Recent content by NDS

The focus is not helped by the post processing - I was having a go with the "Orton Effect" which makes it a bit fuzzy. However you're right that the whole image does not appear to be in focus. I can't recall if I focused on the foreground leaves of the top of the waterfall, but the trees in...

5 Storey Pagoda by NDS on Talk Photography The crowds parted and I managed to snap this 5-storey pagoda in Sensō-ji, Japan last week. Unfortunately, with seconds to take the shot before people walked into the frame, I wasn't quite central - very frustrating. It was also a shame that the...

Amazing shots - I love the Brooklyn Speedway.

I was fortunate enough to get over to Japan last week. Here's a shot of the impressive Kegon Falls in Nikko. Apparently the autumn colour is just past its best here. It was amazing lower down the mountain, but unfortunately I was stuck on a bus with no hope of getting off. Thanks for looking.

Thanks for all the advice. Unfortunately it does sound like there's no magic technique and it will be a lot of trial and error. I tried the link to see other people's rigs and they are something to behold! I like the idea of off camera flash, but it seems like that approach would be far too...

Thanks Bryn. I was using a Nikon D810 and a speedlight with a milk bottle shoved on it. I had a 200mm lens with some extension tubes on. As you mentioned, the tripod seemed more of a nuisance, but I wasn't sure how to focus accurately without it and LiveView. Basically, I zoomed in on...

Spider by NDS on Talk Photography I have only tried flowers or still life macro until now, but I thought I'd try my hand at an insect. I was pleased with this, but it was only possible because he sat still for half an hour! It took ages to focus on his eyes, not least because the wind kept...

I took the family to our first airshow at the Shuttleworth Collection in Biggleswade - it was absolutely amazing! I couldn't believe how close we could get to the planes and get the chance to chat to the pilots and engineers - is it always like that? Was thinking about going to Duxford next...

Now that is a genius idea! Thanks Richie.