Had a walk along my favourite stretch of the Anglesey coastline today...the weather was pretty good but lighting for photography wasn't great, quite hazy...

I had a go at South Stack lighthouse whilst passing, even though I wasn't happy with the lighting..I've posted the coulour version and a mono conversion and would appreciate some feedback, on composition too

thanks

Simon

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Thanks for the comments..this was a hiking day not really a photography one but I always take the DSLR with me and can't resist a good view...


Michael,

unfortunately filters won't help in this situation, the shots were taken on quite a warm day around midday causing the hazy conditions

simon

Well nearly, these were taken on the Glyderau mountain range, all 3000 feet+

Another series of shots I've had sat on the PC for a while and thought I'd re-edit them as the weather has me trapped in the house again !!

These were taken during peak daylight so not exactly the best lighting

All C&C welcome

Simon

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Whilst it's a bit annoying when prices go up I'm a bit suprised at the number of "moans and groans" about Ebay/Paypal.... think back a little while before they existed and what outlets did we have for selling our items, not much...most of them just gathered dust in a bottom drawer.

They're a business providing a service..if you're not happy with the service best thing to do is stop using it.


Simon

I'm looking to upgrade with the next K30d but was hoping it would be this year....perhaps this could be the time we see Samsung & Pentax change their DSLR directions slightly

simon

Hi Dan,

The "Halo" is actually cloud swirl around the mountain, it is a bit difficult to judge on this small web image

simon

A couple of re-worked shots from an earlier trip to Snowdonia, both taken in the Glyderau mountains

All C&C appreciated

Simon


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Good advice I'm sure, the added bonus with primes is that they're easily carried around too so if they don't quite work for the shot I'm trying to take the Sigma will always be available too

I'll definitely have a look at what's available

thanks

simon

Thanks for posting the photos, definitely nice colour and decent contrast....

my only thought now is whether the Tamron is enough of an upgrade on the Sigma to spend the extra cash !!

simon

thanks,

i've owned a Tamron 70-300 in the past but found the colours very "muddy" and shots often lacked contrast, I guess the 17-50 is quite different?