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I'm finally going to bite the bullet and post my 365 here as well as on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnyg1980/sets/72157611968079711/) and Blipfoto (http://www.blipfoto.com/JDholic). This being my first ever attempt at a 365, I'm not going to bore you with all of my shots. (there have been 32!! and some of my first ones were a bit iffy) I think maybe I'll just post my favourite one's so far, and then continue on from there.
Day 005
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Firstly, my job is as a service engineer for a nationwide security/fire protection company. This involves a lot of driving about Northern Ireland attending jobs everywhere and anywhere.
This is the view from the beach in Carrickfergus towards the Castle. It was quite a nice day now that I look back on it.
Day 007
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I was really hunting for inspiration this day. I remember panicking a bit, as I had no idea what to use for my 365 shot. But, that soon panned out ok! I was called to a church on the north coast of Norn Iron in a town called Ballycastle. It was actually my first ever "proper" HDR, with three separate exposures taken at -2, 0, +2.
Day 018
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This is a picture of an abandoned linen bleach works in Larne. Was quite pleased with how this one turned out. I think I used one of the PS filters on it, not sure which one.
Day 023
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This is Slemish mountain, only 10 minutes from my house. I've climbed to the top many times, it's great to just chill at the top and realise with the view that everything your going through really doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things.
Day 024
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This is Sasha, our golden Labrador. This picture really summed up how I felt this day. I'm convinced animals can pick up on how your feeling and start to feel that way too. Probably the best picture I've ever taken of her, she never sits still that long.
Day 028
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Was working in the far west of our wee country all day, this was taken in Dunfanaghy, Co.Donegal. I sat on the rocks with my flask and a sandwich and just felt a bit better.
Day 031-only yesterday.
I really don't like pictures of myself, probably why I prefer taking the pictures. This is one of a few self portraits I've tried. Hopefully I'll become more comfortable as my 365 goes on.
I'm not going to post today's picture, it was a bit of a cop out. It is available on both Flickr and Blipfoto, but I wouldn't bother.
I will post tomorrows picture up. Please feel free to comment/rip apart my pictures, I'm here to learn!!
Nice set of pictures. Day 24 says it all. Great HDR on day 7. I wish I had your job I'm stuck in an office all day. Looks like you've made a good start to the project. Good stuff.
Day 033 I'd Rather Be...
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Was off sick today, just feeling really under the weather. I managed it out of bed about an hour ago, made myself a coffee thought about my 365 shot. This kind of fits how I'm feeling today. I've recently decided to stop drinking as much, I think I have only had 3 bottles of beer since New Year. Quite an achievement if you knew me!! I would rather not have a beer however, I would rather be in bed. But needs and musts always prevail.
Nice set of pictures. Day 24 says it all. Great HDR on day 7. I wish I had your job I'm stuck in an office all day. Looks like you've made a good start to the project. Good stuff.
Thanks very much, I was beginning to wonder if anyone was going to comment!!:thumbs:
The HDR shot has been my favourite as well.
Great start :thumbs:
Really like the first and second shots and the one of Sasha. The self-portrait has perfect DOF for me, and I LOVE the beer mug shot. Look forward to seeing what you come up with next :)
Cheers Kitten, I'm going to try and follow as many 365's as I can, but there are so many of them!! Yours will be one of them.
Day 034 Game Night..
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Quite an uninspiring day at work, at least I have only 2 more days to go before I head to Co.Cork for an urbex. Spent all of today inside a factory. Crap light when I arrived this morning and even worse when I left. A friend rang on the way home suggesting a games night in. How could I refuse??
woot! Is that guitar hero I spot? \o/
It is guitar hero, you can see the wear on the body, I became quite obsessed for a while!!!
Day 035
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Suicidal Bunny.
Busy day at work, (again) at least I've only 1 day to go until I go to Cork.
I took quite a few pictures of various things but for some reason they just didn't look right. This was a backup plan, which is always good to have. It's a poster I have in the spare room which always makes me laugh. Am I sick??
Chillimonster
04-02-2009, 19:32
Good start so far, and now i've subscribed i can keep an eye on it :)
Day 036
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Was annoyed all day, work was a chore, freezing weather, snow everywhere. But it all was ok when I arrived home. I'm on my Holidays!!! Off to Cork tomorrow for a long weekend, I canny wait.
Nice couple of photos - love the SB's - and the green is luscious in today's shot.
Have a fabby weekend, and take lots of pics!!
Day 037
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5 and a half hours later we arrived. Got to the hostel without any problems. Then we went for a wee dander down through the town. Had to take this with the compact camera, no photoshop with me. This is straight from the camera with no editing. Quite a strange feeling...
Great stuff JD and thanks for the catch up. Welcome to the fold! :thumbs:
Cheers Fabs.:thumbs:
Day 038
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Up early this morning and headed for an abandoned college near Cork. There were hundreds of these wee beggars everywhere. A really enjoyable day overall, we have just sat and planned what we are going to see tomorrow. I realised after posting last nights picture that I do have photoshop on my laptop.:bonk: (D'oh!!) The really annoying thing is that the internet access here won't let me access my flickr account. I'm going ever so slightly mad!!! :bang::bang:
Day 039 View to Cork from Crosshaven.
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Another fine day in Co.Cork.:woot: Up early again and visited an old convent in Cork city and then tried to get to an army fort in Crosshaven. It was a no-go but there was some lovely views. Absolutely shattered, bed early and then up early for the 5 hour drive home. :'(
Wow, all that blue! Now that's a place I wanna be. :thumbs:
Cheers Fabs, it's a shame we have to go home tomorrow. I could stay.
Day 040
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Arrived home from Cork about half two this afternoon. Saw my new BT Vision box sitting waiting to be set up. "That was quick" I thought, I only ordered it on Friday.
Pulled out the display unit, wired it all up and switched it on. After half an hour this message appeared. Apparently my BT Vision service isn't going to be activated until tomorrow. Why Oh Why Oh Why do I have the box now then???
Rant over.
GRRRRR!!!!
Great shots from the last few days :thumbs:
Hope you get your BT Vision sorted out tomorrow!
Oh, just in case you are in "Norn Iron" and need to talk to someone who works on a "helpline", don't get a Northern Irish person to talk to them. After 3 different people I just put the phone down.
