Recent content by BobLoblaw

Thanks Ricardo, lots of help there. I particularly like the 3rd set of images. I hope to get out to other places like the lagoon too.

Thanks Ricardo, I've just booked my flights for Valencia, leaving in a week. I have no idea what I'm going to do yet. Like some of the other comments on here, I think that's one of the liberating things about being on my own. Any recommendations of places for photography in particular...

I'm in the same kind of position and facing up to a holiday on me tod, and this one is in just two weeks. I have no plans at all yet, only a week away, so no time or budget for anywhere exotic. Any recommendations within Europe? Someone mentioned Valencia on here earlier, which I'm keen on...

I've just ordered the Tokina, and would also echo what MPE said about the ND filter, very useful. I had an ultra-wide Canon a long time ago which broke, and I can remember the extremely dark edges from using a polariser at the shortest focal length. I've since acquired a 9-stop ND filter and...

Tempting, but apparently you can't add any filters to this lens, is that true?

I'm thinking about buying the Tokina 11-16 too, have been looking at several reviews, and will probably take the plunge with either digital rev or Onestop Digital. Here's a (slightly annoying) video review: http://www.digitalrev.com/article/tokina-11-16mm-f-2/NDYyMjMwOTA_A This review talks a...

I don't really see what's wrong with taking a picture that's been taken before. If I can recreate something, even if it's straight off a postcard, and my exposure is sharp and attractive, then I'm happy. In fact, I often browse postcards in shops while I'm on holiday to get ideas of the best...

Was it easy to fit that into a week? Am planning a week long trip at the end of May, starting in Glasgow, a few days on Skye, and then, I don't know??

I'm also looking for a new tripod, and a lot of the comments on here have been helpful. I like the look of the ex-pro heavy-duty linked to on Amazon, and the reviews are impressive - but it sure sounds heavy! The Benro is a fair bit more, but much lighter. I use a Canon 40D, usually with a...

I've managed some pretty decent shots at gigs using 100mm f2.8 macro lenses, both the L and the non-L version. Good for those fairly tight crops on a singer's face, but not for shots of the general stage.