Summertime on Beautiful Fogo Island - A500

[camperbc]

Here are a couple more captures from my summer seascapes series, taken a few days ago very near our home on Fogo Island. (Newfoundland) I am so fortunate to have such stunning vistas right in our own backyard; I fear that I will soon wear out my cameras, the way I have been exercising my shutter finger these days!

As many of you know, I am unable to get up and about much, (spinal issues) so when I do have the odd good day I want to take full advantage of every moment, by exploring our island with my cameras in tow. I always end up paying a heavy price for these little excursions, (I've been back in bed for three full days after taking our visiting Aussie friends on this trail!) but it is indeed worth it, to see these pristine coastal scenes firsthand while I still can.

These two images are from the Turpin's Trail, near the tiny fishing community of Tilting. The panorama is made from three handheld captures, from one of my A500's and the 18-55mm kit lens, (at ISO200, 1/800 sec, f/8) stitched together using Microsoft ICE. The old boat scene was taken using my vintage Minolta 50mm f/1.7 lens on the same camera. (handheld at ISO200, 1/4000sec, f/2.

Once I am again able to get mobile, my daughter Jackie and I plan to return to Turpin's Trail, this time with all of our gear, for more serious picture-taking. I am regretting not having taken along my Samyang 8mm fisheye the other day!

Glen
http://www.FocusOnNewfoundland.com

[aster]

Hi Glen, : )

Thanks for sharing the wonderful colours of the Fogo Island. You're right; there's no end to the endless opportunities for shooting beautiful shots.

Yildiz

[Dr. Harout]

Glen, have you ever tried the 14mm Samyang/Rokinon?

[camperbc]

Hi Dr. Harout,

No, I have not yet tried the Samyang 14mm, though I understand it too is an excellent quality lens, as is the 35mm and 85mm. In fact, I almost purchased the 14mm over the 8mm, as my concern was that the 8mm may have too much distortion for my work. However, I went with the 8mm and there has been no turning back. I quickly learned how to control the amount of distortion simply by how I compose the shot, rather than having to use de-fishing software. I love the look of the small amount of remaining distortion, and I think it actually adds more depth/perspective to my landscapes.

I cannot help but think that the 14mm may be a wee bit disappointing for me at this point, after getting such good results from the 8mm. Since I discovered, rather surprisingly, that the 8mm fisheye can be the ultimate landscape lens for my subject matter; perfect for capturing these WIDE Fogo Island vistas, I just don't know if the 14mm could measure up.

Glen
www.FocusOnNewfoundland.com

[Dr. Harout]

Glen, I was definite for my purchase of the 14mm until you begun to post shots with your 8mm.
So I'm in a quandary... which one? Cannot afford both, have to pick a77 (you know, all those sleepless nights ahead...)
BTW, you sure know how to manipulate the 8mm, wonderful shots.

[[SiC]]

Beautiful scenery, and the colours are really stunning

[camperbc]

Glen, I was definite for my purchase of the 14mm until you begun to post shots with your 8mm.
So I'm in a quandary... which one? Cannot afford both, have to pick a77 (you know, all those sleepless nights ahead...)
BTW, you sure know how to manipulate the 8mm, wonderful shots.

Hi Dr. Harout,

The first thing that drew me toward the 8mm over the 14mm was the fact that it was about $100 less. I am sure the 14mm is a great lens too; I just don't know if it is worth paying at least 30% more for it.

Thank-you for your kind comments regarding my 8mm captures. Like I have stated before, as it turns out, the 8mm fisheye makes terrific landscapes!

Glen