a-maize-ing (best on black) by graemestevens

a-maize-ing (best on black)

The first shot from the new camera, an Olympus E-M10 MkII.
For a substantial learning curve, try getting a new camera, one that is far superior and capable of so much more than your old one.
Ominous looking sky ... have fun with the new toy...
January 17th, 2018  
Children of the corn...

I have an Olympus... and yes... a learning curve... but so worth it!
January 17th, 2018  
Nice camera choice...and a great photo with it!
January 17th, 2018  
Yikes - I expect to see Shoeless Joe come walking out of that field of corn! Great image. Love that dramatic sky! Fav.
January 17th, 2018  
Anything but a corny shot. Like the colors because they really make the clouds so much more powerful. Have fun with the new mirrorless camera.
January 17th, 2018  
Love this shot, especially the ominous sky which makes a great backdrop to the maize. I've heard very good things about that camera so hang in there.
January 17th, 2018  
It's brilliant!! Great details, great contrast, great color tones.
January 17th, 2018  
It certainly came up with the goods, this is a fantastic image
January 17th, 2018  
Clever play on words. Not "corny" in the least. If you build it, they will come. As a fellow Oly owner, I hope you enjoy your new partner. :)
January 17th, 2018  
Dramatic! Good luck with the transition to the new camera.
January 17th, 2018  
Enjoy that learning curve. Looks like you have a got a good grip on it already. Wonderful moody image.
January 17th, 2018  
Very dramatic shot, enjoy the new camera
January 17th, 2018  
Like the way each individual leaf shows so well, great details
January 17th, 2018  
Great location!!!!!! Perfect Eerie sky
January 17th, 2018  
@365karly1 Exactly my thoughts - build it and they will come........great ominous shot.
January 17th, 2018  
@guttersniperebeccca Thank you very much :)
@joannakate It's driving me insane...curse this OCD ;)
@ezzzmaay Thanks very much :)
@littleconnie I don't know if "enjoy" is the right word...but thanks ;)
@jamibann Thank you kindly :)
@rosiekerr Thanks - I think we'll be fine together ;)
@nicolecampbell Thanks very much :)
@taffy Thank you very much :)
@golftragic Thanks very much - I'm hanging ;)
@joysabin Thank you very much :)
@365karly1 Thanks very much :)
@btwebb Thank you very much :)
@northy Very...and you've just volunteered to be my teacher ;)
@julzmaioro Thanks very much :)
January 17th, 2018  
@Cherrill Thanks very much :)
January 17th, 2018  
Stunning as always
January 17th, 2018  
Excellent halves with contrasting shape, form, line, color, texture and I'm probably leaving some out.
January 17th, 2018  
is it maize or is it corn - growing so tall - looking forward to corn when I get home!
January 17th, 2018  
It is indeed
January 17th, 2018  
Congrats on the new camera and I can't wait to see what new and wonderful/unique things it captures. :)
January 17th, 2018  
Very cool... I’ve had my camera 9 months and am no closer to finding out what it can do x
January 17th, 2018  
Very dramatic! Fav
January 17th, 2018  
Great shot! Enjoy your new toy!
January 17th, 2018  
I like the way that it's easy to I magine that this field of maize recedes into infinity... maize and sky, sky and maize forever. Enjoy the new acquisition - you work, you deserve!
January 17th, 2018  
I have been meaning to contact you! I'm thinking of ditching my system to go mirrorless. I want an a9 Sony, but I can't even come close to affording that! This system seems doable. I was looking at it today with a 12-40 and a 40-150 lens (2.8). I'm so tempted. I need a camera to do portrait work and to handle some sports photography (which i'll be doing for about 2 more years). Otherwise, I'm looking to put money into a 24-70 art lens for my 7DMii and a cheap zoom to do the sports. Should I ditch my excellent crop sensor for which I can't buy the expensive lenses and go mirrorless? That's the question!!!! Congrats. And excellent first post.
January 17th, 2018  
Great clarity and I like your composition. have loads of fun with your new camera.
January 17th, 2018  
@mona65 Thank you very much :)
Thank you very much - I also bought an adaptor so that I can continue to use my Canon optics, as well as the 12-40 and 40-150 lenses that come with the Olympus. from my limited use of it thus far it's certainly capable of so much more than my Canon was/is and at half of the price of an equivalent model in Canon.
@vignouse Thank you kindly - it does go on forever. If you turn around you should see it right behind you.
@bokehdot Thank you very much :)
@lyndamcg Thanks very much :)
@jclaireyp I'm like that as well - a year from now I'll find a new button...
@novab Thank you very much - who knows what strange and wonderful things it will see...
@joansmor Thank you kindly ;)
@maggiemae It's definitely maize...although our corn is now ready.
@fotoblah Thank you very much - I had to stand on my car to get high enough for this shot.
@silverhorn Thank you so much :)
January 17th, 2018  
I think you and your new toy will be getting along nicely - a simple but beautifully (sorry) effective shot - especially on black :)
January 17th, 2018  
When I grow up and earn a bit more money I'm going to buy a far superior camera too. Looking forward to your new shots with the new camera!
January 17th, 2018  
Love this!!
January 17th, 2018  
@kwind Thanks very much :)
@overalvandaan I should try growing up...
@paul10 Outrageous, how very dare you ;)
January 17th, 2018  
I was not referring to commando. ;)
January 18th, 2018  
A wonderful moody shot.
January 18th, 2018  
@darylo I made the shift from Canon (7DII) to Fujifilm about 18 months ago and have never regretted it. Some pros and cons (partly due to learning a new system). I kept the Canon for 12 months 'just in case', but then sold the camera and lenses on eBay for OK prices. If you decide to keep the Canon and want a cheap zoom lenses sing out. I have a Tamron 16-300mm here (Canon mount) in perfect condition and going cheap to friends.
January 18th, 2018  
@suzanne234 Thank you very much :)
@golftragic In that case, I'm well supported and comfortable.
January 18th, 2018  
Great sky and clarity.
January 18th, 2018  
@haskar Thank you very much :)
January 18th, 2018  
January 18th, 2018  
@golftragic Oh Marnie! I just ordered the newer 18-400 tamron deciding not to go Mirrorless and stick with my stuff. I might be able to return it if you are serious about selling. I'll reach out to you via email (think I have it!). I also ordered the 24-70 2.8 Tamron (older version to keep cost down). That one I really need. My "zoom" died about 2 years ago or more, and I need something flexible for running around so the 18-300 or 400 will do the trick there I think.
January 18th, 2018  
Completely left field for you! Hahaha
January 21st, 2018  
@blueberry1222 In so many ways... ;)
January 21st, 2018  
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