getting it up
Posted 17/03/2015 - 04:32
Link
08tiger wrote:
From the Canberra balloon festival yesterday, couldnt believe how many people got up so early to witness this event.
I imagine it was a bit brisk compared to what you're used to. Did you catch the fireworks the night before?
From the Canberra balloon festival yesterday, couldnt believe how many people got up so early to witness this event.
Posted 17/03/2015 - 04:55
Link
Mike_L_76 wrote:
No missed the fireworks due to my wife having to shoot off to the UK urgently08tiger wrote:
From the Canberra balloon festival yesterday, couldnt believe how many people got up so early to witness this event.
I imagine it was a bit brisk compared to what you're used to. Did you catch the fireworks the night before?From the Canberra balloon festival yesterday, couldnt believe how many people got up so early to witness this event.
Enjoying the cooler climate though.
C&C welcome.
Don.
Don.
Posted 17/03/2015 - 15:34
Link
Good frame - filling colour! Nice exposures also and good clarity. This selection looks as though you were constrained with a long focal length ... did you get any wider views with the whole balloons shown?
My Guides to the Pentax Digital Camera Flash Lighting System : Download here from the PentaxForums Homepage Article .... link
Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
Posted 17/03/2015 - 22:45
Link
I was not to impressed with my wider shots, the limitation on the ground was heads, most people are taller than me
but here are a couple


but here are a couple


C&C welcome.
Don.
Don.
Posted 17/03/2015 - 23:11
Link
Thanks , love those too... The rich sky provides a great contrast to the colours of the balloons.
My Guides to the Pentax Digital Camera Flash Lighting System : Download here from the PentaxForums Homepage Article .... link
Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
Add Comment
To leave a comment - Log in to Pentax User or create a new account.


2931 posts
18 years
Atherton tablelands,
NQ
So many heads, so many ipads/ipods to work around
but spectacular for all that.
35 odd balloons to look upon
Don.