Day 041 The New Toy...
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A bit of a rushed one tonight, BT Vision looks really good, hopefully it will maintain my interest. I've been enjoying the On Demand service quite a lot. I've watched 2 football matches and a film. All while my favourite programmes are recording!! I'm off to watch Shameless....
Day 042
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No idea what this bird is, a Heron??
I sat and had lunch beside a river in a town called Toome today. Was really idyllic. I didn't notice this wee fella until he turned his head. He sat in the same spot for ages, I really wanted to get a flying shot but didn't have the time to wait. They say it's all about being on the right place at the right time. At least that was true for my 365 shot today. I wish I could have got closer and it was a bit sharper, but it'll have to do.
Day 043. The Grey Day.
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The grey day. Under pressure with work, fed up with our so called "service desk" constantly ringing with the most stupid questions imaginable. This was taken in "stroke city" at lunch time. I stood and had a sandwich at the riverside and took a deep breath. But it looked cold so I got back in the van...
At least you had some cloud definition. That might look quite good as B&W.
Didn't think of that Fabs, will try it now.:thumbs:
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I'm not sure...
Hmm, maybe you could up the contrast in the land mass at the far end?
Chillimonster
12-02-2009, 22:04
Nice shots from the last couple of days, and as Marc said - works well as a B&W :thumbs:
Day 044.
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Friday the 13th nearly over without any incident. I say nearly..:naughty:..After yesterdays B&W I thought I would try another one. I used my 70-300 for a landscape shot for a change, I think it works. It's more like a selective landscape lens. I'm heading out for a few beers tonight, so be prepared for a very drunk Irish man spamming off-topic later on tonight. You have been warned..
Exif: 1/125, f5.6 300mm iso 200
I think this works better than the previous one. Nice sky detail and it has a nice moody feel to it. :thumbs:
I was going for a moody look, I just banged a load more contrast into it. :thumbs:
wow, really moody shot. Like it.
Thanks Kitten, I;m actually quite drunk...
davekiddle
14-02-2009, 07:35
Very atmospheric. :thumbs:
How's the head this morning? :D
Day 045
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Sasha sitting nice and still for a change. I'm really hungover...big hangover busting fry is being cooked as I type this. I've only realised that I use a sepia tone for every picture of Sasha. I don't know why??
Awww, she's lovely. I think the sepia suits her, maybe something to do with the colour of her coat?
Thanks Fabs, It's taken her a while to get used to the camera...She doesn't like the 70-300 but the nifty suits her ok, I think I have a prime lens only dog...
Thanks Fabs, It's taken her a while to get used to the camera...She doesn't like the 70-300 but the nifty suits her ok, I think I have a prime lens only dog...
I'm just amazed she can use a camera, whatever lens is attached! :lol:
:lol::lol::lol:
Very good!!!
Day 046
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Had a good wee day dandering round abandoned buildings with my mate Pete and a couple of others. We took a drive up the coast road towards Carnlough. This was taken at the Drumnagreagh hotel. The road you see is the coast road. The hotel now is completely wrecked. Has been vandalised beyond recognition. We used to go there for Sunday lunch regularly. I always remembered the view was nice.
I love the coast, I'm so jealous!
ShrubMonkey
15-02-2009, 18:56
Stunning coast shot :thumbs:
Cheers folks.
I really want to move here at some stage.
A bit of history. Designed by Charles Lanyon. Here. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A2_road_(Northern_Ireland))
Chillimonster
15-02-2009, 21:57
Day 45's pic is fab :)
Day 047
Tonight Matthew I'm Going To Be.....
Health And Safety Man!!!
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I had to wear all of this today on a site, and I thought to myself, "I'm sure I look completely daft!!" And, YES I DO!!!
It was actually quite nice to be back to a site job for a change, the craic was ninety!! I'll be back on the job tomorrow. It's impossible to see hear or breathe with all this lot on. Health and Safety?? I think it's more dangerous than wearing none of it...
:lol: That's brilliant JD! and yes, you look completely daft! :D
ShrubMonkey
16-02-2009, 19:42
Haha, great shot, nice kitchen too ;)
I know!!! But it makes me laugh every time I look at it!! :lol:
Haha, great shot, nice kitchen too ;)
I'm not really supposed to be in the kitchen....
ShrubMonkey
16-02-2009, 19:55
I'm not really supposed to be in the kitchen....
Yeah, you do look a little out of place :lol:
nice kitchen and yes you dont look very well placed there
nice kitchen and yes you dont look very well placed there
It feels weird Liss, it's very clean and smells funny....
Day 048
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Extremely busy today, which was good. We were 2 engineers down, Michael's wife is having her baby today, so he was away being the dutiful husband. John is off on holiday for the rest of the week, so their workload passed onto the remaining engineers. I didn't stop all day, even had lunch while driving!!
This is probably my first attempt at this type of processing, does it work??
purpleclouds
17-02-2009, 19:45
I love yesterdays shot :lol: Todays is rather inviting too!
I love yesterdays shot :lol: Todays is rather inviting too!
Cheers!!:thumbs: I was trying to inject a bit of humour with yesterdays shot, you should see the poses that didn't make it!!:lol:
Todays looks good. :thumbs:
Don't know how I missed this so far?
Looking really good all of it mate. You're proving that a D40 is all you need and it's the tog that matters :thumbs:
Don't know how I missed this so far?
Looking really good all of it mate. You're proving that a D40 is all you need and it's the tog that matters :thumbs:
Cheers mate, I love my wee d40. I am looking to upgrade though, I want either a d300 or a d90.
I love the HDR in shot 7, it's fantastic.
I love the HDR in shot 7, it's fantastic.
Cheers Stephen, my first "proper" HDR.
Day 049
Phone Watching...
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I do standby call with work a week at a time, we start on Monday at 5pm and do until 9am the next morning. This continues all week. On weekends we are on all day Saturday and Sunday. At this stage of the week I get a bit fed up, my life seems to revolve around this wee phone every 3rd week and I hate it!!
Chillimonster
18-02-2009, 20:52
I know the feeling matey, i'm the same at work for Intercom / CCTV etc and covered all over the Xmas period.
