Fuji Trip to Bath, UK

[Iansky]

Well, we ventured to Bath today and I managed to give the X100 a run at street - very happy, good to use both screen and OVF when it suited - the totally silent operation is a real benefit as well.

 

[christilou]

Nice set Ian, there's something to look at in each of them. I like the 5th one, the lady with her eyes shut for a moment.

 

[pdh]

it's an impossibly photogenic place, and you were only yards from both LCE & Ace Cameras!
lovely handling of dof & exposure & lovely tones ...

 

[Petach]

Ian, lovely evocative set. Impeccable as usual. Sharp, precise and with a clipped moustach 50's feel about them

 

[Iansky]

Thanks all, it was a fun afternoon and the wife gave me time to do my thing while she did her shopping!!

I am really starting to like this X100 and contrary to comments from others, I am finding the AF to be more than satisfactory for street and coupled with the silent operation and auto ISO combination, I was able to set it on f4 and shoot away.

PDH - you are right, I always look in their windows and have done some business with Ace in the past as well as LCE (I purchased my GF1 from that shop 2yrs ago).

Here are some more

 

[pawzitiv]

Another beautiful set of images from you, Ian and, despite working with a new camera, all have your signature style.

More proof that the most important part of a camera is the 12" behind it.

 

[Landshark]

very nice, beautiful tones

 

[Hauki]

Superb set of images.

 

[Ghosthunter]

Superb set of images there. Bath is such a wonderful place to take a camera.

 

[Iansky]

Thank you all for the kind words.

Bath is a lovely place and good for street work as well as cityscapes.

I am lucky enough to have a wife who gives me the freedom to wander off and do my photography while she does her shopping bits (I always use the excuse that my little excursions are cheaper than shopping).......well once the kit has been purchased:whoo:

 

[BBW]

Ian, thanks so much for taking us along...I'd rather be with you and my camera than shopping any day! I'm so happy that you're happy with your X100. Arie, is right about the key being the person behind the camera, but it's awfully nice to feel at one with the camera one's using.

 

[kathyh]

Very nice set. I like the processing and I agree with Christilou, the lady with her eyes closed is my favorite.

 

[Iansky]

Thank you all for the kind comments - I really am starting to feel comfortable with the X100 and it is superb to carry and use.

 

[stillshunter]

I'm sorry that I arrived at thread a little late! This is great work Ian and each image has an interesting story to tell. So glad you're enjoying the X100 and you really seem to have a way with it. Judging by your composition you have really gotten into the scene with the subjects - and some are well within their comfort zones. So hats off to you for your street style.

Excellent PP too by the way. Nice balanced tones.

Very keen to see more!

 

[nikki]

amazing photos Ian, makes me want to go out and buy an x100!

 

[Sapphie]

Great stuff. I am not brave enough to do 'street' - not sure really how I feel about intruding on others' space. Mind you, looks like nobody even noticed you were there!

However, how could you? Leave the wife to cope with shopping on her own whilst you had such fun? Hmn ....

Lee

 

[Sapphie]

amazing photos Ian, makes me want to go out and buy an x100!

Go buy one. Life is too sort not to etc etc

Lee

 

[Iansky]

Sapphie, you will be pleased to hear that the shopping my wife had to cope with was purely for her - clothes..............I hope I am excused as there are only so many ways to tell her she looks "good in that".

Better to let her discuss it with herself that way I don't get blamed if she doesn't like it later......................joking!!

Nikki - don't ponder and in the words of Nike - "Just do it" - it is a great camera and I am sure you would not regret it - let me know how you get on and if you do take the plunge.

Good luck,
Ian