The 16th UK South-East "The Cooper Crawley Creche" Thread (All Welcome)

felt_tip_felon wrote in post #14771615
I'm just waiting to go home, doing mornings was either the best or worst idea I've had, doesn't leave time or tolerance for office politics - then I realise I don't actually care for them either

What aperture were you using? I tend to shoot a minimum of f9 when doing bug shots, but that's on a macro lens so maybe different dependent on what lens your using?

Lee, I always use my 70-200 as its the best quality lens I have. I always use f4 to f5.6 to keep the speed up.

Slapheadyeti wrote in post #14771645
Lee, I always use my 70-200 as its the best quality lens I have. I always use f4 to f5.6 to keep the speed up.

I reckon you could up the aperture a little still, maybe increase the ISO to compensate? also try and make some shelter from any breeze, either using yourself as a break or a small clamp keeps the subject stiller longer!

Mike wrote in post #14771484
Ooh, fun times!

How is Figgis today...?

he's being less of a prat than he was yesterday. and appears to have forgotten about that nest, for now!

Slapheadyeti wrote in post #14771613
I've just been on my Flickr this owning and got a message from a lady who has been following my pictures. This was the message


Hi Wayne
Love the recent uploads. You are fast becoming one of my very favourite photographers - the variety of your work is amazing. Please do keep entering competitions, you deserve every success.
kind regards
Angela


Quite a motivator I think.

ahh well done, it's so nice to get great feedback.

Gundogs wrote in post #14772013
he's being less of a prat than he was yesterday. and appears to have forgotten about that nest, for now!

I spoke too soon.
http://youtu.be/q_GLXD​hCYQo

That's pretty funny, Penel. Never seen a dog try and climb a tree like that.

Looks like he's practising his karate kicks

@Pete
Not sure if it was that range Fuji are going to be halting everything but have you had a read up on this?
http://www.bjp-online.com …/fujifilm-kills-pro-films

felt_tip_felon wrote in post #14771655
I reckon you could up the aperture a little still, maybe increase the ISO to compensate? also try and make some shelter from any breeze, either using yourself as a break or a small clamp keeps the subject stiller longer!

Thanks Lee. Might try and give it go later in the garden.

Kaben wrote in post #14769085
Wow, thanks Richard

Thanks Penel, Now i just need to remember to do it for everything else!


Heres a few more -sorry to flood with so many similar from the same set.

500px love always welcome, even if i have to whore myself to get it!

IMAGE LINK: http://500px.com/photo​/10462281
To The Death

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Salute

IMAGE LINK: http://500px.com/photo​/10462265
At Ease

IMAGE LINK: http://500px.com/photo​/10462263
Daring

OUTSTANDING!

felt_tip_felon wrote in post #14771353
...
and a homage to our own Vampire of photography...

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …elt_tip_felon/7​646154542/
Homage to ANKE by felt_tip_felon®, on Flickr

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Homage to ANKE 2 by felt_tip_felon®, on Flickr

anyone up to photo fun today?

Thanks mate, they look great!

elysium wrote in post #14772806
@Pete
Not sure if it was that range Fuji are going to be halting everything but have you had a read up on this?
http://www.bjp-online.com …/fujifilm-kills-pro-films

Sad news, but for now I'm using Velvia which seems to be in widespread supply (got mine easily from Amazon.

Processing is a little more problematic as the panoramic size ratio is non standard. Best I can do for now is to get them developed and get the film back on a roll. I've had to buy a film scanner so that I can get them into a useable state here at home.

Pete Velvia is a good film to go for if your going to be doing landscapes as it give really saturated greens and reds, I for one am looking forward to seeing the results.

Gundogs wrote in post #14772420
I spoke too soon.
http://youtu.be/q_GLXD​hCYQo

For gods sake Penel , get him a ladder. He only wants a look.

Slapheadyeti wrote in post #14771596
Morning all. How are we today. I must say that the bugs shown make mine look even worse. But they are super. Well done. Am I using too small of an aperture when I'm shooting them, or is it my hands are not steady enough?

Slapheadyeti wrote in post #14771645
Lee, I always use my 70-200 as its the best quality lens I have. I always use f4 to f5.6 to keep the speed up.

Slapheadyeti wrote in post #14772937
Thanks Lee. Might try and give it go later in the garden.

Wayne - I agree with what Lee has said but I also use my 70-200 a lot for insects but I dont expect to get really close up shots with it. I mostly use it for dragonflies that are at a bit of a distance and for the in-flight shots of them. I then use the 100 macro for really close stuff.

So, for your 70-200 I almost always use F5.6 and you have to make sure the shutter speed is well up, and for smaller stuff that is not moving much rest on something if you can. But if the bug is on the move put it on AI servo and be as quick as you can taking the shot(s).

I have managed to get some nice damsel shots with my 70-200 but usually I rest on a fence or something if there is something nearby I can - its pure luck if they are sharp and Im not resting on anything, but being quick once you have focussed is key for smaller stuff, oh and use AF rather than manual focus.

Hope thats of some use.

Linda

felt_tip_felon wrote in post #14771353
Good morning folks,

I hope everyone is well?

just having a nose through the recent photos and appreciating the incredible talent of the contributors here!

some amazing images all round, dogs, flowers, insects, war, cars & Oliver!

I got to a meeting too early yesterday in Brighton so went for a stroll and took some pics of graffiti/vandalism...



& a comedy number plate!

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Number plate comedy by felt_tip_felon®, on Flickr

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …elt_tip_felon/7​646214402/
Homage to ANKE 2 by felt_tip_felon®, on Flickr

anyone up to photo fun today?

Now these two are super, the bike just for the humour and the building against the blue has a certain style I cannot yet put my finger on but is a cracker