Nice shot by the way :thumbs:
Sounds like we have the same job!! I do mainly fire alarms, but work a bit at access, cctv, intruder.
Chillimonster
19-02-2009, 10:47
Sounds like we have the same job!! I do mainly fire alarms, but work a bit at access, cctv, intruder.
Sounds like it :)
Cover loads of stuff where i work (Signal distribution, AV over CAT5, Intercom, CCTV, Access etc, but tend to steer clear of intruder as too many cowboy firms get involved and make a hash of the install!) and we cover mainly the big stuff (Hospitals / MEN arena etc).
Day 050
Early Light
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Really lacked inspiration today, was soo busy with work it was unreal. I didn't have a chance to even look at my camera until I came home. So this was the uninspired shot I decided on. Will try harder for tomorrow, I had an idea of trying to take a picture of the moon but there isn't one!!!
Well executed though JD. :thumbs:
Chillimonster
19-02-2009, 21:23
Hey, we ALL have 'filler' days. Hell most of mine are last minute fillers :D
Day 051
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Another fantastically busy day, John was off again, Michael's wife had a wee baby boy this morning, so he was off too. My day in order of location. Coleraine, Portrush, Limavady, Ballymena, Downpatrick, Lisnaskea, Omagh then home. I actually really enjoyed jumping about the living room in the dark doing this one...
How spooky is that. :thumbs:
Day 052 Technics 1200 Mk2
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Have been asked out of the blue to DJ a friends birthday party. I'm quite worried, it's next Saturday night. I used to DJ heavily "back in the day" not quite professionally but not terrible either. I've had these turntables 10 years and it just goes to show what a difference quality makes, even now these are the industry standard. It makes me no better though!!!
purpleclouds
21-02-2009, 18:41
I don't know much about audio equipment...but I even I know they're the bee's knees! Good luck :thumbs:
I don't know much about audio equipment...but I even I know they're the bee's knees! Good luck :thumbs:
Cheers Fella, :thumbs: I just needs loads of practise, if I could ever switch off t'internet I might get some done!! :bonk:
ShrubMonkey
21-02-2009, 18:49
Day 51 is great, looks like something from Most Haunted (or whatever that show is)
That turntable looks the nuts. I remember them, haven't even got a hi fi now. :(
Cheers guys,
I've given up for the night, many moons have passed since I tried to do it properly. I'm a bit of a perfectionist so mediocre just won't do!! :shake:
Day 053
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Another nice wee day exploring. This is an abandoned church in Belfast somewhere. This one was completely wrecked and looked like it had been used as a skateboard location, as well as a drug, drink and set fire to the place meeting place.
I'm not completely happy with this picture, I just can't put my finger on it. At least I got an outside picture!!! With sunshine!!!!
ShrubMonkey
22-02-2009, 19:45
Nice photo today, is that a ultra wide angle lens you used? Sounds like that church could offer up other photo opportunities for your 365?!?!
Chillimonster
22-02-2009, 20:02
Nice Church, could possibly do with a bit of 'fill' on the building, other than that its a good shot :thumbs:
Nice photo today, is that a ultra wide angle lens you used? Sounds like that church could offer up other photo opportunities for your 365?!?!
It's my 10-20 sigma which I love for urbex shots! :thumbs: It's a bit far from the house for a visit every day, I probably live about 30mins away.
Nice Church, could possibly do with a bit of 'fill' on the building, other than that its a good shot :thumbs:
Cheers!:thumbs:
Day 054 Another Day, Another Church..
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Isn't it always great when you have your photo for the day done before 10am??
I was at this church for a routine maintenance of the alarm for 9 oclock, had the photo's taken by 930 and was away to my next job at 11am.
I spent the rest of the day wondering if it was ok, what it was going to look like and if it would merge ok.
Nice church pics JD, looks quite modern the second one. Must get out and do a few of these, think I might chat with the local vicar.
really like day 53 just something about it, i really want a 10-20 siggy
Nice church pics JD, looks quite modern the second one. Must get out and do a few of these, think I might chat with the local vicar.
It's not actually that modern, it's Presbyterian!!! Might be a Norn Iron only joke that!!:lol:
really like day 53 just something about it, i really want a 10-20 siggy
Thanks!!:thumbs:
I would rush Liss, I was lucky and got mine for £289. It's looking nearly 400 for one now!!:eek:
I would rush Liss, I was lucky and got mine for £289. It's looking nearly 400 for one now!!:eek:
just because i want one doesnt mean i can justify buying one at any price :'( lol , felt bad trying to buy the 50mm 1.8 today but alas i couldnt even find one :(
I'm one of those don't think just buy people Liss, I couldn't justify spending that money on a lens either at the minute. I'm only after buying a 50mm from Jessops, had to wait 4 weeks on it..
ShrubMonkey
23-02-2009, 19:16
Great church shot, lighting is fantastic, lots of detail :)
Chillimonster
23-02-2009, 19:26
Nicely merged - so much so that you can't tell its been merged (which, in my opinion is how it should look :thumbs:)
Cant believe Ive missed your thread apologies JD some absolutely cracking shots so far, fave would probably be day 7's HDR at the minute but very impressed by pretty much every shot love the light painting too I've been going to try the name writing thing but I don't have a torch with a thin enough beam at the minute.
Sean
Thanks Sean!! Just remember with the light painting that you have to draw it backwards!! :thumbs:
:lol: Thanks mate I'm pretty sure I would have forgot about that :thumbs:
Great church shot, lighting is fantastic, lots of detail :)
thanks!!:)
Nicely merged - so much so that you can't tell its been merged (which, in my opinion is how it should look :thumbs:)
It's HDR which is a kind of merge isn't it?? Cheers Chris!!:thumbs:
purpleclouds
23-02-2009, 20:47
Took the safe option then eh? ;) :lol:
Just caught up the past couple of days...some fantastic shots coming in here!
Took the safe option then eh? ;) :lol:
Just caught up the past couple of days...some fantastic shots coming in here!
It will come, when you least expect it....;)
Day 055
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The van turned this mileage today, a bit of achievement considering. It then promptly let me down at my next job. Turned the key, wouldn't start. Called the AA and it turns out air has been getting into the fuel system, causing it not to start. He got it going but advised me to take it straight to the garage, so I'm now in another courtesy car. 5 breakdowns?? 3 months??? Time for a new van, I just wish work would agree.
