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Comment by hefty1 posted on Weekly Competition # 80 - Nearness at 19/01/2009 - 23:08
Nobody knows. Well, nobody outside of Pentax anyway and they aren't saying...
Comment by hefty1 posted on Why so long?? at 19/01/2009 - 23:00
Hear no, see no, speak no - I like it!
Comment by hefty1 posted on Wise Monkey at 19/01/2009 - 21:19
womble wrote:
Went to buy a new film and the man in the shop tried to sell me a 77mm Ltd to go with it
Speaking on behalf of the little voices inside your head;Went to buy a new film and the man in the shop tried to sell me a 77mm Ltd to go with it
Buy it. Buy it. Buy it. Buy it. Buy it. Buy it. Buy it. Buy it....
Sell the Horseman if needs be, you know you'll never find a suitably cheap wide angle for it...
Comment by hefty1 posted on what lens is best for motorsport at 19/01/2009 - 21:13
I can't imagine it'd cause any problems but I'm not intimate with that TC - are you sure it's meant to have a spring? Sounds like it was designed to rely on the lens for its return...
If you have a photo or two a diagnosis would be easier.
If you have a photo or two a diagnosis would be easier.
Comment by hefty1 posted on Teleconverter problem at 19/01/2009 - 21:04
Colour for me too - it's the petrol blue shades in the clouds that make me warm to the first version, the monotone one's a bit drab for my taste.
Comment by hefty1 posted on Drama at Penmon at 19/01/2009 - 10:43
I'm in the "both" camp too.
If I'm, for instance, taking photos for an eBay listing I'm striving for an accurate and truthful representation.
If I'm shooting a portrait then I'm hoping to achieve something that's flattering to the subject.
And as far as Hi-Fi goes I'm in the camp that uses equipment that produces a sound I like. Not sure Hi-Fi and photography are truly comparable though as listening to music is often a solitary exercise whereas photographs tend to be shared, hence with the latter there's a greater emphasis on trying to please others as well as yourself.
If I'm, for instance, taking photos for an eBay listing I'm striving for an accurate and truthful representation.
If I'm shooting a portrait then I'm hoping to achieve something that's flattering to the subject.
And as far as Hi-Fi goes I'm in the camp that uses equipment that produces a sound I like. Not sure Hi-Fi and photography are truly comparable though as listening to music is often a solitary exercise whereas photographs tend to be shared, hence with the latter there's a greater emphasis on trying to please others as well as yourself.
Comment by hefty1 posted on Why take a photogaph? at 18/01/2009 - 23:01
Hello Carole and welcome to the forum
Comment by hefty1 posted on Hi all peeps at 18/01/2009 - 22:51
I like the angle - makes for an unusual composition and it works well for me. I also quite like the reflection of the light on the ceiling - gives it a "clubby" atmosphere.
I think there's too little detail in the shadow areas for my taste though - perhaps a lower contrast level would sort this out? I'm certainly not an expert on B+W but I think this is quite a nice portrait overall.
I think there's too little detail in the shadow areas for my taste though - perhaps a lower contrast level would sort this out? I'm certainly not an expert on B+W but I think this is quite a nice portrait overall.
Comment by hefty1 posted on Rocking out. at 18/01/2009 - 19:40
Glad I wasn't the only one to think that!
Comment by hefty1 posted on Weekly Competition # 80 - Nearness at 18/01/2009 - 19:25
I have entered a few times but dread winning because of the onerous task of providing meaningful critiques come judging time a week later. Could this be putting members off entering? I know it is great to get feedback but if comments could be expected only on the winning entry and second and third place, then perhaps we could encourage more members to enter?
Dunno. Waddya think?...
Just my opinion though and like John says it doesn't happen very often so I'll carry on entering when I have something suitable...