First post, first Sigma 17-70 shots

First post, first Sigma 17-70 shots · 07:20 AM

New to the forums & new to DSLR - to be honest I own the Samsung GX-10 (hope this doesn't get me thrown off the forums). After not being 100% happy with the 18-55 kit lens I quickly bought the Sigma 17-70 which I'm very happy with.

These are my first 2 shots - nothing special I'm afraid, things are pretty difficult in the UK weather-wise so I've had little opportunity to get out & take some landscapes.

Personally I think the Portrait version works best, conveys the depth of the valley.

All C&C appreciated

thanks

Simon

daacon · 08-19-2007, 08:35 AM

Those are some nice shots Simon and welcome - it is too bad it was overcast as I think the colors would have popped out more. I like both of them actually , that is some beautifull country there well framed. Keep them comming.

lapeen · 08-19-2007, 09:19 AM

What a beautiful landscape!

nathancombs · 08-19-2007, 09:48 AM

these are very nice,

try bumping up the contrest and the color sateration a bit then burn in the clouds a bit to see what happens

simonkit · 08-19-2007, 02:49 PM

Thanks for the comments/feedback

To be honest I'm not 100% happy with the shots & will revist in better conditions so not really putting any further PP effort into these - can't beat getting it right in-camera !!

simon

thomasjmpark · 08-20-2007, 12:16 PM

Hi Simon,

They are nice pictures indeed. I know what you meen about the weather, its been really bad this summer.

Im thinkin about buying the Sigma lens aswell although my kit lens (18-55) is doing a grand job at the moment.

Keep it up

Cheers

simonkit · 08-20-2007, 01:08 PM

Thanks Tom,

See you live in some stunning scenery too - I visit the lakes every year to hike up a few more mountains - favourite must be the Buttermere ridge walk/Haystacks. I always stay in keswick too, normally just on the outskirts in a cottage near the TWA DOGS pub !! Hoping to make the trip up again in September if the weather changes.

simon

Originally posted by thomasjmpark

Hi Simon,

They are nice pictures indeed. I know what you meen about the weather, its been really bad this summer.

Im thinkin about buying the Sigma lens aswell although my kit lens (18-55) is doing a grand job at the moment.

Keep it up

Cheers

thomasjmpark · 08-20-2007, 01:38 PM

Well heres hoping for the weather

I was in Buttermere and Crummock water last week, it is fantastic. Got some great shots overlooking Solway and Scotland.

I really want to get up to Scotland before the weather gets really bad and may even plan a trip to Wales. I want to get the new lens before that though

Cheers

Kingsofronin · 08-20-2007, 02:11 PM

I agree. the photo looks significantly more complex and compositionally satisfying in the portrait oriented shot, here.

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08-19-2007, 08:35 AM	#2
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Those are some nice shots Simon and welcome - it is too bad it was overcast as I think the colors would have popped out more. I like both of them actually , that is some beautifull country there well framed. Keep them comming.

08-19-2007, 09:19 AM	#3
lapeen Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: bangor, maine Posts: 380	What a beautiful landscape!

08-19-2007, 09:48 AM	#4
nathancombs Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waysboro va Photos: Gallery Posts: 517	these are very nice, try bumping up the contrest and the color sateration a bit then burn in the clouds a bit to see what happens

08-19-2007, 02:49 PM	#5
simonkit Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 645 Original Poster	Thanks for the comments/feedback To be honest I'm not 100% happy with the shots & will revist in better conditions so not really putting any further PP effort into these - can't beat getting it right in-camera !! simon

08-20-2007, 12:16 PM	#6
thomasjmpark Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Keswick, England Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,134	Hi Simon, They are nice pictures indeed. I know what you meen about the weather, its been really bad this summer. Im thinkin about buying the Sigma lens aswell although my kit lens (18-55) is doing a grand job at the moment. Keep it up Cheers

08-20-2007, 01:08 PM	#7
simonkit Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 645 Original Poster	Thanks Tom, See you live in some stunning scenery too - I visit the lakes every year to hike up a few more mountains - favourite must be the Buttermere ridge walk/Haystacks. I always stay in keswick too, normally just on the outskirts in a cottage near the TWA DOGS pub !! Hoping to make the trip up again in September if the weather changes. simon Originally posted by thomasjmpark Hi Simon, They are nice pictures indeed. I know what you meen about the weather, its been really bad this summer. Im thinkin about buying the Sigma lens aswell although my kit lens (18-55) is doing a grand job at the moment. Keep it up Cheers

08-20-2007, 01:38 PM	#8
thomasjmpark Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Keswick, England Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,134	Well heres hoping for the weather I was in Buttermere and Crummock water last week, it is fantastic. Got some great shots overlooking Solway and Scotland. I really want to get up to Scotland before the weather gets really bad and may even plan a trip to Wales. I want to get the new lens before that though Cheers

08-20-2007, 02:11 PM	#9
Kingsofronin Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 150	I agree. the photo looks significantly more complex and compositionally satisfying in the portrait oriented shot, here.