O.k, changed the settings to suit "Medium text" in IE but although it's better it's still not displaying the home page the same in Opera.

Going through the website functionality again I must admit I quite like the scrolling option for the images, for me it gives the site a more streamline feel - be glad to hear others feedback though

thanks

simon

Thanks for that Terry..looks like the answer, I'll change the parameters to suit Medium

simon

Sort of...Clikpic provide lots of parameters that can be changed, text size/borders - too many to mention.

I think the problem may be I've set the site parameters to suit the "smaller" text size in IE (which I think is default but not 100% sure) It looks like Opera needs them setting for the equivalent of "Medium" text size.

simon

George,

Just downloaded Opera to have a look - I see what you mean, text size is completely different..IE allows you to choose different text to suit the website your viewing, can't find it in Opera

It's a big problem when trying to accommodate different browsers I suppose, I'm not web expert and can only use the settings Clikpic allow so not really sure how to resolve it?

thanks

simon

Thanks everyone for the useful feedback..based on these I've tweaked the site a little more:

Re-positioned Site Title,
edited fonts to make them a little larger
Removed slideshow in galleries, but left pop-up enlargement of thumbnails

Would appreciate further thoughts

thanks

simon

I've just made some changes to my website as Clikpic have upgraded their functionality..I'd really appreciate a few "user" comments

Before someone post it this isn't a cheeky way of getting people to visit the site, honestly


thanks

Simon

I'm currently replacing my Cokin filters due to the colour cast..I've heard good things about Hi-Tech, I'll be buying them shortly

simon

I'm a bit clinical...it's simply a tool to do the job I need & if Pentax weren't meeting my needs then I'd swap as others have done. Having said that I've just bought the K20D & am very pleased with it.

simon

Thanks again for the comments,

Must admit I also thought it was slightly tilted when I first processed it but having checked the spire & a few other verticals I think it's as close to vertical as I'll get...I think the weir/low level architecture creates a slight sense of leaning.

Exposure wise it is very slightly underexposed, deliberately so in processing for the reason Bob mentions, to bring out a bit more detail in what wasn't exactly an inspiring sky.


Another comment on the K20D...the detail is fantastic..hmm, I think I've mentioned that before. It really does make me want to make large prints of even more of my shots now !!


Simon

I've just sold my Sigma 17-70 having enjoyed using it over the past months, it's a great lens. Having had a couple of questions regarding why I'd sold it & what has replaced it I though I may aswell creat another thread.

During the past week I've had the chance to tryout the Pentax 17-70 on my new K20D body and here are my thoughts vs the Sigma, nothing scientific just my perceptions..

Sharpness between the 2 is pretty close, if I had to pick a winner it would be the Sigma - I think it's just very slightly sharper

Build quality - I'd give this to the Sigma too, feels a bit more substantial.

Colour/contrast - this is where Pentax definitely wins me over, whilst there's nothing wrong with the sigma there's just something that little bit more striking about the image contrast/colour the Pentax produces

Functionality - the Pentax gets my vote here too, SDM is very nice. I'm not 100% sure but I also got the impression that the SR worked slightly better, although maybe not?

In conclusion I'm very pleased swapping the Sigma for the Pentax, love the colour/contrast & SDM - however I don't think that a full price the Pentax quite justifies itself, the Sigma is definitely a very nice lens.

Just to remind everyone these are just my perceptions so nothing scientific !!

Simon