Goodbye Nikon D100

From my last morning with my Nikon D100. Goodbye my friend.

No Photoshop on this one.

Many people have been asking why I got rid of my D100 - I traded it in and bought a D200!

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brown-dog says:

haha, those guys are nutters! Great panning.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

wistine says:

very cool!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

TTHP805 says:

Awesome VietNam daily life capturing!
Not so serious, are you? Must the sr. citizen D100 to retire before the terms?
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

manganite says:

How many accidents happen there?

Cool shot anyway!

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Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

So you are not going to keep your D100 anymore. Do you still have your D50? (backup ?).

BTW what drove you to go for a D200? You moved really fast from a D50 to a D200 :)

I think now you can get those awesome MF Micro lens for real cheap and all of them will meter on your D200.

What are the biggest differences (to you) between the D50 and the D200?

Looking forward to more shots from you using your new baby.

Best of luck and enjoy.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

mdumlao98 says:

master!

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Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

namthanh says:

really cool panning. I love this shot so much.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

jaymce says:

can i fave something more than once?
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Reciprocity says:

A superb shot! Reminds me of one of those motorcycle stunt teams.Excellent work Jake!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

certified su says:

convertible *One Word Comment*
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

NameTaken! says:

unity
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Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

enboheme says:

family

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Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

phlewght says:

past
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Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

iceviriya says:

great panning, well done
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

yinyang says:

journey

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Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

paoligno says:

dangerous
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Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

dediva says:

FANTASTIC PANNING!
Really captures the spirit of Vietnam.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

♥ jenny loves photos [deleted] says:

great panning, nice combination of colours in the blur. i can't believe a whole family is traveling on 1 small bike! wow!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

BBROCK80 says:

amazing
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

alias7 says:

great shot!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

darkenergy777 says:

Wonderful panning shot.!! First class work. Well done.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Zenith Phuong says:

amazing panning...

i myself have been desperately looking for a whole family on one Honda motor in HANOI too... its indeed such a happy family and very VNese... ;)
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Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

VJ Spectra says:

Wonderful technique - you nailed this one and shots like these arent easy.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

A♂ L♀ M♀+?♀ says:

crazy!! love their safety regulations! Wonder what the police would do here if they would see someone drive down the street like that
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

off my front porch says:

Why goodbye.............did it die??
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Neil67 says:

Content and happy. An excellent pan too. from "wampan" group
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

RRinie says:

Thanks to the Digital Photography Blog I found this beauty. Panning is a great technique, but I use to move my camera too fast!
Putting it to my favs, 'coz the such a nice triangular shot as well.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ajpscs says:

oh! its so sad your saying goodbye to your D-100!
this is a great FAMILY PORTRAIT and your to good to be true in panning photography! thumbs up!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

SuperDave!! says:

.....Oooooohhh! .....Aaaaaaaahhh!

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

chris10eyck says:

That's the way to get around. When I get married (again) I'm going to make sure my wife's good with taking the family out on the old motor bike. Great shot.

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

SuperDave!! says:

Congratulations!

You have just been Top-V Blogged!
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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

wolfdaughter says:

amazing photo
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

gundunasu u zeneize says:

Good feeling of speed but not sharp at all.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

J Catlett says:

@ gundunasu u zeneize: ?????? Gee, I wonder if the reason why you're the only person that's made a negative comment about this photo is because I gave you a low score in the MiRea's Realm. Funny, you didn't choose to comment on the photos of any of the previous people that rated your photo.

Two things: Go out and take a photo of a moving object at 1/30 of a second and get a sharper image than this. Take it as a personal challenge to best me in panning. Then we'll talk about sharpness.

Then talk to the 31 people that commented on this photo and the 50 people that have faved it so far, and see if you can convince them of your opinion. I'd have to say you're quite a minority in your opinion.

You asked for people's opinions in a group where detailed comments are required in order to learn what other people see and feel, and to help you improve. When you didn't like what I said you "retaliated" by leaving a lame one liner negative comment, trashing on a photo that is a great execution of a difficult technique. Frankly, I don't see anything in your stream that comes close to it.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

G0Da says:

These shots are so freaking awesome, I have yet to get a good one my self so I give you major kudos in that respect, I was totally going to Fave this and give you a seven, until I read your comment just above mine, I think that everyone is entitled to their own opinions and think that you are being a bit defensive in your reply, which you have every right to defend a great photo but after trying to look at a large image, which this only goes to 800, I too notice that its not the sharpest thing in the world, which doesnt matter in a shot like this cause everything is moving, so there is almost no way to get it any sharper than your awesome capture, but I guess the way you snapped back is a little put offish, Anyways great work. Keep it up, Try to let comments from the flickr world just roll of your back like raindrops, they are only just words and you have great photos, no worries.

