Correct wide open on the A7sII with focus peaking. The minimum focus distance of this rangefinder is approx .5m, we were comparing his Leica 5cm/1.5 Summarit to this the Nikkor is a sharper wide open, but the Leica has a distinct circular bokeh
I can see why it's your favorite spot, Luka. Great control of tones, though I think I may see a hint of highlight reduction artifact, or maybe just my monitor or eyes. Excellent framing with the dark foreground and canopy, though.
Philippe, excellent timing and location. When you capture this incredible moments, are you channeling Cartier-Bresson with the perfect moment one shot or is this the pick of a sequence?
Colin, I'm back to enjoying the English Countryside travelogue through your eyes. Just wonderful, keep them coming (and the descriptions too).
Enjoyed the off-road adventure with the Ritchey, George. Looks like a great place to ride, just about 95% of natural trails here on public property is off limits to bikes.
pbraymond wrote:
Philippe, excellent timing and location. When you capture this incredible moments, are you channeling Cartier-Bresson with the perfect moment one shot or is this the pick of a sequence?
Thank you Luka, Colin, Ray and Kristian for your comments.
Ray, I usually capture a single shot only when using the 20 mm. Walking down the streets with the 55mm wide open I often use the continuous shooting mode, not to capture the "decisive moment" but in the hope to get at least one pic in focus....
pbraymond wrote:
Got out for some spring flowers before the morning rains. Not the best lighting (a little too flat) but I'll take what I can. All D800.
Pretty slow at the moment so let me push things along and bombard you with some more images from Yorkshire.
Another National Trust property - Fountains Abbey this time.
The remnants of 400 years of monastic life, years of riches, ruin and revival brought to a close by the dissolution of the monasteries under King Henry VIII.
Began in 1132 by 13 monks and by the mid-1200s had become one of the largest and most powerful religious houses in the country.
Spectacular ruins in an idyllic setting. Masses of people out and about on a lovely bank holiday weekend.
Nice capture!
