Pushed the Boat Out... ...and bought the wide angle (16-35) lens I've been hankering after for a while. The excuse was an upcoming holiday down in Cornwall. I thought this was an apt...

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

...and bought the wide angle (16-35) lens I've been hankering after for a while. The excuse was an upcoming holiday down in Cornwall. I thought this was an apt subject for my first trial shots (boat, pushing out..?). I think it will take a little bit of getting used to - I wanted it for landscape shots. Fairly obvious you need some foreground interest to make the most of the extended dof. Anybody got any tips on using this type of lens - I've got about three days to learn! All help appreciated.

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Dave Chinn

magnetoman wrote:

...and bought the wide angle (16-35) lens I've been hankering after for a while. The excuse was an upcoming holiday down in Cornwall. I thought this was an apt subject for my first trial shots (boat, pushing out..?). I think it will take a little bit of getting used to - I wanted it for landscape shots. Fairly obvious you need some foreground interest to make the most of the extended dof. Anybody got any tips on using this type of lens - I've got about three days to learn! All help appreciated.

You did very well here. I just love how the rocks lead the eyes directly to the ship. I think this lens is near perfect for landscape.

I have never tried focus stacking but have seen tutorials on the subject. Hope this will give you something to think about trying.
Dave
http://iso.500px.com/tutorial-focus-stacking-for-landscape-photography/

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

A really nice sense of depth and distance.

Here is a topic on ultra-wides, but you might find some interest. Be sure to check for images posted by other members, and in-depth discussion, throughout the thread:

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-336465-1.html

Also #1 in the below topic is at about equiv 38 mm on an 18-135 mm EF-S. Depth, layers: close, middle, distance. You will have a lot of fun!

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-357633-1.html

Frank2013 Loc: San Antonio, TX. & Milwaukee, WI.

Tips for this lens are not in my knowledge category yet magnetoman but from what I can tell you need none. Well done.

minniev Loc: MIssissippi

magnetoman wrote:

...and bought the wide angle (16-35) lens I've been hankering after for a while. The excuse was an upcoming holiday down in Cornwall. I thought this was an apt subject for my first trial shots (boat, pushing out..?). I think it will take a little bit of getting used to - I wanted it for landscape shots. Fairly obvious you need some foreground interest to make the most of the extended dof. Anybody got any tips on using this type of lens - I've got about three days to learn! All help appreciated.

Nice image! Congrats on the new toy!

My best suggestion is to spend some time on the ground experimenting with a scene like this one, that has a good foreground element to work with. Try different angles and approaches till you get a feel for how it's gonna give you what you want. Sit on the ground, lie down, etc. My favorite images with my 9-18 lens are from the most uncomfortable positions, and sometimes shooting off the back screen with it tilted upwards.

abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois

I would suggest getting familiar with hyperfocal distances so you can get the most out of this lens. For shots like this, I like the foreground and background to be in focus. They are here. You might also want to consider a graduated neutral density filter set for darkening foregrounds or backgrounds.

Enjoy Cornwall. And if you happen upon Ross Poldark, let him know that the colonials look forward to his return.

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

My thanks to everyone who has offered suggestions and special thanks to Dave Chinn and Linda for the useful links - it's a wonderful response from all and I much appreciate it. All suggestions will be acted upon and I hope to post a nice shot or two upon my return! Now, about the weather......