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romper stomper
29-06-2008, 12:22
My camera finally returned from the repair shop yesterday so with a smile back on my face I went off to take some pics. I went with a friend down to west shore beach in Llandudno and found some kite surfers. The weather was cloudy and very windy but we still had a crack at getting some photos. These are the ones I was happy with.

1.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/p3boy/Photography/_MG_2682.jpg

2.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/p3boy/Photography/_MG_2688.jpg

3.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/p3boy/Photography/_MG_2691.jpg

4.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/p3boy/Photography/_MG_2695.jpg

5.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/p3boy/Photography/_MG_2722.jpg

6.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/p3boy/Photography/_MG_2723.jpg

7.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/p3boy/Photography/_MG_2731.jpg

8.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/p3boy/Photography/IMG_2679.jpg

I processed this one into black and white as and I really like the out come

9.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/p3boy/Photography/_MG_2717.jpg


C&C always welcome, Thanks for looking
EdinburghGary
29-06-2008, 12:42
I think the last one works best for me, I like the white balance more, and you have captured a nice shape in the water. Stinks that we don't see the kite, but I know a hard thing to frame into it.

EDIT: Didn't realise it was B&W. Either way, the colour cast has been lost which I think helps it?
G.
brianfarrell
29-06-2008, 12:48
#9 for me too :thumbs:
romper stomper
29-06-2008, 12:55
Ideally I would have liked to hav captured the kites too but stupidly I only had the telephoto lense with me and couldnt zoom out far enough to get the kites in unless they were the otherside of the bay :lol:
GooGaBu
29-06-2008, 13:15
Second and the last for me - they for me have the action in them nicely captured. With some sprays to throw in.
Lucky you got to have these chances outside your door!
romper stomper
02-07-2008, 18:11
Thanks :) I'm so gratefull about where I live, i wouldnt change it for the world
simonkit
02-07-2008, 19:27
Like the series.... last one works best for me too, shame about the dull lighting though

I've been there several times too & taken a few shots of these guys - it's not easy - I tried with the wide angle but to be honest they look way too far away, I think the Tele is probably the best bet, difficult though to catch surfer & kite together...

Think I'll have another visit soon as I've just bought a new Tele with a bit more at the wide-end


simon
romper stomper
02-07-2008, 21:59
I know what you mean simon, all the above photos are cropped as there was far too much wasted space. Where abouts from North Wales are you?
simonkit
03-07-2008, 07:35
I know what you mean simon, all the above photos are cropped as there was far too much wasted space. Where abouts from North Wales are you?

live close to Mold


simon