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dta (98518) 2012-05-17 0:46

Hello Richard ,
I like the theme of old barns . And this one is an excellent subject .
But you 've included it in a beautiful composition . The contrast between the yellow colza and the cloudy sky is stunning .
Regards

Royaldevon (75240) 2012-05-17 1:13

Hello Richard,

I found what you wrote very interesting.
When I got my camera at first, my husband had one similar, we only had two lenses so if he was using the wide angle, I had the telephoto. I must admit, the shots I took in the Lake District, the first time, were almost all with the zoom.
This is a lovely shot for both its subject and its situation. You have a fine dof, with the detailed, rusty-coloured barn creating a wonderful visual effect against the golden rapeseed.
It would have made an equally good shot without the sky but here, I think you were proving a good point with your telephoto.

Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)

npecanhuk (79329) 2012-05-17 6:12

Hi Richard!
Lovely and pleasant-looking view!
Very beautiful and attractive picture!
Special regards to the wonderful colors, management of light, chosen pov, vertical format and composition!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

merzangus (173) 2012-05-18 1:08

Hello Rich,

Color saturation is very nice, especially lI ove the yellow color. I think that the horizontal composition, could be beautiful, also.
Congratulations.

tyro (30513) 2012-05-22 15:31

Hello Richard,

Yes, I have read articles about the use of long lenses for landscape work but have never really had the courage to do something like this - which is a real mistake on my part. I have also read that it is good discipline to try using a prime lens from time to time - wandering around with just a fixed 50mm lens like we used to in the old days before we could afford anything else and zoom lenses were both very expensive and not that good.

This one's a real cracker! And I see it was taken at a focal length of 220mm - very unusual for a landscape shot!

The red roofed barn is placed perfectly in the frame surrounded by a sea of bright yellow oilseed rape. The surrounding trees also frame it nicely, all beneath a glorious azure sky.

Beautiful colours, perfect exposure and, despite your not having your tripod with you, stunning sharpness.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

P.S. Do you like that 100 - 400mm lens? Am I right in thinking it's the one with the "pump action" zoom? Is it as pleasant a lens to use as the fabulous 70 - 200mm lens?

irek1 (861) 2012-11-18 8:12

Hello Rich, your landscape phototography is impressive. It looks like Depeche Mode "A broken frame" cover. I like it. Congratulations! Irek