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**Samurai** · 07-15-2007, 05:38 PM

Just a couple from a batch I managed to snag yesterday on a trip to the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art- I took the camera along not really expecting many opportunities, but as we got to the Quayside the weather began to clear and conditions improved greatly.

This week I've been testing out a new lens I got just before my trip to the Lakes, these pics have been taken with that, and I'm fairly happy with the results.

Note: There has been a bit of post-processing done, as I shoot in RAW, which has a tendency to under-expose ever so slightly on the 350D. I've tried to keep it minimal though, just bringing the colours and contrast out a little bit. I'd have loved a hood and polariser, but they're not here yet.

**Alec Trevelyan** · 07-16-2007, 04:07 AM

Nice Greggles, which lens would that be?

**Samurai** · 07-16-2007, 08:05 AM

Cheers Nate- it's the 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS USM.

enigmaxs · 07-16-2007, 10:04 AM

Nice photos Samurai! Did you manage to get any of the Bridge in the 'open' position or lit up at night?

I have to admit that, for me personally, there's nothing better than popping down to the Quayside on a sunny afternoon and taking a walk over the Millennium Bridge to get some fresh air, followed by a nice cold pint at P&P.

**Samurai** · 07-16-2007, 11:05 PM

No, I don't think the River tours run on a saturday, so the bridge stays closed, and we weren't around long enough for it to get dark.

I'll probably wait for autumn/winter before trying any night shots down there- there's enough ambient light as it is these days without the last dregs of a summer day.

As for P&P- it's alright, nice terrace- limited selection of beers when I was last in, but that was some time ago.

enigmaxs · 07-17-2007, 12:11 PM

Shame, but yeah waiting for winter is a good idea with those early dark nights. You can get some fantastic shots of the bridge, especially when it's open and/or lit, from the outside viewing area at the Baltic on one of the upper floors.

**Samurai** · 07-18-2007, 12:35 AM

Yeah, I have a couple from saturday from the 4th floor observation box- bit trial and error though, gotta hold the camera above the glass walls, otherwise you get the marks on the glass- fortunately digital lets me see those straight away.

I'll get whatever has come out from up there posted as soon as I get back on the main PC as thats where I've got Lightroom installed right now, and I rather like its workflow.

I take it you're a Newcastle lad as well then enigmaxs? Always a good thing, as it's impossible to have too many geordies in one place!

enigmaxs · 07-18-2007, 06:04 PM

Cool, I'm looking forward to seeing them. Yup, Geordie through and through and no, you can't have too many of us...*rubs chin*....Maybe we should have a North-East SFM'ers Christmas party...*evil grin*...

**Samurai** · 07-19-2007, 05:31 PM

Well, there's a few of us here.

Whereabouts are you?

enigmaxs · 07-19-2007, 09:13 PM

Benton/Four Lane Ends area, originally from Elswick but that was many moons ago :P.

07-15-2007, 05:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Samurai This time you see Join Date: May 2006 Location: (Northern) England Posts: 4,119	Newcastle Quayside- Millenium Bridge Just a couple from a batch I managed to snag yesterday on a trip to the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art- I took the camera along not really expecting many opportunities, but as we got to the Quayside the weather began to clear and conditions improved greatly. This week I've been testing out a new lens I got just before my trip to the Lakes, these pics have been taken with that, and I'm fairly happy with the results. Note: There has been a bit of post-processing done, as I shoot in RAW, which has a tendency to under-expose ever so slightly on the 350D. I've tried to keep it minimal though, just bringing the colours and contrast out a little bit. I'd have loved a hood and polariser, but they're not here yet.
	Here comes the water, It comes to wash away the sins of you and I. This time you see- like holy water, it only burns you faster than you'll ever dry. Last edited by Samurai; 05-15-2008 at 12:23 AM.

07-16-2007, 04:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Alec Trevelyan Awake and Dreaming Realname: Nate Howe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston, MA Age: 24 Posts: 1,409	Nice Greggles, which lens would that be?
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07-16-2007, 08:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Samurai This time you see Join Date: May 2006 Location: (Northern) England Posts: 4,119	Cheers Nate- it's the 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS USM.
	Here comes the water, It comes to wash away the sins of you and I. This time you see- like holy water, it only burns you faster than you'll ever dry.

07-16-2007, 10:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
enigmaxs SFM Nugget Total Awards: 5 (more» ...) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne Posts: 135	Nice photos Samurai! Did you manage to get any of the Bridge in the 'open' position or lit up at night? I have to admit that, for me personally, there's nothing better than popping down to the Quayside on a sunny afternoon and taking a walk over the Millennium Bridge to get some fresh air, followed by a nice cold pint at P&P.
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07-16-2007, 11:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Samurai This time you see Join Date: May 2006 Location: (Northern) England Posts: 4,119	No, I don't think the River tours run on a saturday, so the bridge stays closed, and we weren't around long enough for it to get dark. I'll probably wait for autumn/winter before trying any night shots down there- there's enough ambient light as it is these days without the last dregs of a summer day. As for P&P- it's alright, nice terrace- limited selection of beers when I was last in, but that was some time ago.
	Here comes the water, It comes to wash away the sins of you and I. This time you see- like holy water, it only burns you faster than you'll ever dry.

07-17-2007, 12:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
enigmaxs SFM Nugget Total Awards: 5 (more» ...) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne Posts: 135	Shame, but yeah waiting for winter is a good idea with those early dark nights. You can get some fantastic shots of the bridge, especially when it's open and/or lit, from the outside viewing area at the Baltic on one of the upper floors.
	*...THE ONE* AND ONLY...** ::ACCEPT NO IMITATIONS::

07-18-2007, 12:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
Samurai This time you see Join Date: May 2006 Location: (Northern) England Posts: 4,119	Yeah, I have a couple from saturday from the 4th floor observation box- bit trial and error though, gotta hold the camera above the glass walls, otherwise you get the marks on the glass- fortunately digital lets me see those straight away. I'll get whatever has come out from up there posted as soon as I get back on the main PC as thats where I've got Lightroom installed right now, and I rather like its workflow. I take it you're a Newcastle lad as well then enigmaxs? Always a good thing, as it's impossible to have too many geordies in one place!
	Here comes the water, It comes to wash away the sins of you and I. This time you see- like holy water, it only burns you faster than you'll ever dry.

07-18-2007, 06:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
enigmaxs SFM Nugget Total Awards: 5 (more» ...) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne Posts: 135	Cool, I'm looking forward to seeing them. Yup, Geordie through and through and no, you can't have too many of us...rubs chin....Maybe we should have a North-East SFM'ers Christmas party...evil grin...
	*...THE ONE* AND ONLY...** ::ACCEPT NO IMITATIONS::

07-19-2007, 05:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Samurai This time you see Join Date: May 2006 Location: (Northern) England Posts: 4,119	Well, there's a few of us here. Whereabouts are you?
	Here comes the water, It comes to wash away the sins of you and I. This time you see- like holy water, it only burns you faster than you'll ever dry.

07-19-2007, 09:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
enigmaxs SFM Nugget Total Awards: 5 (more» ...) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne Posts: 135	Benton/Four Lane Ends area, originally from Elswick but that was many moons ago :P.
	*...THE ONE* AND ONLY...** ::ACCEPT NO IMITATIONS::

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