hello all

i got fed up with using a compact digicam so i bought a D40, these pics were only taken on auto (which i s'ppose anyone can do)

the pics are fairly dark as it's a big dirty ole foundry that is quiet dark at the best of times....

here we're slagging a 90tonne ladle (emtying the ladle of the remaining molten steel and slag)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/johnbaz/DSC_0355.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/johnbaz/DSC_0358.jpg

and whilst the first two images could be hades, this one is a little more heavenly:D
a pic from our back bedroom window:)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/johnbaz/DSC_0626.jpg

i'll have to get around to playing with the sttings on the camera:)


john:)

ps,i have been messing with close up lenses and extension tubes, when using the tubes, there are no contacts and so have no control over aperture, anyone know a way to get round this or will i have to buy the expensive (kenko?) ones???

hmmmm, how the hell did i post this thread twice????:confused::confused::confused::confused:


john:)

Hi ya biggsy

If you are new to the Nikon D40 or D40x, this may be of interest…
http://www.nikondigitutor.com/eng/d40/index.shtml
Or this…
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40/users-guide/index.htm

Hi ya biggsy

If you are new to the Nikon D40 or D40x, this may be of interest…
http://www.nikondigitutor.com/eng/d40/index.shtml
Or this…
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40/users-guide/index.htm

thanks mate- excellent website's there:thumbsup:


john:)

Hi..
I love the pics and I also use a Nikon D40, although its the 'x' version. I was wondering if you could please tell me where this working foundy is and how I would go about gaining access for a few photos? I've just started a photography course and really need some inspiration!! this would be amazing!!!

I really hope that you can help me...


Many thanks

Jonathan

I would take anything on Ken Rockwell's site with a pince of salt as there is a lot of spurious nonsense on there. He even admits it and people still cite his site as being useful.

From Ken's about page
This is my personal website. I do it all by myself. I'm just one guy with a computer who likes to take pictures. I have the playful, immature and creative, trouble-making mind of a seven-year-old, so read accordingly.
...
I love a good hoax. Read The Museum of Hoaxes, or see their site. A hoax, like this site, is done as a goof simply for the heck of it by overactive minds as a practical joke.

...I was wondering if you could please tell me where this working foundy is and how I would go about gaining access for a few photos?....

Yeah - me too. How about organising a photo meet there!