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Clevedon Pier
Just back from a few days in Somerset where the Clevedon Pier posed against marvellous sunsets on three evenings. I fooled it by going there early in the morning once. I remember Trixie and Bwlchmawr posted wonderful images of this elegant structure a few months ago so I had to give it a try. It'll...
Posted by davidtrout on 26/07/2014 - 16:19
Sunderland International Air Show DA 560mm (Image Heavy)
Thanks guys. Seemed to go off ok. Disappointed with missing the money shot with the Typhoon going supersonic. Which took me by surprise, pretty much as soon as the display started. I considered going back the next day, just to try and get that shot, but I don't think it would have gone down too well...
Posted by Blythman on 28/07/2014 - 13:59
Some thoughts please.......
I enjoy photographing flowers and plants and often try for a bit of a dreamy look. Short focus range, different angles etc. plus a Helios 44-2 for its quirky bokeh. I keep looking at this one from a few days ago..... for me, there's something there that draws me but when I analyse it I think "Why?"...
Posted by robertw on 28/07/2014 - 08:46
Motorsport: Silverstone Classic 2014
I think I prefer, number 3 (love the afterburner), takes me back to the good old days at Oulton, though we did not see any fastbacks in the middle 60's. Sad news about Denis Welch, his 'Healey-Garage' at Yoxall was almost local (I am from Rugeley). I was surprised to hear had moved up to Staffs Moo...
Posted by SteveA on 01/08/2014 - 19:43
K10D and 77mm F1.8 Limited
They are really nice casual photos, with nice colouring and good use of shallow(ish) depth of field. You should do a critical comparison between the 50/1.4 and the 77/1.8 at some point. It's little things like the look of the out of focus areas and the sharpness of key focal points (i.e. the eyes...
Posted by LennyBloke on 30/07/2014 - 08:51
Growl
Yes, good expression (for a cat that is), good focus and nice soft muted tones. The limited depth of field is ideal here as well.
Posted by McGregNi on 30/07/2014 - 15:48
Three with the K-5IIs and DA*300
Thank you Gary, Don Alan and David. A good set David. Also the use of the glassless 2x is good advice to those that are not aware of such methods. I'm not raving about my K3. It's a very good camera. I don't have a K5 II as I'm waiting to see what Ricoh do at Photokina. If there's nothing of inte...
Posted by davidstorm on 03/08/2014 - 11:22
More pond creatures
Super stuff.... Going back for another look at them.... Could you mention the lens set up for these shots ?
Posted by stub on 03/08/2014 - 10:08
More pond creatures
Super stuff.... Going back for another look at them.... Could you mention the lens set up for these shots ? They are all with Pentax DFA 100mm Macro lens, with off camera flash. I may have used extension tubes for the really close up shots but honestly can't remember!
Posted by NeilP on 03/08/2014 - 16:34
Bristol Botanical Garden
A most varied selection, so many different angles and you've picked out little mini scenes through the garden. 3 & 5 are best IMO, both compositionally the strongest. The lillies are great, brilliant low viewpoint. I'd do something with those blown out bits on the 2nd lily up from the bottom, they r...
Posted by McGregNi on 03/08/2014 - 21:38
A few red squiggles
Perhaps a little cloning trick could work? Is it really 'dishonest' to do something like this? I accept that Alan is happy with the eyes anyway, that's fine - but if there was no reflection at all then surely a little subtle cloned-in speck in the centre would be perfectly acceptable? The RPS rules ...
Posted by bforbes on 05/08/2014 - 12:30
A few red squiggles
And thanks for putting that upstart Nigel in his place :lol::lol: Huh! Whats going on, our gwing's normally on MY side :| Rob, have you had a good look .... are you sure,... you can't see any halos or something? - maybe a halo on the catchlight?.... No? OK, not a problem, thats fine then ... I'll ...
Posted by McGregNi on 06/08/2014 - 13:30
WR Kit Lens Garden Showcase !
Technically all very competent Nigel despite the harsh light. Favourites are the two that are a bit different, with the lupin being the pick. Like how the background is thrown out of focus. Pity the wall is so high in the allium shot
Posted by Blythman on 04/08/2014 - 19:31
Fairburn Ings in July
Thanks, David, just the kind of comment I was hoping for that gives me something to think about. I'm aware that some of my shots have sharpness problems without really being sure why. All the above were handheld, so I'm reluctant to start changing focus settings without eliminating problems caused ...
Posted by jvs on 05/08/2014 - 22:29
Fairburn Ings in July
Hi John Regarding front focussing issues, on the first set you posted yesterday, it can be seen most clearly on the first three dragonfly images. If you look at the wings closest to the camera there is a point on them that is more sharply in focus than the head of the insect is. This implies th...
Posted by davidstorm on 05/08/2014 - 23:00
Fairburn Ings in July
Hi John Just to add to David's comments. I know Fairburn very well and there is little you can tell me that I do not already know about how quickly those little devils move!!! So - will not comment on focus on 'in-flight' shots - I generally consider mine to be a result if I can tell what t...
Posted by fritzthedog on 06/08/2014 - 13:50
Fairburn Ings in July
Thanks to both of you for your time and thoughts - if you don't mind following this topic, I'll get back when I think I have something concrete to show for your advice. To answer your questions in the meantime: David, yes, I use centre point AF almost all the time. Disabling the AF shutter function...
Posted by jvs on 06/08/2014 - 17:26
Fairburn Ings in July
Just a couple more points on this thread, prompted by Carl's post and your reply John: - Carl mentioned difficulty in getting sharp images with a TC. I also have experienced this until getting the DA*300 and new 1.4 TC pairing. This setup is absolutely razor sharp, it is a superb combination. ...
Posted by davidstorm on 06/08/2014 - 22:26
Fairburn Ings in July
Hi David, Carl, I've taken test shots as suggested, but am not sure about the outcome! They seem to me to show back-focussing rather than front. I'll post them in the "Trouble-shooting" forum, which seems a more appropriate place, if you wouldn't mind casting your eye over them. Thanks,
Posted by jvs on 07/08/2014 - 17:59
Fairburn Ings in July
I've just had a look John and posted some comments and also some images from my DA*300 and 1.4 TC. There is definitely something wrong here, I think your test shots are back focussed, but that isn't the only issue. Regards David
Posted by davidstorm on 07/08/2014 - 22:11
