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Try getting a bit more contrast across the face by putting the umbrella more to the side. i.e. try getting one side darker. It looks like the light is pretty central. Also the eye tends to be drawn towards the brightest part of the picture in which case here is the arm. You could always darken...

What was the setup? I like the expression but the lighting seems a bit flat.

Had one on my 7D, sold it to fund my 5D mk iii. Missed it so much I picked another one up from the NEC last month. Great lens, cheap enough to experiment with and easy enough to sell on if it doesn't work out.

As above its a great monitor and one I chose after a lot of research. Check the review on TFT Central. Gloss v matte, depends a bit on your location but gloss is a no for me, too distracting. Matte finishes can vary from OTT varients making the screen look a bit grainy to well balanced finishes...

Thanks Nawty, good points. Yes lucky to have the opportunity to change jobs so guess that's the hard part done : )

Thanks for your thoughts Blank_Canvas will have a think 6 months in and see where I'm at and what commitment my employer can give.

Hadn't thought of an MBA. The time committment / cost may be an issue. Will take a look so at least I'm aware of the options, thanks. Yes, bracing myself for the change, hopefully the differences will be mainly positive.

Thank for your thoughts guys. I'm probably a bit institutionalised having existing in an organisation with a strict hierarchy with specific qualification hurdles for 16 yrs ever since Uni. Yes a good idea to wait and see. I like the advice to look 2 steps ahead Alastair, rather than reinforce my...

Hi, I'm just about to leave the public sector and step into a role in the private sector. I've signed up as an associate member of the CMI having had my previous management experience taken into consideration. Seems like a worthwhile accreditation, any members on here have any experience? I...

There are no grounds and from what I've seen in the two pictures in the news the 'cops' are actually Police Community Support Officers. They really didn't think this through. I get the idea and honestly the number of burglaries with insecure property is pretty shocking but they have rendered...

Hi Andrew, welcome to the forum.

Try one of the storage space analysing apps, may find you've got some unexpected things taking up space. Think the one I used was Storage Analyzer and Disk usage by Anton Patapovich. Showed me some big files I'd forgotten I had downloaded.

I've got a Photosel umbrella box that's fine, apart from being a touch dangerous with the unremovable pole sticking towards the subject! Will make amends and get some decent brand items at the show once my finances are looking a bit better.

Decided to get some cheap Photosel ones from Amazon, will see if they give acceptable results then will get some decent ones at the PhotoShow if I find them useful. If the Photosel ones are so crap I can't use them for the current project think I'll prob drive up to Bessel to get theirs.

Thanks I'll take a look. Lastolite s type monoblocks. Nice idea, and will take a look but shipping time might be a deal killer.