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Here's a quick one from last night. It was one of those "see the shot, grab the camera" moments.
I've recently got a new lens. It's a Canon EOS 50mm/f1.8 so opens right up. Ideal for those slightly duller days. I specifically got it for Glasto, so hoping that it provides some good images.
With it being a fixed focal length it also give much crisper images.
So here's the result. Stopped right down to f/1.8 at 1/50.
Hello, on a wet Saturday!
Having treated myself to some bike shoes and some clipless pedals, I did intend to get out on the bike today. Unfortunately the weather is conspiring against me. The nearest I got was to get all togged up, get the bike out and practice fitting and taking foot out. I'm told that it's often the case that people new to clipless pedals end up falling over, as they can't get their foot out in time. Seems straight forward (famous last words!). Anyway, common sense prevailed and I decided not to get a soaking.
Right photos.
One of the techniques that I've always been a fan of is "colour popping". What this entails is having a black & white image, but just having a selection of it in colour. It takes a decent photo to actually achieve a really good look for this, but I've been practicing on some regular ones...
Before...
After...
I think it really helps in making the subject stand out.
I have also invested in a Wacom graphics tablet. It's taking some getting used to, but even with my feeble attempts I can see how it is much more useful than a mouse.
Right, back to the practicing...
A quick update from work. Will make a decided effort to bring everything up to date on here now, but in the meantime, grab another photo.This on is of Downham's bypass, and was taken quite soon after I got the camera. Got to love light trails using a long exposure.About 18 months on though, I may go and try again knowing a lot more about firstly taking the shot, and secondly, post shot production.
Well, as you might have seen, I've started updating my blog again - at long last!I've gotten into digital photography in the last year and so I think that this is an ideal opportunity to show off some of my stuff.Give me a shout if you're on here and like it.Laters....
