I shot this yesterday as a record of the end of a Bridgend landmark. I think most people who have lived in Bridgend have some fond memories of the Embassy cinema I know I do, its sad that the building could not have been saved.
Nikon D300s, Nikon 85mm f1.8 1/640 sec f3.5 iso 200
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I was testing out my new Sigma 30mm f1.4 and went down Porthcawl on a nice sunny day where I saw this couple sitting in the middle of the fairground. I took a few quick snaps but they looked so interesting I asked if I could take their portrait, they were shocked that someone wanted to take their picture but duly obliged.
Nikon D7000, Sigma 30mm f1.4 1/1600sec f4 iso 100
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I managed to get a Sigma 30mm f1.4 today and boy do I love this lens already.
I already have the Nikon 35mm f1.8 which is a great little lens but this one is something else, just as a little test I went out for a walk and shot everything wide open which was a challenge because of the bright sunlight
but the shots were great, the focus was spot on and the bokeh was lush. All the above shots were shot Raw with the Nikon D7000 @ f1.4 no post processing just exported to jpeg from Aperture.
Comments welcomed
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Went for a little walk around Bridgend Town centre this morning while therest of the family went food shopping. I took my little Olympus Trip 35mm and shot some film but also took the Nikon 300s and the Nikon 85mm f1.8 and got some nice portraits.
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I pass these horses on the way to and from work everyday but noticed an even smaller one yesterday so stopped to take some photos.
The foal was very nervous so I kept my distance but still managed to get a few.
Nikon D7000, Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 1/125sec f8 iso 100
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I took part in the Cardiff Photomarathon event on Saturday and as well as attempting to take photographs of the topics provided I also tried to take some candid street shots.
I met a photographer using a film camera to document a “Naked Cycle Ride” through the Cardiff streets, we had a brief chat about the pros and cons of Digital versus Film before we were swamped with loads of Bicycles.
Nikon D7000, Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 1/60sec f2.8 iso 100
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Nikon D7000, Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8 1/1000sec f4.5 iso 200
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I have been using my new Olympus E-PL1 camera and playing about with the various Art Filters, and must say I am very impressed at what this little camera produces.
I especially like the Gritty B&W filter best.
The quality of the Raw files it produces with the 14-42mm lens is excellent. It has the added bonus of being able to use various other manufacturers lenses with the appropriate adapter.
I can’t wait to try out some of my Nikon primes. I thoroughly recommend this camera especially at the price it is at the moment £279 here in the UK.
Link to the camera…. http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/77124/show.html
This is an example of what the Raw file produces…….
1/250sec @f4 iso 100
My Wife & Daughter were running in the “Race for Life” Cancer Research Charity race today and I went along to support & photograph the event capturing many great candid portraits, great day.
Nikon D300s, Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8 1/1600sec f4 iso 200
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Visited The Bridgend Mashup in Bridgend Town Centre today and captured loads of candid portraits as well as plenty of action shots of BMX, Skateboarders and Free Runners.
Nikon D7000, Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8 1/400sec f4 iso 900
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