Outing With The Hound And The Fuji

[Tom Dunne]

Today myself and the hound took the Fuji to the park for it's first breath of fresh air. We decided to take the 50-230 only. This lens was a freebie from Fuji when I bought the XE1 and was interested to see how a freebie would perform. I took about 100 shots using the full range.
I was more than happy with the performance, actually a little more than surprised.
Here's two to get it up and running.

EDIT
I should say that the hound I refer to is Broch my border collie.

 

[Tom Dunne]

I wonder if it's worth a bump.

 

[Pete Askew]

It is. Sorry, I meant to reply to this the other day but work got in the way. I like the symmetry of the first shot and the tones, but most of all I like that there looks like there should be a story associated with it. It reminds me of an opening sequence of a film in some ways. Nice. And a damned handsome hound. What's its name?

 

[Tom Dunne]

Thank you so much Peter for taking a look. His name is Broch.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Hi Tom. On days when there are lots of uploads, occasionally a shot gets overlooked. It has happened to most of us at some point, and giving it a bump is the best thing to do.

And I'm glad you did!

Broch is lovely, and I can't believe it was the same lens did both shots. Actually I can! But you know what I mean. Two very different shots. Must get me one of those lenses!

 

[Beth Carter]

the hound looks happy enough with the camera. some really nice tones there. i like the park shot.

 

[Tom Dunne]

Thank you Peter. These were taken in Crystal Palace Park, London. The structure is part and an old stairs/platform that leads in the direction of CP Athletics stadium. it's all a bit uncared for and messy there now.
Rob; I understand you fully. I did not know what a bump was until this evening when I saw it being used, to good effect too, by your good self on some other thread here. I am enjoying the XE1 very much and I am still trying to find the most comfortable way to hold it.
Thank you Beth. He is getting better.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Good bump Tom. Love the idea of the first one a lot. You did mention you'd post a pic of your dog and a fine lassie it is too.

Bumps are ok until the bump needs a bump then the doubts start to arise

 

[Glenn Clabo]

Nice Tom.
I'm a big fan of the border collie...so intelligent...but a full bag of energy.

 

[Dave Green]

That's one fine looking pooch

 

[Nick Lukey]

Like that first image a lot, and who can't be failed to like the Collie shot.