made me a lot of money though.

At 9:07am on March 10, 2011, Larry Van Valkenburgh said…: Ok, that's exactly what I was thinking. I looked at the Nikon 35mm f 1.8G $199 lens and it's cheap plastic.

I don't like the 35mm f2 D, and would be nice to have the $1800 35mm but not likely.

That's why I was looking at the Sigma 30mm, but I see on You Tube, that people are having problems with that.

Just doing my research here, that's all.

Thanks.

At 8:19am on March 10, 2011, Larry Van Valkenburgh said…: Hi Mike

Let me add, I already have the Nikon Micro 60mm f 2.8 G ED.

Wouldn't it be a bit redundant to get the 50mm f 1.4 G?

At 7:46am on March 10, 2011, Larry Van Valkenburgh said…: Oops, I forgot to say Hi and thank you. lol

At 7:45am on March 10, 2011, Larry Van Valkenburgh said…: I kinda' figured that, but thought I'd ask anyway.

I'm shooting a D300 and a D200 and that lens might end up being like a 75mm aprox.

So, I've also been looking at Nikon 35mm and the Sigma 30mm lenses also.

Funny with my film cameras, I almost never used the 50mm, but did occasionally use a 28mm.

At 7:23am on March 10, 2011, Larry Van Valkenburgh said…: Question.

Which Nikon 50mm f 1.4 lens are you using? G or D ?

Thanks....Larry V.V.

At 2:50am on June 21, 2010, Christopher Jones said…: G'day Mike. I came across your WW11 photos when surfin' the Nikon group. Great photos, I have to admit I'm a bit partial to the look of the women from the 40's & 50's , great stuff. All this led me to your profile- I've looked and read and been absolutely knocked out by your photography- but then again I shouldn't be surprised when I see the amount of years and experience that you have.
I'm just an amateur, not sure of my direction, but I think I can recognise quality of simplicity that many of us wannabe's would aspire to. Regards, CJ.