garethleyland

Teenagers!

I remember doing the same myself.

Thanks for the trip down memory lane Ruud.

Now, what was that girl's name............

Hi Ruud, that 135mm lens is awesome.

Another super story telling image!

Gareth.

Hi Herman, thanks for your input.

I'm sure you are right about the man walking away, there was nobody else involved with this couple, they were totally wrapped up with each other.

Here was an intense moment, why is a mystery but if you can feel the emotion then an explaination is prehaps not needed.

The power of media........

Thanks for stopping by Herman, hope you are in good health.

Regards

Gareth.

Hi Mike

I LOVE this lens. It is worth the money thats for damn sure even if it is big and heavy.

I need more practice with it though, got a big shoot next weekend and after that I'm shooting all the images for my daughter's school's new website.

So much for photography being just a hobby.

Kind regards to Betsy and yourself

Gareth.

Hi Mike, thank you for the compliments my friend.

I had just serviced and sharpened this machine and then thought about an image. The result is just about what I was after, something a little bit different.

Gareth.

Hi Mike, thanks for that. I've added a B/W version too.

I set out today with a bright overcast sky, but within 20 mins the sun came out and the light was totally different. So I went chasing shadows!

Gareth.

Hi Mike thanks for stopping by.

The camera works really well for a cheap P&S, the video function is very good. I will stick to my DSLR's though! I like something with a view finder not just a rear screen.

Best regards

Gareth.

This tree had to be cut down due to the disease that was eating

away at it's insides. The outer 'orange' circle is the only healthy bit

left, the lighter centre part is actually soft to the touch. I used it as a

subject to try out a Fuji P&S that I have bought for my wife.

Hi Benjamin

thanks for the comments, your DoF issue is an interesting one. Subject distance was approx 8 metres, focal length 77mm and aperture was f3.2. By my calculations total DoF should be about 1.4 metre so yes I would expect the man walking away to be more out of focus. I guess the bokeh on the nikkor AF-S 70-200 f2.8G ii ED  is not that good.

The people in the background are however for me part of the image. This couple were so involved while all round them people went about their lives. They could have moved to the side and be more private but rather chose to stay in the centre of the street not caring who could see them.

I will be looking onto the bokeh expectations of my new lens!!

Thanks for stopping by

Best regards

Gareth.

Hi MIke

Thanks for the comments my friend.

Regards

Gareth

I'm not exactly sure what the story is here so I will leave the image

open to your own interpretation..

Thank you for viewing larger.

It all seems such a long time ago. There was so much to look forward to in 2012, all there is this year is a royal birth and maybe some warmer weather! 

Hi Gail, I'm with you, I like the original.

It is hard to even think about the beach and sand castles unless you are wearing a coat, hat, gloves, scarf etc...

We are still waiting for spring to get started here in the UK.

Warm regards

Gareth

Thank you for taking the time for a v2 edit, I think you have made the snow too bright though. The shot was taken on a fairly dull day.

Best regards

Gareth

Hi Mike and Gail.

Many thanks Mike for your comments, indeed the exif shows f1, this is a P.net issue that has happened before and I don't always remember to check to see if it is right.

Gail, as Mike rightly points out the lighting is from a sodium street light, and the reflection off the snow makes it appear brighter than normal. I have a print of this and it is a lot more 'orange' in colour, maybe I need to check my printer settings.

All the snow has gone now but it is still bitterly cold outside for this time of year.

Kind regards to you both

Gareth.

Your version shows some differences, although I am not entirely sure how you made the changes. My photoshop skills are somewhat limited.

Thanks for your time and input

Regards

Gareth.

This kind of thing makes me laugh...

Take the shot, look later, if it's good.....then share it.

Nice one Alf, that takes care of the concerns then.

Regards

Gareth.

I see no footprints in the snow. This door hasn't been used in some time, another victim of the economy I guess.

Interesting image showing good detail.

Regards

Gareth.

Beautiful Gail, you persevered and obtained your image. The colours are wonderful.

Kind regards

Gareth.

A contrast and then some! Very well spotted.

That guy really needs to eat something.

Hi Rakesh

Thanks for the comment.

Gareth.

Hi Mike

I was certainly lucky to get a break in the clouds on what was a very miserable day. Again I'm confused as to why the exif is wrong, it is a pnet issue I think.

Anyway, thanks for looking and the compliments.

Best regards

Gareth.

Outstanding image.

Very well done.

Regards

Gareth.

This is where exactly??