[Sonsey]

Well it was a beautiful day and I'd nothing to do so I grabbed the camera and took a dander down to the sea front, while there I just had a good time shooting whatever caught my eye, trying things I dont normally try (a couple of abstract attempts etc) with some working and others not and basicly having a relaxing time enjoying photography

So here's a few shots from the day, some work for me, with some the processing could be better, and some just arn't up to par for me... I'd appreciate comments on all the pics good and bad, and feel free to edit whatever you like

[Steve]

I see no pictures mate

[Sonsey]

Oops, hit return by mistake while typing the title and it loaded on me, and since I cant edit after ten minutes here's the rest of the post:-

Couple of shots while sitting on the pier





Black Guillemots that nest here during June




Had a play with the FM Velvia Vision plug-in here.





This guy just rode onto the pier and chilled for a while.





And finally a couple for Dave.





That's it, all where shot with the 100-400L IS
...Thanks for looking!

[Sonsey]

Originally Posted by Steve

I see no pictures mate

Yep, your 10 minute edit rule caught me out

[Dave]

Looks like you had nice time out shooting there. Some good detail in those shots. You must be happy with the lens ?

Really like the bird shots & that 2nd bike shot looks something straight out of a Motorbike Ad, so well done

Hey some Monos ....aw shucks you shouldn't have

[Sonsey]

Yes mate it was a great day, worries were put aside and I just enjoyed the time to myself.

The lens is a cracker, it fit's my style of shooting very well, and as such, has hardly been off the camera

As for the mono's, they arn't the best, but your welcome lol

[Sonsey]

Quick update*

I had a go a converting one of the Harley pics to mono and I think it works rather well, any comments?

[Dave]

Well you know I would like it . For me the difference is in the colour shot the power of the orange & blue keep taking your eye away from the detail on the bike, such as the engine, disc brakes etc. Now in Mono your eye flows easier over the whole picture so you take these details in.

This is not to say the Mono is a better shot than the colour, but just to show the way the mind works between the two...... well mine at least

Do others agree or do I need a scan

[Joe T]

I quite like that Harley one - in both B&W and colour.

[Steve]

For me the Harley one is the strongest of the shots and I do prefer the colour shot as the mix of the red against the blue is quite strong. Its wonderfully exposed but the red is just a touch over saturated and is almost glowing. I would back that down just a tad and it would be a great shot. The Black and white version also works very well