Of course - nearly any picture you're taking results in comments like "wonderful", "great composition / color(s)" or "gorgeous" - and indeed they are!

Unfortunately you haven't replied to my mail yet, but don't mind - what's more interesting to me is the answer to the question, whether you find the time to do some tutorials or not ...

I bought the EOS 350D Kit last Friday - the weather wasn't good enough in Bonn / Germany that I wanted to run out and take some pictures, but the ones I've made on my balcony are very nice, due to the good quality of this camera model.

Now, I want to learn how things work and you're my man I'm counting on ;-)

Wonderful picture today, great composition and a gorgeous motive *hehe* no - it really is!

Tell me about your 70-200mm L lens. How often do you use it. Is it practical for your daily photography.

kheili topeeeeeee

WOW, 77mm mm filter size on a 40mm lens... that's odd

FIRST COMMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!!!

Great photo sam

this is a nice one. i love the browns.

I love the wobbled symmetry of this picture, and the concrete surfaces really jump out. I especially like the two birds on the top left and the rust stains dripping down the walls. It is a really pleasing shot.

I think it's getting time for you to write a book on photography and include some prime examples from your photoblog here. Even if you sell your book online, you can make some decent money which that can go towards maintaining this website, including the possibility of providing higher resolution photographs.

Just a thought.

Justin

Do you mind if I ask what kind of filter (if any) was on your kitlens?

Hmm, that lens has become popular all of a sudden, Pablo at Round-Here.net has just bought one too. I love mine, its great, i dont even miss the size and weight of the kit lens, the 17-40 just blows it away.

I love the symmetry in this photo, and the warm tones.

I know not the difference between a kit lens and an L-series lens, but I do know that this is a wonderful shot! I love the mirror image creating the arrow of light, the friendly community of birds and the warm earth tones. The texture of reflected water of the wall is also beautiful. Thanks, Sam!

hehe! those filters ARE expensive. you'll have a blast with that lens. it's built like a tank too. i pitched it over a fence a few weeks ago at niagra falls (accident) - the filter was destroyed but the lens still works just fine. take a look!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/51325462@N00/19234391/

Photos like that dont normally surprise, because they've been done so many times. But this one works...looks great, and it 'surprised' me.

BTW: I use the 17-40 for about 75% of my work and its a great lens, especially with a 'crop factor' digital slr.

Breathtaking! And rescued from a scene that most of us would pass by and see as ordinary, at best!

I love the way the framing challenges the symmetry; it's clipped at the top in order to give us the ripples at the bottom. The effect, for me, is to make the picture much more vigorous and energetic. The pic has gorgeous surfaces and they're sensual and satisfying, but the framing gives it power.

Straight to my Wallpaper! Thanks for the beautiful shot. (Those of us who live in Toronto get a double-thrill from your work.)

lens-shmens.... i can't get my bearings on this one. sorry, this picture does nothing for me. what am i missing that others find so appealing???

i like reflection and shadows

What a great reflection of warm colors!

Great shot Sam ... really appealing.

Is this the 4th of july's Melody ?! It feels like it.

I'm a big fan of your photos but always wonder why you post such large dimension photos to the site. I have a hard time taking in your composition and framing skills when I have to scroll so much...I'm wondering if I'd really like some of them if I saw them in full frame...

great photo!

like the yellow bridge, spotted with the black birds!

I´m here to tell you that i loved all you pictures and now i´m one of your fans.
Congratulations.
I really like taking photos but i have just started doing it.

This one doesn't do much for me either. Sorry.

Dear Sam, of course the symetry makes a wonderful composition etc…but what I really like with this one is the tonality of colours, they all belong to the same harmony, and for me it's very close to painting, old ones, the flemish ones particularly used those brownish palette. Thanks for noticing anywhere those little miracles of beauty.

That's one of the best combinations of shadow, reflection, and symmetry I've seen in a good while. Good stuff!

What a wonderful shot, I love it.

Nice shot. I love the wall.

Have fun with the L lens. The image quality more than makes up for the extra weight. Think of it as exercise.

Nice photo, Sam -- I had to clear my eyes to see it. I really like the long, clear reflection. Congratulations on your new lens. Now of course I will have to look into getting one to replace my kit lens since you are so happy with the 17-40 L lens.

it looks really sad and lonely like no one is around but youself