The Neighbours.

[tombennett]

After seeing Paulstw 'Little Wren' I wasn't sure whether to post these!

Anyhoo, I'm still in pain but a little more mobile and I can stand up straight, something I haven't done for 18 months. This is the view from my Bathroom window, a good vantage point to shoot them up close.

Still not sure why I am getting soft images!

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[Muscat]

Re: The Neighbours.

Great little characters, for me the second shot is the best, I like the expression and pose of the Jackdaw. I am guessing that you have had the op and are now hopefully on the road to recovery.

[tombennett]

Re: The Neighbours.

Hi Muscat,

Yep thanks for asking. I had the staples out on Monday and have been walking around the block once a day with crutches, nevertheless it's more than I could do 4 weeks ago! Still very painful, the surgeon says it will take 9 months for the bones to fully knit together so will have to be a little careful until then. He did say that I would have to miss another season of cricket, haven't played for year and half.

I'm going to see if I can take my camera with me tomorrow on my next walk about the block, I spied a Robin on a neighbours hedge this morning so would like to see if I can snap him tomorrow.

I really like no. 3, however I would love to know what he's thinking about in image 2.

I've just bought a tamron SP AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD, so I am hoping to get some sharper pictures. I'm now saving up for a ef 24-70 2.8 though I think that maybe some time, unless I get another interim payment from the insurance company.

Anyhoo, thanks for stopping by.

TomB

[tombennett]

Re: The Neighbours.

I should have added, being able to stand straight after 18 months was such an awesome experience which is what I have been mainly looking forward to.

[tombennett]

Re: The Neighbours.

Sorry aboot that Muscat, still on an awful lot of pain killers, including auramorph!

[Muscat]

Re: The Neighbours.

Glad you are on the mend, just take it easy for a while it will pay off in the long run.

[tesarver]

Re: The Neighbours.

Nice series that captures the story Tom. and glad to see your getting better.

Tom

[antoeknee]

Re: The Neighbours.

Hi Tom really pleased that your already seeing some improvements and hope things continue to get better.

Tamron lens is very good from my experience, if I had any criticism its that its not difficult to catch the IS switch.

[tombennett]

Re: The Neighbours.

Thanks Guys for your well wishes. I'm really impressed with the quality of image Paulstw gets with his Tamron, so I thought I'd give it a whirl. I'll keep an eye on the IS switch, thanks for the heads-up on that one Antoeknee.

TomB

[Paulstw]

Re: The Neighbours.

Cheers for the mention Tom, it means a lot, but please don't stop posting images :)
I get lucky sometimes and its all because of the kit to be honest.

I just bought a used 17-85 lens, and my goodness its softer than a block or Lurpak

I bought it for £50 because of a stuck aperture, which I'm sure I can fix, but compared to the Tamron I'm not joking when I say it is no where near as crisp.

[antoeknee]

Re: The Neighbours.

Thanks Guys for your well wishes. I'm really impressed with the quality of image Paulstw gets with his Tamron, so I thought I'd give it a whirl. I'll keep an eye on the IS switch, thanks for the heads-up on that one Antoeknee.

TomB

Managed to switch off IS once or twice by accident. Then when trying to take some pics at 300mm start thinking to myself I should give up drinking as I can't hold the dam thing steady, LOL.

[tombennett]

Re: The Neighbours.

That's cool Paul. I'm glad you've bought a 17-85 and have had the same results as I do because I was starting to think it was me! I love your analogy though I could take it further, as soft as a "block of Lurpak" which has been left out on a hot sunny day in Africa.

I bought the lens as it was also cheap so I had something to learn with, I feel I'm beyond that lens and need to get sharper images. I do find that using the 17-85 in macro seems to be okay. I'm looking forward to receiving my Tamron.

I'm selling some of my unwanted sound equipment to go into my 24-70 2.8L fund which I want for general walk-around sharpness and, ready for the day when I feel capable enough to warrant a full-frame camera.

TomB