Recent content by Chris_D

Thanks for the feedback :) - yes I agree the crop is a bit tight, although it's actually pretty close to full-frame in this case. Looking back through them there are better examples of the Warrior I should have chosen to put up here :bonk:, so I'll stick a better example on Flickr when I can...

Hi everyone, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to go up and take some air-to-air photos for Flight Training Europe in Jerez, my former flying school and current employer. This was my first try at this sort of thing, and while I (and the school) are pleased with the results, I'd...

Have a look at http://www.lensesforhire.co.uk/questions-and-answers-3-w.asp#Deposits. Basically, you don't normally have to pay the deposit - it's only for certain specific situations. Feel free to talk to StewartR on here, who'll be happy to answer your questions. There's also a running...

Nifty Fifty?

A cursory google has come up with a plugin called Mogrify that adds functionality to the export dialogue box for adding borders, copyright text, etc. Linky.

Not usually a fan of selective colour, but it works here - a definite 'wow'-factor.

Very nice - decent light and some dramatic skies to go with it. Quite an eclectic mix of aircraft too!

Thanks for the comments :). Most of these shots were at the top of the pit straight, just after a hairpin, so they weren't going enormously fast. There were other attempts with lower shutter speeds, but none that I'm happy with - it's not really my usual field, and my panning technique needs...

Visited the Circuito de Jerez today (just down the road from me at the moment) to watch the pre-season F1 testing, and to have my first go at taking photos of motor racing. C&C Welcome! Click on images for larger versions. 1. Lewis Hamilton: 2. Williams (Barrichello, I think): 3...

I have the Siggy 70-300 and the 12-24; I returned my first copy of the latter due to back-focussing, but the replacement has been a joy (and is very solidly built). I'd say that their problem isn't build quality, but quality control out of the factory. Bear in mind also that Sigma EX lenses...

I love them! Particularly 1, 2 and 5. :D One very slight niggle - it may just be my monitor, but there looks to be a bit of a halo effect on number 3. Very very nice though :)

A Canon 580EX II from the parents, ordered from the ever-helpful and efficient Ian (Kerso/Santa?). Also a Redsnapper :D Merry Christmas everyone!

Is that not considered unbelievably cheesy though? On a related note, I was at a party the other day (didn't have my camera with me) and was at one point handed a point-and-shoot and asked to take a photo of a group. One of the ladies in the group (a friend of mine) said to me quietly "I'll...

:agree: Hit the nail on the head there.

Really like the first set. #1 really jumped out at me.