Utopia Poppy

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The droplet splashes - numbers 2 and 4 are my faves.

The splash in number 2 looks almost like crystal, and I love the red in number 4.

As for the glass shots, I'm afraid they don't really do anything for me - although it was fun seeing the basketball player!

Comment by Utopia Poppy posted on Water droplets at 10/07/2009 - 21:40

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I love the patterns created, and the textures. Great shot, I like it, and would hang it on my wall as a piece of Graphic Art. Very nice.

Fiona

Comment by Utopia Poppy posted on Green Green Glass of the City at 10/07/2009 - 21:35

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Thanks for the tip, is this better?

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Comment by Utopia Poppy posted on Claydon House - Up close & personal at 10/07/2009 - 21:06

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Thank you for your comment Peter, it was a bonus that there were two Bentleys in the carpark as we were leaving!

Comment by Utopia Poppy posted on Claydon House - Up close & personal at 10/07/2009 - 20:13

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Steve O wrote:
Fiona, they are super. My favourites are numbers 1 and 3.
Thank you Steve, I think they are my favourites too.

terje-l wrote:
Well, Fiona, I'm glad you did bother to post your images. They are different, but just as good as your better half's.

Like the chopper shots, where you show a little of the interior. Sort of puts the scenery in perspective, if you know what I mean.
Thanks Terry. In the last helicopter shot I noticed the Porsche circling the tree below, and the only way I could get it in the shot was to shoot through the floor and got part of the interior in the bargain. It was my first time in a helicopter and I got to sit in the front (yipee!) I was so busy enjoying myself that I forgot I had a camera in my hand, so the 3 shots I've posted were the only ones I took!

Comment by Utopia Poppy posted on Goodwood - the wife's efforts! at 07/07/2009 - 12:55

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Tony-O wrote:
Hi Fiona,Really like 1 & 7 but it looks like you need a new pair of jeans! Tony.
They're the same jeans I broke my ankle in, and for some reason I can't let them go, despite them becoming more ripped every time I wear them! Besides, I thought they added more texture to the shot (honest)

Malo1961 wrote:
Pfffffff....(much relief) I wouldn't like the wrath of the " Unlockers " coming down on me....

Martin.
No, Martin, you don't wanna mess with us!

Comment by Utopia Poppy posted on Goodwood - the wife's efforts! at 06/07/2009 - 23:31

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Oh course I do! But on the other hand it doesn't make for a great shot, and I just wanted to explain my reason for keeping him in the shot.

No worries, I knew you were joking!

Comment by Utopia Poppy posted on Goodwood - the wife's efforts! at 06/07/2009 - 22:20

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Thank you all for your comments! I really wasn't sure about posting them after seeing my other half's great efforts, but I agree, using the 35mm to get a wider view made a refreshing change.

I'm really enjoying limiting myself to the 35mm at the moment (apart from the fishy for the sculpture and helicopter ride). It's great to give myself that fixed focal length challenge before I even take a shot - makes you think about it more.

Oh and no, I would never remove my husband from that shot (I just wanted to capture his enthusiasm as well as the jets).

Thank you again for your great comments, you've really boosted my confidence and enthusiasm!

Comment by Utopia Poppy posted on Goodwood - the wife's efforts! at 06/07/2009 - 21:55

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Well, don't expect anything as good as Unlocker's photos as I was hobbling about on a crutch with difficulties at Goodwood on Sunday!

I'm not very good at panning with action shots so struggled a bit with the red arrows and the 4x4s, but generally I am quite pleased with my efforts considering.

Here is a small and varied collection of what I took using the 10-17mm fisheye and 35mm:

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All C&Cs welcome - I know it's a bit of a mixed bunch!

Comment by Utopia Poppy posted on Goodwood - the wife's efforts! at 06/07/2009 - 19:09

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Well, I was going to post my efforts with the 35mm tonight, but now I've seen yours dear I don't think I'll bother!

Very good shots, numbers 2 and 5 are my favourites: the "head on" appearance in number 2 is great, and I love the vapour trails coming off the wings in number 5 - they also look as if they are emerging from the smoke in that one, you definitely have the "gift" when it comes to this kind of photography.

I hate that you're better than me!

Comment by Utopia Poppy posted on Goodwood - Red Arrows at 06/07/2009 - 18:55

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