It's a terrible picture to go with a terrible day.
Chillimonster
24-02-2009, 18:10
Day 055
It's a terrible picture to go with a terrible day.
I quite like it :), but a bit of a bummer about the breakdown. You should have got out of the car and give it a "Good Thrashing", Basil Fawlty style :D
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That video is hilarious!!! Don't give me ideas though, it's by far the most unreliable company vehicle I've ever had.
Day 056
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Lovely day, just a shame I didn't get to see any of it!! I was stuck in a large factory on a large install. I should really have tried to get a picture of the sunrise this morning. Anyhow lesson learned!! My eyes have been killing me since I came home, all the dust!! You can actually see my contact lense, the blue ring around my eye, maybe should have taken them out but I can't take a photo without them!!
Chillimonster
25-02-2009, 17:27
Fantastic colours in the eye :thumbs:
I think your pic is a little on the large side though ;)
Fantastic colours in the eye :thumbs:
I think your pic is a little on the large side though ;)
:lol::lol::lol: not anymore!!
Isn't it amazing how much detail there is in the eye when you get in close. Nice job. :thumbs:
ShrubMonkey
25-02-2009, 18:28
How spooky, I was going to take a macro shot of my eye today, but changed at the last minute.
How spooky, I was going to take a macro shot of my eye today, but changed at the last minute.
It's the lazy man's 365 shot, everybody has to do at least one!! ;)
Nice eye shot JD nice colours and plenty of detail, and yes I have done the obligatory eye shot too :lol:
Sean
Day 057-New Toy!!
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Completely fed up with my old Nokia 6500s phone. So decided to upgrade, yes this was the highlight of my day. Should really read the manual but I'm not going to, it's more fun just pressing random buttons...I'm a bit of a gadget freak so I'm sure I'll work it out soon.
ShrubMonkey
26-02-2009, 19:12
Wow, that's some phone, looks like a Nokia version of a BlackBerry
Nice one enjoy your new toy JD :thumbs:
have fun with the new phone, im like you i never read manuals either, its more fun pressing random buttons.
Very nice. The missus just got one of those.
Chillimonster
27-02-2009, 07:26
Manuals? Nah you got me there - what are they? :lol:
Nice product type shot :)
Day 058
*WARNING* Picture of me smiling, sort of. ;)
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Lets play spot the remote, It's really not hard.
Flat out with work today, Spent most of it "playing" with a 20m cherrypicker fixing some CCTV PTZ's. (Pan, Tilt Zoom) So glad to be going home, I'm going to get absolutely wasted tonight, so Beware!!
Photography wise today was crap, I took a few shots of an old RAF base on the way home, only realising when I was on the move again that I hadn't reset the exposure from last night. -2exp shots don't really look that good!! Also just realised that I've been shooting at 800 iso all day long. That's why it's in B&W!!! I need a massive button that beeps at me every time I pick the camera up.....
Ah, B&W! The photographer's friend. :D
That's a pretty good SP JD. :thumbs:
It should have the title, Look Daddy, No Hands!!!!
Cheers Fabs, My left arm looks massive though...
I assumed that was your drinking arm. ;) :p
No Fabs!!! Both hands are for drinking!!!!
I'm built like a beer keg.....
No Fabs!!! Both hands are for drinking!!!!
I'm built like a beer keg.....
:lol:
ShrubMonkey
27-02-2009, 18:52
I like it, looks like the airbag has just deflated :)
I like it, looks like the airbag has just deflated :)
Oi!!! It's a fuel tank for a love machine!!!;)
Day 059 Undivided Attention.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3316179583_107c81ff49_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnyg1980/3316179583/)
Does she love me? Probably not. The biscuit off camera is the reason for such good behaviour.
Just another usual Saturday cleaning the house. Looking forward to exploring tomorrow. I woke up with a serious hangover this morning but a self made fry soon sorted that!!
Awwww! :love: I grew up with a Labrador, wonderful dogs.
Chillimonster
28-02-2009, 18:17
I wish i had the time to commit to another dog, but work, kids etc mean it would not get the exercise it deserved.
ShrubMonkey
28-02-2009, 18:21
Agree with Fabs I grew up with Labradors too, mans best friend :)
dellipher
28-02-2009, 18:26
Awwwwwwwwwwwww :D i want a dog!
Thanks everyone, she can be very cute when she wants a biscuit!!
Aww what a beautiful dog nice shot JD, as you can tell I have a soft spot for dogs :)
Sean
Aww what a beautiful dog nice shot JD, as you can tell I have a soft spot for dogs :)
Sean
Cheers Sean, I love her to bits really!! :love:
Day 060 View From Torr Head.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3606/3320123346_db7cbf7030_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnyg1980/3320123346/)
Another great day exploring. We ended up at a ww2 radio station near Ballycastle, and took a wee scoot down to Torr head while we were near it. We are really going to have to find more things to explore, I sometimes get the feeling there is nothing left for us to do!! Was quite pleased with how this one turned out, any way I could improve it??
Wow that is stunning JD looks a beautiful place.
Sean
purpleclouds
01-03-2009, 18:27
I love today's shot...very nice :)
ShrubMonkey
01-03-2009, 18:31
Absolutely lovely view, great to see unspoilt coastline. BTW notice a few sensor crud spots mate.
Wow that is stunning JD looks a beautiful place.
Sean
Cheers Sean, was really cold though.
I love today's shot...very nice :)
Thankyou!! :thumbs:
Absolutely lovely view, great to see unspoilt coastline. BTW notice a few sensor crud spots mate.
I've only seen them as well, I'm in a bit of a rush tonight so couldn't be annoyed fixing them!! :lol: Cheers!!
Day 061 Mourne Mountains Co.Down
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3626/3323699348_854a5814ef_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnyg1980/3323699348/)
Amazingly busy day with work, out of 6 engineers in my section I and I alone was in. I actually enjoy days like today, gets the brain ticking! I will be on my own all week, so be prepared for doom, gloom and terrible photos later on in the week.
Yesterdays photo made it into Flickr Explore, my first ever one!!
