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Photo of the Day January 2016
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It's on order. Got in before Nikon put the prices up in Europe http://nikonrumors.com/2016/01/02/reminder-up-to-30-price-increase-on-nikon-lenses-in-europe.aspx/
Should be here in a couple of weeks (as Calumet were out of stock).
Yes. I tried out the Sigma 150-600 and the Nikon. Preferred the weight and IS of the Nikon.You did it then? Bought the lens?
Cheers
Hugh
Beautifully framed. Just the sort of image I hope to get with my new lens!Tufted Titmouse
Congrats AFB! A good & wise choice...you'll have a lot of fun with it. Looking forward to your shots.
~ Peter
Thanks...you'll enjoy it. I've heard a lot of good things about that lens.
Btw, remember to use long lens techniques and be patient when starting-out with it. As you know, every lens has it's own personality that takes time to adjust to.
Don't hesitate to jack-up your ISO if necessary. Your D750 can handle ISO 1000 to 1250. And, once the dust settles on this purchase, a gimbal head makes life easier and images better. This is the one I have: http://www.jobu-design.com/Jobu-Heavy-Duty-MK-IV_p_126.html. It's great and less expensive than something like a Wimberley.
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Funny I'd been looking at gimbal heads. Do you shoot with this on a tripod or monopod for your shots?
Just came across this on my second favourite rumours site. Might give you some inspiration.
http://nikonrumors.com/2016/01/03/the-west-highland-way-with-the-nikon-d750.aspx/#more-100711
(loverly camera and lens choice too
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Just came across this on my second favourite rumours site. Might give you some inspiration.
http://nikonrumors.com/2016/01/03/the-west-highland-way-with-the-nikon-d750.aspx/#more-100711
(loverly camera and lens choice too
Ha ha... i kmow mate, my pal is David Eustace, he did a series called Highland Heart and they are astonishing images. I should get off my backside and go take a road trip as it is on my doorstep.
You are funny... do you sleep with your camera on your bedside cabinet?
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No, in the lounge ready to grab when I head out the door! Bedside cabinet is covered in charger cables like everyone else!
David Eustace is a photographer friend of the family. He did some pictures of the West Highland Way called Highland Heart and they are beautiful thougn his style is a little muted compared to my typical processing.
Yeah charger cables and my camera on mine.... nerd alert!
So are you going to try and get up here at some point to see the highlands? Best in the spring when the Heather appears. Bit bleak between now and spring. Looking forward to seeing some images from the new lens.
I'd love to do more travelling, but balancing that with family and work commitments is a bit tricky.David Eustace is a photographer friend of the family. He did some pictures of the West Highland Way called Highland Heart and they are beautiful thougn his style is a little muted compared to my typical processing.
Yeah charger cables and my camera on mine.... nerd alert!
So are you going to try and get up here at some point to see the highlands? Best in the spring when the Heather appears. Bit bleak between now and spring. Looking forward to seeing some images from the new lens.
I travelled a lot this year for me. But yes I have a lot of places I'd like to head to.
From a visit to Houghton House, Bedfordshire in November
Yep I hear you and you have more than your fair share of considerations but I genuinely do hope you get plenty of opportunities this year.
David Eustace is a photographer friend of the family. He did some pictures of the West Highland Way called Highland Heart and they are beautiful thougn his style is a little muted compared to my typical processing.
Yeah charger cables and my camera on mine.... nerd alert!
So are you going to try and get up here at some point to see the highlands? Best in the spring when the Heather appears. Bit bleak between now and spring. Looking forward to seeing some images from the new lens.
Brings back memories - I did the West Highland Way back in 1980....IMHO the best time for the west coast is mid- to late- May. Likely to be as dry as it gets and more importantly it is before the midge season begins!
20160101-_Oyster Point.jpg by Charles Martorelli, on Flickr
If moving about a lot, I'll use a monopod or hand-hold. When stationary and staking-out something like the Titmouse, I'll use a tripod with gimbal. I only use the gimbal on the tripod...you need a steady base for it.
Windy Fountain by Hugh Russell, on Flickr
This is the one I had planned for the recent 'mist and rain' photo competition, but time conspired against and I only got to it yesterday. I tried to get a night shot in the rain last week but the buggers shut the fountain off when it gets dark.
Cheers
Hugh
They sell gimbals for monopods but I couldn't see how that would work. I've never really got ton on with my monopod. It's generally either hand held or my three way tripod.
Long exposure of grot (weather and subject)....comments always appreciated.
Power to the people 3 by another scotsman, on Flickr
Power to the people 3 by another scotsman, on Flickr
Moody shot of the Boat House at Rouken Glen park yesterday. Thought it was lovely to see the reflection in such low light.
