On second thoughts, perhaps I should be thankful that there were no comments on the colour popping in my "Devon 2" thread!

Philip

Two colour pop images were posted in my recent "Devon 2" thread, link, complete with their full-colour images, as it seemed to me to work well for those subjects. However, there were no comments regarding the application of the technique there, so I have no idea whether other members considered it appropriate or just naff.

Philip

Although I like the Great Orme tram photo, the Land Rover shot is the best composition, in my opinion; it's just that the vignette effect is a bit too heavy for my taste (but I can see why you might have used it).

Philip

That is an impressive structure, Nigel. I really like the shot framed by the other older-style buildings.

I have tried rotating it clockwise until it is vertical, getting rid of the top-left lamp, and giving it a bit more contrast - to me that looks even better, but what do you think?

Philip

Great shots of your grandsons, Gwyn, but my favorite photograph is the wonderful reflection.

Philip

OK, Smeggy - you're crazy!

But I must be crazy too, because I often agree with Smeggy's observations, as I do in this thread.

For anyone who generally takes photos of things that don't move around very quickly, the K-5 is a great camera. Even for moving subjects, the Mark I's AF might appear problematic compared with the Mark II only in very low light. Its price new at SRS with a 2 year warranty is an amazing bargain, and even cheaper low-usage examples can be found on the Web. From what I have read regarding comparison with previous models, it would probably be hard to resist those deals if I still had only an older Pentax. (For a brief overview see the "Overall conclusion" and "Image quality" sections here - link)

Philip

I agree Brian, so I subscribe to that one and find it very helpful and interesting.

Philip

Yes, Nigel, it is about 4 miles from Ipplepen, and access is along a very narrow road but reasonably signposted. It is a beautiful and tranquil place well worth a visit, and it has a very good little cafe there.

The lighting is always likely to be a problem when visiting these places in summer, because they are not open during the golden hours. The stone of the structure is more of a grey colour than is a typical sandstone, so the colour balance might be about right for the middle of the day, from what I can remember - judge when you visit next year!

I think you are right about the exposure - in fact, they might all benefit from that sort of reduction. I hadn't noticed that odd blue effect around the window frames but you are right - it does need some treatment to reduce or remove it, as I can't stop noticing it now.

As a relatively inexperienced photographer, I find it very helpful to receive observations (positive and negative) and suggestions from other members, so I am most grateful to you for your reply, Nigel.

Thank you for viewing.

Philip

Number 3 for me also (but without the light spot in the foreground).

Philip

Great images, David, and these are only "a few" of your favorites! The sunset colours are wonderful, and after seeing those glasses in the last photo you will have to excuse me - I must go and pour!

Philip