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[caleebra]

[Smiler]

that sir... is stunning !

[tifosi V8]

excellent pics guys.. paulb, those safari shots are stunning, you caught some great moments there!

[speedyK]

really struggled getting my pics sharp today. quiet like this slightly wider less contrasty one too.

Really striking shots in the graveyard

Bet you wish that post in the lower right wasn't there – did force you to compromise on the compostion a little, I think.

From the EXIF, I see you had f2.8 and ISO 100. So, is that the out-of-the-camera depth of field, or did you add some softness in post-processing? And what lens were you using?

Keep 'em coming – fantastic B&W stuff – you've really got an eye for it:) Would love to be in on a photo session, but will have to get a DSLR first.

The Finepix F30 is a great pocket camera though (you've seen these already, Paul – but not put much up on Flickr recently due to hols):

A true Brit



A green fly:



A father and his kids:

Edited by speedyK, 12 August 2006 - 07:48 PM.

[Smiler]

anytime mate.. not getting out enough at the mo as I'd like. When you scale images down in PS do you use bicubic, bicubic smoother or bicubic sharper? the detail your retaining is impressive!.. speedy it'll be a 70-200L 2.8, the DOF with one on a full frame slr is lovely.. alot more than my 20D (1.6x) gives with same lens.. think it's equal to 2 full stops

[paulb]

Paul I think the graveyard pic is one of the best I've seen yet. Particularly like the tight one - draws me into the picture more. Thanks for your comments on my Botswana trip - meerkats were really tough to photograph. Running after them on foot as they set out on their day's foraging it was difficult to remember to take pics rather than stand there saying "awwwwww" - they are truly cute...

[speedyK]

That middle one in your latest batch is fantastic – magnificent even. And here the tree or whatever it is on the right is an essential part of the composition*. A very evocative shot – it so makes you want to get in and drive it Worthy of poster-sized bedroom wall worship in adolescents bedrooms, IMO

I'm sure you could market one of your Exige shots (if you haven't looked into that already) – we could have a forum vote to see which of your pics finds most favour. If you put them up on your .mac account or even in a thread here, it would be great just to see them all together anyway – and we could each choose a personal top shot so you can see what has the best potential. How about it?


*We'll agree to differ about the graveyard post in the other ones

Edited by speedyK, 13 August 2006 - 12:02 PM.

[SPLAM]

Wow I havn't really delved into this thread . Fantastic pics guys, Paul you've really captured some great moments their, a friend of mine goes over to Africa every year shooting (photos, not guns ) wildlife and he tells and shows me just how difficult it can be. Skiddo and Smiler, well what can you say, tissues please Speedy it looks like your choice of waiting for the next D slrs is paying off, great shots with the finepix Any room for some Macro pics in this sack of tits ? I went playing in the rain yesterday with a friends lens.

[ineedtheturbo]

Great pics guys That one with the father and kids is great! Ajussi - What settings did you have your camera on for that last lot??

[Smiler]

yep sundays good for me bros.. .. suspect the old film days play a role in what looks right... sigh..... actually I can't be arsed playin with me GP1 pixs now lol... Rochdale Cem ? One word photo reviews ? SILK

Edited by Smiler, 20 September 2006 - 02:21 PM.

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..spent!.. well think you've cracked the filmic look

[iandhd]

Great pics as ever Paul. Can't wait to buy my new car and I'll get some shots with the Golden Gate in the background btw. I always thought when reducing the image size in PS you should go bicubic-sharper.

[Smiler]

ian rezing at work the software I use does Sharpen on up-rez or non on downrez. Reason being you are cramming more info into a smaller area. sharpen slightly after if needed. Sat at work and these make me want to go take some pics

[MajorGav]

Bit late in the day, but Skiddo, that shot of the Exige in front of the garages is nothing short of magnificent. Truly a work of art. Have you ever thought of selling them to Lotus for use in their brochures? Genius

[SPLAM]

As you all really want to see my macro pictures...



Angry wet bee




Don't cry fly




Spider




That stupid thing from Ice age that gathers the nuts





So that's another lens added to the list

[Smiler]

where's the car?

[SPLAM]

Here



These were with the macro lens










Not actually shot any of the car really, spending most of my time twiddling knobs and pressing buttons on the camera

[Smiler]

better

[Alexx16x]

Great Photos! Enjoyed spending the last hour reading this thread start to finish.

Can't contribute anything like that, but I have a few photos i've been pretty pleased with over the years. Attached a couple. Comments / criticism / advice welcomed.

Edited by Smiler, 16 August 2006 - 02:00 PM.