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Dragonflies in flight
+1 Catch in focus?
Posted by Tyr on 18/11/2015 - 21:20
Dragonflies in flight
Hi All, thanks for the very kind comments. I used the K-3 and DA*300mm for all these. The southern migrant hawkers were all taken with manual focus as the reeds behind kept confusing the AF (incidentaly it did for those using Nikon D4s etc next to me too) and I waited until it hovered or was mov...
Posted by NeilP on 19/11/2015 - 08:11
Dragonflies in flight
Very well photographed. Great detail and focus control with these. Best regards
Posted by K10D on 19/11/2015 - 09:54
A Little Sealife
Some man-made floating sealife, caught in Dorset while on the ferry from Swanage to Poole back in the summer. There's always an abundance of interesting craft to see, although some swoop past so quick it can be a real grab to catch them. I had the K7 and Tamron AF70-300 Di LD at the ready ..... ...
Posted by McGregNi on 24/11/2015 - 19:35
Autumn seedpods .... (image heavy)
You don't have to look very far to find any number of nature's marvels this time of year These were all taken in my back garden with a K5 and aPentax SMC M 100mm macro lens ..... Crocosmia (looks like something's been eating it) Common dock Lavender Lychnis Sage Sem...
Posted by davidwozhere on 25/11/2015 - 20:42
Teguise Monos - Image Heavy
All these subjects seem particularly well-suited to a mono image. Terrific set. I was amused by the anachronism of the modern spy-lens in the door above the Knocker - number 4. Martin Yeah me too, i saw that when we were walking around so went back to shoot it.
Posted by AndrewA on 30/11/2015 - 20:01
Some Trees
An interesting set. I keep getting drawn back to No. 3 - there's something about the colours in this shot - the pastel shades are unusual and work well with so many examples of the same species in the shot, together with the bracken underneath. Very enjoyable.
Posted by Stridey on 30/11/2015 - 14:18
Some Trees
For me, trees are amongst the most difficult of subjects. So much clutter, nowhere for the eye to settle, unless the photographer is very careful about the composition, focus etc. This set succeeds where many others fail, not in all of the shots, but overall it is very accomplished and attractive....
Posted by davidstorm on 03/12/2015 - 20:14
Some Trees
Thanks all for continued thoughts and comments on these... Adrian, yup, agreed re the sky in No.9... drags the eye away from the subject... couldn't find a way of excluding it unfortunately so tried to minimise its impact instead... happy with sky elsewhere though as integrated within compositions.....
Posted by thingsthatihaveseen on 04/12/2015 - 15:12
Must be summer
The weevils are back and the roads are dusty
Posted by 08tiger on 04/12/2015 - 04:10
Storm Desmond hits Eden
Storm Desmond brought havoc to the beautiful Eden Valley in Cumbria. I was in two locations just east of Penrith, at Temple Sowerby and Appleby. My K3 and DA*50-135mm zoom got their biggest ever drenching but Pentax weather sealing worked perfectly. Pity my shoes didn't. Focussing was difficult- w...
Posted by davidtrout on 06/12/2015 - 13:44
Sandsend to North Bay
With the promise of a break in the weather, it was back out to the coast. Sandsend, Whitby and the North Bay at Scarborough. Best regards
Posted by K10D on 06/12/2015 - 18:58
A couple of long exposures, some cc would be gratefully received as it's not something i get to do very often, using ND 8 filter on a really dull day
I would prefer to see them in colour Maria, for the BW to work I think they need more of a focal point? Long exposures are a tricky area to get right, especially where water and highlights are concerned. A colour shot I think would bring more life and interest, to me they look a little flat in mon...
Posted by autumnlight on 08/12/2015 - 14:32
A couple of long exposures, some cc would be gratefully received as it's not something i get to do very often, using ND 8 filter on a really dull day
Hi Maria Think I remember you posting one of these in colour a while back... My thoughts for what they're worth as follows: seems to me that by removing the colour, using a filter to blur the water, and taking away the context of the scene by focussing in on specific elements (ie not showing...
Posted by thingsthatihaveseen on 08/12/2015 - 19:32
A couple of long exposures, some cc would be gratefully received as it's not something i get to do very often, using ND 8 filter on a really dull day
Hi Maria Think I remember you posting one of these in colour a while back... My thoughts for what they're worth as follows: seems to me that by removing the colour, using a filter to blur the water, and taking away the context of the scene by focussing in on specific elements (ie not showing...
Posted by autumnlight on 08/12/2015 - 23:00
1965 Aston Martin DB5 convertible
in the end. I don't care: toys are to be played with. Reminds me of James Mays Toy Stories visiting an auction, buying an old Hornby Engine and telling them to keep the box :D Lovely. I'd be the same with real cars if I had Jay Leno's garage and his bank balance. Keep the nice and clean, fed and wat...
Posted by bwlchmawr on 10/12/2015 - 18:35
a mixture
Nice close-ups, and the leaf and branch remind me of a set I did a while back in the woods where I was setting about -3.0 stops compensation to really pull down the blacks and bring out the deep tones. It's worked beautifully here, I like the richness of colours and clear focus. The fly is an impres...
Posted by McGregNi on 12/12/2015 - 19:03
More Water
A very good set. I've gone back and looked several times as there's always more to see. Best regards
Posted by K10D on 19/12/2015 - 08:53
Christmas Greetings with some Landscapes
Very strong set David... Looks like you had quite a trip... You've used the rain and cloud to great effect... A bit like mist in a wood, in that you've used it to contain and focus the compositions... It also gives it all a bit of weight and threat, which really suits... A very Happy Christmas to yo...
Posted by thingsthatihaveseen on 19/12/2015 - 21:34
Christmas Greetings with some Landscapes
Enjoyed the pics, the one with the dog in could that be the old man of Coniston in the back ground regards Dave
Posted by python118 on 22/12/2015 - 10:10
