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An evening Stroll
I think the nicest shots may well be in the last 2, just waiting to be brought out. I'd probably crop just beneath the sun. Then adjust the levels slightly to brighten them a tad and put a grad on the sky to darken that back down. I like #2 but for me 1 and 3 both needed a bit of gardening done a...
Posted by Blythman on 22/07/2013 - 06:47
The ADAPS Mega Model Day
I'm just back after this event, where we hired six models for the day and arranged with a local mill owner to use the disused floors of his building. There are many images to process, but in the meantime here's a glimpse of our models. This also gives a clue that there were some pretty exciting prop...
Posted by johnriley on 21/07/2013 - 18:05
Brighton yesterday afternoon
I like these and appreciate the altered focus point for the last two :D
Posted by Stuey on 21/07/2013 - 21:54
Brighton yesterday afternoon
Not sure about the #1, Jon, but I like the other two. Perhaps #2 would be even better if the nearest pebbles were also in focus. Philip
Posted by MrB on 21/07/2013 - 22:22
Arctic terns
I like them. As Steve has said #4 is excellent, as is #9, which is probably my favourite. As to improvements, seeing as you ask, only #7 and #8 have eyes. Just a touch of high speed fill in flash would sort that out. Having said that I didn't take a separate flash with me this year and the built ...
Posted by Blythman on 21/07/2013 - 23:29
Arctic terns
Not at all, Alan! No point sitting back full of self-satisfaction when there are obvious points for improvement. Comments from such as yourself, David Storm and a few others are what I look forward to when I post on here as I know there'll usually be something constructive to take on board.
Posted by jvs on 07/07/2015 - 14:48
Catch in Focus
these are from my first attempt at using this facility, they were taken on our local National Nature Reserve also designated an SSI area. it was fine but there was a breeze moving the plants and grasses at times. the equipment was K5+Teleplus x2 macro converter+ FA50mm f1.7, adjusting the converte...
Posted by redbusa99 on 22/07/2013 - 01:32
Catch in Focus
All look in focus to me ! Are you saying you set 'catch in focus' and then waited for the insects to move and the camera to fire itself? Did you set specific focus points active?
Posted by McGregNi on 22/07/2013 - 14:26
Catch in Focus
that,s a start, no Nigel i set "catch in focus" on, the lens focus point was at whatever and while holding the fire button down adjusted the converter to obtain focus to fire the camera, probably the same as moving the camera to the subject. i will be a bit more scientific next time and have a look...
Posted by redbusa99 on 22/07/2013 - 15:21
Puffins from Skomer
Thanks Stan & Philip, that first shot is one of my favourites too, partly because of how long it took to get it and also that I ended up having to use manual focus! Can't wait for a far better focussing K-5 replacement!
Posted by Unlocker on 24/07/2013 - 13:51
A Beetle
Well thanks. A quick look on Wikipedia for Lagria hirta certainly shows his cousin. At least it doesn't suggest they are pests, which is good because I have put him back where he came from! I tried to look it up in my extensive field guide book of Insects of Britain, and that species isn't even men...
Posted by JAK on 23/07/2013 - 18:27
A Beetle
Great shot, John. What did you use and how to get so close? Philip Thanks. As the creature had spent the night in the fridge with the fruit he was quite static (until he warmed up.) Normally the problem is chasing them around and never quite managing it as the ... depth of field... is quite tiny!...
Posted by JAK on 23/07/2013 - 20:18
Some more from Mallory Park VSCC, July 21 2013
A highly respectable set, though it's a shame to have lost the back of cars 41 & 78. I like the 'handlebar mustache', nice to see appropriate headgear :) You'll be hard pressed to get as much practice as Simon does! :shock:
Posted by petrochemist on 24/07/2013 - 14:26
Latitude Festival 2013 and the k-01
Covered Latitude festival on Sunday in Suffolk. Decided to show you some from the k-01 with the Tokina 100-300mm f/4 mf lens. Main problem was holding the beast steady, difficult with the rig in front of you rather than up against the eye. Whilst the focus was spot on i lost a lot of shots to blu...
Posted by cabstar on 23/07/2013 - 22:16
Being Different
The general perception is that togs that get published use Canon & Nikon. I just thought I would post this for two reasons. Firstly yes I am proud and want people to know, but more importantly, I thought it would provide proof that the brand of camera is not important to an editor. So feel proud to ...
Posted by Fletcher8 on 25/07/2013 - 08:44
Being Different
Congratulations Fletcher, sounds like you are doing a good job promoting the brand. Harking back to a similar thread discussion with Gary (cabstar) a week or so ago i still think that Ricoh is missing an opportunity to maximise the brand benefit by not offering incentives/reward for people who ge...
Posted by 1stEverPentax on 25/07/2013 - 10:32
TEST SHOTS WITH 70-210MM
The wildlife shots are very good, but the closer ones of flowers not so much so. They look a bit unsharp to me. The owl shot looks like the focus point is a bit too close, the eye is always the thing and the eye should sing out at us. It does with the snake!
Posted by johnriley on 28/07/2013 - 10:29
TEST SHOTS WITH 70-210MM
On film this was a lens I never really liked much at all with a particularly horrid murky bokeh especially in black and white. I might give it another try on digital although the focus is very slow and noisy if I recall correctly
Posted by gartmore on 28/07/2013 - 10:51
TEST SHOTS WITH 70-210MM
Nice images Shaun, I must get out with mine more. For the price these go for they are a bargain. I found it great fun to shot on full manual focus it felt really good to do. I found that you have to think more carefully about the shot and waiting was played a big part in using this lens but wort...
Posted by puma on 28/07/2013 - 10:54
TEST SHOTS WITH 70-210MM
although the focus is very slow and noisy if I recall correctly It's a manual focus lens isn't it? Not sure how it can be 'slow and noisy' in this case? Regards David
Posted by davidstorm on 28/07/2013 - 22:11
