Leu Gardens

[Switchblade906]

So today after lunch I took my wife to Leu Gardens so we could walk around and see the nice scenery.

Here are some of the photos that I shot, using the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 Macro

ISO: 100, f/2.8, 1/3200 at 90mm

Rose by Switchblade906, on Flickr

ISO: 320, f/6.3, 1/200 at 120mm

Flower by Switchblade906, on Flickr

ISO: 500, f/5, 1/125 at 70mm

Pin-cushion Lily by Switchblade906, on Flickr

ISO: 100, f/2.8, 1/2500 at 160mm

Rose by Switchblade906, on Flickr

ISO: 100, f/2.8, 1/400 at 200mm

Flower by Switchblade906, on Flickr

ISO: 160, f/5, 1/200 at 120mm

Rose by Switchblade906, on Flickr

ISO: 100, f/5, 1/640 at 120mm

Rose by Switchblade906, on Flickr

ISO: 100, f/5, 1/320 at 200mm

Butterfly by Switchblade906, on Flickr

ISO: 1600, f/8, 1/60 at 70mm

Water Fountain by Switchblade906, on Flickr

ISO: 100, f/2.8, 1/1000 at 70mm

Nest by Switchblade906, on Flickr

Ok well theres a lot more photos, let me know if i did alright.

[DonSchap]

The water fountain could use some context ... of location. It's a little too much like a "product shot."

You know, "Here, buy this."

These are good exercise images and a nice test of the lens.

[Switchblade906]

Thanks, I really like this Sigma!

And as i was walking by the water fountain i just thought it looked cool so i took the shot.

[Peekayoh]

You were testing the lens so I don't think there's much to say except that the images appear to be sharp and well focused.
But we can't really tell from those small images and the smaller apertures disguise any missed focus due to increased DOF.
Composition is always key but I think Don's being a bit harsh over the fountain. Perhaps your wife taking a sip would have brought it to life.

[Switchblade906]

Thanks, i know the photos are small. I just need to get Flickr Pro to have more sizes available.

[Peekayoh]

I'm not saying that we could make a qualitative judgement if they were a bit bigger.
When you downsize an image for posting, it will look sharper; like the picture on a small TV.
The full size image will tell you if the focus is good or slightly off.

[Switchblade906]

oh ok i see what you mean.