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creators · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:19 am Post subject: The fruits of autumn.

Colour being one of the richest fruits of the season.

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chris82 · Stacker! Joined: 08 Nov 2006 Posts: 508 Location: Belfast

What amazing colours and DOF Great stuff

creators · Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:36 am Post subject:

Thanks Chris, I was pretty pleased with this one, though it took several attempts to get the shot I was after.
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chris82 · Stacker! Joined: 08 Nov 2006 Posts: 508 Location: Belfast

Well they do say patientce is a virtue..

creators · Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:13 pm Post subject:

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hil26 · Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 8:51 pm Post subject:

that sure is sharp - lovely image
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Always in search of that magic moment

creators · Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:38 pm Post subject:

Thanks Dave, I've been meaning to spend more time using manual focus, especially at f2.8, the AF just can't be relied upon to get it on the sweet spot. This one was only just. Hah, but I guess that's the point.
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Gilly · Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:38 pm Post subject:

Much prefer the second shot Keith.

The first one, my eyes keep getting drawn to the almost blown out petals of the bush, which is a pain, as the berries immediately behind are sharp and perfectly exposed.

Second one has great DoF - what were you using to capture these? It looks similar to the perfomance of the Canon 50mm 1.4.

(which incidentally I had to return this week due to the autofocus packing up Crying or Very sad

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Edit - Doh, I posted at the same time, and you answered me! seems your 'futuristic' skills aren't so bad after all!! http://mikesphotography.myfreeforum.org/about2874.html
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creators · Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:49 pm Post subject:

Heh, heh, I'm working on my future skills Gilly. Sorry to hear about your lens, that's a bummer.

I think my Sigma 50mm 2.8 macro is my favourite lens, I haven't used it nearly enough, probably because I needed to spend more time using manual focus and I am lazy about stuff like that. It's a fab lens and great for stereo too.

Understand what you mean about the almost blown petals, hey ho.

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