From the MiRea's Realm Group, you are given a 5/7 ranking.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

beyond the pale says:

well executed panning, nice.
appears relatively sharp given the circumstances, would like to see a larger version.
only other point is would ideally like to have more space to the left side, somewhere for them to go.
maybe even show us a mirror image so they are going left to right instead?
From the MiRea's Realm Group, you are given a 6/7 ranking.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

J Catlett says:

@ G0Da and beyong the pale:

Thanks! This is what I meant about constructive comments. If you see a flaw, make a suggestion. I appreciate what both of you said. My point in getting upset about the other guy's comments were that I didn't give him a great rating, and just a few minutes later he left his comment - the only negative one I've received on this shot. I don't get too upset by Flickr comments, but I really don't appreciate "retaliation comments".

Thanks again, both of you. I really appreciate what you had to say. :-)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

lisa kay photography says:

great photo - wish i could see it larger though. amazing how the people look like cut outs (i believe you with the no PS though!)

From the MiRea's Realm Group, you are given a 6/7 ranking.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

asawaa says:

Nice blur in this image!
The subject matter is also interesting. I like it

From the MiRea's Realm Group, you are given a 7/7 ranking.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ACreepingMalaise says:

That doesn't look safe.

Great shot, subject, panning.
I know you had to make a choice between sharpness of the subject and streaking of the background. I think you nailed it.

I wish the subject was sharper, but I would hace to give it an 8/7 if it was. :)

From the MiRea's Realm Group, you are given a 7/7 ranking.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

renee ansley says:

why are you getting rid of such a beautiful camera? this photo is really great - the incredible sense of movement on this is fabulous. Only reason you're half a point out from a perfect score is because I'd like to see a slightly more interesting composition/crop, and maybe sharper detail on the focus.
From the MiRea's Realm Group, you are given a 6.5/7 ranking.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Goldmanoz says:

this is a nice example of a great technique, have yet to take one like this myself, must remember to give it a go...the triangular makeup of the bike riders is great, love the standing up kid....whats let you down a bit i think is the light, it appears very flat...an overcast day ??/
a lift from some levels would help but i fear it might accentuate the noise in the bg to an unacceptable level....nice work all the same...
From the MiRea's Realm Group, you are given a 5.5/7 ranking.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

EssjayNZ says:

Congratulations!

Ditching the highest and lowest score you get a total of 31 out of 35 in the MiRea's Realm Group.

You are invited to post your pic in MiRea's Realm Sanctuary
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

idreamofdaylight says:

Great image, the movement is really cool.

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

MSH* says:

great catch. Very well done

3-2-1
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Janice LeBlanc says:

Fantastic!!!!!!! 321
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

io2 says:

woooosh! (3:1)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Ashenzil says:

I love it
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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Alfredo Martín Montesdeoca (almarmon) says:

Nice shot. (3:1 Group)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

WisDoc says:

Wonderful panning image!! Faved!
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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Flawed Emmy [deleted] says:

OMG he is standing up???

My tummy is literally hurting! It is a good shot, but it freaks me out soooo bad!

Emmy
Emmy's a Dweeb
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Églantine says:

Thanks for sharing: these are my memories of my time in Vietnam!

Yes, Flawed Emmy, he is standing, though the motorcycle is not going as fast as it appears. Your stomach would also be upset if you saw the rest of the traffic.

re safety, no one has yet mentioned that no one wears helmets...
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Orient Sea says:

Great catch! Excellent panning!

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Imapix says:

Wow!

Very good shot!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Delay Tactics says:

This was voted a HIT from Hit, Miss or Maybe
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

seth_holladay says:

** This was voted a HIT from Hit, Miss or Maybe **

great shot
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ikkio_too says:

This was voted a hit from Hit, Miss or Maybe
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

third front says:

This was voted a hit from Hit, Miss or Maybe *

but you already know that :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

* raymond says:

beautiful family portrait, heh heh. great shot! (3to1)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

snapdragon9mm says:

That's a great shot. It is difficult enough to get the panning perfect as you did, but even more difficult to do so when the subject is just right!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Dreamer7112 says:

uff... !!!!

from "wampan" group
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

jovivebo says:

Excellent capture and brings back memories from my own holidays two years ago. Thank you for posting in the 30 faves, 30 comments and 300 views group.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

geordiepete211 says:

Excellent! Great skill and a glorious pan to emphasize the striking and humorous subject.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

J.E.S. says:

Excellent panning, I have tried this techniques a few times with nice results, but you have seemed to of Mastered the Art.

