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These were amongst my first shots with my new D200, and my new (old) AI 105 f/2.5. This lens is a stunner!

Any comments appreciated, especially which of the last pic or its alternative you think works best!









Alternative version of the last pic

Great pics Trent, especially 1 and 2. I like the story in 4 as well.

I don't know whether you heard the guy in number 2 "play" his recorder or not....absolutely atrocious. Playing every morning as I pass him on my way to work.

COngratulations on the new toy. How are you finding the new camera?

Trent, I like the last pic as posted (the 4th in the post) rather than the wider crop on your website. The tighter crop tells more of a story IMHO, the wider crop doesn't have the same impact. What came into my head when I saw the pic was "what killed the bear, cigs or milk?". Probably just indicates I've got a warped brain or had a misspent youth or something. Just in case, I've given up both so hope to live longer than the bear.

The second shot is my pick from the rest. The first looks a bit staged (although I accept that probably it's not).

Good stuff Trent, although there's far too many megapixels, could you clone out a few

#1 - Looks like you missed the focus a bit? The feet look sharp but the hat doesn't - it would have worked better the other way around.

#2 - Great shot, and would look lovely in B&W. Definitely my pick of the bunch.

#3 - Nice abstract, but neither the colour nor light is enough to really me, just lacks a bit of oomph.

#4 - Definitely prefer this one to the alternative posted - again, I'd give this a go in B&W. I really like this shot, but colour is doing it no service.

I guess I'm just used to the Shiela Smart high contrast B&W treatment, but it just seems to suit this type of image. Nice work

Nice shots MCWB, I really like #2 & #4. Both feel like they have a story to tell on life in the area. #3 subject just doesn't appeal to me. #1 is a good shot but the outfit the guy is wearing doesn't seem to fit the scenario & perhaps needs a bit more DOF for my liking.
Cheers,
Mick