View Full Version : A day out in London
I've started a new album (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showgallery.php/cat/733) in my gallery (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showgallery.php/ppuser/4/cat/500) to document the better pictures I took last Saturday during a day out with my kids to London. Here's the first, taken in the train on the way to Euston Station. It's another super wide angle, though cropped in this example. I actually brought two cameras, an Olympus E-400 fitted only with a 7-14 (14-28 equiv) Digital Zuiko and a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 (which is what Elizabeth is pictured studying with some intensity!).
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/733/P2170001b.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4033/size/big/cat/733)
Gotta look like I know how this works! (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4033/size/big/cat/733)
I have to say that I'm hooked on the 7-14; it's a fantastic lens... :D
More coming soon!
Ian
So, from Euston, a short hop across via the Northern Line (err, no - Northern Line closed for maintenance at the weekends :mad: ), via the Victoria and Bakerloo lines - to Waterloo, to meet a friend and his kids and the first point of interest, the London Eye!
Here are two versions of the same scene - which works better for you?
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/733/P2170011c.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4035/size/big/cat/)
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/733/P2170011b.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4034/size/big)
Ian
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/P2170005b.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4037/size/big/cat/733)
Wide-eyed London Eye (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4037/size/big/cat/733)
Needs little explanation, really!
Ian
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/733/P2170016b.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4038/size/big/cat/)
The London Eye from the Waterloo Millennium Pier (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4038/size/big/cat/)
Shot partially into the sun from under the awnings of the Waterloo Millennium Pier as we waited for our river cruise boat to arrive. Notice the single red capsule - the London Eye's red nose for Red Nose Day (http://www.rednoseday.com/) (a UK charity event, run be celebrity comedians in the entertainment industry, to raise money for children in poverty around the world).
Next stop, the Tate Modern...
Ian
jtfrazer
19-02-07, 02:24 AM
Hi Ian,
I really like the last image. Maybe some day I'll be able to spring for that 7-14mm lens.
Jocelyn Walker
19-02-07, 05:34 AM
Prefer the 2nd shot Ian, with full view of London Eye. Great pics! Was that you snoozing on train?
Hi Jocelyn - no that wasn't me :) I was behind the camera. The lens makes the interior of the carriage look a lot roomier than it actually is!
Ian
Hi Jim, alas my time with the 7-14 is finite as it's only on loan for evaluation, but I urge anyone to try a lens like this to really experience what ultra wide angle photography is about.
I'm slightly frustrated that the awning just clips the London Eye in that shot. I was already on my knees with the camera as low as I could get it without lying on the floor. I would have got a better result if I had brough the live view E-330 instead.
Ian
What I like about them is the 'dynamism' - if that's the right word. They're 'exciting'.
They convey a lot of movement, noise and activity because of the wider angles and perspectives. Similar to what you'd see, hear and feel if you were actually there looking around and being involved in all that's going on around you.
Pol
What I like about them is the 'dynamism' - if that's the right word. They're 'exciting'.
They convey a lot of movement, noise and activity because of the wider angles and perspectives. Similar to what you'd see, hear and feel if you were actually there looking around and being involved in all that's going on around you.
Pol
Thanks Pol - I'm really pleased that this aspect has come through :)
Just about to add a couple more - but I can see quite a few more to be added as we progress through the day!
Ian
coupekid
19-02-07, 08:24 AM
I've started a new album (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showgallery.php/cat/733) in my gallery (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showgallery.php/ppuser/4/cat/500) to document the better pictures I took last Saturday during a day out with my kids to London. Here's the first, taken in the train on the way to Euston Station. It's another super wide angle, though cropped in this example. I actually brought two cameras, an Olympus E-400 fitted only with a 7-14 (14-28 equiv) Digital Zuiko and a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 (which is what Elizabeth is pictured studying with some intensity!).
Gotta look like I know how this works! (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4033/size/big/cat/733)
I have to say that I'm hooked on the 7-14; it's a fantastic lens... :D
More coming soon!
