Recent content by earthen247

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    Servicing Agfa Optima I

    Hi all, Friend got me an Agfa Optima from the States. In pretty good condition except that the aperture ring don't seem to work. Any suggestions on where I can service this? http://www.camerapedia.org/wiki/Optima Thanks!
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    Filter for Sigma 10-20mm

    Thanks for the feedback guys! Flipfreak: bought it for $600 on CS buy/sell.
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    Filter for Sigma 10-20mm

    Recently bought the Sigma 10-20mm lens and now wondering what would be the best filter to buy for it. Was recommended B+W UV Haze slim filter but the price of close to $200 really gave me a rude shock :o Anyone can recommend alternatives that won't burn such a big hole in my pocket? Using a...
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    St Andrew's after the storm

    Actually, I had just walked over from Funan where I tried to buy a polarizing filter from J3:16 but they said they good one was out of stock. And I agree about the cones and the cars, should have thought of moving the cone away.
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    St Andrew's after the storm

    Haha, yeah, I'd give my kingdom too. Nice shot, took a few from that angle too but for mine the contrast with the sky was too low, can't really make out the shape of the building, it looks as if it's merging with the heavens. Thanks for all the comments to date everyone, very grateful.
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    St Andrew's after the storm

    My wide angle only goes to f/4 so had to work under those constraints too. :dunno:
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    St Andrew's after the storm

    Ah...ok! So there should be another framing device on the left too?
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    St Andrew's after the storm

    Thanks Kit, your comments are much appreciated. Shall work to improve the next round.
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    St Andrew's after the storm

    You're referring to Raffles City at the back? True, but I also wanted to capture other elements in the building. The tree was meant to act as a frame, guess it didn't work for you. Thanks for the feedback though.
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    St Andrew's after the storm

    Took this pic of St Andrew's Cathedral after a shower on Saturday afternoon. Was trying to create a moody gothic atmosphere. Got some feedback that it's got no obvious focus, too many distractions like the cars and the bright orange safety cone. Also tried to edit to bring out the greenery a...