Great detail, and composition in no.1, looks like a good day out.
Nigel

I have been finding it hard to nail focus with the Ashai Pentax 135 2.5, so I started to use the Sigma 70-200 APO 2.8 instead. Having reviewed images from this lens on the forums, I did a bit of research re how to focus/meter a manual lens on a K5, and it made sense of the process.

Here are some of my early attempts at applying what I found out.


1.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP7977.jpg[/IMG]




2.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP8092.jpg[/IMG]




3.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP8113.jpg[/IMG]




4.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP8008.jpg[/IMG]




5.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP8034.jpg[/IMG]


Let me know what you think.

Nigel

Nice one, your crop and treatment make this special.
Nigel

Thanks folks, just had a little play with no.5...any improvement?



[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP7449-1.jpg[/IMG]


Nigel

Hi folks, went out today with new to me Sigma 70-200 and at times 1.4x tc. It was very dull and I wanted to see if I was going to need a tripod or mono, or if I can get away hand held when the light improves.
Like your advice and critique.

1.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP7315.jpg[/IMG]




2.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP7348.jpg[/IMG]




3.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP7332.jpg[/IMG]




4.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP7333.jpg[/IMG]




5.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP7449.jpg[/IMG]




6.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP7522.jpg[/IMG]




7.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP7465.jpg[/IMG]




8. The light picked up for a bit...

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP7657.jpg[/IMG]




9.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP7806.jpg[/IMG]



Nigel

Fabulous abstract, very well composed and processed.
Nigel

3 is one hell of a capture, and shows the 31mm off the best.
Nigel
ps like the cat too

I like the coloration in number 1 especially, puts me in mind of the opening scenes from the Italian Job for some reason...very atmospheric.
Nigel

My favourite portrait from the day...

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP6959.jpg[/IMG]

Nigel

Cheers folks and thanks for comments.
I have checked Thougnton out, and he is still around. I have bookmarked his website, some interesting images.
Re the titles, hopefully they don't detract, just what's in my head when I click or review.
The two headed lady was very busy, and had gone when I returned to try some front on.
Nigel