Dave Frost Photography

“Woody” and his mate used to live in the Leylandi trees at the back of the garden. Last year however, the trees went and he was forced to move next door but one.
Don’t think he bears a grudge though as he often drops in to say hello and aggravate the dogs.

Quite tricky to get a shot off as he moves about quickly – it’s also very gloomy out there at this time of the year.
Was pleased with this attempt, especially as the patio doors haven’t been cleaned for weeks. The Sigma 70-300 is definitelty out performing the old Tamron in pretty much every area at the moment.

Nothing new to add this week, so I dug out an old photo from last year and applied a bit of processing to suit the mood of the day.

With the Sigma 70-300mm APO DG Macro lens that arrived this week.  Purchased as an emergency replacement for the trusty Tamron, which has developed a rather irritating fault beyond economical repair.  Still in two minds as to whether to flog it on ebay for spares or repair (along with all my now useless filters for it or take it apart to see how they’re all put together.

Unfortunately, the skies have been perpetually grey.  That and the usual heavy work load has meant that although I’ve had this lens all week, I’ve yet to actually take any photos with it to see how it performs.  I did manage a couple of shots through the office window into the gloominess and have noted that the chromatic abberation (or lack of) with this lens is quite impressive.  It was always a bit of an issue with the Tamron.  Nothing too terrible but a nuisance to correct in post processing.  As for sharpness, I’ll have to wait for a better day.

Today’s shot is one of those test ones.  There’s a green washing line running diagonally across the frame (rendered almost invisible thanks to the far focus and Depth of Field), and it was hand held with a shutter speed of 1/200 @ f5.6 and focal length of 300mm.

Nothing like a bit of snow to inspire – Two posts in the same day.

Been really busy in the last couple of weeks with one thing and another and the photography has taken a bit of a back seat. I’m pleased to say that with the rather inclement weather, both the mojo and the enthusiasm are back with a bang. Been out and about with the sledges and the kids over the last two days and got a bagful of shots to go with the frostbite.

Not a bad way to spend a birthday