http://www.rockycameras.com/pentax--k-fit-bodies-17-c.asp

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Philip

Over 50 years ago I used to travel through this area on a bus to school in Roundhay. Never got the chance to explore it though, and it looks a lovely place, especially in the colours of autumn.

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Philip

+1

For me No. 1 looks too busy and No. 2 looks tilted. Perhaps a mono conversion for No. 4?

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Philip

A few more autumn views from a walk around Stowe Landscape Gardens about ten days ago.

1. The Gothic Temple:


2. The Octagon Lake - eastern view:


3. Two Bridges:


4. The Temple of British Worthies:


5. Stowe House, Stowe School:


6. The Palladian Bridge:



Pentax K-70 and 28-105mm zoom lens.
Comments always welcomed.

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Philip

Andy, thank you for viewing and for your comments. I'm pleased you like the last one - it's my favourite also.

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Philip

I think I prefer the colour images here, John, as they give me more of the feeling of being there, but to each his own. The mono ones are OK but I think I would like them more contrasty and perhaps taken in more stormy conditions. The patterns on the beach and in the sky of number 3 are very pleasing.

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Philip

I like the curve into the image and the clear mirror-like reflection, Paul. Looking at the lightness of the sky, I just wonder if the embankment and the trees should be a bit brighter?

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Philip

The weather was great last Friday and I enjoyed a pleasant walk around Stowe Landscape Gardens; here are a few shots of the autumn colours:

1:


2:


3:


4:


5:


6:


All were taken hand-held with a Pentax K-70 and 28-105 zoom.

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Philip

Yes, Nigel - your post is a good summary.

Slightly off-topic, fallencz, but as you mention it in your first post...

...surely someone doing professional shoots would have at least one backup camera body?

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Philip

I also am firmly in the camp of post processing, although I do try to keep it to a minimum.

But I am happy to shoot JPEGs because Pentax cameras offer a great deal of user control over how the images are processed in the camera. I am also happy use the JPEGs from the camera as the starting point for post-processing in computer software because, even though they might be "almost there", in my view every image can be enhanced by software edits and adjustments.

It is a very pleasant image, David. I prefer the second, and I think the second looks the more natural.

(To each his own!)

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Philip