Another great shot there JD and congrats on getting into explore, I'm lucky if anyone even looks at my shots :lol:
Sean
dellipher
02-03-2009, 21:47
OOOO how did you check you got into Explore JD? :) and Congratulations :)
Not usually a landscape fan JD, but the last two days have been superb! :clap:
Another great shot there JD and congrats on getting into explore, I'm lucky if anyone even looks at my shots :lol:
Sean
I do Sean!! Cheers:thumbs:
OOOO how did you check you got into Explore JD? :) and Congratulations :)
It was a comment on the photo that alerted me to it, If you go to http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/ and then to Scout, it tells you everything you want to know!!
Not usually a landscape fan JD, but the last two days have been superb! :clap:
It's all we have to photograph over here Fabs!! :thumbs:
It's all we have to photograph over here Fabs!! :thumbs:
And you do it very well JD! :thumbs:
And you do it very well JD! :thumbs:
Thank You!! Watch out I won't get up the stairs with such a big head!!
I should really work for the Northern Ireland tourist board at this rate.....
Congrats on getting into explore!
I really should get myself out more to take some landscape shots, i've been kinda lapse lately as finding the time is hard. I have a 8 day phototrip from Cork to Donegal planned for May though (actually doing support for my gf's father who's cycling it so should have plenty of time for photos as we only need to be in the rough area they are.)
I love the view from Torr Head, it's somewhere i've never been yet i've planned to on occasion before. I have a friend who has family up about there so occasional go on hiking trips around that area.
Cheers Stephen, the whole Coast Road is beautiful, there is a picture around every corner. Make sure to take your time though as it's quite twisty around Torr Head, at some stages there is only enough room for one car.
The 8 day road trip sounds brill, Co. Cork is really beautiful!!
Day 062. Tired, Tired, Tired.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3326600018_8249cfa022_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnyg1980/3326600018/)
I'm so tired. Started at half eight this morning, only stopping for lunch, and didn't stop until six this evening. I lay down on the sofa and closed my eyes and I was nearly asleep. The workload has taken it's effect a lot sooner than I anticipated, 14 calls in today, I only got to do 8. :( One fellow engineer will be back from holiday tomorrow so at least the workload will be reduced. I already have the 6 calls from today to do including 2 more. And I'm on call.......:help:
purpleclouds
03-03-2009, 18:38
Wow I really like this shot :) Interesting effect you got going on there! I need to do mine..I feel it might have to be something similar...I'm pretty tired :lol:
Wow I really like this shot :) Interesting effect you got going on there! I need to do mine..I feel it might have to be something similar...I'm pretty tired :lol:
Cheers!! :thumbs: It's a Tilt Shift effect as described in ShrubMonkey's 365, thought I would give it a go. ;)
purpleclouds
03-03-2009, 18:45
Cheers!! :thumbs: It's a Tilt Shift effect as described in ShrubMonkey's 365, thought I would give it a go. ;)
Ah yes, now I've clicked! I think I'll leave the effect a week or so until things blow over ;)
love day 60 sky looks fantastic
love day 60 sky looks fantastic
Cheers, it just reminds me how cold it was!!
davekiddle
03-03-2009, 20:11
Those two landscapes and the asleep shot are fantastic JD. :thumbs:
(Slopes off to check out Shrubmonkey's tutorial!)
Those two landscapes and the asleep shot are fantastic JD. :thumbs:
(Slopes off to check out Shrubmonkey's tutorial!)
Cheers Dave, I'll save you hunting for it. HERE (http://www.tiltshiftphotography.net/photoshop-tutorial.php) ;)
Chillimonster
03-03-2009, 21:00
Nicely done JD :thumbs:
ShrubMonkey
03-03-2009, 21:43
great shot and idea, hey ... :)
great shot and idea, hey ... :)
:lol::naughty::nuts::naughty::lol:
Great fake tilt shift image, I haven't done one of those in a couple of years I must take a note of that shot in my book with 365 idea's!
Love that tilt-shift pic JD, not seen one done like that before, usually it buildings etc.
Love that tilt-shift pic JD, not seen one done like that before, usually it buildings etc.
Cheers Fabs. :thumbs:
Great fake tilt shift image, I haven't done one of those in a couple of years I must take a note of that shot in my book with 365 idea's!
I was surprised how easy it was!! :thumbs:
Great tilt shift effect JD, as Marc said first time I've ever seen it used for something other than and city scenes well done :thumbs:
Sean
Great tilt shift effect JD, as Marc said first time I've ever seen it used for something other than and city scenes well done :thumbs:
Sean
Cheers Sean!! :thumbs:
Day 063 Veritas?? Vericrap...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3328712425_bcfff351da_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnyg1980/3328712425/)
This alarm was installed when we got our house, if it had been my decision I would have put in something completely different. To cut a long story short, it broke last night and needed replaced as soon as possible. So that was the plan for tonight. Control panel, keypad, 2 door contacts and 3 PIR's replaced and fully programmed since I've got home. I've only sat down and I'm completely knackered. Bed early tonight!!
dellipher
04-03-2009, 21:45
Least it'll be working now :p
Least it'll be working now :p
Not quite yet Dell, I need a new bell box for the outside of the house now...:p
No time for sleep then, get up that ladder! :rules:
I'm scared of heights Fabs!! :eek:
I wasn't sure if the old bell would work or not so I didn't get one, maybe should have!! Will get it sorted tomorrow.
Day 64 Home Sweet Home
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3330832159_63309ac293_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnyg1980/3330832159/)
Spent the majority of today searching for a cable fault in a leisure centre so I'm dog tired again. Finally completed the new alarm on the house, I only really thought about today's shot when I'd finished, Home sweet home, I'm away for a sit down.
Day 65 Sasha Has an Idea....
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3333131159_60385aeb94_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnyg1980/3333131159/)
Found out today that work are going to be making more redundancies in the next month or 2. It ruined what was actually a good day, never mind, such is life, the grass is always greener, life must go on. At least Sasha still loves me...
Aww so cute, she'l always love ya, :thumbs: Sorry to hear about the redundancies, an all to familiar tale these days. :shake:
ShrubMonkey
07-03-2009, 08:33
Shame we're in similar circumstances JD, hope the outcome is positive for you.
Love the picture of Sasha!
