Happy New Year Todd! A toast to you and a daily dose of Bubble Tea. It was terrific meeting you last year. I hope we have many more opportunities this year. Where did you go last night and how did you ring in 2008?
Those photos are fantastic —- I thought I’d decided on a camera (a Canon) and then I saw your pictures and now I’m humming and hawing again!
Carrie, I was on Xinyi Road, quite a long walk from the action [I shot these using the 55-200vr lens, handheld, 1/15 second, f5.6, ISO 400]. Other than the first five shots, the rest were pretty lousy on account of all the smoke. My New Years Eve was pretty uneventful, I got out of work around 8:30 then went to the SYS Memorial Hall. I was tired of standing around so I walked to where I took these pics at one of the bus stops that sits in the middle of the road. I went alone so I spent most of the time waiting on my phone with friends, I really wasn’t in a party mood as I have had a cold for almost two weeks now. After the fireworks I walked to CKS Hall Station and took the MRT home.
Range – I’m happy with it thus far. Sure it would have been nice to not have to switch lenses, but the cost difference kept me from buying the 18-200vr. Plus, after having the 55-200vr on for awhile it’s kind of a relief to put the lightweight 18-55 kit lens back on. I really can’t picture myself walking around with the 18-200vr monster all the time.
Thanks Craig and Brian, I personally like the second shot best. After the first six shots or so they all didn’t come out so hot on account of all the smoke around the building.
Brian – at least there were no crowds where you were.
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Oh wow! I forgot about the time change. We are still waiting for 2008 here in Chicago.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Gong xi fa cai!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Todd! A toast to you and a daily dose of Bubble Tea. It was terrific meeting you last year. I hope we have many more opportunities this year. Where did you go last night and how did you ring in 2008?
Those photos are fantastic —- I thought I’d decided on a camera (a Canon) and then I saw your pictures and now I’m humming and hawing again!
Thank you everyone!
Carrie, I was on Xinyi Road, quite a long walk from the action [I shot these using the 55-200vr lens, handheld, 1/15 second, f5.6, ISO 400]. Other than the first five shots, the rest were pretty lousy on account of all the smoke. My New Years Eve was pretty uneventful, I got out of work around 8:30 then went to the SYS Memorial Hall. I was tired of standing around so I walked to where I took these pics at one of the bus stops that sits in the middle of the road. I went alone so I spent most of the time waiting on my phone with friends, I really wasn’t in a party mood as I have had a cold for almost two weeks now. After the fireworks I walked to CKS Hall Station and took the MRT home.
Awesome pictures! I saw it on TV but your pictures show it better. Happy New Year from southern Taiwan.
Thanks Todd, Happy new year to you as well!
Best wishes.
The pics are looking good!
I’m still processing mine. I was camped out at the Sunworld Dynasty at the Last Minute party. It was good.
How’s the new lens? I have a 18-200VR and I’m really happy with it.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Thanks everyone!
Range – I’m happy with it thus far. Sure it would have been nice to not have to switch lenses, but the cost difference kept me from buying the 18-200vr. Plus, after having the 55-200vr on for awhile it’s kind of a relief to put the lightweight 18-55 kit lens back on. I really can’t picture myself walking around with the 18-200vr monster all the time.
Fantastic. Breath-taking. Wish mine could compare 😉 I took mine from Yonghe on top of our apartment building.
Happy New Year. Great fireworks shots.
Thanks Craig and Brian, I personally like the second shot best. After the first six shots or so they all didn’t come out so hot on account of all the smoke around the building.
Brian – at least there were no crowds where you were.
GOOD JOB!!!
Sorry we couldn’t spent it together.
You shoulda told me you were alone. I was with a buddy and we had a fairly non-crowded, yet close view. We should do lunch again soon.
Peter – we should stop talking about doing lunch together and actually go do lunch together.