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Over 1000 breeding sheep (hill-going ewes and shearlings) for sale today in lots of eight or more in a sale ring with new lighting. The change to what looked like LED lights made a huge difference for photography. Gone are the mixed colour temperatures and the cycling of the fluorescent tubes. It seemed brighter too judging by the ISOs I was using at the higher shutter speeds I was able to use with the strip lights gone. This has given me an excuse to return for future sales to maybe revisit some shots.
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Before the sale there was judging of pens of ten sheep. This is a low key thing and picture opportunities are few. There are rosettes and some of the lucky sheep get to wear them in the ring.
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When the sheep are on sale the best vantage point is at ringside, but I always feel I'd be taking up a space better occupied by someone who is there on business - although I'm sure there are always a few who are there just for a look. As the sale progresses the crowd often thins out and a gap opens up.
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It's a bit of a gimmick to use a slow shutter speed, one which relies heavily on chance. It also runs the risk of missing pictures which should be sharp(er). It's fun trying though.
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I've still a bit to do before I call time on this project and before it gets too boring for folk.
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Before the sale there was judging of pens of ten sheep. This is a low key thing and picture opportunities are few. There are rosettes and some of the lucky sheep get to wear them in the ring.
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When the sheep are on sale the best vantage point is at ringside, but I always feel I'd be taking up a space better occupied by someone who is there on business - although I'm sure there are always a few who are there just for a look. As the sale progresses the crowd often thins out and a gap opens up.
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It's a bit of a gimmick to use a slow shutter speed, one which relies heavily on chance. It also runs the risk of missing pictures which should be sharp(er). It's fun trying though.
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I've still a bit to do before I call time on this project and before it gets too boring for folk.