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Comment by loadoftripe posted on Judging at 16/09/2025 - 10:16
I am in Favour of the Admin judging as I would not like to judge, however Steve (Lubbyman) raises a good point, so as a suggestion could we have the option, perhaps a tick box or whatever. Who wins can choose to judge or pass to Admin, could also be useful if the winner is going away or falls sick and finds it inconvenient.
Who knows I may then even join in the competitions!
PS. Rick, the POTW - two most recent ones from the same day downloaded?
Who knows I may then even join in the competitions!
PS. Rick, the POTW - two most recent ones from the same day downloaded?
Comment by loadoftripe posted on Judging at 15/09/2025 - 16:32
After the torrential rain stopped I had a walk down to the Barbican for the annual Seafest, first time for me but I recommend it highly.
The usual Pirates were there and the wet cobbles too. Live music, we watched the Busketeers live - great stuff!
K1 mk2 and DA* 11-18mm f2.8, Warning many snaps to follow;
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5. After the rain, puddles everywhere.
6. SMC 30mm f2.8 K lens;
7. SMC 30mm f2.8 K lens;
The usual Pirates were there and the wet cobbles too. Live music, we watched the Busketeers live - great stuff!
K1 mk2 and DA* 11-18mm f2.8, Warning many snaps to follow;
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2.
3.
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5. After the rain, puddles everywhere.
6. SMC 30mm f2.8 K lens;
7. SMC 30mm f2.8 K lens;
Comment by loadoftripe posted on Seafest on the Barbican, Plymouth. at 13/09/2025 - 16:38
Thank you all for the comments, appreciated as always.
I was lucky as this Dragonfly appeared very inquisitive around me and kept coming close, 1 metre, but only snapped him at approx. 2 to 3 metres.
I was lucky as this Dragonfly appeared very inquisitive around me and kept coming close, 1 metre, but only snapped him at approx. 2 to 3 metres.
Comment by loadoftripe posted on In Flight. at 13/09/2025 - 16:16
Agree with all the above, a great set.
Comment by loadoftripe posted on A few Butterflies at 13/09/2025 - 16:13
rick wrote:
Very nice, love the moody looking results
What he said - very nice.Very nice, love the moody looking results
Comment by loadoftripe posted on Ricoh Caplio GX100 at 12/09/2025 - 16:04
Dragon Fly that is;
K1 mk2 and DA*300mm f4, handheld, heavy cropping, best of approx 20 shots.
K1 mk2 and DA*300mm f4, handheld, heavy cropping, best of approx 20 shots.
Comment by loadoftripe posted on In Flight. at 12/09/2025 - 15:36
Looks like you're enjoying yourself here, good shots and interesting the way achieved. Wonder how they match up compared to using your macro 50mm? They look sharp on my mobile.
Comment by loadoftripe posted on Still death at 06/09/2025 - 17:04
Correction to my earlier ramblings, I have another smc-m 50mm f1.7 and it is tack sharp stopped down even in the edges, no sharpening or ca required. Shot same place even with a slower shutter, incredible lens, the other one must need a clean!
Comment by loadoftripe posted on Trees in Black and White. at 05/09/2025 - 09:44
I should clarify the ,edges, where the problem unsharpness was apparent.
Comment by loadoftripe posted on Trees in Black and White. at 03/09/2025 - 10:47
PS. Rick, the POTW - two most recent ones from the same day downloaded?
Maybe dates corrupted?
To clarify, the last 2 winners