Aww so cute, she'l always love ya, :thumbs: Sorry to hear about the redundancies, an all to familiar tale these days. :shake:
I know mate, it's quite sad that a large multi-national firm has to make cutbacks to survive. Hopefully I'll still have a job in the next couple of months. Sasha only loves me because I feed her!! :thumbs:
Shame we're in similar circumstances JD, hope the outcome is positive for you.
Love the picture of Sasha!
I hope all goes well for you, it's a "get the head down and get on with it" time. :thumbs:
Day 66 (6?)
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"Stuff the job redundancies, I'm away to buy a new camera" was what I thought this morning. So off I went, I really had my heart set on a D300 but I think it's probably too much of a step up for me at the minute. And it's too much money. So I ended up buying a D90 with kit lens.
First impressions?? I've used it to take shots with all of my lens, its great having incredible ISO, it's great having AF with the 50mm, The AF system as a whole is maybe not as good as the D300 but it's a massive step up from the D40. I could ramble on for ages about how impressed I am!!
From Left to Right;
D40, D90, 70-300 VR, Bower X2 TC, 18-105 VR, 50 1.8, Sigma 10-20 and the 18-55 kit lens that came with the D40.
Not a bad collection for 9 months!!
Congrats on the new kit JD, don't forget to update your profile. ;)
As we speak, Fabs. :thumbs:
ShrubMonkey
07-03-2009, 18:53
Ooo nice new gear, I was considering a D90 (but that would mean switching from Canon). Anyway, any upgrades will now have to wait for me.
Catching up again JD what a lovely dog you have there most of the time I wish my dog was a bitch, they are so much more placid (well usually) mine is a bit of a hooligan sometimes think he should be wearing a hoody :lol:
Congrats on the new camera hang on to your D40 though, never know when you might need it. I got my Canon 40D in May last year about a month before I went on holiday to St Lucia, I was also shooting my sisters wedding out there (don't ask how I got roped into that :lol:) anyway my month old 40D died 2 days after I shot the wedding whilst I was out there, Luckely I had kept my old 350D which I had been going to sell to a friend, it saved the rest of the holiday for me, as I'm not one for sitting around sun bathing etc. I spent most of my time out with the camera. Anyway Jessops gave me a new camera when I got back that one is back with Canon with a sticking shutter release at the minute, so I've ended up buying a 30D a few weeks back as I sold the 350D :thinking: always good to have a spare. Bit dissapointed with the 40D though less than a year and my second one has gone wrong, I had the 350D about 2 years it was bought second hand too, took thousands of shots with it and it's still going (my mate has it now).
Bloody hell that was a lot of typing :lol:
Sean
I definitely won't be selling my d40, It was my first DSLR, I learnt a lot with it in 9 months.
Looking at that picture makes me wonder where I found all the money for all that kit!! :lol:
:lol: I know the feeling mate
damm you and your new camera, im looking at one at the moment. did argos have it in there shop on the day, because i was under the impression they have to order them in for collection
damm you and your new camera, im looking at one at the moment. did argos have it in there shop on the day, because i was under the impression they have to order them in for collection
They didn't in the shop we went too, but I got them to check stock around the area, we reserved it and went and got it..:thumbs:
They didn't in the shop we went too, but I got them to check stock around the area, we reserved it and went and got it..:thumbs:
ive bought one now, managed to find one lef,t in a shop 15mins aways
waiting for battery to charge :)
Day 067 High ISO anyone??
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3596/3338199401_8e651d0731.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnyg1980/3338199401/)
Another great day exploring. Was messing about with the camera on the way home from a call, I liked the clouds here. I noticed that the ISO was at 5000!!!! A bit of noise but a usable photo. God, I love my d90...
EXIF: 1/30" f/4.0 10mm ISO 5000
Think that's handled the noise extremely well. :thumbs:
Think that's handled the noise extremely well. :thumbs:
Hasn't it?? It's the first time I've been able to use ISO in anger. I can't wait for the track day next weekend now!!:D
ShrubMonkey
08-03-2009, 19:14
New D90 is looking good :) Really interested to see some more shots as I may jump from Canon to a D90 one day.
Whats the video like, useful or just a salesman gimmick?
New D90 is looking good :) Really interested to see some more shots as I may jump from Canon to a D90 one day.
Whats the video like, useful or just a salesman gimmick?
It is good mate, The video mode was something I also thought was a gimmick, the sound isn't great, but I've only just watched one I made today using a HDMI lead straight to the TV. It's actually really impressive.:thumbs:
purpleclouds
08-03-2009, 20:50
Just catching up! Cute dog...nice line up, and nice (lack of) noise :D
Just catching up! Cute dog...nice line up, and nice (lack of) noise :D
Thank You!! :thumbs: Sasha is a good backup plan for when I don't have any other 365 ideas. Which will be a lot!!
Chillimonster
09-03-2009, 09:43
Nice lack of noise - i can see lots more ambiant light shots coming in this 365 from now on ;)
Day 68
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3341500305_b4969b84e3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnyg1980/3341500305/)
Busy, busy, busy!!! I drink Redbull now and then, I find the sugary version a good pick me up when energy levels are a bit low. I was in a garage and saw the sugar free version was on offer. 4 tins for the price of one normal tin?? Everyone's a winner surely?? WRONG!!! It tastes really funny. I drank 1 tin and threw the other 3 out. Taste buds please forgive me!!! I won't do it again!!!
I will be out playing with the moon tonight, if it's after 12 does that count for tomorrows shot?? :naughty:
Chillimonster
09-03-2009, 19:13
Don't like redbull - much prefer Relentless - much more of a kick and twice the size of redbull. Makes the Gym sessions fly by :D
davekiddle
09-03-2009, 19:36
Hey JD, congrats on the new D90. The high ISO is unbelievable isn't it? (Should've gone the whole hog and got the D300 though :D)
Not a fan of energy drinks they all taste like medicine to me :lol: anybody noticed that flickr is really slow tonight or is it just my connection, all the posts Ive looked at with flickr hosted images are loading really slow.
Sean
anybody noticed that flickr is really slow tonight or is it just my connection, all the posts Ive looked at with flickr hosted images are loading really slow.
Sean
Yep, I've noticed that too.
