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  • greasedscotsman
    greasedscotsman Posts: 6,962
    edited September 2019
    Going up to Yorkshire in a couple of days for the Worlds, usually like to take a few photos at this sort of thing. The weather forecast doesn't look too great, so if it is poor, is it really worth trying to take photos? Last time I tried at a bike race in bad weather, the Roubaix stage of the 2014 Tour, I didn't really get too many good shots.

    Any simple tips? Should I be using flash for example? Not too keen on the idea as I can't see this is too good from the riders point of view.
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,545
    A typical style for this would be wide angle from a low viewpoint probably with the lens wide open to get a fast shutter speed.
    I’d prefer a long lens to compress things but low light and crowds will be against this.
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  • elbowloh
    elbowloh Posts: 7,078
    From a recent trip to Hermanus, South Africa

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  • mr_goo
    mr_goo Posts: 3,770
    edited November 2019
    Trying out the new website. Couple of pics from my local beach.




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  • rollemynot
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    Grand Canal from a Vaperetto
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    Murano
  • briantrumpet
    briantrumpet Posts: 20,841
    One of those lucky ones tonight... at Charles de Gaulle airport... I just had two chances to get the shot I'd hoped for... and the second one worked, before I boarded my plane.


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  • big_harv
    big_harv Posts: 512
    edited November 2019




    A couple from me now it’s easier to attach. I Iike the effect natural light has. I’m re-learning this hobby-opinions welcome.

  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,844
    Like the composition of the Autumn scene. The hedge leads your eye down to the right; then the shadows over to the left; then the tree trunk takes you back up to the start.
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  • big_harv
    big_harv Posts: 512
    rjsterry said:

    Like the composition of the Autumn scene. The hedge leads your eye down to the right; then the shadows over to the left; then the tree trunk takes you back up to the start.

    Well thank you kindly! That one was just on an iPhone whilst on a dog walk. My Canon EOS is a work in progress, taken over the cycling somewhat 😳
  • big_harv
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    I didn’t quite get this right.This on my Canon EOS but on « idiot setting « . The idea was to draw you in through a tunnel in the trees but was a bit rushed (due to idiot dog). Thoughts?
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,545
    Kind of thing I'd try, with similar results. ;)
    Good idea but too many criss crossing branches blocking the path through.
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  • big_harv
    big_harv Posts: 512
    pblakeney said:

    Kind of thing I'd try, with similar results. ;)
    Good idea but too many criss crossing branches blocking the path through.

    Next time I’ll bring secateurs and tie the dog up....👍

    I wanted to experiment with depth of field. Just takes practice I guess.
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,545
    edited November 2019
    big_harv said:


    I wanted to experiment with depth of field. Just takes practice I guess.

    You probably got that bit. The standard is the main focal point, or 1/3 into the distance.
    Then do non-standard. ;)
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  • Longshot
    Longshot Posts: 940
    Taken at Llandanwg Beach in N Wales a couple of weeks ago .


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  • Tashman
    Tashman Posts: 3,497
    My in-laws are clearing out a house of an old friend who has recently died. It appears he was somewhat of a hoarder of various items including photographic equipment. It is all analogue (for want of a better phrase) equipment. Does anyone have suggestions as to where would be good to sell these on, or is Ebay sufficient? The cameras vary from Canon/Nikon/Pentax to a Haselblad and a variety of lenses and accessories too.
  • elbowloh
    elbowloh Posts: 7,078
    I expect it depends on the exact model and condition of the equipment.

    The Haselblad could be worth several hundred of even a couple of grand depending on the model.
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  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,545
    Have a look at similar items on ebay to get ballpark figures.
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  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,590
    Nice shot Longshot.
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  • Ben6899
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    Some great recent additions. I need to properly get back into it and start sharing some again - been too busy working on my FTP.
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  • briantrumpet
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  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,590
    That's superb BT. Almost a watercolour painting.
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  • briantrumpet
    briantrumpet Posts: 20,841
    pinno said:

    That's superb BT. Almost a watercolour painting.

    Thanks. It was a watercolour morning. I might tweak this one a bit and get a decent print of it, as I find it rather calming.
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  • mr_goo
    mr_goo Posts: 3,770
    edited December 2019

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  • Wheelspinner
    Wheelspinner Posts: 6,720
    I bought a (bargain) lens off the 'Bay, spent a bit of time calibrating the focus settings this morning with my favourite subject out in the garden...


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  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,545
    An unusual sight. For me at least.


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  • Wheelspinner
    Wheelspinner Posts: 6,720
    pblakeney said:

    An unusual sight. For me at least.

    Wot, sunshine? :D


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  • Wheelspinner
    Wheelspinner Posts: 6,720
    Tricky one... what is this? :-)


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  • shortfall
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    Not claiming any special photographical expertise for this one, it's just what the sunrise looked like from my mum's garden overlooking the Beauly Fifth near Inverness this morning. Maybe you needed to be here.
  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    Wheelspinner said:

    Tricky one... what is this? :-)


    Is whatever it is, reflecting in water? But what's that in the bottom left?
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