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Would these make good Christmas card covers?
I would suggest the opposite to John Riley in terms of the aperture, as I think wider apertures work better on these shots. My suggestions would be: 1. Tripod is an absolute must, long exposures are necessary, often 10 seconds or more. 2. Use soft, low lighting (the actual Christmas tree ligh...
Posted by davidstorm on 17/12/2011 - 12:35
Would these make good Christmas card covers?
Yep my internet seems to be back up now (I'm on mobile broadband so it does dip sometimes) :oops: I like these although the last two have camera shake. I think David's right though... dreamy shallow DOF is the way to go, and can help you create a focal point within the shot (e.g. a bauble) and ha...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 17/12/2011 - 12:57
The Cobbler
The only reason I prefer the BW version (apart from the nice tones!) is that the red thing in the BG distracts slightly, in the BW shot the chap's face has less visual competition. Knock that red back or turn it blue and the colour shot will edge into the lead.
Posted by Pentaxophile on 19/12/2011 - 10:49
The Cobbler
The only reason I prefer the BW version (apart from the nice tones!) is that the red thing in the BG distracts slightly, in the BW shot the chap's face has less visual competition. Knock that red back or turn it blue and the colour shot will edge into the lead. I know what you mean but for me I actu...
Posted by Frogfish on 19/12/2011 - 16:00
Christmas Fayre
Love the third one!,wonderful colours!...pity the apples are out of focus! Ken
Posted by beginner on 18/12/2011 - 22:03
Christmas Fayre
Love the third one!,wonderful colours!...pity the apples are out of focus! Ken Yep, I was struggliing with light, so had to open the aperture right up. Well, I say I had to: I tend to forget to use ISO as a tool for these conditions...or even carry my tripod with me :oops:
Posted by Father Ted on 19/12/2011 - 10:27
Padley Gorge
As a start to my 'come back' into photography I got up really early today (Boxing day) to get some early morning light. Not much light about so went to Padley Gorge to try and salvage something out of the day. Anyway this is my first edit of the first frame. C&C welcome
Posted by SteveT on 26/12/2011 - 15:52
Woodpecker and water
Hello All I decided to go out and try to obtain a few shots of our local Heron and failed. :shock: Oh well I started mucking around with some water shots, one of which is below and then decided to venture further. On my way back I got my first ever sighting of a Woodpecker it's a shame th...
Posted by Stuey on 28/12/2011 - 16:27
Photos from Asia
Finally managed to sort through my photos from my recent trip to Asia and thought I might post a few I liked best here. This was my first proper trip with my K-r - I've used it a bit in and around my home since buying it to get used to it, but this is the first time I've used it extensively. It c...
Posted by milamber on 30/12/2011 - 14:04
Photos from Asia
Doesn't matter how good you get you will always have failures, I've come back from some holidays with nothing worth showing, the trick is having the eye to see the images before you take them and it looks like you didn't do that bad. I wont offer any individual C&C (its not like you can nip back ...
Posted by fatspider on 30/12/2011 - 14:17
Photos from Asia
Hi Alan Thanks for that. It's funny how we all see things differently as I don't really rate the dancer one. I did everything wrong including the -0.7 stop error and really just included it to show the capabilities of the K-r in low light even with an idiot operating it! It's actually three gi...
Posted by milamber on 30/12/2011 - 14:54
Photos from Asia
I rush too much too. I feel a bit sensitive about annoying my subjects or (in other countries) making them feel like 'tourist exhibits' so frequently walk away knowing I could have done better. But it's the thought of doing it better next time that keeps me coming back to photography! :wink: Anot...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 30/12/2011 - 15:09
Photos from Asia
I enjoyed viewing this set - not technically perfect as the OP admits, but still very enjoyable. #3 is my favourite - and although I love low DoF shots in this case my taste differs from Pentaxophile's as I actually find the sharply in focus vegetables add to the scene. I think possibly you d...
Posted by Frogfish on 02/01/2012 - 07:16
Photos from Asia
Thanks. Actually most of the portraits are centred as a result of cropping before putting them on here. I posted a photo to a competition the other day and one of the comments was that it needed to be cropped to get rid of the unnecessary clutter.... As a result I've cropped the portraits quite t...
Posted by milamber on 02/01/2012 - 09:33
Plastic 35mm on an istD
Thought it best to try the lens. Quick trip to Darlington this afternoon for fresh pork pies, so took the seven years four months old istD with the plastic 35mm Amazon special. Weather was yuk. It has potential. Great to go back to the istD. What a pearl. CF card and no ...
Posted by K10D on 30/12/2011 - 17:42
Plastic 35mm on an istD
I only read one review Alan. It was by Herbert Keppler. If that man was happy with it, it was too good for my meagre efforts. First used it in New York with my FE 17mm and 15mm Pentax's. Two blind shots with histogram assessment followed by magic results. Mines going back to Oz with a Sigma ...
Posted by K10D on 30/12/2011 - 19:19
Northern Lights Trondheim 2
A lovely set Bjørn! I particularly like #3. A good chance you can see them again tonight if it isn't cloudy there. Lucky you having so many chances at them. 60 days until I'm back in Norway :D:D.
Posted by Gwyn on 31/12/2011 - 15:56
K5, my first efforts
I too like the third, I hope I can get as good out of my new toy as these. Sorry Cliff, I'm going to hijack your thread rather than start a new one on the same subject. Hope you don't mind. This is my first real effort with the K5 and 55-300. Taken through the window, the K10 would not have given...
Posted by HowardJ on 01/01/2012 - 14:56
K5, my first efforts
You have Pheasant in your back garden? well ain`t you the lucky one:roll::wink: Considering this shot was taken through glass its very good Howard, a little dark down the edges maybe but good detail with the bird, maybe you could clone out that twig or whatever it is across the birds tail!!. Wh...
Posted by Cliff-P on 01/01/2012 - 15:13
brrrr
A larger view, look how red the guys back is bottom left.:lol:
Posted by snappychappy on 02/01/2012 - 16:09
