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    #1

    Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

    Hi all

    I've just returned from holiday, and whilst photography wasn't the main reason for going, I did obviously take the 7D, and 15-85!

    Here's a small selection of the landscape found there... being of volcanic origin, it's quite lunar! I was also trying out a circular polarising filter too, to try and reduce glare, and bring out the colours more. Very harsh light in the Canaries!

    1/200, f8, 19mm, iso200 (taken through coach window, on the move!). This is not a pano, I just thought this crop worked well!

    Volcanic origins by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    1/200, f11, 44mm, iso320 (from the moving coach)

    Lunar landscape by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    1/320, f6.3, 24mm, iso400 (from the moving coach)

    On the road by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    1/160, f11, 27mm, iso320. There are a few places that are oasis-like, and this was one!

    Green Valley by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    Stationary! 1/160, f8, 15mm, iso200. My favourite shot compositionally, but I'd like to hear other's views!

    Typical landscape by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    and something a bit different, taken early afternoon, just outside our apartment.
    1/2500, f6.3, 15mm, iso100

    Something different by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    Interesting place, interesting views. Wish I'd had more time to explore!

    Hope you like 'em. C&C welcome.

    Mike
    Last edited by mikep; 03-08-2013, 17:13.
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    #2
    Re: Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

    A really beautiful set Mike. Hard time picking a favorite as they all are good.

    Tom

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      #3
      Re: Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

      Originally posted by tesarver View Post
      A really beautiful set Mike. Hard time picking a favorite as they all are good.

      Tom
      I concur!
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        #4
        Re: Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

        Thanks Tom and Andy for commenting. Appreciated.

        Mike
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          #5
          Re: Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

          I agree with others, a very nice set, I like the last one best, very unusual view.

          Regards Paul

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            #6
            Re: Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

            I like the first 3. No 2 the most. No 3 I'd crop out the dirt road at the bottom and pp the reflections in the sky.
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              #7
              Re: Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

              Good set, no 5 wins it for me.

              Doug.
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                #8
                Re: Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

                Beautiful place. Any hint of colour really stands out.

                Did you by chance get to Betancuria. Really liked there myself. Very picturesque.
                Di ~ Trying to take "the" photograph.
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                  #9
                  Re: Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

                  Thanks Paul, Wayne, Doug and Di for your comments.

                  @Di - yes, we did get to Betancuria, but only for a half hour stop! Those shots are on this thread. Lovely place, very colourful!

                  Mike
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                    #10
                    Re: Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

                    Excellent set Mike. Like them all. Beautiful and haunting scenery. I also note that you used your 15mm-85mm lens which is a real gem. I had one and sold it when I bought the 24-105mm.

                    Nat
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                      #11
                      Re: Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

                      Originally posted by Nathaniel View Post
                      Excellent set Mike. Like them all. Beautiful and haunting scenery. I also note that you used your 15mm-85mm lens which is a real gem. I had one and sold it when I bought the 24-105mm.
                      Thanks Nat.

                      The scenery is certainly unique, and if I'd had more time, I'd have been out there more! Love the 15-85 and can recommend it. I think it's the crop equivalent of the 24-105, albeit without the 'L' designation, as it's an EF-S lens... and there isn't a single 'L' EF-S! Weird, but there you go!

                      Mike
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                        #12
                        Re: Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

                        First 4 are my favourites, a minimalist, almost lunar feel to them that is very appealling , although I would clone the mirror reflection in the third.

                        Fifth I feel is not as strong, little sky detail and the cacti on the let are on the verge of dominating the scene.
                        Concentrate on equipment and you'll take technically good photographs. Concentrate on seeing the light's magic colours and your images will stir the soul. - Jack Dykinga
                        Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography- George Eastman

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                          #13
                          Re: Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

                          Thanks Les, appreciate your input.

                          3rd mirror reflection - I'm no expert with PSE, but I will have a go at some point.
                          5th shot 'was' my favourite, but I'm starting to agree with you in that it's too busy... maybe a different crop would help. I wanted to keep the building on the left in shot as I really like it, but the cacti in front does get in the way! Might have to re-visit that one!

                          Many thanks for the critique... always interesting to see what people see/like!

                          Mike
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