Don't like redbull - much prefer Relentless - much more of a kick and twice the size of redbull. Makes the Gym sessions fly by :D
Big can of Red Bull is excellent!! Though makes me want to pee quite a lot!!!
Hey JD, congrats on the new D90. The high ISO is unbelievable isn't it? (Should've gone the whole hog and got the D300 though :D)
I just couldn't afford it Dave, When I do the d90 will make an excellent 2nd body!! :thumbs:
Yep, I've noticed that too.
Is ok for me?? :shrug:
Not a fan of energy drinks they all taste like medicine to me :lol: anybody noticed that flickr is really slow tonight or is it just my connection, all the posts Ive looked at with flickr hosted images are loading really slow.
Sean
I like them, good for the lazier moments of the day!! What Broadband provider are you with??
SpidersEye
09-03-2009, 20:26
Have just read through your thread :) I love the landscape shots! :thumbs:
I look forward to keeping up with this!
Have just read through your thread :) I love the landscape shots! :thumbs:
I look forward to keeping up with this!
Cheers!! I'll have to have a look at yours as well!!:thumbs:
Day 69
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/3345201972_6848535446_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnyg1980/3345201972/)
A lovely day for a change!! Spent the day in Antrim. Was thinking of taking a picture of the flowers outside the barracks but thought better of it. I don't think any picture I take would be able to convey the sense of loss or confusion that most of Antrim have been feeling since Saturday.
So here's a picture of a bird. He kept stealing the end bits of my sandwiches, quite a bossy wee fella!! Bird ID please!! I should really buy a book...
ShrubMonkey
10-03-2009, 19:56
great shot JD, not sure if it's a black headed gull (my wife would know, but not around)
purpleclouds
10-03-2009, 19:58
It is indeed a black headed gull, in it's mating plumage :) Nice shot!
great shot JD, not sure if it's a black headed gull (my wife would know, but not around)
Answer below!! Cheers, apparently the 70-300 VR is soft at 300mm. :lol:
It is indeed a black headed gull, in it's mating plumage :) Nice shot!
Cheers, I had to waste half a sandwich to get him to come close enough!!!
davekiddle
10-03-2009, 20:25
Great shot JD. I see what you mean now!
70-300VR soft at 300mm? - everyone keeps telling me that too, but I just don't see it! :)
Great shot JD. I see what you mean now!
70-300VR soft at 300mm? - everyone keeps telling me that too, but I just don't see it! :)
I can't wait to try it out on Sunday at a track day, haven't shot any motorsport in ages. The last time was with the d40, 70-300 VR and really overcast drag racing at Santa Pod. So it should be a bit better this time!!
Yup it's definitely a bird!
Yup it's definitely a bird!
:lol::lol::lol:
I was taking some picture's of ducks today but they kept straying into area's that where out of focus :p
SpidersEye
10-03-2009, 22:43
I was taking some picture's of ducks today but they kept straying into area's that where out of focus :p
:lol: :lol:
My ducks do that aswell!
Great picture JD :) I like b.h.gulls, they have alot of character.
:lol: :lol:
My ducks do that aswell!
Great picture JD :) I like b.h.gulls, they have alot of character.
Cheers mate. :thumbs:
I'm soo doing one of these!
What, a gull???:lol: you should poppy, thankfully I haven't missed a day yet!! Inspiration is sometimes hard to get, but I find looking at the other 365's gives me ideas!!
That's a great pic JD. :thumbs:
That's a great pic JD. :thumbs:
Cheers, :D
Day 070 Bad Letter...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3619/3346549815_8c74883ce4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnyg1980/3346549815/)
Had a few more shots planned for today, but after opening this when I came home my enthusiasm has been deflated somewhat. We have known about this for a while but this makes it real.
I've been with the firm for 4 and a half years. The last redundancies were on the basis of 1 and a half weeks pay for every year served. Terrible I know. It really wouldn't be worth even attempting to try and deal with them, here's hoping. Head down, working on.....
Friday the 13th?? Couldn't they have picked another day??
Sorry to see that letter JD. When I was made redundant last year, it was one weeks pay for every year served. I pretty much got naff all for 12 years IMO. If you don't volunteer, what are the chances that you survive the cull?
It's like playing the lottery Fabs, you just don't know.
We have heard rumours of them looking between 3-6 engineers to go, the only part of the letter that gives me any hope is the last. Operationally my section is running on a short staff anyway, we maybe have a couple more men than we need but nothing in comparison to the other sections.
Fingers are well and truly crossed for you mate.
If they give me 10k I'd be away!!! :lol:
Cheers Fabs, its a bit disconcerting to say the least...
SpidersEye
11-03-2009, 18:57
Crikey, sorry to hear about that. Things aren't good out there at the moment are they :(
Hope everything works out ok for you.
ShrubMonkey
11-03-2009, 19:15
Sorry to hear your news JD.
I was expecting to hear myself today. Rumours circulating are that around 6000 may have gone in the US today. Maybe us folks in EMEA will know something this week or next.....
Crikey, sorry to hear about that. Things aren't good out there at the moment are they :(
Hope everything works out ok for you.
Thanks.
Sorry to hear your news JD.
I was expecting to hear myself today. Rumours circulating are that around 6000 may have gone in the US today. Maybe us folks in EMEA will know something this week or next.....
The problem I have is where does it stop? We have already had a round of redundancies early last year. I don't want to maybe survive this one then have to go through the uncertainty again. I am seriously considering a steadier job that isn't kind of dependant on the building trade. Less money but a more certain future sounds nice to me.. I do hope everything turns out ok for you as well.
ShrubMonkey
11-03-2009, 19:31
Problem is no trade is really safe right now, but know what you mean. I'm the last person in my dept. left in the UK, so it's no fun at all. I've lived with the threat redundancy most years in the 8 years I've been at the company (I work in IT).
dellipher
12-03-2009, 16:46
Loving the high ISO in Day 67!!! I wont use my D300 Above ISO 3200 - YET :lol:
dellipher
12-03-2009, 16:49
Sorry to hear about the Job too JD, my friend has just informed me that her other half has been laid off, from now, with no further payment. Isnt like Great?! :shrug:
Great Gull shot JD, I need to practice my bird shot's for the trip to Skomer as at the minute I'm hopeless at them.
