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Looks good, but you need to find something more interesting to take pictures of!

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on First Macro Shots - Vivitar 55mm at 28/03/2011 - 14:47

Lovely. I like 2 and 3 best, agree with Smeggy re straightening. The repeats of signs and numbers in 2 is pretty neat.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on A quick trek through the City at 27/03/2011 - 22:13

Tim

thoughton wrote:
Thanks for the comments! I agree that great street photos are all about contrasts and fleeting instants, but unfortunately I'm not so good at finding those

You've captured a few on your previous sets, it's all a matter of persistence I reckon! In the meantime you're practicing, and delivering the goods technically, so it's just a matter of time before you capture something special.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on People on the street, episode 14 at 27/03/2011 - 21:38

Reminds me of a Chinese pagoda somewhat.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Planes, but no London Plane... at 27/03/2011 - 21:35

paulyrichard wrote:
Pentax', I like the third and last as documents but I cannot help but feel that they would be enhanced by a third element - some well placed human activity. Maybe a friend...?

Point taken - I did get some shots with passers by but I'm such a slowcoach I missed the optimum 'decisive moment'. Perhaps Smegs and Co will oblige as willing models if they drop by the area? I can't think of anyone else willing to hang around in that gloomy place while I faff about with my camera

These miss by a mile, but I am often looking for a Gursky-esque emptiness when I go to such places.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Salford Junction at 27/03/2011 - 21:21

Unsure how that will affect lenses though Don... they're assembled in Vietnam, although maybe the glass iteslf is manufactured in Japan. Might offer a slight advantage to Pentax, even.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Anyone else noticed the price drops at SRS? at 27/03/2011 - 18:20

Frogfish wrote:
Really good set - #1 & #5 are the standout shots for me. Are you sure it's safe wandering around down there ?

Thanks Kevin. I should have started a new thread really! I wouldn't go down there at night, but during the day there are a few walkers and cyclists about. A narrowboat even went through! I went through on my boat when I had it, several years ago.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Salford Junction at 27/03/2011 - 17:25

The old sigma 24mm f2.8 is not 'big or ugly' like some of their newer, faster AF primes... it is about the size of the DA35mm Macro. It doesn't suffer any of the IQ issues you mention either.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Zooms or Primes at 27/03/2011 - 14:27

I decided to nip back to mop up some shots I missed the first time...

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Salford Junction at 27/03/2011 - 14:10

Love the first shot. I wonder it a slight crop to the top might balance the comp up a bit? As you say, it would be better to have the base within the frame.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Buddhist statues at 27/03/2011 - 12:48

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