I know the struggle of work/life balance.
I keep promising to get out and it never seems to happen anymore. I do think that sometimes, I just need to say "sod it, I'm going". I might not get decent shots, but at least I'll get some practice in.

I can also recommend Portmeirion. If you get a nice day, it's one of the nicest places on the coast (in my opinion).

See, I remember a thread on here a long time back regarding the difference between photography and art ( if there is a difference ).
To me, this is what make photography art. Not just the technical ability to produce the shot, but having the idea in the first place.
I love this shot!
I only wish I could sit here and dream up something like this whilst pondering what to do with my camera.

I do agree with Derek, though, about having the whole reflection, but maybe the size of the tile prevented this?

I like this: lots!
How much did you have to crop it?

% of the moon which is lit.

Much
Still a glorious sunset as well.

See: not only should I have thought of that, I should have known it!!!
Been too long since I got my telescope out!

I got out early this morning to photograph an image I pass most days on the way to the office.
And a couple of others I saw while I was there.
C&C welcome as always.

Lines
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Ynys Las
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Deescape
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I like the first image as a sunset, but the moon is too small (IMHO) to really be a part of the image.
Number two is a great shot of Earthshine, but there is a small white dot at about 2 O'Clock which needs to be removed.

I had a problem with my first K10d but got some software which allows me into Debug mode.
I found that I couldn't focus my 28 - 80 lens on infinity at 28mm. I set it up for that, but then couldn't focus my 70 - 300 on 70, so ended up having to compromise. But this camera had been dropped and damaged.

I haven't tried my newer K10, might take a look just as an exercise.

Thanks guys.
Yeah, focusing was, erm: Interesting!
From memory, these were all with the K 50mm f1.7 wide open, so DoF was tiny anyway, not helped by the artists inconsiderately moving around on stage!
For a first go, under these conditions, I am fairly pleased. A friend of mine does this as a side line, so I'm keen to go along with her and try some more.
Unfortunately, changing camera is not an option at the moment.

Feed back from the artist is positive though!.