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The first stands head and shoulders above the second for me. There's a sense of depth that the second one lacks. And the second looks rather cluttered in comparison.
Was the same aperture used for both? I would have expected the centre of the second to be more out of focus if it was.
Steve
Was the same aperture used for both? I would have expected the centre of the second to be more out of focus if it was.
Steve
A good picture of an unpromising subject.
But whatever happened to hyperfocal distance and ND grad filters??
Steve
But whatever happened to hyperfocal distance and ND grad filters??
Steve
Comment by Lubbyman posted on Oxeye daisy sunset at 06/07/2021 - 08:55
At the right time of the year, at dusk, when the weather is cooperating, and when viewed from the right direction, a roof lantern is illuminated by the rays of the setting sun. I was lucky to be at the right place, at the right time and with the DA55-300mm on the K3. And here it is.
The roof lantern is on a school building. I was a governor of the school when the building went up. Things like the roof lantern were needed to keep the landlord happy. We regarded them at the time as costs that could have gone into something more useful for education. However, seeing as how it now provides an interesting opportunity for a photo, I now realise how far sighted we were to include the lantern in the design...
Thoughts, comments etc. welcome as usual.
Steve
The roof lantern is on a school building. I was a governor of the school when the building went up. Things like the roof lantern were needed to keep the landlord happy. We regarded them at the time as costs that could have gone into something more useful for education. However, seeing as how it now provides an interesting opportunity for a photo, I now realise how far sighted we were to include the lantern in the design...
Thoughts, comments etc. welcome as usual.
Steve
Comment by Lubbyman posted on Light in Darkness at 05/07/2021 - 22:07
Does your wife realise that you only buy her flowers so you can take photos of them??
Nos. 1 and 3 for me, please. Good colours and interestingly abstract.
Steve
Nos. 1 and 3 for me, please. Good colours and interestingly abstract.
Steve
Comment by Lubbyman posted on Living Room Peonys at 05/07/2021 - 14:03
cbrog wrote:
- the top knob is very large and it is very easy to tighten firmly.
... and then arthritis of fingers and hand arrives. It hasn't hit me yet, but I have friends who struggle with knobs and knots. A big lever would be much better. Old age can be cruel! - the top knob is very large and it is very easy to tighten firmly.
Steve
Comment by Lubbyman posted on Photography And Old Age.... at 05/07/2021 - 13:59
THEY HAVE NOT ESCAPED MY NOTICE....
Best not to mess around with the Discworld.
Steve
Best not to mess around with the Discworld.
Steve
Comment by Lubbyman posted on Another pointless thread at 04/07/2021 - 10:11
Aitch53 wrote:
Unfortunately, over the last few days the council has had it's 'gardeners' out and a lot of said areas are now dull green, mown to within an inch of the ground. I suspect the local population prefer neatly over-manicured grass.
That happens round my way, too. However, the buttercups, daisies and other flowering things soon start blooming again and there are always uncut grassy areas not far away because it takes time for the council contractors to get round them all. So the bees etc. are happy and so are the locals who don't like long grass.Unfortunately, over the last few days the council has had it's 'gardeners' out and a lot of said areas are now dull green, mown to within an inch of the ground. I suspect the local population prefer neatly over-manicured grass.
Steve
Comment by Lubbyman posted on Our lawn... at 03/07/2021 - 21:27
Very nice. There's a lot to be said for not mowing lawns.
Fox and Cubs has become a permanent part of my garden, too, since a single specimen appeared a while ago. Quite a photogenic plant.
Steve
Fox and Cubs has become a permanent part of my garden, too, since a single specimen appeared a while ago. Quite a photogenic plant.
Steve
Comment by Lubbyman posted on Our lawn... at 03/07/2021 - 16:55
Saw it last night on the home page of the BBC website. Took a few seconds to spot Neptune, but once seen he can't be unseen.
Steve