Recent content by Jonny M

Oscar Marzaroli - Man with a Camera http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03zjkf0/Oscar_Marzaroli_Man_with_a_Camera/

Forgive me for suggesting that professionals use professional equipment, now that's a novel idea. I'm not suggesting that is the only attribute of a professional but getting paid for it is only part of it and not the only criteria, arrogance and ego spring to mind. I'm not having a go at...

Sorry for taking the thread off topic. It depends on your definition. Professionals use professional gear simple as; a 20d/40d/60d etc ain't (nor is a 5DMKIII strictly speaking).

Is that learning to be creative or just learning? I agree with preferring to see 'creative and engaging work' over technical exercises and I'm learning to view different photographs differently rather than dismissing them as 'rubbish' which can be a challenge in itself.

It can be learned through hard work and perseverance. In my experience being creative in a camera club is a no-no especially in competitons, conformity and please the average judge is the name of the game; it can also have a very negative impact, what if the judge awarded you 8 out of 20, how...

Hi. Can't argue with the pros and cons. I thought the same about a year ago, should I invest in a full frame body, upgrading from a Canon 60d to a Canon 5d MKII/III? I decided to put some money into a Canon 24mm-105mm 'L' lens (purchased for a good price at 'Focus on Imaging' last year), keep...

Many thanks for the warm welcome. We have indeed 'met' Stephen.

Hi. I'm Jonny from Kendal, I've been looking forward to another good photography forum for a while now, and I'm sure this is it.