This is probably a question of inexperience, but no one has mentioned the fish eye-like horizon curvature. I like it quite a lot, but it is a bit confusing for me. Is that straight from the 50mm, or post-process?

Kevin

The processing adds a pleasant drama to the humdrum life of the sheep.
very nice,
Kevin

lovely, sharp image. I also find the white line in the frame a bit much.

I will also vote for no 2 on the grounds of composition.

Kevin

Thanks for the comments. I seem to always have the same problem on snow (since I am often up in the mountains, it is a common problem...).
So would the workaround be to overexpose the scene and burn the rocks?

This is my first test of the "Your Gallery". I hope I got it right.




Here is a shot from near the Jungfraujoch in Switzerland. The two climbers (just visible in the middle of the frame) were very small on the bleak ridge.
Any comments (especially re. the contrast rock vs. snow) would be appreciated.

Kevin

It looks like I need to wait 30 days before putting anything into a portfolio, so those will come later.

Back in the analogue days, I was a Canon-guy (AE1), but I learned to shoot on a K1000. A couple years back, after breaking my 4th point-and-shoot digital camera in 2 years, I figured it was time to get a DSLR. At the time, the D200 was the best bet for a geologist on a budget. It was a great camera, and an excellent introduction. It was sad to see it go, but I love the K7.

In response to i-Berg, I had the stock DA18-55 and an old 50/1.8 left over. I used the opportunity to get the WR lenses with the new body, so I now also have the DA18-55WR and DA50-200WR. I am impressed with the sharpness of the 50-200, but the 18-55 is a bit soft for me (still quite nice for a stock lens).

Thanks for all the welcomes,
Kevin

Hi all,
I have recently replaced my (sadly) stolen K200 with the K7 and realized that there are a few extra buttons!
Looking forward to discussions.
Kevin