Fantastic shot, I too would like him off centre but will accept the photographers decision, must say for me it is not really anything to do with rules I just like more in front than behind.

Still unable to get out much I have been shooting in the yard again this time winter flowering cyclamen, what amazing little blooms they are looking so delicate yet able to take what winter throws at them.

All criticism and advice gratefully accepted.

Red Group – K7, Sigma 105mm macro, 1/100@f9.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/Thordell/Plants%20and%20Flowers/CyclamenRedgroup.jpg[/IMG]

Red bloom – K7, Sigma 105mm macro, 1/40 @ f13
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/Thordell/Plants%20and%20Flowers/CyclamenRedbloom.jpg[/IMG]

Pink bloom – K7, Sigma 105mm macro, 1/60 @f13
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/Thordell/Plants%20and%20Flowers/CyclamenPinkbloom.jpg[/IMG]

Bud on Leaves – K7, 105mm macro, 1/60 @f13
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/Thordell/Plants%20and%20Flowers/Cyclamen.jpg[/IMG]

Thanks for looking

Why do you not like it? Think it would have been better with the figures out of the centre, do wonder if chopping about 1/3 off the left to the tripod would solve the problem, beautiful shot of the sunset. Have a go at a few different crops and see if you can find one you like better.

I know that most moving water shots are done in this silky milky way but I do not like them, is there a middle way that works something that leaves water looking like water - would think that it depends on the ss but how long do you leave it to get the milk look or more to the point how do you avoid the milk but still capture the scene showing water that looks like water does when you watch it.

Have always avoided trying to capture moving water because I have never seen it done looking like water, perhaps it is not possible.

Of course focal length would not change with sensor size it was you that suggested a lens made for film use would not "work" with digital not me, as it happened the lens in question had been developed for the digital market.

Now it is clear that both of us understand focal length, crop factor and angle of view perhaps it would be best if we drop the subject.

Glad to hear it, I was so horrified I passed on quickly, guess they had their ears clipped, sorry Aminstar but pleased. BACK TO T/C

Tried very hard not to rise to the bait but how long do those poor Dobs have that contraption on their heads? With their ears working as nature intended they would hear sound from a mile away if you want to trigger light what is wrong with a collar?

Castration is a bit different there are times when you can't keep an intact dog but if you can I would advise doing so.

Thanks Mike that is useful info, perhaps I should think again. Anyone know how it is with the 50-135mm?

I should sell, it is all too easy to pick up a familiar lens with out really engaging brain - give me 24 hours, don't think it is worth much but will look and decide and let you know.

Well does look as if I should wait developments as it would seem one or two will be sold soon. I do have a bigma but can't carry it far a T/C on my 60-250mm may serve me better.