Ian
Hi Ian,
I think the wide angle works well in environments such as this, when things are up close and personal. This is a great shot!
However, I really dont like the effects it gives with your London eye pictures. I think the distortion is too great and detracts from the subject matter.
Sorry, just my opinion! :\
Cheers,
Ben
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/733/P2170017b.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4044/size/big/cat/733)
Thames Clipper (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4044/size/big/cat/733)
This was the boat that took us, eventually, downstream to the Tate Modern.
And here she is coming aside the Waterloo Millennium Pier, which is right under the London Eye:
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/733/P2170018c.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4043/cat/733/size/big)
Preparing to dock (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4043/cat/733/size/big)
Ian
I know what you mean, Ben. Certainly with the two versions with the street entertainer - I'm not really happy with either. I'm quite pleased with the one of the Eye from the Pier, though next time I'll get even lower so that the awning doesn't 'touch' the carousel, if I can!
Ian
tarzieboy
19-02-07, 09:48 AM
great picture ian,,,& lovely daughter, guess she, will be a great photographer john
This is the first of my Tate Modern shots and one of several I took of the now famous tubular slides:
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/733/P2170038b.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4056/size/big/cat/733)
Tate Modern slide blur (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4056/size/big/cat/733)
I got the shutter speed down to 1/5th second and the blurred figure is rather ghost-like. Rather abstract I suppose, which suits the venue fine! :)
Ian
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/733/P2170049b.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4057/size/big/cat/733)
I call this the whale at the Tate Modern (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4057/size/big/cat/733)
This isn't an exhibit, but the walk way that divides the 5th floor of the Tate into two levels. I thought this would look much better in cold black and white with some added noise to give it a certain grittiness. Does it work for you?
Ian
tarzieboy
19-02-07, 01:51 PM
wow what a shot Ian,, john
Stephen
19-02-07, 01:58 PM
I call this the whale at the Tate Modern (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4057/size/big/cat/733)
This isn't an exhibit, but the walk way that divides the 5th floor of the Tate into two levels. I thought this would look much better in cold black and white with some added noise to give it a certain grittiness. Does it work for you?
Ian
Pretty much works for me Ian, maybe that area top left is a little bright, but the rest looks good,especially the diverging lighting on the ceiling
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/733/P2170053b.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4060/size/big/cat/733)
Viewers (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4060/size/big/cat/733)
Kids appreciating modern art at the Tate :D
Ian
Hi Ian,
I like the effect the lens produces, and the quality seems 1st class to my eye.
coupekid
20-02-07, 01:44 PM
This is the first of my Tate Modern shots and one of several I took of the now famous tubular slides:
I got the shutter speed down to 1/5th second and the blurred figure is rather ghost-like. Rather abstract I suppose, which suits the venue fine! :)
Ian
I really like this one Ian, I love the dynamic angle, it works really well!
Out of interest, what was your take on the gallery as a whole?
coupekid
20-02-07, 01:45 PM
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Does it work for you?
Ian
In all honesty, no, it doesnt work for me (but I expect you guessed I would say that!) I find the picture too noisy, and the 'blown out' areas too much of a distraction.
coupekid
20-02-07, 01:46 PM
Kids appreciating modern art at the Tate :D
Ian
This is a super shot Ian!
The chap in the background doesnt look like he is enjoying himself half as much as the kids though!
That's OK - I knew it wouldn't be for everyone :) It probably relates better to some people who have done black and white dark room printing - a pet theory of mine!
Ian
Yes, the quality is really top-notch. There was no purple fringing to correct in that shot and the flare is really well controlled. But then this is a £1200 lens inc. VAT ($1600 in the US before tax)! Barrell and pincushion distortion are amazingly well controlled as well. I'm a big fan of this beastie (it's also a huge hunk of glass!). I'll miss it sorely when it has to go... :\
Ian
As this thread is getting quite long now, I have started a new 'second half' thread (http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=1854) to continue our journey :)
Ian