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    google ranking? number 1 then gone

    As Google re-write their search algorithms nearly every week a recent change could have caused the sudden results change. If you have your own website then you need to research their algorithms to work out what to do to get back.
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    IS and tripods

    Newer versions of the IS system have tripod detection built in but still probably a safer bet to turn off for reasons John has stated above.
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    Night photography

    don't forget to use mirror lockup, it's in the custom functions settings. Will reduce camera shake by pulling up the mirror before opening the shutter.
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    Neutral density filter set.

    I'm going to get a B+W ND filter at some point these seem very popular and good quality, have seen a lot of ND110 images, which is a 10 stop filter and they look awesome. A sturdy tripod also required due to the long exposures required. Edit: Checked Warehouse Express none in until Mid Feb...
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    Lightroom 2 Import Preferences

    I let Lr import all mine into one folder as one of the main features to lightroom is it's organisation it can be time consuming but worth adding as much metadata and keywords as needed. Within Lr you also have collections so you can then add photos to these such as "Outdoors", "Portraits" etc...
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    Made a grid spot

    yep going to try this both card and mayve straws. The wife is good at crafty things so she may even create it for me :naughty:
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    Can you help me decide please

    Also if you get another body, if you have a wide angle lens you could switch very quickly to get a spur of the moment close encounter while using the telephoto on your main body. Hope you enjoy really want to do that myself at some point.
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    A-Dep setting on Canon DSLR

    Not tried it myself for landscape but when your out next try it with it on and then take one yourself and see what they both look like when you are back.
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    What a good start to the New Year!

    Sorry to hear that Alan, at least it's an excuse to buy some new kit ;-)
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    Canon lens advice

    Agree with Swag the 55-200 IS came out as one of the recommend budget lenses in Photo Plus and got a great review in their for sharpness and has IS which at 300mm you will need if not using tripod.
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    Photography makes you do funny things

    Me too i've even brought myself the gear to cope with the wind and cold being that in Devon I have so much cost and countryside to choose from and hope to get out more whatever the weather. Picked up some lightweight waterproof trousers today along with Flasks to go with my new jacket, fleeces...
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    I need inspiration

    Liverpool docks i bet would be fantastic for a large number of shots! Get the BG-E3 Grip for the 400D I did best purchase so far!
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