I really like that middle one. You're right: the combination of sharpness and propeller blur really works. And the angle of the plane makes for a very dynamic photo.
Btw, I didn't comment on your ghost sign photo, bit I really liked that one along with the ensuing conversation. There are still some around Toronto but they are disappearing fast as old warehouses and factories are ripped down or "renovated" and turned into loft condos. I should capture some local signs while they're still around. Cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Darren Addy <[email protected]> Sent: August 3, 2012 8/3/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <[email protected]> Subject: PESO: Biplane Cropduster I took possession of a used (but like new) Bigma yesterday (the previous version without IS) and so I'm trying to get the hang of using it. (This may be a long process with a lot of discarded shots). I think I'm really going to like it, however. On the way to work this morning, a yellow biplane cropduster was working in the middle of a square mile section of field. I turned down a gravel road to try to get a little closer view, which still wasn't all that close. He was at least 1/4 mile from me as he elevated over trees at the end of the field: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/7704806554/in/photostream/ I like the combination of sharpness and blade blur on this one: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/7704812012/in/photostream/lightbox/ Playing around in Photoshop and dialing the contrast to "eleven" I got what could be the basis for a neat logo for the guy's Flying Service. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/7704810086/in/photostream/ I've never been one to go to air shows, but with this lens it might make for a very fun day of target practice. Comments and evicerations welcome (in equal measure). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
