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Comment by MrCynical posted on Pentax smc DA 50-135mm help ! at 01/09/2010 - 12:51
Oggy wrote:
If you like military aircraft, RAF Leuchars is a busy front line Tornado station.
And these might be the last few months in which you have a chance of a photo of them.If you like military aircraft, RAF Leuchars is a busy front line Tornado station.
Comment by MrCynical posted on What to see in Fife? at 31/08/2010 - 19:00
Smeggypants wrote:
Does quoting Goering, even satirically, trigger Godwin's Law?Quote:
Of course the people don't want war. But after all, it's the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it's always a simple matter to drag the people along whether it's a democracy, a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to greater danger.
Of course the people don't want war. But after all, it's the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it's always a simple matter to drag the people along whether it's a democracy, a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to greater danger.
Smeggypants wrote:
but is a PCSO ( or even a real policeman ) a council official?
It doesn't matter whether they legally 'count' as a council official - so long as they are representing the property owner (which they are, if the property owner has given them this rule and asked them to enforce it).but is a PCSO ( or even a real policeman ) a council official?
Comment by MrCynical posted on Stupid Local Council at 30/08/2010 - 21:12
Smeggypants wrote:
Presumably this is the same situation as 'the park' so legally I can take photographs without permission as the car park didn't have a notice banning photography, but I must stop if requested to do so by a council official?
That is, unfortunately, correct. The issue of public authorities using private law powers (especially property law) to violate human rights is an unresolved one.Presumably this is the same situation as 'the park' so legally I can take photographs without permission as the car park didn't have a notice banning photography, but I must stop if requested to do so by a council official?
nass wrote:
Anyhow I feel offended by some of the uncivilised responses here, and I must say it screams very much of a herd mentality and response. It's my personal belief that I'd rather be safe than sorry, and whilst not ideal, society generally is better off when it takes this view. I'm terribly sorry that some of you find this so offensive.
[quote="Benjamin Frankin"]Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.[/quote]Anyhow I feel offended by some of the uncivilised responses here, and I must say it screams very much of a herd mentality and response. It's my personal belief that I'd rather be safe than sorry, and whilst not ideal, society generally is better off when it takes this view. I'm terribly sorry that some of you find this so offensive.
Comment by MrCynical posted on Stupid Local Council at 30/08/2010 - 13:21
Very nice - especially the water reflections on #1. The only thing I don't like about them is that they're making me consider getting a 16-45 despite the fact that I need a faster lens!
Comment by MrCynical posted on Amble after the rain at 29/08/2010 - 23:55
cardiff_gareth wrote:
EDIT
Just had a uber fast play with the second image so its not brilliant. The highlights I was unable to do anything with but the rest of the image came good, I can remove it if you want
Nah, looks better than my barely-processed one! My problem with the highlights is that parts of the scene were actually in deeper shadow than the shot suggests: it was the least blownout sky that my non-grad-filter-possessing self could manage EDIT
Just had a uber fast play with the second image so its not brilliant. The highlights I was unable to do anything with but the rest of the image came good, I can remove it if you want
Comment by MrCynical posted on Some Sigma 10-20s at 29/08/2010 - 23:52
stu49 wrote:
The Pentax is very soft below F11 though, the Sigma is better !?
How often would you be using f16 on a non-macro tele though?The Pentax is very soft below F11 though, the Sigma is better !?
Comment by MrCynical posted on One MUST go !! at 29/08/2010 - 23:49
I took these a while ago, but due to dissertation work (handed in today, thankfully!) I haven't got around to posting them. The only one with any PP done to it is #2, which needed a bit of a saturation boost to reflect the colours I saw at the time. Can't say there's a collective purpose to them - I was basically playing around with the lens, trying for some unusual perspectives while getting as much of that (rare!) blue sky in as possible.
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(The flare on this is deliberate - I took one without flare but prefer this)
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(The flare on this is deliberate - I took one without flare but prefer this)
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Comment by MrCynical posted on Some Sigma 10-20s at 27/08/2010 - 21:18
4 is the standout for me - the contrast between those who are milling around, and the groups standing still taking, really draws you into what otherwise might be an ordinary scene.
Comment by MrCynical posted on Just back from Morocco after 18 days... at 27/08/2010 - 21:06
with extra reach at the expense of low light performance.