took a few people shots

I wanted to shoot some photos of people observing. But I ended up not doing much. All with the Canon 40D, daylight white balance.

As the Sun set, I captured Katrina at the east edge of the house. Vivitar Series 1 70-210 zoom at f/2.8, manually focused, ISO 800, -1/3 exp. comp., 1/15th. Stabilised.

I liked the silhouette effect of Risa's telescope. But I wanted people. Well, more people. Alex's gear is just visible at the far right. Millie's new mount and 'scope on the left. Canon 18-55 zoom at f/5.6 at 55, auto-focused, ISO 800, -1/3 exp. comp., 1/30th.

Shot Phil at his binoculars. I liked this best. Canon 18-55 zoom at f/5.6 at 38, auto-focused, ISO 800, -1/3 exp. comp., 1/30th.

But somehow, I'm not sure why, I was not satisfied. Or I was frustrated. I wasn't getting the results that I hoped for. Couldn't get the composition that I wanted.

I know part of it was technical. I was happy that I was able to use my old lenses. I had played with the Series 1 zoom through the day, thanks to the M42 adapter. But something that was puzzling me was know how the ring was currently programmed. When I saw decent exposures, I assumed it was programmed for the correct lens. But still, there was something... discomfort?

All processed in RAW with Canon DPP.

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I want to photo peepers.