This is the last of my recent photo series from Heathfield Garden near Croydon. Here I've only used the DA 18-55 AL WR, at a range of lengths and apertures. All with the K7, gripped and handheld, with SR activated, ISO 200. Shot in RAW.


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Thanks for having a look! All comments and ideas most welcome

A most varied selection, so many different angles and you've picked out little mini scenes through the garden. 3 & 5 are best IMO, both compositionally the strongest. The lillies are great, brilliant low viewpoint. I'd do something with those blown out bits on the 2nd lily up from the bottom, they really need some colour restored there if its possible. The backlit effect on the 3rd lily up from the bootom is gorgeous!

I like the leading pathway towards the house in the last and the vibrant reds also.

The first one is a bit of a jumble for the DOF effect to work better I think it needs to have been more extreme, and the in focus flowers need to be much sharper I feel.

A beautiful spot beautifully photographed!

Well done to all the 3 chosen, we look forward to seeing how you get on with the K3 and lenses

What elevates these is the careful use of space in the framing and the complementary backgrounds which don't compete for attention. It might be tempting to advise here tighter crops, as these insects are not very big and there's lots of space available, but that would be wrong I think as the spaciousness is a key aspect, and nicely done.

Yes, good detail and the textures come through strongly. The mono works well because of these aspects I think. Its a tight compo but there's interest also added by the mystery of the door and darker space around behind the bike.

Yes, good expression (for a cat that is), good focus and nice soft muted tones. The limited depth of field is ideal here as well.

All colourful and sharp. The 1st is best IMO with nice angle on the bird and complementary background. Good captures!

You're on your way now - just need to get a few £5-00 lenses to stick on it ! Looking forward to seeing some first results

Us Pentaxians love a bargain

Thanks David, Stan, Russ,Alan & Stuey for your interest and supportive replies, and again to all those earlier who had a look