WPOTY 2009, how did I get on…

Veolia Wildlife Photographer of the Year

This year was my first year entering the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition (2009), sponsored by Veolia Environment. For those that are familiar with it, it needs no introduction…for those that are not, it is also know as ‘the world’s most prestigious wildlife photography competition’!. Well, I had an email a couple of months ago [...]

How to find your camera’s shutter count

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Here’s a quick tip…want to find out the exact number of actuation’s (aka the shutter count) on your Nikon DSLR? Well, here is a simple way using Photoshop CS3. The information is only viewable in RAW files so open your latest one and go to ‘File’ then ‘File Info’ and click the tabs as per the image below. Viola! [...]

Neist Point, Isle of Skye panoramic

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Soft hues in the sky, the golden rays of sunset hitting the rocks and nothing but a vast expanse of water between you, the Outer Hebrides and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. I’ve got to admit, standing high a top the cliffs looking out over Neist Point at sunset is one of those experiences I’ll never [...]

Gitzo GT5541LS tripod

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Whether you’re a medium/large format photographer, a big lens shooter using lenses like a 600mm f4, 800 f5.6, Sigma 300-800 zoom or just after a solid base for landscapes and macro, one thing is certain – you need very sturdy support. Enter Gitzos mighty GT5541LS, or as they like to call it ‘The strongest and most accurate tripod in the world”… Share

Wimberley MKII (WH-200) Review

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The ultimate in long lens heads, especially for 600mm and bigger shooters. The Wimberley MKII needs no introduction…if you shoot with any of the super telephotos, is this really the ultimate support to get? Lets get on with the review and find out how the king of the gimbals performs. Share