Recent content by Zogger

Often the best solution is just to be there at a different time of day. In some cases you can process all you want but an unprocessed picture taken at a different time of day or in different weather conditions will still turn out better. (not necessarily true for the images in question)

Mostly I ignore white balance, leave it on auto and correct it in lightroom. I always try to check shutter speed compared to focal length. If it's too low up the ISO or open the aperture, or if it's ridiculously fast check the ISO. Otherwise I normally find myself looking for some...

I don't think I'll ever call myself a 'good photographer'. Yes I regularly think "hmm that will make a good picture" and have an ok eye for composition, and I'm often happy with the results, but I don't think I've ever taken a 'perfect' shot. I normally find I have one that I'm almost totally...

I normally find it easier to manual focus when light is too low, and hope I can trust my eyes ;)

It's pretty versatile - I mainly use it for 'specialist' things such as custom bokeh shapes and macro with extension tubes

I normally use pec-pads for filter cleaning if needed, and then some eclipse fluid for non-coated ones. I seem to remember the ND400 has a specific warning that it mustn't be cleaned with cleaning fluids... Mine always picks up fingerprints, but I think probably the uncoated ones are just as...

Probably not considered healthy for some lenses that don't have full time MF, officially anyway :) (unless I misunderstood) Often been tempted to try back button AF, the only thing that puts me off is that it will confuse anyone I happen to hand my camera over to... not a great reason really :p

I don't have any real experience with star trails, but calculating stops for shutter speed and ISO is simple enough. An exposure that is twice as long will have double the amount of light, therefore double the exposure time (e.g. 1/100 to 1/50) is +1 stop, half the exposure time (e.g. 1/100 to...

I definitely remember being quite conscious about it the first time I took a camera out on my own - Took a lot of hesitation before actually bringing myself to do it. I guess it's a strange feeling that people would judge my choice of subject :eek:. It didn't last for long though.. Also it helps...

It's a challenge to be noticed on flickr when there are thousands of uploads a minute... Mostly it's good to post images in groups relevant to the local area or photographic style so people viewing them will actually be interested in the subject. This is where my few contacts have come from and...