More Sigma 10-20 & Snowdonia

More Sigma 10-20 & Snowdonia · 01:08 AM

Just acquired a decent Sigma 10-20 & here are a couple of the 1st shots I've managed with it....it will take some getting used to as I think its necessary to be on top of the foreground to keep a good sense of depth, consequently I'm planning at trying Hyperfocal distance focusing again.

Sorry but no blue sky to be seen in these !!

simon

scott-devon · 08-25-2008, 04:57 AM

That first shot is magical with the scenery showing through below the arch of cloud. Wonderful shots!

simonkit · 08-25-2008, 05:39 AM

Originally posted by scott-devon

That first shot is magical with the scenery showing through below the arch of cloud. Wonderful shots!

Thanks for the comment....originally the 1st shot had more sky & was too dominant in the shot, this is a slightly cropped version which I'm quite happy with, should work well as an 18 x 12inch print.

The 2nd doesn't really work in this lighting, needs something more dramatic..it was useful to try our the 10-20s field of view though

simon

daacon · 08-25-2008, 05:58 AM

Nice I agree love he first shot - I was recently in Mountain country with low ceilings and overcast - you have done well.

roentarre · 08-25-2008, 06:01 AM

What a view there. Beautiful scenery. The first shot stands out with its unique mist and colour.

timbo13 · 08-25-2008, 06:49 AM

I really like the first shot as well, nice capture

Peter Zack · 08-25-2008, 06:59 AM

I really like the first shot as well but the second blows me away! The elements I like: The stone wall that leads you off into the distance. The rough and weather beaten step over the wall. The hint of light and green in the valley below makes you wonder if there is a village down there. The overall feel that this shot could have been taken 300 years ago as easily as today.

Btw, both are beautifully exposed.

slowpez · 08-25-2008, 07:05 AM

Nice captures. I'm with Peter, I also like the second shot. Lovely place, Wales.

hrishi · 08-25-2008, 07:07 AM

Beautiful images..How did you manage to get such a great dynamic range? how did you meter?

Damn Brit · 08-25-2008, 08:00 PM

Beautiful images Simon, you are giving the 10-20 more of a workout than I at the moment.

jgredline · 08-25-2008, 08:22 PM

Originally posted by scott-devon

That first shot is magical with the scenery showing through below the arch of cloud. Wonderful shots!

This sums it up nicely...Now tomorrow I will head out with my 10-20....

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08-25-2008, 04:57 AM	#2
scott-devon Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 2,140	That first shot is magical with the scenery showing through below the arch of cloud. Wonderful shots!

08-25-2008, 05:39 AM	#3
simonkit Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 645 Original Poster	Originally posted by scott-devon That first shot is magical with the scenery showing through below the arch of cloud. Wonderful shots! Thanks for the comment....originally the 1st shot had more sky & was too dominant in the shot, this is a slightly cropped version which I'm quite happy with, should work well as an 18 x 12inch print. The 2nd doesn't really work in this lighting, needs something more dramatic..it was useful to try our the 10-20s field of view though simon

08-25-2008, 05:58 AM	#4
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Nice I agree love he first shot - I was recently in Mountain country with low ceilings and overcast - you have done well.

08-25-2008, 06:01 AM	#5
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	What a view there. Beautiful scenery. The first shot stands out with its unique mist and colour.

08-25-2008, 06:49 AM	#6
timbo13 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northboro MA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,007	I really like the first shot as well, nice capture

08-25-2008, 06:59 AM	#7
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	I really like the first shot as well but the second blows me away! The elements I like: The stone wall that leads you off into the distance. The rough and weather beaten step over the wall. The hint of light and green in the valley below makes you wonder if there is a village down there. The overall feel that this shot could have been taken 300 years ago as easily as today. Btw, both are beautifully exposed.

08-25-2008, 07:05 AM	#8
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Nice captures. I'm with Peter, I also like the second shot. Lovely place, Wales.

08-25-2008, 07:07 AM	#9
hrishi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pune, India Photos: Gallery Posts: 149	Beautiful images..How did you manage to get such a great dynamic range? how did you meter?

08-25-2008, 08:00 PM	#10
Damn Brit Guest	Beautiful images Simon, you are giving the 10-20 more of a workout than I at the moment.

08-25-2008, 08:22 PM	#11
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by scott-devon That first shot is magical with the scenery showing through below the arch of cloud. Wonderful shots! This sums it up nicely...Now tomorrow I will head out with my 10-20....