Sunday, October 30, 2005

Dominating Dam




Camera: Canon 20D
Lens: EF 70-200 f/4L @ 70mm (112mm equiv)
Exposure: 1/640 sec at f/10, ISO 400
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This shot was taken at the Llys-y-fran dam.

Saturday, October 29, 2005

Lotus Elise




Camera: Canon 20D
Lens: EF 17-40 f/4L @ 17mm (27mm equiv) with Cir-Pol
Exposure: 1/250 sec at f/7.1, ISO 100
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This is Dean's little baby. A top quality Lotus Elise , some would argue that this Series One is better looking than the S2. I'm not so sure, but I think in 10 or 20 years time this version will look much nicer.

On a photographic front, some may squirm at split in sky/foreground not matching the golden rule of thirds. I think it works though...

Friday, October 28, 2005

Civic Type R




Camera: Canon 20D
Lens: EF 17-40 f/4L @ 17mm (27mm equiv) with Cir-Pol
Exposure: 1/40 sec at f/4.5, ISO 100
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This is one of the first shots from the weekend that I spent with my mates Jim and Dean. This is Jim's Civic Type R. It's a pretty nice car, looks good, handles well and feels quite connected. I wouldn't say no anyway!

As for boy racer (ricer if you're American) comments, well it is actually possible to drive normally, and you can rest assured that none of us are into that rubbish. Oh, except Dean though. ;)

Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Prepare To Strike




Camera: Canon 20D
Lens: EF 70-200 f/4L @ 200mm (320mm equiv)
Exposure: 1/800 sec at f/5.6, ISO 400
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Sorry I haven't posted for a while, my parents have been visiting and I spent a weekend out with the lads shooting our cars and driving some great roads in Wales (stay tuned!).

Thursday, October 13, 2005

Quiet For Now




Camera: Canon 20D
Lens: EF 70-200 f/4L @ 200mm (320mm equiv)
Exposure: 1/2000 sec at f/5.6, ISO 200
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She is a young bald eagle, apparently you can tell by the colour of the whiteish feathers. A fully mature bird is totally white around it's head, neck and tail.

See, I was listening during the display!

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Prickly




Camera: Canon 20D
Lens: EF 70-200 f/4L @ 188mm (301mm equiv)
Exposure: 1/1250 sec at f/5.6, ISO 400
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As with the previous couple of shots, this was taken at the National Birds of Prey Centre.

I like this shot, although it needs more DOF.

Tuesday, October 11, 2005

Gaze




Camera: Canon 20D
Lens: EF 70-200 f/4L @ 200mm (320mm equiv)
Exposure: 1/320 sec at f/9, ISO 400
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Another shot from the National Birds of Prey Centre near Newent in Gloucestershire.

Monday, October 10, 2005

The Stare




Camera: Canon 20D
Lens: EF 70-200 f/4L @ 200mm (320mm equiv)
Exposure: 1/800 sec at f/11, ISO 400
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This is one of a few shots I'll post after I went to the National Birds of Prey Centre.

Whilst I was there I met another keen photographer and very nice lady called Linda Wright. You have a look at her shots from the centre over here, I'd recommend it.

Sunday, October 09, 2005

Warp Speed




Camera: Canon 20D
Lens: EF 17-40 f/4L
Exposure: 0.6 sec at f/22, ISO 1600
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This was shot in the 'Explore' part of @Bristol. My girlfriend was swinging a load of light rope around. Infact, it's the same light rope featured a while back here

Incidentally, I messed up the exposure on this shot, ISO was way too high. I'm another person that wants Canon to add a permanent ISO value in the viewfinder...

Saturday, October 08, 2005

Salad Cream




Camera: Canon 20D
Lens: EF 50mm f/1.4 (with Canon 250D close-up filter)
Exposure: 1/250 sec at f/2.8, ISO 3200
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I love how sharp this lens is.

Monday, October 03, 2005

Midnight Mass




Camera: Canon 20D
Lens: EF 17-40 f/4L @ 17mm (27mm equiv)
Exposure: 120 sec at f/8, ISO 100
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I almost forgot about this pic, I was fumbling around my folders looking for something to post and struck gold! It was only about a week and a half ago I think, but it had totally gone from memory. I want to sky to have a more dramatic colour, but I didn't want to go overboard with Photoshop.

In other news, I'm a bit stiff and sore so I'm not out shooting tonight. I spent a few hours yesterday and Saturday changing the brake pads and discs on my car. I've never done it before and I'm so glad I did. Quite easy really (but a bit of a workout!) once I had the right tools (7mm allen key anyone?) and it saved me about £100...hmm what camera gear could I buy with that?