On Reflection - November 2010

November's image was taken at the US Military Cemetery in Cambridge, UK.



The shot was taken with the D300 + 35 1.8 combination - I exposed three shots, and then combined in CS5 to give me the depth of range I was after.


Other than a little tidying of the water (removing some stray autumn leaves), the shot is straight from camera.

Another one down

Yesterday's Wedding went well - The snow held off, and we had blue sky after the ceremony.

It was freezing cold though, so I had to move the group shots inside.

The evening venue was stunning - although candle light made shooting conditions a challenge to say the least:

Nikon's CLS worked a treat though - I set up a software box with an SB800 high-up aiming at the area the speech were taking place, and triggered it from my on camera SB900 with Fong Lightsphere.

This set-up gave me the directional light I was after, whilst also providing some ambient light to the background and keeping the candle light effect in the room.

I love it when a plan comes together!



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V-Shaped Aurora - Northern Lights at Reykjanes, Iceland

V-Shaped Aurora - Northern Lights at Reykjanes, Iceland
Originally uploaded by orvaratli

I think I / We need to add this to our 'Must Visit' list - Simply stunning.

The Aurora was unusually spread this night, appearing in almost every direction in the sky. Usually one can only shoot Aurora in one direction and usually to the north here in Iceland. This night was luxurious as I could shoot into almost any direction.

The Orange glow is the lights from Reykjavík and the neighboring downs just 10 away. Some consider light pollution as unwanted in images but in some cases the add interest. Here I feel like they added interest as it brakes up the otherwise almost monochrome colors from the Aurora.

Marware Issues

Not a happy bunny...




After waiting for two months for delivery in the first place, and then three months of very happy use, my Marware EcoVue has started to peel apart...

I have taken photos and written to the company to see what they have to say about it.

I am not naive enough to think a case should last a lifetime, but more than three months should surely be reasonable...

Watch this space to see how I get on.

So disappointed as I really do love the case.

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