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Comment by womble posted on A few new ones at 24/03/2010 - 08:54
The Copper Beech photograph I just posted in the "My Pictures" section was taken with my Tamron 70-300mm zoom which did cost forty quid. I got a bargain though, thanks to Jessops messing up.
If you want fast(ish) and cheap you need to think old primes, not zooms I'm afraid.
K.
If you want fast(ish) and cheap you need to think old primes, not zooms I'm afraid.
K.
Comment by womble posted on Sharpest, cheapest and fastest long zoom? at 23/03/2010 - 23:50
Not the most exciting picture but what a lovely tree in glorious summer evening sunlight. This tree is just out of the front of where I live.
Best wishes, Kris.
Best wishes, Kris.
Comment by womble posted on Copper beech at 23/03/2010 - 23:30
The second one stands out for me Andrew, even if it is bleak!
Best wishes, Kris.
Best wishes, Kris.
Comment by womble posted on The Wasteland at 23/03/2010 - 19:58
Great set but the last one wins the prize. I agree with Ems that the second one isn't quite sharp. A very successful day out by all accounts!
K.
K.
Comment by womble posted on WSR Steam Gala II at 22/03/2010 - 23:51
bwichmawr wrote:
Fantastic shots, Kris, but there again I would say that, wouldn't I? And just when I was trying to wean myself off this kind of thing.
Is the Marshall a single cylinder Field Marshall? If so it's a most interesting tractor used mainly by contractors for forestry work etc. You start them with a hammer and a shot-gun cartridge without the pellets. The single two stroke (I think) motor shakes the chassis and everything around!...
Luckily for me these vehicles are about 3 minutes walk from my front door. I should exploit them more.Fantastic shots, Kris, but there again I would say that, wouldn't I? And just when I was trying to wean myself off this kind of thing.
Is the Marshall a single cylinder Field Marshall? If so it's a most interesting tractor used mainly by contractors for forestry work etc. You start them with a hammer and a shot-gun cartridge without the pellets. The single two stroke (I think) motor shakes the chassis and everything around!...
I don't know about the Marshall, I'll ask Dave -- my landlord -- when I next see him.
I am just starting to get a feel for the 100mm lens. I can see why John liked it so much.
Best wishes, Kris.
Comment by womble posted on Junkyard details at 22/03/2010 - 23:43
Re: exotic and expensive kit. My first assignment for the student newspaper at the tender age of 20 was a demo at the Durham Union (the debating Society, not the student union). Two of us had been assigned: me with my ME Super and budget Boots own-brand flashgun and another chappie with a Nikon F3 and a flash that was like the Second Coming of the Lord. Come Sunday the editor almost got to his knees and kissed my feet when I turned up with some mediocre images. My colleague had mis-loaded the film spool and messed up the whole film. It is not what you have but knowing how to use it. Having said that, you'll have to prize my DA* 50-135mm out of my cold dead fingers...
Stunning images once again Andrew. Send 'em off, they can only say no. Or even try some of the Railway magazines (quick browse in WH Smiths should cover it ) Railway images are probably more marketable than some of our more artistic efforts.
Cheers, Kris.
Stunning images once again Andrew. Send 'em off, they can only say no. Or even try some of the Railway magazines (quick browse in WH Smiths should cover it ) Railway images are probably more marketable than some of our more artistic efforts.
Cheers, Kris.
Comment by womble posted on West Somerset Railway Spring Gala at 22/03/2010 - 19:25
No, but it makes it feel better temporarily.
Comment by womble posted on Another pointless thread at 21/03/2010 - 23:04
He has had a gallon of beer we'll let him off.
Comment by womble posted on Another pointless thread at 21/03/2010 - 22:45
Best wishes, Kris.