Some with the new 17-40

dod · 22-05-2005, 17:42

Nothing great but I'm really beginning to like this lens, nice and wide, seems sharp at F4, quick focussing, money well spent

KenCo1964 · 22-05-2005, 17:45

The last shot is stunning Dod, very nice indeed.

DaveG · 23-05-2005, 09:50

I agree, that last one in particular is very good.

Pick my 17-40 up this afternoon

dod · 23-05-2005, 10:55

thanks

Not really too happy with any of them myself but the lens is nice. Dave, you'll love it

KenCo1964 · 23-05-2005, 11:03

The first shot is good but maybe a little to much saturation, i also like the second shot, the third i can't see were the focus is, but that's just me, the last shot is just a very good picture, i like the ripples in the sand.

CT · 23-05-2005, 11:09

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Originally Posted by dod

thanks

Not really too happy with any of them myself

You're not happy with that last one???

dod · 23-05-2005, 11:17

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Originally Posted by CT

You're not happy with that last one???

In all honesty CT, and it's all the fault of guys like you, No!!. :P

Since coming here I'm finding myself becoming very critical of the shots I'm trying to take. I'm taking more but rejecting a LOT more. I have a feeling that the last one would benefit from a lower viewpoint, more directional light for the sand and a better sky. LOL don't want much do I

Maybe it's because I was in a hurry and needed something for Wish you were here but I know that location can look so much better. It's on the list for another go, along with a plastic sheet to avoid getting soaked when I lie down next time

CT · 23-05-2005, 11:24

PMSL! :lol: Welcome to The Quest For The Holy Grail. Hope you don't find it before me. :lol:

Seriously - I see your point about the lower viewpont, but it's a beautifully exposed shot and it would definitely be a 'keeper' if it was mine.

KenCo1964 · 23-05-2005, 11:32

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Originally Posted by CT

PMSL! :lol: Welcome to The Quest For The Holy Grail. Hope you don't find it before me. :lol:

Abcd! :lol: I've got it on Dvd :lol:

dod · 23-05-2005, 11:41

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Originally Posted by CT

PMSL! :lol: Welcome to The Quest For The Holy Grail. Hope you don't find it before me. :lol:

Seriously - I see your point about the lower viewpont, but it's a beautifully exposed shot and it would definitely be a 'keeper' if it was mine.

Fair enough, I'll keep it then

It was actually underexposed by a stop to retain the sky and then sorted in PS to get the detail back into the foreground.

youxwantxromance? · 23-05-2005, 19:24

Great pictures! My favourite is teh first one for some reason. I hope to see more.

***Steve*** · 30-05-2005, 08:57

These photos just go to show that you can capture much more than just buildings with this stunning lens. The last shot stands out here but the first one is also very impressive.

As you say, money well spent!!

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dod Feet under the table Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nairn Posts: 1,911	Some with the new 17-40 Nothing great but I'm really beginning to like this lens, nice and wide, seems sharp at F4, quick focussing, money well spent

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22-05-2005, 17:45	#2 (permalink)
KenCo1964 Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Co. Durham England Posts: 1,069	The last shot is stunning Dod, very nice indeed.

23-05-2005, 09:50	#3 (permalink)
DaveG Been here a while Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 262	I agree, that last one in particular is very good. Pick my 17-40 up this afternoon

23-05-2005, 10:55	#4 (permalink)
dod Feet under the table Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nairn Posts: 1,911	thanks Not really too happy with any of them myself but the lens is nice. Dave, you'll love it

23-05-2005, 11:03	#5 (permalink)
KenCo1964 Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Co. Durham England Posts: 1,069	The first shot is good but maybe a little to much saturation, i also like the second shot, the third i can't see were the focus is, but that's just me, the last shot is just a very good picture, i like the ripples in the sand.

23-05-2005, 11:24	#8 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	PMSL! :lol: Welcome to The Quest For The Holy Grail. Hope you don't find it before me. :lol: Seriously - I see your point about the lower viewpont, but it's a beautifully exposed shot and it would definitely be a 'keeper' if it was mine.

23-05-2005, 19:24	#11 (permalink)
youxwantxromance? New here Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chesterfield, NE Derbyshire Posts: 8	Great pictures! My favourite is teh first one for some reason. I hope to see more.

30-05-2005, 08:57	#12 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 15,941	These photos just go to show that you can capture much more than just buildings with this stunning lens. The last shot stands out here but the first one is also very impressive. As you say, money well spent!!