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Comment by bychan posted on A few from the woods at 25/11/2010 - 18:32
Stuey wrote:
Nice Shots
I woudl have put money on a tripod being involved in these
Stuey, tripod on no.2Nice Shots
I woudl have put money on a tripod being involved in these
No. 4 the camera was rest on a beam on a wooden bridge, so sort of a tripod
Other two hand held.
Regards
Adrian
Comment by bychan posted on A few from the woods at 22/11/2010 - 00:14
This area is about 3/4 of a mile outside of the village, and is actually owned by the Woodland Trust.
I didn't have as steady a hand as I'd wished for, judging by no.3
All shot with the Kx and Sigma 18-50.
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2
3
4
Regards
Adrian
I didn't have as steady a hand as I'd wished for, judging by no.3
All shot with the Kx and Sigma 18-50.
1
2
3
4
Regards
Adrian
Comment by bychan posted on A few from the woods at 21/11/2010 - 20:52
Stuey wrote:
Good afternoon
Wrexham/ Llnagollen is a pretty decent area for photo's - it's worth a look
Bethesda is an hour and a half to two hours away for me but this is not an issue.
May I suggest that if there were to be a PU meet in North Wales that Pete's Eats in Llanberis may make a very nice base from which to work
Or even Cobdens Bar, can't recall how far from Capel Curig this is but I would need a driver as Cobdens Ale by Conwys Breweries is a bit of a favouirte of mine - (maybe no beer would be better photographically speaking)
I am open to idea's on this subject but a new post in the meetings section may be more appropriate
Regards
Stu.
Sounds like a plan, Stuey.Good afternoon
bychan wrote:
I'm not familiar with Wrexham/Llangollen, Stuey.
Gwyn, a North Wales outing, great, Bethesda is only about twenty minutes away from me .
Hwyl/Regards
Adrian
Sorry for the delayed response I was off the computer last night as I wasout at Glyndwr Uni watching Micky Flanagan I'm not familiar with Wrexham/Llangollen, Stuey.
Gwyn, a North Wales outing, great, Bethesda is only about twenty minutes away from me .
Hwyl/Regards
Adrian
Wrexham/ Llnagollen is a pretty decent area for photo's - it's worth a look
Bethesda is an hour and a half to two hours away for me but this is not an issue.
May I suggest that if there were to be a PU meet in North Wales that Pete's Eats in Llanberis may make a very nice base from which to work
Or even Cobdens Bar, can't recall how far from Capel Curig this is but I would need a driver as Cobdens Ale by Conwys Breweries is a bit of a favouirte of mine - (maybe no beer would be better photographically speaking)
I am open to idea's on this subject but a new post in the meetings section may be more appropriate
Regards
Stu.
Either venue sounds fine, but there would be no ale for me
darlene wrote:
#4 is my favourite , capture well.
Thanks darlene.#4 is my favourite , capture well.
Regards
Adrian
JudithAnn wrote:
What a fantastic eye you have for composure.
This is a wonderful set of scenic photography
Regards
Thanks JudithAnn.What a fantastic eye you have for composure.
This is a wonderful set of scenic photography
Regards
cardiff_gareth wrote:
Looks a very interesting place. Nice colours
Very interesting place indeed, Gareth.Looks a very interesting place. Nice colours
Regards
Adrian
thoughton wrote:
Great sharpness and colour. What a fantastic view as well. They're a bit small though!
Thanks Tim, size isn't everything (I'm used to the size jokes being 5"4) Great sharpness and colour. What a fantastic view as well. They're a bit small though!
Stuey wrote:
Great Shots
They make me want to reach for my boots/ rucksack etc - it's a shame that work prevents such things during the week
Thanks Stuey, where are you based?Great Shots
They make me want to reach for my boots/ rucksack etc - it's a shame that work prevents such things during the week
bwlchmawr wrote:
What an amazing place. I've never been there. Very atmospheric!
It is an amazing place Andrew. I've lived under its shadow all my life, finally venturing up in my 40th year What an amazing place. I've never been there. Very atmospheric!
Gwyn wrote:
Great shots! And fabulous weather. I'm not sure which I am more envious of at the moment .
# 5 and #6 are my personal favourites.
You have managed to capture the huts very well - so they look like buildings not just heaps of stone.
I went there many, many years ago, when a lot younger and fitter.
Doesn't it mean Giants Town? That's what the (Welsh) boyfriend at the time told me it meant anyway.
The huts are very well preserved, I'm not sure if some restoration work has taken place.Great shots! And fabulous weather. I'm not sure which I am more envious of at the moment .
