Hello all

Naim Khan · 03-17-2010, 01:25 PM

Hello there,
I used to enjoy photography back in the 80s - remember when you had to wait to see your results? I got out of touch but for the past few years have been enjoying it again very much and also have become a victim of LBA!! I have been a member of another forum but decide to join this forum recently. I hope to contribute and also get help when needed. Below are a few sample shots I have taken with my K20. I would welcome any C&C.

Aberdeen, Scotland - couldn't do anything with the shadow

Stuck in traffic in snow

My son enjoying his Easter egg last year

Last, testing my new DA* 50-135 recently

Thanks for your attention

**Kerrowdown** · 03-18-2010, 01:14 AM

Welcome to the forum, your lucky to even get a shadow in Aberdeen!!!

Naim Khan · 03-18-2010, 02:25 AM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

Welcome to the forum, your lucky to even get a shadow in Aberdeen!!!

Hahaha.
I actually live in Yorkshire and was visiting my cousin. It was p***ing down most of the week and this was perhaps the only day we got any decent sunshine. The place I photographed is actually Dunnoter Castle which, I am sure you know, is just outside Aberdeen. Anyway the light was fantastic - I had to lean at a very awkward angle over a barbed wire to get a decent composition and therefore couldn't do anything with the shadow.

Naim Khan · 03-18-2010, 02:27 AM

BTW Kerrodown,
I also took a few (I think decent) photos of Loch Ness and Urquhart (is that the right spelling?) Castle as well!

**Ash** · 03-18-2010, 02:48 AM

Welcome Naim.
Fine way to introduce yourself.
Glad to have you on board and hope you enjoy your time here.

fractal · 03-18-2010, 11:35 PM

G'day and welcome. The first shot you posted is great.

Naim Khan · 03-19-2010, 02:57 AM

Originally posted by fractal

G'day and welcome. The first shot you posted is great.

Thanks mate but I think I'll have to travel 350 mile again to get the shot once more without the shadow!

madhurvyas · 03-19-2010, 03:45 AM

Hi,
I think your shadow is not affecting the photo, my eyes never notice them as your shadow, lines are always leading the eyes towards that castle/sea in background.

Naim Khan · 03-20-2010, 02:11 AM

Originally posted by madhurvyas

Hi,
I think your shadow is not affecting the photo, my eyes never notice them as your shadow, lines are always leading the eyes towards that castle/sea in background.

Thanks for your comments Madhurvays. Funny you should say this because until recently I thought this was a rock! I only noticed it when I had a large print made of it.
Yes I agree, despite the very nice colours, the most pleasing thing for me is the way the line of wheat draws the eye to the castle.

03-17-2010, 01:25 PM	#1
Naim Khan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Posts: 177	Hello all Hello there, I used to enjoy photography back in the 80s - remember when you had to wait to see your results? I got out of touch but for the past few years have been enjoying it again very much and also have become a victim of LBA!! I have been a member of another forum but decide to join this forum recently. I hope to contribute and also get help when needed. Below are a few sample shots I have taken with my K20. I would welcome any C&C. Aberdeen, Scotland - couldn't do anything with the shadow Stuck in traffic in snow My son enjoying his Easter egg last year Last, testing my new DA* 50-135 recently Thanks for your attention

03-18-2010, 01:14 AM	#2
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Welcome to the forum, your lucky to even get a shadow in Aberdeen!!!

03-18-2010, 02:25 AM	#3
Naim Khan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Posts: 177 Original Poster	Originally posted by kerrowdown Welcome to the forum, your lucky to even get a shadow in Aberdeen!!! Hahaha. I actually live in Yorkshire and was visiting my cousin. It was p***ing down most of the week and this was perhaps the only day we got any decent sunshine. The place I photographed is actually Dunnoter Castle which, I am sure you know, is just outside Aberdeen. Anyway the light was fantastic - I had to lean at a very awkward angle over a barbed wire to get a decent composition and therefore couldn't do anything with the shadow.

03-18-2010, 02:27 AM	#4
Naim Khan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Posts: 177 Original Poster	BTW Kerrodown, I also took a few (I think decent) photos of Loch Ness and Urquhart (is that the right spelling?) Castle as well!

03-18-2010, 02:48 AM	#5
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Welcome Naim. Fine way to introduce yourself. Glad to have you on board and hope you enjoy your time here.

03-18-2010, 11:35 PM	#6
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	G'day and welcome. The first shot you posted is great.

03-19-2010, 02:57 AM	#7
Naim Khan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Posts: 177 Original Poster	Originally posted by fractal G'day and welcome. The first shot you posted is great. Thanks mate but I think I'll have to travel 350 mile again to get the shot once more without the shadow!

03-19-2010, 03:45 AM	#8
madhurvyas Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bikaner (Raj)-India Photos: Gallery Posts: 562	Hi, I think your shadow is not affecting the photo, my eyes never notice them as your shadow, lines are always leading the eyes towards that castle/sea in background.

03-20-2010, 02:11 AM	#9
Naim Khan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Posts: 177 Original Poster	Originally posted by madhurvyas Hi, I think your shadow is not affecting the photo, my eyes never notice them as your shadow, lines are always leading the eyes towards that castle/sea in background. Thanks for your comments Madhurvays. Funny you should say this because until recently I thought this was a rock! I only noticed it when I had a large print made of it. Yes I agree, despite the very nice colours, the most pleasing thing for me is the way the line of wheat draws the eye to the castle.