New Mexico Landscape

We got our new camera this week - Digital Rebel XT. Opted for the EF-S 17-85 IS lens. So far we Love it!

We drove up toward the mountains and happened on this little back road. The light was catching the top of the shrubs just right.

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Hortonfogg says:

gorgeous landscape, can't beat the New Mexico light and you're really doing it justice!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Matthew Clark Photography & Design says:

great camera, great shot, enjoy it!!!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike Pedroncelli says:

Thanks Christine and Matt.

With beautiful scenery, and a great camera - it's pretty much a no brainer :-)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

BamaWester says:

Terrific shot. I love the vivid colors. Nicely done.

(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

windowofenigma says:

Hey, I got the Rebel XT too. Great lighting.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

a bout de souffle [deleted] says:

Che meraviglia!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

dgray_xplane says:

Spectacular photo Mike
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

taylorkoa22 says:

Looks fantastic Mike....How different is it?
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

dee_r says:

someone is enjoying their new camera. and I can see why!!! This is just stunning work...
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

JoelDeluxe says:

Wow! Awesome~!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Gary* says:

Nice scene, good colour and I like the sweeping horizon line (123nature)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

FFgoatee says:

awesome view and great light!

(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Mc Shutter says:

Molto bellisima, Mike!
Congrats on the new camera!
Enjoy!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

destinatio says:

Wonderful landscape shot! I love the light, the soft tones and your composition!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

luisa_m_c_m_cruz says:

Well done...that a very good and beautiful scenary shot.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Igor Alecsander says:

Excellent Mike, a fave!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

jimall says:

A really wonderful New Mexico scene, Mike!
The lighting and tones are perfect!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

rebelxtned says:

You're ahead of me when my Rebel was new!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Sparky_R says:

Very nice, Mike!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

DayTripper (Tom) says:

Gorgeous shot!!! The colors are perfect. Congrats on the new camera :)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

annabellafranc [deleted] says:

wonderful Mike !!!
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Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Belltown says:

Very nice. Great lens selection. Enjoy your new camera - fire away.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

bigibigi says:

fantastic scene!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Mario 2R's says:

That's very good news!
And I can see imediate results!
Very good framing, catching the better of the light!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Scott Foy says:

Wow! Awesome scene, love those colours!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

*Mike says:

Beautiful landscape, great colors.

[1-2-3 Nature]
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Lida Rose says:

Magnificent photo, Mike. I love the colors. Nice work.

You will love your camera I believe, it is what I use.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

dmviews says:

A wonderful picture! Bravo!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

JB Photo says:

Congrats of the new camera, great to see you put it to such good (and immediate) use!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

cmrowell says:

Great shot. So much detail and perfect lighting. I feel the same way sometimes. You go to beautiful places with a good camera and it is hard to take bad photos. But, you have to have an eye for it, as well.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

dmorris [deleted] says:

Wow, such beautiful colors. Great shot. Congrats on the new camera.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

StilinStyle says:

Very nice photo - and it's not just the camera - you have to know what to shoot too. Anything you DON'T like about the camera? I'm thinking I'd like this one too...and am starting to comparision shop.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike Pedroncelli says:

Thanks guys. You're a very discerning group so your comments mean a lot to me.

@Stilin - Stilin',

So far I like everything about the camera. Since I've had it, I've taken 425 shots on one charge. It's a dream to use. The autofocus and image stabilization scream quality.

The EF-S 17-85 IS USM is awesome. It DOES have some problems at the widest angles, but they're fixable with software.

I've only had it a week, but so far I'm a hearty endorser.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

cmrowell says:

Some have said that it is a "soft" lens, ie. hard to get crisp due to the IS mechanism. I have no experience with it, but a friend has one. That might be splitting hairs. Looks amazing to me from your photos. I'm interested in an even wider angle lens since I like that look for landscapes. They are pricey, though.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike Pedroncelli says:

Chris,

The lens is a little soft around the edges at it's extreme wide angles (17-24 or 28, or so). All the serious reviewers report that. Also, it has a little chromatic abberation in heavy backlight, and barrel distortion at wide angle. The imperfections are most pronounced at wide angles. But I love this lens! It's far better than any other lens I've every had.

As far as softness due to IS - hmmm - that's harder to answer. I haven't seen any definitive, scientific studies on that under controlled conditions. I know that there are some elements in the lens that move to compensate for the motion, so it's concievable that the way that's done only works at the focal distance or middle of the image or something. I'm not sure about that.

I made my decision primarily based on reviews posted here: www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?p roduct=222 and a similar deal at collection of reviews at photo.net. Of course, if you talk to 10 experts, you get 10 different answers, and I think the quality of opinions varies widely on internet based forums. But the consensus is this is a solid performer that's slightly overpriced.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

oma_k says:

wow beautiful
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

pmarella says:

That is gorgeous. Great shot.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Maxresolution says:

Great shot ! Love It !
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Paulena-KE5DDZ says:

Gorgeous! Makes me want to ride off into the sunset!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

LandscapesTraveller says:

I've selected this photo as a Landscape Picture of the day at Landscape Wallpapers Blog and the photo is automatically set as wallpaper for the people today. (The post is here.)
Congatulations for the good shot!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

jcowboy says:

Congrats on the new camera, now I know when you got it! I'm really enjoying all your new photos!

I got mine last Wednesday, but I've only had it out twice as the weather's been lousy.
Hopefully we'll have better weather this weekend. We've really had mostly bad weather this year, I'm going stir-crazy!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

davidteter says:

Gorgeous light. Well done!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

jon fobes says:

lovely photo and light capture! excellent composition, too!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Stitch says:

wonderful, i thought i was flippin over the pages of National Geographic magazine.

(The Cave)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

-RobW- says:

I agree, beautiful atmosphere, incredible lighting. Perfect!
(The Cave)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Tex Flix says:

This has got to be one of the finest landscapes I've seen here in Flickr!

Found in the Cave!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian.H says:

An amazing capture! Well done.
Found in The Cave
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

lucky e says:

fantastic shot. beautiful.

The Cave
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

asporb says:

I love this picture so much I featured it in my new manipulation set! I hope you approve.

Link to the picture.
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Valter Jacinto | Algarve - PT says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Beautiful Landscapes, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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uhuru1701 says:

Very beautiful.
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Precious ♥ Snapshots says:

Awesome shot!
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dsrphotography says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called I love the desert!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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