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Comment by bychan posted on Sigma 10-20 at 24/06/2011 - 22:07
Smeggypants wrote:
#8 is by far the best shot IMO and would benefit from some contrasty black and white.
#3 is my 2nd favourite but it suffers from
a] not being level
and
b] not being symmetrically cropped above and below the big fluffy could on the left side
a] It's a shame that the built-in level indicator on the K5 seems slightly out #8 is by far the best shot IMO and would benefit from some contrasty black and white.
#3 is my 2nd favourite but it suffers from
a] not being level
and
b] not being symmetrically cropped above and below the big fluffy could on the left side
i-Berg wrote:
A couple look like they might benefit from an adjustment of colours - for eg 7 a bit greenish, & 5 looks yellow? The first has the rock and clear water, as Karl commented. I agree with Smeggy on the last one.
5 & 7 were processed using a couple of the presets in Lightroom (trying something different, a marmite kind of thing I suppose).A couple look like they might benefit from an adjustment of colours - for eg 7 a bit greenish, & 5 looks yellow? The first has the rock and clear water, as Karl commented. I agree with Smeggy on the last one.
bwlchmawr wrote:
A favourite spot of mine. Such a wealth of photoopportunities within a couple of miles.
Great sharpness and colour in the first couple. Odd colour in one and it's a shame the cloud highlights are blown in a couple. Sensors just can't handle this range of light and dark (not sure about the K5). I always underexpose to retain highlight detail then use PS to boost the dark foreground, at the risk, admittedly, of introducing shadow noise.
Yes, a very nice spot Andrew.A favourite spot of mine. Such a wealth of photoopportunities within a couple of miles.
Great sharpness and colour in the first couple. Odd colour in one and it's a shame the cloud highlights are blown in a couple. Sensors just can't handle this range of light and dark (not sure about the K5). I always underexpose to retain highlight detail then use PS to boost the dark foreground, at the risk, admittedly, of introducing shadow noise.
I guess you're also referring to the colours in 5 and 7, see above.
cardiff_gareth wrote:
First 2 opening shots for me, love them clouds and that blue sky - so vivid
The third as Smeggy said is a little sloping, not by a great deal but the reflection makes it look a lot more worse that what it is
Thanks Gareth First 2 opening shots for me, love them clouds and that blue sky - so vivid
The third as Smeggy said is a little sloping, not by a great deal but the reflection makes it look a lot more worse that what it is
Pentaxophile wrote:
Nice tranquil feel to no.1. Think I've been here on a holiday, seem to remember my Dad was fascinated with the name of the place (he kept saying 'come-ee straddlin' in a daft Welsh accent lol)...
'come-ee straddlin' Nice tranquil feel to no.1. Think I've been here on a holiday, seem to remember my Dad was fascinated with the name of the place (he kept saying 'come-ee straddlin' in a daft Welsh accent lol)...
Then again I've had 41 years' practice in perfecting the pronunciation and the accent
Karl wrote:
bychan, sorry ever so slightly off topic, but that lens is on my shortlist. What do you think to it?
Karl, I think the 10-20 is a great lens, as I'm sure others will say the same about their Pentax 12-24 and Tamron 10-24.bychan, sorry ever so slightly off topic, but that lens is on my shortlist. What do you think to it?
Some links which might be useful
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Thanks all.
Adrian
Comment by bychan posted on Cwm Ystradllyn at 13/06/2011 - 23:49
Karl wrote:
Number 1 is the standout for me bychan.
I like the way you can see through the clear water which also reflects the clouds.
Did you use a polarising filter? The clouds look very contrasty against the vivid blue skies.
In fact, does the 10-20 have a screw thread or is it too much of a fish eye?
Thanks Karl.Number 1 is the standout for me bychan.
I like the way you can see through the clear water which also reflects the clouds.
Did you use a polarising filter? The clouds look very contrasty against the vivid blue skies.
In fact, does the 10-20 have a screw thread or is it too much of a fish eye?
Yes, a circular polarising filter was used.
The 10-20 uses a standard 77mm filter thread (what a lens, sorry to be biased).
Blythman wrote:
#1 for me. Lovely clouds and reflection. Like it as a portrait too as opposed to the similar #3
Thanks Alan.#1 for me. Lovely clouds and reflection. Like it as a portrait too as opposed to the similar #3
Adrian
Comment by bychan posted on Cwm Ystradllyn at 13/06/2011 - 00:48
Thanks snappychappy, appreciate your feedback.
Comment by bychan posted on Cwm Ystradllyn at 12/06/2011 - 23:57
Some images taken around the lake at Cwm Ystradllyn, which lies within the Snowdonia National Park.
The last 4 are from the nearby ruins of the old slate mill at Ynys y Pandy.
K5 and Sigma 10-20.
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Regards
Adrian
The last 4 are from the nearby ruins of the old slate mill at Ynys y Pandy.
K5 and Sigma 10-20.
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Regards
Adrian
Comment by bychan posted on Cwm Ystradllyn at 12/06/2011 - 18:55
Graham
I've recently gone from a Kx to a K5, and as AdrianP mentions with the K10D, the weight difference is negligible in day to day use.
BTW, there's a Kx currently for sale in the Classifieds here.
Regards
Adrian
I've recently gone from a Kx to a K5, and as AdrianP mentions with the K10D, the weight difference is negligible in day to day use.
BTW, there's a Kx currently for sale in the Classifieds here.
Regards
Adrian
Comment by bychan posted on Kx or Kr anyone? at 09/06/2011 - 21:19
i-Berg wrote:
5 and 2 probably have the most potential for me Adrian, but there is a fair bit going on in each of them.
I like the shafts of light in 5, and the rocks visible through the clear water.
Thanks i-Berg, appreciate your feedback.5 and 2 probably have the most potential for me Adrian, but there is a fair bit going on in each of them.
I like the shafts of light in 5, and the rocks visible through the clear water.
cardiff_gareth wrote:
1 and 3 need a longer shutter to blur the water properly
Probably right Gareth, but I reckon handheld at 1/8" is about my limit 1 and 3 need a longer shutter to blur the water properly
Cheers
Adrian
Comment by bychan posted on Along the River Dwyfor at Llanystumdwy at 09/06/2011 - 01:23
I've been for a walk along the banks of the River Dwyfor a few times before, but this was my real first outing with the K5.
Opting to try something which previously I couldn't, I selected TAV mode, set to F11 and 1/8".
Here are a selection, all with the Sigma 18-50.
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Regards
Adrian
Opting to try something which previously I couldn't, I selected TAV mode, set to F11 and 1/8".
Here are a selection, all with the Sigma 18-50.
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Regards
Adrian
Comment by bychan posted on Along the River Dwyfor at Llanystumdwy at 07/06/2011 - 01:06
Now sold.
Comment by bychan posted on FS: Lowepro Slingshot 100AW at 06/06/2011 - 22:53
The newer model uses a larger filter of 82mm (as opposed to 77mm).
The F4.5 weighs 470g, whilst for example the 55-300 is just under an ounce less at 440g. Personally I don't find it to be heavy
Adrian