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Forum: Beginner photography questions 06-06-13, 07:51 AM
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Posted By Markulous
Mr Rockwell's obviously now viewing the world...

Mr Rockwell's obviously now viewing the world through his Facebook-sponsored glasses. Unsurprising really as the man's an idiot!
Forum: Off-topic discussion 06-06-13, 07:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 444
Posted By Markulous
Said "yes" to the OH (no, not THAT "yes") when...

Said "yes" to the OH (no, not THAT "yes") when she asked if we could take the rescue Husky puppy!

Yup, that's us, saving the world one puppy at a time! (we now have 3 Huskies, 2 of whom are...
Forum: The art of photography 18-05-13, 08:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 431
Posted By Markulous
You can do pretty much anything with software...

You can do pretty much anything with software these days, it's all a question of how much time you want to spend and how much fakery you want to add. The art is to make it all look natural - which...
Forum: PhotoPlus Magazine 19-04-13, 02:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 920
Posted By Markulous
Nah, they're relatively big Damselflies - 1:1...

Nah, they're relatively big Damselflies - 1:1 would probably be just the head - closer to this (but, again, comp'd to suit the shallow DOF)
...
Forum: PhotoPlus Magazine 18-04-13, 06:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 920
Posted By Markulous
+1 I too have had the non-OS lens for years...

+1

I too have had the non-OS lens for years - and it's good right across the apertures until you hit F/16 and then as you stop it down further, diffraction sets in.

Personally, as Mark, I use...
Forum: General photography discussion 04-04-13, 06:28 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 3,317
Posted By Markulous
Trying out my new fisheye: ...

Trying out my new fisheye:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/Markulous/Cats%20II/20130404_103435.jpg

which is one of those stick-on a mobile phone thingies! But I am looking to get a...
Forum: Landscape photography 18-03-13, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 418
Posted By Markulous
Apologies! Looks to be overly brightened in the...

Apologies! Looks to be overly brightened in the midground with bit of haloisation around the building
Forum: Landscape photography 17-03-13, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 418
Posted By Markulous
Like the B&W and dislike the HDR (what can I say?...

Like the B&W and dislike the HDR (what can I say? I have a dislike of filters on landscapes, especially HDR! HDR's fine for interiors)
Forum: Wildlife & nature photography 16-02-13, 05:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 513
Posted By Markulous
Excellent!

Excellent!
Forum: Macro and close-up photography 11-02-13, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 346
Posted By Markulous
I use a cheapo chinese (£30ish) and find it...

I use a cheapo chinese (£30ish) and find it excellent - 7D, 100 IS or MP-E 65, Sigma 140 macro flash. But I have heard some have had problems with the adjustment (too coarse)
Forum: Lenses 06-02-13, 08:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 739
Posted By Markulous
+1 on Harry's post - though I can use AF with...

+1 on Harry's post - though I can use AF with taped 1.4x TC (I can even use AF with 2 x 1.4x on my 500!)
Forum: General photography technique 06-02-13, 08:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,026
Posted By Markulous
{shrugs} As the acronyms are in caps, I've always...

{shrugs} As the acronyms are in caps, I've always used caps for RAW. Probably to differentiate from something in it's raw state (as a faintly irrelevant issue I always use RAW when discussing BARF...
Forum: General photography technique 05-02-13, 09:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,026
Posted By Markulous
Of course RAW exists as an image format, complete...

Of course RAW exists as an image format, complete with specification! Just that it tends to be unique to each camera and the full spec usually isn't publicly available!



So why have I noticed...
Forum: Lenses 02-02-13, 08:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 739
Posted By Markulous
Have 7D - never used the 70-300 but between 2 of...

Have 7D - never used the 70-300 but between 2 of us have
Canon 100 IS, 70-200 f/2.8 IS & non-IS, 300 f/4 IS, 100-400
Sigma 150-500, 500 f/4.5

We had Canon 1.4x Extenders and got rid in favour...
Forum: Photo critique 23-01-13, 09:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 532
Posted By Markulous
Personally, I like the lifebelt - adds some extra...

Personally, I like the lifebelt - adds some extra interest to a great shot. But I do want to CCW rotate by a couple of degrees!
Forum: Digital Camera World competitions, meet-ups and events 01-01-13, 09:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 205
Posted By Markulous
Popping in to wish Season's Greetings - from this...

Popping in to wish Season's Greetings - from this Sunday's Husky walk

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/Markulous/Extras/_MG_3127_zpsa9077d45.jpg
Forum: Canon chat 27-12-12, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 422
Posted By Markulous
I'm fine with using 1:1 as a general guide and it...

I'm fine with using 1:1 as a general guide and it definitely helps to separate from zoom lenses that are described as having "macro" (but are usually 1:2 or 1:4) - and find my MP-E 65mm superb for...
Forum: Nikon chat 16-12-12, 09:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,216
Posted By Markulous
Used to do a lot of early morning sunrise type...

Used to do a lot of early morning sunrise type shots (4ish) in Cardiff and considered my tripod to have a secondary purpose of supporting the camera! But I never had any problems from those stumbling...
Forum: General photography discussion 16-12-12, 09:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 817
Posted By Markulous
Not fussed any more! Pretty much learned...

Not fussed any more! Pretty much learned everything from online forums - good, bad and indifferent comments on my shots. Be as rude and insensitive as you like but I'll admit to preferring a reason...
Forum: General photography discussion 16-12-12, 09:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 817
Posted By Markulous
I'm a 'happy snapper'! :) Just that some...

I'm a 'happy snapper'! :)

Just that some think my shots are OK, some will pay for one or two and some even commission me to take them! ;)
Forum: Digital Camera Magazine 07-12-12, 05:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 327
Posted By Markulous
Snowdon Webcam...

Snowdon Webcam (http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Snowdon/webcams/latest)

Snowdon Webcam (http://www.fhc.co.uk/weather/weather.asp)

Remember: Google is your friend (well, mostly!)
Forum: Wildlife & nature photography 18-05-12, 07:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,012
Posted By Markulous
I so relate to that! Though it's only the G11 bag...

I so relate to that! Though it's only the G11 bag to which he reacts (dog walking camera) - pick up my 7D bag and he knows he's staying behind! ;)
Forum: General digital darkroom technique 13-04-12, 08:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 723
Posted By Markulous
Speaking for myself, I used to use High Pass...

Speaking for myself, I used to use High Pass filter to sharpen as the final editing process after sizing for end usage (print or web)

Now use Nik Software to sharpen at end of edit but...
Forum: PhotoPlus Magazine 13-04-12, 01:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,716
Posted By Markulous
That's the one Only problem is any...

That's the one



Only problem is any lens that has anything protruding back from the mount into the camera. Certainly my 15-85 EF-S lens does, so it won't fit (but I can't think why I want to...
Forum: PhotoPlus Magazine 12-04-12, 01:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,716
Posted By Markulous
Like the Sigma 150-500 over the Canon 100-400 for...

Like the Sigma 150-500 over the Canon 100-400 for the extra 100mm and the good OS
Like the Canon over the Sigma for the build quality, rather like the push-pull zoom action (but the barrel lock can...
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