Late 19th Centuary Weir..................

We came upon this ancient weir on a birding hike through a National Heritage Site (built circa 1892). It was quite dark and dingey so I thought I'd have a go shooting in Black and white, handheld @ 1/10s.... rather delighted with the outcome.

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My first in-camera B&W shot with my new A700. I would appreciate

your thoughts and suggestions on this one. See image details.

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The B & W's are very impressive and the sharpness and fine detail is really well communicated too!  So I'm guessing you are very pleased with your new camera's perfomance, well I think you should be. The glimpse of the waterfall is pleasant through the myriad of branches and undergrowth, but maybe a less busy composition would alllow a greater appreciation of the view beyond.  Of course its always easy to makes these suggestions sitting in a chair at acomputer screen, the reality very often isn't quite as easy.  I do like it though, theres something about those fine filigree branches that overhang the waterfall that are really appealing.

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Alf

Thanks so much for your valued comments. Accepted, the image does look a little cluttered in terms of the branches and twigs, but in actual fact, it was the only worthwhile vantage point. In reality, the weir is tiny, about 8-10 metres across the wall and this image is full frame.

I did consider taking out some of the foliage (Louise suggested it actually) but I felt it gave the impression of "a peephole to the past" if left as is.

Yes, I am pleased with the B&W's as opposed to the all shades of grey I tend to get with converions.

Thanks again

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