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[Ciaran2903]

Yeah!! :lol:

[Stuey]

as a pro photographer, those pics are not bad at all mate, the gravel reflection is very smart and is going to be blantently stolen :lol:

 

What camera are you using??

[Ciaran2903]

Thanks, i use a nikon d50, that was with a Sigma 150mm macro lens. I only started in november, but had a lot of time to read books (because i had anxiety and was not at school) and mags so i now always use manual, unless photographing flying birds or fast moving action.

 

Just to let you know that photography was voted as the second coolest profession!

[wozza]

I edited your posts a little to get rid of some of the repeated pictures hope you dont mind just found 3 images of the same thing 1 after the other unneeded.

 

Looks good though just hope you dont drive round with your fog lights on as nothing pisses me off more than peole who drive with there fogs on and there sidelights etc it does not look cool you look like a ***oops*** and you blind the rest of us.

[ham's c4vts]

yeah y drive whith fogs on when no need for them? people also drive on fogs and side lights whats that all about? :( :lol:

[Ciaran2903]

NO I DONT!! I hate it too, i just wanted the "starburst" effect. I took these to experiment with my 2 latest passions.

 

I dont mind at all about the edit. Glad i got there in the end! :lol:

[hertsnminds]

yeah y drive whith fogs on when no need for them?

 

I would use fogs at night on an unlit country road I didn't know, gives much better views of the edges and also means no need to flick main beam on and off as you are not blinding oncoming traffic.

 

Ian

Black 55 VTR+

[Ciaran2903]

Yeah me too, but in town, when there is regular traffic, motorways, dual carriages way ect ect there is no point! I cant remember the last time i put them on!

[bill03]

The use of front and rear fog lights is only to be used in cases of seriously reduced visibility. Using fog lights when the visibility is not seriously reduced can dazzle and cause discomfort to other road users. There seems to be an absurd trend at the moment for drivers to have their fog lights on regardless of the conditions and the time of day. This can be dangerous to other road users and is an offence, which could mean you are liable for a substantial fine.

 

From:- Police National Legal Database.

[Welshguy]

Nice pix you got there!

[Ciaran2903]

Thanks

[Safety Engineer]

Congratulations on your crash avoidance and your test !! Sound like you have the makings of a good driver. I would suggest that you give your local IAM a call and try the advanced driving test, as a they will teach some extra skills not taught or tested in the normal test inc motorway driving and also one passed it can be used to get your premiums down. It's also a good laugh.

 

I wouldn't recommend Pass Pluss as you can get the same by getting someone you know sitting in the car with you for a while. It's expensive for an observed driving session. Also IAM is cheaper.

 

I tend to use my fogs on unlit country lanes as they pick up the edges of the road well but as soon as I see the headlights from another car they go of asap, otherwise fog only, I live in Essex and it seems to be the latest chav thing to do drive on side lights and fogs only, I tried it on a car park and it is terrible I couldn't do it but as one muppet said t looks bling.

 

I had one lass following me last night with fogs on, and when she pulled up behind me at the petrol ststion I told her she was dazzling me with her fog lights. She turned all her lights off and drove away. Obviously a candidiate for retesting.

[Mike5483]

How do you get the starburst effect???

 

I have just bought a Sony DSC-R1 and want to learn how take good pictures.

 

I know the R1 wont have as much scope as a DSLR, but its got a good lens on it and you can change all the same settings as on a DSLR.

[Stuey]

Mike, if you slow the shutter speed down you should get a similar effect.

[Mike5483]

Oh right.

 

Im gonna get some books I think. Im going on holiday soon, so wanna have a good idea of how to do some good things with it whilst away.

 

Thanks for that Stuey

[Stuey]

if you have a purely digital camera then your options are slightly limited unfortunately. As you may know digital cameras have sort of scanners instead of the usual mirrors inside so you cant really leave the shutter open but most decent cameras have techno wizardry to compensate for this.

[Ciaran2903]

The way i did it, was to set the camera to manual then to set the aperture to the highest numerical value (confusingly called the lowest aperture!) and the set the shutter speed till the cameras meter said the exposure was correct.

 

I read LOADS of books and mags to get the info.

 

I was at wimbeldon today (drove up) and took my camera. Photograpy is a really good hobby! (and gives you an excuse to drive more!)

 

Have Fun

[Stuey]

Photograpy is a really good hobby! (and gives you an excuse to drive more!)

 

dont I know it...5 different cities in 5 weekends...roll on this weekend just me, the lady, the dog and open spaces...

[wozza]

Thats one thing I plan to treat myself to when I have some extra money a nice digital SLR camera. As I really want a nice camera since mine is bloody awful plus decent hobby as well.

 

But before anything else gets bought I need to clear off my uni debts.

[Ciaran2903]

Yeah a nice D-SLR is very nice but very expensive, the initial purchase is not that bad, but depending on what type of photography you are in to, the lenses are very expensive.

 

Sods law had to dictate that i would enjoy wildlife photography, probs the most expensive type! :o But WELL worth the expense. :D

[Stuey]

I am sports photographer on the side (mainly rallying) so I dont need uber zoom lenses, just a decent camera. I have the Canon EOS 30D with a couple of lenses.

 

The Canon is a bloody good camera. The 350D which is the model down has most of the same toys and is about £300 cheaper. If you shop around you should get it for about £550 now I think.