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Photo of the Day January 2016

kenoh said:
AH!!!! you got it! nice one.... come on, Lens Pr0n... get a picture of it up here....

I havent wandered too far North with a camera yet. To be honest I am usually heading for the piste when I go North. I should do though, I have no excuse...
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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).
 
Tufted Titmouse

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Apple fanboy said:
Beautifully framed. Just the sort of image I hope to get with my new lens!
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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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Cheese&Apple said:
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?
 
kenoh said:
AH!!!! you got it! nice one.... come on, Lens Pr0n... get a picture of it up here....

I havent wandered too far North with a camera yet. To be honest I am usually heading for the piste when I go North. I should do though, I have no excuse...
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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 :D)
 
Apple fanboy said:
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 :D)
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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?
 
kenoh said:
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!
 
Apple fanboy said:
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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!
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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.
 
kenoh said:
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.
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I'd love to do more travelling, but balancing that with family and work commitments is a bit tricky.
I travelled a lot this year for me. But yes I have a lot of places I'd like to head to.
 
Apple fanboy said:
I'd love to do more travelling, but balancing that with family and work commitments is a bit tricky.
I travelled a lot this year for me. But yes I have a lot of places I'd like to head to.
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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.
 
kenoh said:
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.
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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!
 
anotherscotsman said:
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!
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Good call! if you arent getting soaked, you are getting eaten alive!
 
Apple fanboy said:
Funny I'd been looking at gimbal heads. Do you shoot with this on a tripod or monopod for your shots?
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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.
 
Cheese&Apple said:
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.
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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.
 
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