[Cerebum]

I'm out as well, I need to focus more on my Film projects. Only so much time in the day.

Love you all, Had so much fun hanging out for a few months again.

Will try to return in the fall, gray days, leaves on the ground, people in the streets.

Here's some high grain Kodak Tmax 3200, with a film version of one of my shots from earlier



Resistance by Eric Auer, on Flickr



Rest by Eric Auer, on Flickr



After The Storm-b by Eric Auer, on Flickr



Elevated by Eric Auer, on Flickr

You will be missed. You have posted some excellent images in the last couple of months

[Tsuken]

Been taking some shots before bed to keep my hand in and push myself but it's been difficult time-wise lately. I became an uncle for the first time a week ago today and my better half lost her nan, and with her the last of her grandparents, on Friday, so it's been emotionally mixed of late.
Should be able to sort through a few photos and upload some later and hopefully get a few comments in for the last couple of days.

Take care, mate.

[pepperberry farm]

halfway through the month and I can report on how much I despise zoom lenses....

nothing wrong with the Sigma, I just do not like using them....

(when did this happen to me?)

[robgski]

I despise zoom lenses

I like both, but I notice my shooting style changes depending on whether I choose a zoom or prime . Zooms can make one lazy about composition, and make one prone to zooming and clicking more quickly. Depending on the lens, they might not be as fast, as sharp, or offer the pleasing bokeh of an equivalent prime.

[pepperberry farm]

I like both, but I notice my shooting style changes depending on whether I choose a zoom or prime .Zooms can make one lazy about composition, and make one prone to zooming and clicking more quickly. Depending on the lens, they might not be as fast, as sharp, or offer the pleasing bokeh of an equivalent prime.

exactly this - I noticed my shooting becoming undisciplined and lazy.....

I've started using this lens as a prime and the shots immediately became better composed and focused....


but I cannot wait for this month to be over...

[Eric Auer]

Zooms are my absolute fav street lenses. Even more so now with distancing etc.

But I was always a sniper/fisherman and patience + zoom = success

[robgski]

for street, I really liked using the DA 40 XS on my K-5, with a good balance between FOV and compactness. If I had owned a K-30 at that time, I could have put it in a cargo pocket.

If I have no unforeseen expenses at the end of the year, I will get a GR-III for my walk around and street camera.

[Kerrowdown]

halfway through the month and I can report on how much I despise zoom lenses....

Welcome to my World... you realise now that your on the slippery slope, it's all downhill from now on.

[Eric Auer]

24-120mm at F8 and I'm good.

Also modern 28-300mm lenses from almost any major manuf are simply awesome.

It's never been a better time for Zooms, as modern cameras perform so well at high ISO "Slow" compact zooms are great walk arounds.

[Cerebum]

Actually, I adore my 50-200. After calibrating, its as sharp as anything, lightweight and wr. I am with Eric on the longer range street because I am a coward

Re. Yesterdays picture, It turns out that camera shop is not reopening. Lancaster has lost loads of shops since the outbreak and losing Wilkinson cameras is the biggest blow as it was the last camera shop in the city!

[Eric Auer]

Actually, I adore my 50-200. After calibrating, its as sharp as anything, lightweight and wr. I am with Eric on the longer range street because I am a coward

Re. Yesterdays picture, It turns out that camera shop is not reopening. Lancaster has lost loads of shops since the outbreak and losing Wilkinson cameras is the biggest blow as it was the last camera shop in the city!

Once you have a good spot to hang out for a bit and sorta blend in, the zoom gives you the option of either shooting up close or quickly switch distances without drawing any attention to yourself.
I don't mind being in peoples faces at all, Lived in NYC for 10+ years but I get my best shots usually when not noticed or just ignored.

Here's an interesting read, somewhat related: The Fisherman of Barcelona | Create

[pepperberry farm]

Welcome to my World... you realise now that your on the slippery slope, it's all downhill from now on.

been on that slope for a bit now....

for me, the good travel-zoom will always have its place with me, but never as a primary lens.....

it's interesting how this stirred up the nest of pro/con in here....

[iheiramo]

halfway through the month and I can report on how much I despise zoom lenses....

I have couple of zooms bought to try on challenge and this is what I worry. I'll try to pull thru...

[Sandy Hancock]

Welcome to my World... you realise now that your on the slippery slope, it's all downhill from now on.

Get your good self into a Single In Challenge Kerrowdown! I'd love to see you take one of your ladies out for a month....

[Cerebum]

Once you have a good spot to hang out for a bit and sorta blend in, the zoom gives you the option of either shooting up close or quickly switch distances without drawing any attention to yourself.
I don't mind being in peoples faces at all, Lived in NYC for 10+ years but I get my best shots usually when not noticed or just ignored.

Here's an interesting read, somewhat related: The Fisherman of Barcelona | Create

Thanks Eric, that's brilliant. I am fairly new to serious photography but visited Barcelona a few times prior to that. I really need to go back but not until things settle down thanks for sharing that, I really enjoyed it