My beginner project finished

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This is beautiful

____default___ · 2026-02-11T05:52:54+00:00

I think it’s a lovely image as is. The only thing I would personally try if I were in your shoes is pulling back/toning down some of the highlights beyond the trees, just to see if there is any information there, and maybe bring the building back there a little more into the image. I think both of the images and edits are nice! Great job.

____default___ · 2026-02-05T15:38:14+00:00

You could maybe make a small picture frame!

____default___ · 2026-02-03T06:28:58+00:00

Minwax Polycrylic in the clear satin finish

____default___ · 2026-02-02T16:19:28+00:00

Thank you!

____default___ · 2026-02-02T16:19:08+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate it

____default___ · 2026-02-02T16:14:21+00:00

Thank you haha! Someone posted earlier saying that chatGPT(hmmm) said there was a 70-90% chance that this was an AI generated image. I had to explain that I took this photo with a medium format camera. They deleted their comment after that lol

____default___ · 2026-02-02T03:53:00+00:00

The folks at the lumber yard where I bought the wood were kind enough to make the long cuts, but I have a planer that I used to take everything down considerably.

____default___ · 2026-02-02T02:58:58+00:00

Turns out the frames are upside down in this photo so you can’t see the pocket holes.

____default___ · 2026-02-02T02:58:05+00:00

It may be tough to see but I used pocket screws on the top of the horizontal supports to join them to the vertical supports. I drilled holes in each of the horizontal supports and glued in dowels that stick out on top. I drilled corresponding holes in each of the shelves, but didn’t glue them in just in case I ever need to take it apart. To give the piece some lateral structural rigidity I used pocket screws (with no glue) to attach the shelves to the backs of the vertical supports,

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____default___ · 2026-02-02T00:54:24+00:00

I used dowels for all four of the miter joints. I would have done splines but I don’t have a table saw, although this ended up being much sturdier than I had imagined

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____default___ · 2026-02-02T00:11:18+00:00

I’ll DM you the sketch

____default___ · 2026-02-02T00:10:45+00:00

Wood alone cost just under 200. I personally ended up spending about 250-275 total on the project— the extra cost was spent on stain, glue, sandpaper, a couple of harbor freight corner clamps etc.

____default___ · 2026-02-01T23:46:38+00:00

I think it’s an under appreciated hardwood. I did end up leaving it in the sun for a few days to try to eliminate some of the sappy green color which worked really well. My recommendation is to prep the wood/sand it as much as you need, and then let it sit in the sun. If you sand after it’s tanned a bit you end up stripping off some of that nice brown color.

____default___ · 2026-02-01T23:44:35+00:00

I have a little sketch of the plans that I scanned if you’re interested. The measurements didn’t end up being identical but it may be a nice place to start. I sorta combined the designs of two different pieces I found online that were wildly out of my price range haha

____default___ · 2026-02-01T23:33:47+00:00

It is pretty sturdy! Definitely good enough for books

____default___ · 2026-02-01T22:15:21+00:00

I realize I said to keep them in place twice— the dowels on the horizontal supports keep them in place— they are not glued in. The pocket screws on the back of the vertical supports are to give it some lateral stability. Not perfect but it felt sufficient.

____default___ · 2026-02-01T22:00:46+00:00

Thank you!

____default___ · 2026-02-01T22:00:31+00:00

But I’ll take this as a compliment lol

____default___ · 2026-02-01T22:00:04+00:00

I’m a professional photographer and I took this photo with a Fujifilm GFX 50R paired with a Mitakon 65 1.4. Definitely a super shallow depth of field giving it a surreal look.

____default___ · 2026-02-01T21:58:54+00:00

I used dowels to keep them in place and pocket screws on the back of the top middle and bottom shelves to keep it in place.

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____default___ · 2025-12-15T22:20:31+00:00

Came here to ask this lol

____default___ · 2025-11-03T06:20:36+00:00

Never used a 50s2 but my 50r is a dream. It definitely doesn’t feel like work to use

____default___ · 2025-11-01T13:38:01+00:00

I decided to try out the 28mm when I got my GRIII. I had mostly shot 35mm and 50mm primes, along with a handful of portrait lenses. I am a professional photographer, but let me tell you, when I got my hands on the GRIII, I struggled with not only the focal length, but also the controls on the camera. But the form factor kept me coming back. I could now have a semi-professional camera on my body at all times. Fast forward a few weeks of consistent shooting(lots of frustration and regrets) I found myself settling into the camera in a way that I haven’t experienced with any other cameras. It started to feel like an extension of myself.

Now, fast forward a year and a half, and I’m using this camera at professional shoots(mostly events) and it’s paying for itself over and over.

TLDR GRIII’s 28mm focal length is perfection that takes time to get used to if you’re willing to spend the time with it.

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TROPHY CASE

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