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Comment by lesjacksons posted on Northern lights at 01/12/2025 - 08:57
rick wrote:
I don't like to be above ISO 800 because of digital noise/grain. Often times it can be smoothed out with noise reduction software, but still that can have an unnatural appearance. Not that I shoot dark environment often, I'd prefer to go for the long exposure and ISO 100/200, but I know carrying around a tripod is a pain (especially when you're just on your travels), most of the time I go for a pocket-able mini tripod and hope there's a suitable location to sit it on... or give up on the shot all together.
Truth be told, I was underwhelmed/disappointed with both the library and the cathedral so didn't actually take that many images.I don't like to be above ISO 800 because of digital noise/grain. Often times it can be smoothed out with noise reduction software, but still that can have an unnatural appearance. Not that I shoot dark environment often, I'd prefer to go for the long exposure and ISO 100/200, but I know carrying around a tripod is a pain (especially when you're just on your travels), most of the time I go for a pocket-able mini tripod and hope there's a suitable location to sit it on... or give up on the shot all together.
Comment by lesjacksons posted on Northern lights at 30/11/2025 - 16:44
rick wrote:
Looks like the DA 16-45mm has delivered some nice results for you, great clarity.
Did you find the the 16mm end wide enough for you in the end for your trip, know you were considering wider at one point?
Rick
Yes, 16mm was plenty wide for me.Looks like the DA 16-45mm has delivered some nice results for you, great clarity.
Did you find the the 16mm end wide enough for you in the end for your trip, know you were considering wider at one point?
Rick
The lens is very sharp
Just unfortunate that i don't like the grainy effects produced by the KP at high ISO so most of my library/cathedral shots have been discarded.
I did however get plenty of keepers so more to come soon
Comment by lesjacksons posted on Northern lights at 30/11/2025 - 16:19
In Manchester last week
Pentax KP with DA 16-45mm
C&C welcome
Pentax KP with DA 16-45mm
C&C welcome
Comment by lesjacksons posted on Northern lights at 30/11/2025 - 12:45
Lubbyman wrote:
Thanks folks. I'm wondering what will eventually happen to that ex-pub. Affordable homes for young folk who can't afford local house prices would be great, but I doubt if a developer could make money out of that.
Steve
As it happens i will be in sunny Manchester and its environs very soon.Thanks folks. I'm wondering what will eventually happen to that ex-pub. Affordable homes for young folk who can't afford local house prices would be great, but I doubt if a developer could make money out of that.
lesjacksons wrote:
I do have to say however that i am now in serious need of some fish & chips!
It has been far too many years since i was in a chippy
Yeah, fish & chips really doesn't translate into any other country, language or cuisine. 'Cod and chips twice with a portion of mushy peas, salt, no vinegar' is just soooo English. Sorry to make you feel in even more serious need!!I do have to say however that i am now in serious need of some fish & chips!
It has been far too many years since i was in a chippy
Steve
Chippy is now at the top of my list of attractions
Comment by lesjacksons posted on 60 Yards and a World Apart at 17/11/2025 - 12:41
Great contrast between the two
Again, a bit sad really but i suppose it is the way of things
I do have to say however that i am now in serious need of some fish & chips!
It has been far too many years since i was in a chippy
Again, a bit sad really but i suppose it is the way of things
I do have to say however that i am now in serious need of some fish & chips!
It has been far too many years since i was in a chippy
Comment by lesjacksons posted on 60 Yards and a World Apart at 16/11/2025 - 09:33
Nice set!
Number 3 is my favourite but i do like neglect
Number 3 is my favourite but i do like neglect
Comment by lesjacksons posted on Random Edits at 16/11/2025 - 09:07
LennyBloke wrote:
Agree with Stephen, another nice set. The first one is my favourite, I love that faded Dubonnet mural
Thanks JohnAgree with Stephen, another nice set. The first one is my favourite, I love that faded Dubonnet mural
I must admit to having taken shots of the Dubonnet mural plenty of times with different gear, different framing etc but this is my favourite
Comment by lesjacksons posted on The un-neglected side of town at 16/11/2025 - 09:05
LennyBloke wrote:
I think it's the lighting that really makes this set - there's an almost matt look to the images, with a naturally lower colour saturation
Thank you JohnI think it's the lighting that really makes this set - there's an almost matt look to the images, with a naturally lower colour saturation
Comment by lesjacksons posted on Neglect at 16/11/2025 - 09:02
SSF1957 wrote:
Great set Adam. I love the colours in #2 and #3
Thanks StephenGreat set Adam. I love the colours in #2 and #3
Comment by lesjacksons posted on Neglect at 16/11/2025 - 09:01
Nice set Adam. That lens has really delivered