Out & About with the 40D - Part2

[Deemac]

More learning curves, thanks to the new Canon 40D. Comments most welcome. This is on Saturday (8th March 2008) down at Scrabster Harbour and Thurso beach.

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh116/deemac1965/ScrabsterImage4Sm.jpg

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh116/deemac1965/ScrabsterImage3Sm.jpg

[Deemac]

more of the same session

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh116/deemac1965/ScrabsterImage2Sm.jpg


http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh116/deemac1965/ScrabsterImage1Sm.jpg

[Deemac]

Sorry, had a mini battle (and gave up!!) trying the fix the spelling mistake in "The" of - "The Lobster Pots" - the continued wonders of . . . computing!!:roll:

[floyed]

Really lovely pictures my favouite is the Thurso Beach:D

[North Light]

Some excellent photographs there. I particularly like the detail of the propeller and shot of the Inner Harbour looking towards the Ferry Inn.

I was out this morning, and also found an interesting Propeller to photograph at Castlehill Harbour.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2091/2320977038_9aa367049a.jpg

[Raven]

Great images Dee! I struggle slightly with your choice of colour in the borders, especially the pink one :-)
I can see where you are coming from, but imho the brown clashes a bit with the bw. I would either give the image a slight "tone" or the border more neutral... :-))
I know the main subjects in pic 1 are the lobster pots, but I would have liked to see the top of the ship not cut off...
All in all Dee, I think you are doing a pretty good job with your new toy :-)

(I know that you appreciate an honest opinion and thats why I bothered)

[dessie]

Raven do u like b.w photo,s...or is it just a choice when u are out and about....oh and the photo,s are great

[Raven]

Raven do u like b.w photo,s...or is it just a choice when u are out and about....oh and the photo,s are great

Oh yes, I like bw photos, I have done a few myself before;)

[Bobbyian]

Deemac I`ve pinched your great picture of Lobster pots so that I can make them in 1:12 scale for a model fishmongers that will take a while hope you don`t mind

[astroman]

Great photos Deemac. I love the lighting on the Thurso beach shot.

You've inspired me to try the black and white treatment on a couple of photos I took today ...

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj138/astroman_caithness/WindTurbineBWsmall.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj138/astroman_caithness/RuinedCottageBWsmall.jpg

Not quite to your standard but I'm pleased with the results.

[wifie]

Yeah - Thurso beach is my favourite too! Funny old tree that astroman - love bare trees!

[rob16d]

Love that tree pic too....background almost empty..then BOOM foreground subjecth !!!

[Deemac]

Deemac I`ve pinched your great picture of Lobster pots so that I can make them in 1:12 scale for a model fishmongers that will take a while hope you don`t mind

Model away - what ever "floats your boat!!" Glad you have a use for the image:Razz

[Deemac]

Thanks for all your comments & examples of your own work. The Thurso beach shot did stand out for me as well.

Raven - Still on the B&W learning curve (so excuse my R&D!!);)

[Raven]

Raven - Still on the B&W learning curve (so excuse my R&D!!);)

Aren`t we all sitting somewhere on the learning curve??[lol]

[Julia]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj138/astroman_caithness/RuinedCottageBWsmall.jpg


Smashing pic! I absolutely love it!

[Bobbyian]

Not quiet so as in the picture but for starters I think it will pass
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/bobbyian/lobsterpot.jpg

[Deemac]

Well done Bobbyian. What scale is this at? (and what's it for?)

[Bobbyian]

The scale is 1:12 and they are "dolls house size" shop fronts that we , That is me and the OH, have done as a Hobby for mine and others to enjoy etc.

[Deemac]

Can we get to see a photo of the whole model then?

[Bobbyian]

Yes, Ill try and get a steady hand at the weekend

[Bobbyian]

But untill then I found this in my bucket it what we did as a show piece for a miniature fair in Arnheim last autumn althought a bit out of focus we built all except the Little people

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/bobbyian/ArnheimOkt2007Christmasmarketklein2.jpg

[astroman]

Fantastic detail in your model work Bobbyian - I'm well impressed! It must have taken quite a bit of time and patience to do.

[Bobbyian]

Thanks Astroman I think alltold there is about 2 years work in there on and off

[Raven]

Absolutely stunning Bobbyian! What a great Christkindels Markt Scene! That makes me want to go there and get a Bratwurst and a Gluehwein :-)