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Comment by RR posted on The obligatory bumblebee. at 14/05/2009 - 16:11
I was in the front garden taking some test shots with a potential lens purchase & noticed this bee working away, so of course I had to bother him a little.
135mm : 1/320 : F3.2 : 400iso
[IMG]http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q105/RR76/bee.jpg[/IMG]
135mm : 1/320 : F3.2 : 400iso
[IMG]http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q105/RR76/bee.jpg[/IMG]
Comment by RR posted on The obligatory bumblebee. at 14/05/2009 - 14:55
johnriley wrote:
Now it's back, why not use it? You're part of a great community here as well and it would seem a pity to lose you to some other place.
After all, there's nothing wrong with a K20D and the Pentax lenses are superb, so why change?
Probably because he's sold all his lenses & bought a Canon 50d Now it's back, why not use it? You're part of a great community here as well and it would seem a pity to lose you to some other place.
After all, there's nothing wrong with a K20D and the Pentax lenses are superb, so why change?
Comment by RR posted on IT's BACK at LAST K20D ***FOR SALE*** at 14/05/2009 - 10:23
OK folks, after many gremlins & obstacles I'm posting this next round of the RAW challenge here.
Rules
1. You can edit this as much as you see fit - no holds barred, and post an 800x600 max resolution jpg into this thread.
2. You can composite other images of your choosing to enhance the shot if you think its necessary.
3. Competition closes Sun 24th may at midday.
I've chosen a photo that holds some appeal to me, but I've not been able to make a pleasing image from it. So I'm letting you lot show me the way forward. It's also a different type of image from the previous 2 challenges & variety is the spice of life as they say.
DEFAULT CONVERSION
[IMG]http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q105/RR76/pentaxuserraw3.jpg[/IMG]
LINK to RAW file (compressed DNG format)
Thanks to Brian for hosting the RAW file on his server.
Have fun all, Bob
Rules
1. You can edit this as much as you see fit - no holds barred, and post an 800x600 max resolution jpg into this thread.
2. You can composite other images of your choosing to enhance the shot if you think its necessary.
3. Competition closes Sun 24th may at midday.
I've chosen a photo that holds some appeal to me, but I've not been able to make a pleasing image from it. So I'm letting you lot show me the way forward. It's also a different type of image from the previous 2 challenges & variety is the spice of life as they say.
DEFAULT CONVERSION
[IMG]http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q105/RR76/pentaxuserraw3.jpg[/IMG]
LINK to RAW file (compressed DNG format)
Thanks to Brian for hosting the RAW file on his server.
Have fun all, Bob
Comment by RR posted on RAW challenge #3 at 13/05/2009 - 19:59
For the fortnightly comp. (And weekly one as I don't have a large back catalogue) I need to have an idea and the time and opportunity to produce an image. If I'm not happy with the results then I will withhold an entry, it's not that I want to win, it's the fact that entering an image that I know I could have executed better is letting myself down & not something I would want to share.
Talking of the Raw comp. I submitted one into the main competition section in the gallery. It has not appeared. Can you take a look please John ?
Talking of the Raw comp. I submitted one into the main competition section in the gallery. It has not appeared. Can you take a look please John ?
Comment by RR posted on Raw Challenge & Fortnightly Comp at 13/05/2009 - 14:00
Gremlins all finally put to bed I hope & competition submitted, needs to be approved by a moderator before it will appear in the main Competitions section of the Gallery.
Show me your ideas & have a bit of fun.
Bob
Show me your ideas & have a bit of fun.
Bob
Comment by RR posted on RAW Challenge #2 at 12/05/2009 - 20:55
No joy Brian, PM sent.
Will definately be sorted this evening after work folks... apologies for the delay
Will definately be sorted this evening after work folks... apologies for the delay
Comment by RR posted on RAW Challenge #2 at 12/05/2009 - 05:47
Thanks Pete.. If it's not sorted when I return from work tomorrow evening, I'll sign up.
Comment by RR posted on RAW Challenge #2 at 11/05/2009 - 23:54
Hello & welcome Steve.
Ebay is the obvious place - or pay a little more from a 2nd hand dealer.
M series (no contacts so will only stop-down meter & manual focus) roughly £50
A series (Auto metering, manual focus) roughly £140
FA series (Auto Metering, Auto focus) roughly £120 used or £155 brand new.
The cheapest option would be the M series F1.7 which can be had for £15 if you find the right auction.
Oh great... whilst I was typing that up Scott goes and posts a link to an AF f1.7 (which I haven't mentioned)
Ebay is the obvious place - or pay a little more from a 2nd hand dealer.
M series (no contacts so will only stop-down meter & manual focus) roughly £50
A series (Auto metering, manual focus) roughly £140
FA series (Auto Metering, Auto focus) roughly £120 used or £155 brand new.
The cheapest option would be the M series F1.7 which can be had for £15 if you find the right auction.
Oh great... whilst I was typing that up Scott goes and posts a link to an AF f1.7 (which I haven't mentioned)
Having some teething problems getting the file to Brian. Can anyone can suggest a free filehosting service with enough bandwidth allowance, in case Brian can't get hold of the file ?
Comment by RR posted on RAW Challenge #2 at 11/05/2009 - 23:21
Bob, the image looks excellent, was it handheld?
I was using a tripod (head not locked though) I upped the iso as Mr. bee here was very busy indeed & I wanted to freeze the motion.