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Agree with David that the true subject is the architecture, but the skeletons add a little bit of a surprise in a sort of 'where's wally'? way. (I like pictures with hidden details like this!) Concentrate on the formal composition and let the skeletons be an interesting incidental detail.

The crop is awkward where it cuts through the wall lamp - I'd pull back slightly unless you enjoy cloning!

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Crop opinions at 03/01/2010 - 15:04

Thanks Richard. I'll look at that one, cos I like to just whip the camera out and it's ready to go...

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on National Geographic Midi, Medium & Large bags for sale at 02/01/2010 - 21:21

Richard - I don't know how you got all that in the 2345 bag! Mine has just come (from Amazon) and I can't comfortably get my K200D+16-45 into the pouch, at least not with the lens hood on Damn fine bag, otherwise.

If anyone with a K-x wants it, let me know! £43 plus postage.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on National Geographic Midi, Medium & Large bags for sale at 02/01/2010 - 19:29

Crop 2 for me.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Crop opinions at 02/01/2010 - 13:50

John, you've got excellent radar for a bargain!

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on For Sale - Pentax-FAJ 18-35mm at 02/01/2010 - 12:44

I'm actually going to enter some shots for the first time, as I have some which I feel fit the theme, but which I probably wouldn't have bothered entering otherwise.

I think the new format's a great idea - to me the magazine gallery always seemed too bitty and random, weakening the impact of the individual images. They're too small and poorly arranged on the page too - I hope this changes!

As for abstract photography, I love it! How can you say 'what's the point'? What's the point of any photography? Lol

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on New idea in the magazine at 02/01/2010 - 11:37

Frosty New Year's Day. The river Blythe is just behind the rushes. I drive past this spot on the way to work, today I had the chance to explore properly.

Camera Model: PENTAX K200D
Date Taken: 01.01.2010
Exposure Program: Aperture priority
F-Stop: f/9.5
ISO Speed Rating: 400
Focal Length: 16 mm
Lens: DA 16-45mm
Metering Mode: Pattern/Matrix
Exposure Time: 1/250

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Fortnightly competition No. 32 Your Weather at 01/01/2010 - 23:51

It's nice to test yourself by sticking to one lens - last time I did this I took a 135mm f3.5 into the city centre. Good fun! The 135 is so small and unobtrusive for candids.

Generally I'll take at least 2 lenses though - now I have the 16-45mm, taking that and the little 80-200mm is probably going to be the usual thing. Although I'm sure I'll find space for a prime or two as well

Also of course, a spare set of batteries, filters.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on What do you carry with you when you go out to photograph? at 01/01/2010 - 20:03

After dropping off my partner at work, I schlepped across a local field to take advantage of the lovely morning light. Happy 2010 all.