I have gone Mad - testing my new Sigma 20-40 f2.8EX

[h0ughy (David)]

well I have gone mad!! Simply couldn't wait to test this new lens this afternoon. It fits my Pentax K10D, and i tested the lens on a variety of different settings and subjects. More to do But I am enjoying it. every shot was handheld!

[h0ughy (David)]

but I couldn't decide on what to post


here is an example of the venus effect?

[h0ughy (David)]

so I thought post them all - SORRY

for the soppy romantics out there yes that is a yacht in the moonlight on an evening cruise!!!

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

You're obviously very happy with it Dave.
How would you rate the lens out of 10.

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by jjjnettie

You're obviously very happy with it Dave.
How would you rate the lens out of 10.

between 7 and 8

[RB (Andrew)]

Great choice on the lens Dave......
Nice shots and very nice colour rendition in those photos mate, I'm sure you'll enjoy it very much.

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by Rocket Boy

Great choice on the lens Dave......
Nice shots and very nice colour rendition in those photos mate, I'm sure you'll enjoy it very much.

thanks - there was no image processing except for the windows xp image resizer. I love the colour of the pink and blue with the sunset

[seeker372011 (Narayan)]

Originally Posted by h0ughy

thanks - there was no image processing except for the windows xp image resizer. I love the colour of the pink and blue with the sunset

its actually called the girdle of Venus isn't it? and captured perfectly

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by seeker372011

its actually called the girdle of Venus isn't it? and captured perfectly

not sure - I know its the venus something? if its a girdle then its a girdle!!

Belt of Venus
The Belt of Venus or Venus's Girdle is the Victorian era name for an atmospheric phenomenon seen at sunrise and sunset. Shortly after sunset or shortly before sunrise the observer is, or very nearly, surrounded by a pinkish glow or antitwilight arch that extends roughly 10°–20° above the horizon. Often the glow is separated from the horizon by a dark layer, the shadow of Earth. The arch's light rose (pink) color is due to backscattering of reddened light from the rising or setting Sun. A very similar effect can be seen during a total eclipse of the Sun.

[erick (Eric)]

Gorgeous "Belt of Venus" pics, Dave

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by erick

Gorgeous "Belt of Venus" pics, Dave

thanks I like pink

[RB (Andrew)]

I was told that Houghy got his venus belt photo on NBN last night !!!!

Well done once again Sir Houghy !!!!!!!!!

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by Rocket Boy

I was told that Houghy got his venus belt photo on NBN last night !!!!

Well done once again Sir Houghy !!!!!!!!!

thanks RB. I think that was a 500lb birdy that must have told you

it was actially the 1981 and 1987 images. Very happy, but because I didnt see this response on my home email I didnt know until well after the event

From: Weathershots [mailto:weathershots@nbntv.com.au]
Sent: Friday, 1 June 2007 6:11 PM
To: David Hough
Subject: Re: The Belt of Venus effect - sunset 31 May 2007

David,

Thank you once again for the sensational photos and explanation. I will be using them in tonight's weather.

Have a great weekend,

Garry Youngberry