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My ef-converted 1968 Canon 55mm f/1.2 FL - it's a bit special Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS II - probably me most used lens Canon 85mm f/1.8 - an incredible lens!

The Canon f/1.8 (the one you're referring too?), is my favourite lens for portraits by far. It's pin sharp, with great bokeh. I've used the f/1.2, and it is a set up, but for the price difference, I wouldn't consider it. On a similar note, the difference between the 50mm f1.4 and the L f/1.2 is...

The moment Alonso and Gutierrez came together at the Australian Grand Prix.

Great set of photos, and several angles that the accredited photographers won't/don't get.

Hi Bob, I've been a few times but as an accredited photographer. However having said that, the best photo I got last year was of the podium, and I stood amongst the fans, so that would be achievable if you went. This is also worth a read...

Insane! And probably good for another 500,000!

Just wanted to share this with you guys...

I agree with DazJW; find motorsport that happens away from racetracks and you'll have better chances of getting either a) Accreditation, or b) close enough to the action that you can shoot what you want from the public areas. I did moto-X (Canada Heights is my nearest track), and its great for...

I would say with the right lens range you'll be fine at Brands Hatch, there's plenty of places to get close, and even with the telephoto shots you don't need a ridiculously long lens to get great shots.

The Strobist101 blog is great, here's the post you need to have a read of: http://www.strobist.blogspot.co.uk/2008/01/control-your-world-with-ultra-high-sync.html All though the whole site is well worth going through. Most of the portrait shoots I have to do are in hot, bright countries, but...

Thanks for the reply guys. Think I'll set it up again and use a reflector for the eyes

Thanks guys; I brightened up the eyea in post but you're right I could of repositioned the main light lower

Hi All, So my 2nd set off triggers turned up so I can now use all my speedlights at once! I've been playing around with them today, whats your favourite? Any opinons welcome!

Don't think there is any flash in there. The subject is looking upwards towards the sky, which is probably why he looks a bit more flashed. Great shots by the way!

Sorry Phil, I overlooked that again. I bought a set of YN 622s this afternoon, but I might get a TTl cable as a handy back up.