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A couple of sunset shots

PostPosted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 8:33 pm
by idioms
These are shots from a recent trip to WA. First time i have seen the sun set over the ocean.

I used the Nikon 28-200 ED primarily on the trip. Some general thoughts of this lens are:
1. The focal range is fantastic, this is the first time I've used a "super-zoom" and the convenience while traveling is great.
2. Sharpness in "Dynamic" mode was appalling (not sure why), in the other 2 modes it's the sharpest lens i've used in it's price bracket, even at 200mm.
3. A minimum focal length of around 50cm means you even have a limited macro capability without changing lens (especially if you have a close-up adaptor on hand)

I'll post a more complete review of this lens in the equipment section and post some more WA shots later (amazing beaches)

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 9:35 pm
by mudder
Beautiful sunsets, they're a magical time to take it all in huh... I just noticed too, this is only your fourth post, wow the first posts are getting good :shock:

I'd be tempted to have less of the dark foreground in the shot though (maybe a slight crop off the bottom), but that's only me, I like skies :-)

Cheers,
Mudder

PostPosted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 10:29 pm
by MCWB
Lovely colours, the reflection off the wet sand is great! I agree with mudder about the foreground (in the 2nd one); also one thing I'd prefer with the first is that the sun be in the middle of the frame, but it's nice regardless. :)