Sorry to hear about your job situation really hope things go well for you mate.
Sean
Chillimonster
12-03-2009, 17:06
want to maybe survive this one then have to go through the uncertainty again. I am seriously considering a steadier job that isn't kind of dependant on the building trade. Less money but a more certain future sounds nice to me.. I do hope everything turns out ok for you as well.
Sorry to here the news matey :(
If you were north west UK based, i'd be calling you in for an interview with us - we're always on the lookout for skilled engineers (CCTV / AV stuff) as although the building side has slowed down (and affected us in a similar way to you) the medical / healthcare side has rocketed, with everyone panicking to get stuff done.
Chin up JD :)
Loving the high ISO in Day 67!!! I wont use my D300 Above ISO 3200 - YET :lol:
Sorry to hear about the Job too JD, my friend has just informed me that her other half has been laid off, from now, with no further payment. Isnt like Great?! :shrug:
Get that ISO bumpin!!! I've shot plenty of stuff at 6400 and it's noisy but not unusable. Life is brill!! :thumbs:
Great Gull shot JD, I need to practice my bird shot's for the trip to Skomer as at the minute I'm hopeless at them.
Sorry to hear about your job situation really hope things go well for you mate.
Sean
I didn't really have to work very much for that shot, just throw bread out the window of the van and snap away!! Thanks! :thumbs:
Sorry to here the news matey :(
If you were north west UK based, i'd be calling you in for an interview with us - we're always on the lookout for skilled engineers (CCTV / AV stuff) as although the building side has slowed down (and affected us in a similar way to you) the medical / healthcare side has rocketed, with everyone panicking to get stuff done.
Chin up JD :)
I could always move!!!:naughty::naughty:
I didn't really have to work very much for that shot, just throw bread out the window of the van and snap away!! Thanks! :thumbs:
I always forget to take some bread out with me when I go looking for bird shots, something I have been thinking of doing for a while your shot goes to show how effective it can be.
I always forget to take some bread out with me when I go looking for bird shots, something I have been thinking of doing for a while your shot goes to show how effective it can be.
It was the crusts of my sandwiches!! :lol::lol::lol:
Day 071 Just North Of Ballycastle Harbour.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3633/3349874728_5ac956f146_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnyg1980/3349874728/)
I finished my days work in Ballycastle today. You can just see Rathlin Island on the left hand side. I've been meaning to go there for a while, maybe next weekend. If you haven't guessed already I really love scenic shots, I tend to sit and just watch nothing happen. The sound of the waves crashing today was really relaxing, but made me want to pee!!
Lovely shot JD. I'd love to be near the sea.
Lovely shot JD. I'd love to be near the sea.
Cheers. :thumbs: In this wee country your never more than half an hour drive from the coast.
ShrubMonkey
12-03-2009, 19:52
Super shot, dark rocks really add contrast against the sky
Super shot, dark rocks really add contrast against the sky
Thanks! :D
It was hard to get it exposed correctly on the camera, I suddenly when there that I had to switch exposure mode!!:bonk::bonk:
Day 072 Glenarm.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/3352150362_25e4a8123f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnyg1980/3352150362/)
Yeah I know another scenic shot from the North Coast, I really love it up there!! I wasn't that busy at all today, I felt like I was just going through the motions of being at work. I was out last night watching a mates band, so a hangover had a lot to do with it! I really should have taken the camera and nifty last night. But, lesson learned. He plays every Thursday night so expect a couple of gig photos next week!!
ShrubMonkey
13-03-2009, 18:00
Is that taken with a wide angle lens, building on the left seems to slope inwards a bit. Like the moody sky, has a great texture.
Yup SM, 10-20 Sigma, which spends it whole life at 10mm. I tried a few shots without the building as I try to avoid having defined structures at the edge of the frame, but they didn't work. Thanks! :thumbs:
Love the sky in that one JD. :thumbs:
Day 073 Belfast City Hall. (and Big Wheel)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/3353803399_5a045599ca_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnyg1980/3353803399/)
Spent today at Belfast's Flickr meet, had a really great time!! It was nice to be with other people with DSLR's. Felt quite comforting to be in a group rather than on my own!! We spent the morning dandering around Belfast, went to St.Anne's cathedral, I tried my hand at a bit of street photography, (really hard) and then on to the newly refurbished Ulster Hall. The Ulster Hall is really beautifully done, but most of the pics were at 6400 so I'm not going to subject you to them just yet!! Oh, another bendy building ShrubMonkey!!
ShrubMonkey
14-03-2009, 19:07
Interesting angle and great sky again, I would crop out that bit of building on the left ;)
So would I if I could be annoyed!! ;)
It's the entrance gate I think, I've had a few to drink so I'm just going to quickly process a few and get them on Flickr.
SpidersEye
14-03-2009, 19:42
Interesting angle and great sky again, I would crop out that bit of building on the left ;)
:agree:
I like this picture. I should visit Belfast again; I was there for a job interview a few years ago and meant to spend all day there, but missed the first flight so only ended up being there a few hours.
Thanks, cropped version now added. :thumbs:
Cropped one looks much better JD, what focal length was it taken at?
Cheers, 10mm Fabs. The Sigma 10-20 has quite a bit of lens distortion at 10mm but I've learnt to live with it. I have noticed a change since upgrading to the d90. There is hardly and blue hazy fringing any more, the d40 was terrible for it, caused me loads more time processing!!
EXIF: 1/4000sec f4 10mm ISO 200 For some reason Flickr links don't show EXIF??
I quite like that wide angle distortion effect. :thumbs:
So Do I Fabs!!!
It's nice to get it all and more in!! Thanks :D
I played with a full frame sony A900 at focus with the 16-35 lens and swear I could almost see behind me! :lol:
:lol:
Have used a 4.5mm fisheye lens, it was "proper" wide!!
Just catching up JD loving the lanscapes, you lucky git wish I could pass views like those on my work days :lol:. Belfast city hall is a very nice shot bet you could get some nice shots from the top of the wheel too.
Sean
Chillimonster
15-03-2009, 15:46
Like the shot of Belfast City Hall. The Big Wheel helps to give the building some scale :thumbs:
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