Maple Leaf and/or Isle of Skye

[Barb T]

Hey Barb,

Any chance you can share the type/model of camera that took those lovely pics.

Some digital cameras (mine!) are overpowered/confused by all the lines of the tartans and don't reproduce well.

That camera's brains did great.

Thanks if you know.

Ron

In part it's the camera, and in part it's the brains behind the camera. My husband took all three photos, and he's a professional photographer. So, he just takes good pictures. But he also has a fabulous Nikon digital camera called a Nikon D2X. I don't think you want to know how much it cost......I have one of the older Nikon D70s, though, and it takes pretty swell pics for not as much money. I think the current equivalent is the new Nikon D300, which isn't cheap, either, but it's less than the Nikon professional cameras.

Barb

[McClef]

Thanks Barb, of course I recognise the pictures but hadn't equated them with the Antarctic Tartan as it was in the context of the IOS as I remember.

It's nice but still cannot understand how it won the vote that was held.

[Barb T]

Well, different people just like different things. I actually happen to like the Ancient Taylor - looks kind of ghastly in a swatch but it makes a really nice kilt. At least in my opinion. Most people think it could gag a maggot, so it just shows to go that different people have different tastes.

Barb

[turpin]

I thought that might be useful!!

Barb

The pix also made me start lusting....

for tartan hose. Now where did I put that $200...

[ccga3359]

Thanks Barb, of course I recognise the pictures but hadn't equated them with the Antarctic Tartan as it was in the context of the IOS as I remember.

It's nice but still cannot understand how it won the vote that was held.

I think that it's the bold contrast in the pleats. Hear is a tartan with white dominant . Offset that with the dark blue (almost purple) makes it quite appetizing, then add the yellow...

[Riverkilt]

Thanks Barb,

Was as I feared...the Nikon D300 runs from $1,500 to infinity. That's kilt money. Figured the pics were by a pro from the great lighting. Hard for a little digital to digest the tartan action. I've wanted a Cannon Digital Rebel since I first saw the results they produce....just haven't been able to justify spending "kilt money" on a camera.....yet....

Ron

[Riverkilt]

So, my AA sponsor's name is Taylor. Thought I'd surprise him with info on his tartan. Went to Google Images and wound up with three totally different "ancient Taylor" tartans...a purplish, a greenish, and a redish???

Which one were you refering to Barb?

Thanks

Ron

[freddie]

Freddie,

Perhaps you should vote under the plan to own one (in favor of the maple leaf)...We are trying to skew the results in our favor...LOL

You've convinced me - I'll vote now ! (and then dream of a Maple Leaf kilt)

[Barb T]

So, my AA sponsor's name is Taylor. Thought I'd surprise him with info on his tartan. Went to Google Images and wound up with three totally different "ancient Taylor" tartans...a purplish, a greenish, and a redish???

Which one were you refering to Barb?

Thanks

Ron

Whether it looks purplish or greenish depends on which part of the tartan you're looking at. Kiltstore has a great thumbnail at http://kiltstore.net/materialfinder....on_id=b9AHUgwB
I've never seen a reddish version.

B

[Panache]

Someone today received a package from Canada and finally voted.

Sometime it is very, very good to be me!

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Cheers

Jamie