Recent content by Rob Thompson

A Folly in stafforshire that offers some great photo opportunities. All feedback/help welcome!

Thanks for the feedback. I also have this one (below). On the one above a boat had just gone past and I quite liked the effect. Almost like aurora borealis! Well...not quite...

I've enjoyed taking lot's of different shots along Bedford river but recently had a go at some night shots for the first time there. A couple of the results below...

Great set, thanks for sharing!

Thanks guys. Photo removed before I get myself into trouble! ;)

Excellent, thanks

I came across this photo in an article and always wonder how they make the moon (or sometimes sun) look so big. I know the moon was just at its closest to the earth but this photo seems unrealistic. I'm guessing something to do with compression from a telephoto lens? Thanks

Great set of images! Thanks for sharing

Thanks Morfis! Hadn't realised the hangar was a replacement... I will definitely go back and try to find more.

Came across this video in another forum recently which shows you the potential trouble you might run into... Ultimately though if you're on public ground you should be fine.

I have the Nikon 70-300 VR and have been really pleased with it (especially given the price). It depends what you want it for... I've tried photographing birds with it and unless you are close to the subject it can be a bit frustrating without that extra reach (and it definitely doesn't take the...

Looks great. Like the vignette effect!

Cheers. Better get that sorted!

Thanks guys. David, what makes you say my sensor is filthy? If it's because of no.1 the filter was a bit dusty. Just had a look and the sensor looks spotless to me.... Rob

Went to check out an old disused WWII airfield today in Little Staughton, Cambridgeshire. Took me a while to locate the some of the buildings that are still standing but finally found some interesting stuff. I know many others have been there too and found old artefacts from WWII but I just...