# 5 and #6 are my personal favourites.
You have managed to capture the huts very well - so they look like buildings not just heaps of stone.
I went there many, many years ago, when a lot younger and fitter.
Doesn't it mean Giants Town? That's what the (Welsh) boyfriend at the time told me it meant anyway.
As to its meaning, giant in Welsh is CAWR, although as you say I've also heard that the name means Giant's Town.
Regards
Adrian
Tre Ceiri is the remains of an Iron Age hill fort, dating back to around 78 AD and stands at 485m.
The remains of 150 stone huts can still be clearly seen.
From the top there is a 360 degree viewpoint, looking down the Lleyn Peninsula, Snowdonia, Anglesey and Caernarfon Bay.
Some of these viewpoints are included, together with the remains of some of the huts.
I'm unsure what the name actually means; Tre is Welsh for town.
1 Hut no.1
2 View towards Snowdonia
3 Stone Ruins
4 View towards the Lleyn
5 View towards Snowdonia pt.2
6 Hut no.2
7 Hut no.3
All shot with the Kx and Sigma 10-20 and 18-50.
Regards
Adrian
The remains of 150 stone huts can still be clearly seen.
From the top there is a 360 degree viewpoint, looking down the Lleyn Peninsula, Snowdonia, Anglesey and Caernarfon Bay.
Some of these viewpoints are included, together with the remains of some of the huts.
I'm unsure what the name actually means; Tre is Welsh for town.
1 Hut no.1
2 View towards Snowdonia
3 Stone Ruins
4 View towards the Lleyn
5 View towards Snowdonia pt.2
6 Hut no.2
7 Hut no.3
All shot with the Kx and Sigma 10-20 and 18-50.
Regards
Adrian
bwlchmawr wrote:
I only have experience of a K100 which does everything I need and more, but I'd love some sort of weather sealing. The LCD screen on the top plate has quite a lot of dust beneath it which suggests there's lots more inside the camera which I can't see!
This robustness to which you refer would be a big step forward I think, Adrian. You could also use it safely out of doors in your lovely part of the country, where the odd light shower is not unknown! My particular dream camera is K10 which has that old CCD sensor renowned for its low ISO ability but they still command (in my opinion) relatively high prices for electronic devices which have been around for a number of years with or without much use.
Best of luck with your quest.
The odd shower Andrew, tell me about it I only have experience of a K100 which does everything I need and more, but I'd love some sort of weather sealing. The LCD screen on the top plate has quite a lot of dust beneath it which suggests there's lots more inside the camera which I can't see!
This robustness to which you refer would be a big step forward I think, Adrian. You could also use it safely out of doors in your lovely part of the country, where the odd light shower is not unknown! My particular dream camera is K10 which has that old CCD sensor renowned for its low ISO ability but they still command (in my opinion) relatively high prices for electronic devices which have been around for a number of years with or without much use.
Best of luck with your quest.
I do agree with your view regarding the robustness offered by the K10/20.
I actually came within five minutes of purchasing a K10 about a year ago on this forum, but was just beaten to it.
Price wise there's one currently on Pentaxforums (US only), $300 (about £190).
A K7 just sold in the classifieds here for £450, so a K20 should be a fair bit cheaper (that's the theory anyhow).
Pentaxophile wrote:
The K20D is the Subo of the Pentax world. Big, sturdy, with surprisingly good performance where it counts. (Actually it's not that big :wink
bychan wrote:
The Cheryl Cole of the Pentax world would be nice, K5, but I can always dream, can't I
But I thought the K-5 was popular and capable:The Cheryl Cole of the Pentax world would be nice, K5, but I can always dream, can't I
The K20D is the Subo of the Pentax world. Big, sturdy, with surprisingly good performance where it counts. (Actually it's not that big :wink
Cheryl's even better with the volume on mute
cabstar wrote:
i just changed my k-x for a gx20. i already had a gx20 & wanted familiarity between bodies. whilst high iso quality is importance to my use, weather resistance, viewfinder size & dual e dials where all more important to me.
its a difficult choice but having done my first shoot last night with dual matching bodies i knew i had made the right decision.
cabstar, how do the Kx and GX20 compare, image wise?i just changed my k-x for a gx20. i already had a gx20 & wanted familiarity between bodies. whilst high iso quality is importance to my use, weather resistance, viewfinder size & dual e dials where all more important to me.
its a difficult choice but having done my first shoot last night with dual matching bodies i knew i had made the right decision.
Thanks all for your feedback, all appreciated.
Regards
Adrian
Regards
Adrian