Recent content by 69Bonni

You don’t have to justify yourself Tom, it’s the pressure of time that imposes certain constraints upon you, even more so with your little one to care for. I used to work all hours god sent and yes I discovered many eunique locations for myself while walking, but never felt forfilled from the...

Talking of purely of Digital, I moved from a D300, to a D700, then to a D810. I have saved like hell when I had the D300 to by Nikon FX lenses. Each step I think seemed to be a game changer. Although I think the biggest difference was when I purchased the quality lenses. An then the D810. Still...

Interesting, is what the driving is like, well the vehicles you hire do have proper winter tyres up there and they are good! What you have to be aware of is road closures, something I was unprepared for when I first came across it! Be prepared to have to turn around and go back and in some cases...

It's worth doing your research for the time of year to go, and of course depending what you want to do. I have seen Whales in Oct, Nov, Feb, March and April but the best times are normally November till Feburary and the best place is probably around Skjervoy. The Aurora October till March...

Honestly Cris, it's a terrific Tromso now is very accessible it has become so because of the winter sports. But you can get some cheap hotel deals too, I have had a couple of good deals up there, it's just a matter of searching the net. Alta is the home of the Aurora Observatory at Haldde, that...

Further to the above, regarding travelling to Norway as said above going on a Cruise surprisingly is very good value for money. Norway is a landscape photographers paradise IMHO, but its expensive to eat and especially drink there. This is why a cruise normally represents good value for money...

You need to go in the Winter mate:)(y) Love the place i have been every other year since 2009. (Wife insists we have a warmer hoiliday sometimes:eek:) Lofoten amongst others is stunning. I fell in love with the place years ago when i weas up there with the Millitary

Manfrotto 190MF3 and 055CXPRO3 both carbon, and I lug one or the other around, still not found a lightweight travel tripod I'm happy with. I like the 190MF3 because you can bin the center column, by unscrewing it from the stub that holds the ball head, and provides a much more stable platform...

Yep done that too, twice. Just outside Tromso past the airport on the 862 you come to a little village called Ersfjordbotn there are some B&B's and Apartments to rent there that is a great, or Laresng or a bit further round on the 858. There are some great deals to be had, just remember to buy...

Didn't Adobe say something like that just before they made LR and PS a subscription service only!:eek:

I think trying to get a sub £50 ball head that preforms well regarding locking up would be hard, unless you buy a used one. I had a quick scout around at Sunwayfoto / Vanguard / Benro offerings but all over £50. I guess it also depends on what you plan to hang on the end of it Derek. If you have...

Hi John, I see your focusing issue:(. But sounds like you have enough shots to make up for it:). Looks like you had a great clear night too. Last time I went I was gutted, 10/10ths cloud cover. Where about's were you John? Yes the problem with focusing at Infinity is .... It isn't! Back in the...

First John congratulation on seeing them hope it was a great experience! I got hooked years ago, now go back when I can and its a long trip if you don't see them :(. Anyhow I have actually asked this very same question many times with few answer. Here though it is little, is what i have...

P.S. I don't think your images are soulless "Name" ................ What is your name BTW!!! I think the sign of a good photograph is when someone else (Photographer or not) appreciates your work. and I don't mean "Like" and move on. Sometimes when you look at a Photograph that shot imparts a...

An Interesting subject. Are we all just following a tried and tested formula and producing "Stock" images to appease the masses or to gain some sort of acceptance into the ranks of landscape photographers? (That is a bit of an OTT sweeping statement but you get the sentiment). Interestingly I...