Seems soft on the right but I think that aspect is more about me than the 17-40 used here. As the spring and summer approach quickly I hope to nail this lens down as mysteries still exist when used.
Andrew, I think you may be too hard on yourself here. I might not put it quite as poetically as Michael did, but I love the shots that make you "feel like you're there", and in this one there's the added advantage of the richness of the colours. From my own experience with the 17-40 I'd be inclined to agree with Kees; the (very slight) softness on the right is probably just a DOF issue related to f stop. V.
I love to see this sort of posting, Andrew. I'm glad that your visit drew my attention.
The on-line conparison, criticism and general exchange of thoughts is such a valuable way for us to learn and improve and explore new techniques.
Opinions and criticism, honestly held and inoffensively expressed are my hope, not rubber-stamp compliments. It's so good to learn about the experiences of others.
Thanks Kees! I think I'm looking at that tower over there on the right. But it is quite some distance off and I think I may be expecting too much...as you say. Yup....f/8's right about where this one excels.
BTW....left some thoughts on your "Bubbles" at Sig Korea.
I like the letterbox crop. The softness is not apparent and I believe that you may bee expecting just a bit too much here. Hehehe, dont nail that lens down. Just keep it attached to your camera. It already looks like one of the sharpest lenses that I have ever seen. Have a look in the image properties and check which aperture you used. The secret may lie in that aspect. Try using an aperture of at least F8 and with a wide angle lens like this one (which has not distorted the horizon) the sharpness should be good but hey, I dont see the softness that you are referring to. ;¬)
Hello Andy. This is really quite a sweet and unpretentious shot of a wide, warm swatch of the heartland. One can feel the quiet strength of the people who toil its fertile grounds beneath the graceful, spriritual light of freedom. The delicate whisps of cloud beneath the smooth gradient blue skiy is the crowning touch of this photographic achievement. All my best, as always, Michael.
Thanks Fong.......Eldon. I might come back again on this one with a bit less sky and more foreground. Unsure of this half and half feel the more I look. I definitely do though appreciate your stopping by. Thanks again!
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03-Apr-2006 19:51
This seems to me to be a much better format for this scene Andy.The panoramic view is emphasised by the new shape and overall gets my thumbs up for a fine if very slightly 'muddy' scene. Cheers Eldon.
Fong
03-Apr-2006 17:54
Love the panaromic mode. Excellent cropping and you have the horizon perfectly straightened out .
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