I visit the Far East every other year so I will try this shot the next visit.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

michaeldds says:

looks like stadium seating-- nice
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Mitamada says:

hope you enjoy the D200 . It's a really great pan focus and the fact that the whole family is on the bike is very funny and fabulous. faved
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Matthaus2006 says:

VERy good!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Hafizudin says:

...good choice! Already have a D200. But somehow I bought another used D100!

- the panning is superb!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

fullmoonshadow says:

wish u gud luck with ur D200....try D2X also it is also a gud name..i call d100 my baby lollz..by the way gud shot..with perfect timings and shutter speed
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

lakewentworth says:

You certainly traded up to a nice capera! This is an exceptional shot! I'm surprised that little scooter can handle that!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

divine butterflies says:

great shot. i love it soooo much. superb panning.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

jmboyer says:

Very nice
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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Marco Giovanelli says:

great panning!!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Sean Shimmel... Admiral Byrd says:

Storytelling at its best... our families Stateside need this sort of forced closeness as life is too busy and all too easily divides :)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

J Catlett says:

Thanks Sean! I agree... to an extent! Living in Asia so long, I've gone from being shocked, to getting accustomed to, and now to completely accepting the idea of everybody being close all the time.

We Americans tend to think of the close living conditions common in Asia as being pitiable, a side effect of poverty. However, the truth is more that the culture here is so family and community oriented that people actually prefer to be close to each other and share spaces.

I often talk to my students about the ideas of personal privacy, independence, and especially the uniquely Western ideas of "private time", "personal space", and the need to be alone sometimes. My students usually react by saying that they think this all sounds very lonely and sad, and that they wouldn't care to trade places. I remember my first apartment by myself, how proud I was to be independent, how much I loved my "space". Again, my students almost as a whole tell me that they would prefer to live with their parents their entire life, rather than have to face living alone. It's a very different philosophy on life, and one that has it's benefits. I'm very close to my family, but the same isn't true for everybody Stateside. Here in Asia family bonding is an obligation, not a choice, or stroke of luck.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

J Catlett says:

THANKS! To everybody, for making this the first photo of mine to reach 150 favorites. Every single one of them is greatly appreciated.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

sjb5 says:

I still love this photograph. I have been unsuccessfully trying to pan like this ever since!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

imkjgallery.com says:

Great panning! What an acrobatic family... you need a warning though: "Viewers, please do not attempt to do this at home!".
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Toni_V says:

perfect panning shot!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

winninator says:

I don't know what's more impressive - the number of people on the bike or your perfect pan.

I vote for this photo in the Lonely Planet Publications group's Motion challenge
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Buzia says:

what a great shot!

I vote for this photo in the Lonely Planet Publications group's Motion challenge
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I vote for this photo in the Lonely Planet Publications group's Motion challenge
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ChrissyJ says:

I vote for this photo in the Lonely Planet Publications group's Motion challenge
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mojcek says:

I vote for this photo in the Lonely Planet Publications group's Motion challenge
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I vote for this photo in the Lonely Planet Publications group's Motion challenge
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

hf oz says:

I vote for this photo in the Lonely Planet Publications group's Motion challenge
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

lynne bernay-roman says:

fantastic photo to end it's relationship with you. are you finding it worth it? this photo is amazingly wonderfully taken.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

AlaskaTeacher says:

I vote for this photo in the Lonely Planet Publications group's Motion challenge
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

J Catlett says:

hi lynne bernay-roman - I'm on my third new camera since trading in the D100! I got the D200, then the Fuji s3pro, and now I have the D300. I still have the Fuji, too.

YES, it was definitely worth the trade-in. The Fuji by far produces the best quality images out of that group of 4, and while I was happier with the D200 than I was with the D100, I found some fatal flaws with the D200 that I couldn't live with. However, the Fuji s3pro, and the Nikon D300, the two I'm currently using, are streets ahead of the D100. It was a great little friend while I had it, though!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Dave Canon says:

Perfect pan.
I vote for this photo in the Lonely Planet Publications group's Motion challenge
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

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I vote for this photo in the Lonely Planet Publications group's Motion challenge
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