Taken with Nikon FM2 film SLR and 28mm f/3.5AI lens – I have used Fuji Superia 200 film and have scanned it using Vuescan on my Epson 4490 scanner.
I have recently purchased a Nikon FM2 film SLR to go with my 28mm f/3.5AI lens and I recently took it to London for a days sightseeing trip.
Here is a shot taken from Tower Bridge of The Shard.
I have used Fuji Superia 200 film and have scanned it using Vuescan on my Epson 4490 scanner.
There was certainly an excellent view from the top of the Rockefeller Centre last Friday thanks to the fine weather.
March 17, 2012 – 10:18 pm
Purple suited men blowing up purple balloons in Bristol.
They are promoting the opening of the Triodos Bank UK HQ in Bristol
1/250s @ f/4, iso200
Taken with the Nikon D700 & Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 AI manual focus lens
March 12, 2012 – 11:24 pm
Had a look at the new flats at Firepool that seem to have been under construction for some time now.
The design is actually quite modern in appearance and Taunton has always been sadly lacking when it comes to modern apartment design. The name of the development “Waterside House” seems a bit boring though.
I’m wondering why these flats were built in such a “cut off” part of the town. There do not appear to be any local amenities in the area such as shops, restaurants or even a pub but presumably the plan is for these to follow at a later stage.
I guess they are only 5 minutes walk from the station and 5 minutes drive from the M5 once the new road is linked up with existing roads, but they are currently cut off by the river tone and the canal.
1/250s @ f/16, iso200
Taken with the Nikon D700 & Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 AI manual focus lens
More from my recent trip to sunny Bournemouth.
Two pensioners view the tiled mural on the wall of the underpass that connects the Pier to the Gardens.
Each of these tiles apparently represents a life lost to AIDS.
They certainly added a touch of colour to an otherwise dull underpass wall.
f/8 @ 1/250s, iso200
Taken with the Nikon D700 & Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 AI manual focus lens
Some more photography with the D700 & 28mm f/3.5 AI lens during my recent visit to Bournemouth.
The “sunny 16″ rule actually seemed to work pretty well here at 1/250s, f/16, iso200
February 29, 2012 – 11:19 pm
I have been using my SB-24 flash a lot quite recently, but thought I’d just do a bit of ambient light photography for a change.
The camera seems a lot lighter without the flash and I prefer this.
A lot more discreet too.
Also have gone back to using View NX2 & Capture NX2. Been using Adobe Lightroom 3 for about 3 months and I like it but there are some things I like about the NX2 workflow.
Nikon D700, Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 AI, 1/125s @ f/3.5, iso200
February 22, 2012 – 11:21 pm
After visiting Uphill Sands I went to the Grand Pier with the intention of having a pint of real ale in the bar at the end of the pier.
The problem was that the pier is currently undergoing maintenance meaning that there is no beer being served.
Nikon D700 @ 1/250s & ISO200, Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 AI @ f/11, Nikon SB-24 @ 1/4 power
February 21, 2012 – 6:56 pm
Went for a walk along the beach at Uphill Sands today. The weather was actually pretty good. This beach seems very popular with dog walkers as it has on beach parking and there was almost a constant parade of dogs in both directions along the beach.
There was a rider with 2 horses who came over to speak to the dog walker on the left. After that the dog walker asked me if I was a “local paparazzi” – perhaps she was hoping she would appear in “Hello” magazine ;-)
Nikon D700 @ 1/250s & ISO200, Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 AI @ f/11, Nikon SB-24 @ 1/4 power
