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Secondary questions did you have an adequate backup? Mark_A

I have Colin p filters and adaptors for my different lenses however I have found that it all works best on my larger lenses. I am happy with the performance of my Cokin gnd filters. Mark_A

Haha that explains it, thanks. Mark_A

I couldn't make out the differences between the two views. At first it seems they are the same view,j cropped differently but there are differences. Mark_A

Hi Bob love this first one, very sunny. Hope you have a great weekend too. Mark_A

It's nice out dear, yes but put it away someone's coming. Mark_A

Rule #1 there are no rules and Rule #2 never forget rule 1 Mark_A

I use one of my small prime lenses. People don't get stressed seeing them. If I have my 28-70 f2.8 and a flash then I look more like a paparazzi and usually get treated as one. Mark_A

Hi Gordon, nicely constructed image. And well lit. Mark_A

Nice shots, nice textures. Mark_A

I agree but the number of people, photographers also, who judge a photo's subject matter, so the hot girl for example rather than the characteristics of the photograph. It is insideous, I have ...

Hi Andy873, I do think skill is a thing. I see weekly examples of people with skills producing special images with gear that others use to make average and dull work. Digital photography includes ...

Great that you were able to spend this much time with them. And you got the shots also :) Mark_A

My D800 is my first FX camera, first Nikon also, and I am very happy with it. The files are large and detailed and give plenty of opportunity to crop if needed. For me focussing is fast enough. Mark_A

Hi clouseau, I like them. Proper splashes of colour :) Mark_A

Hi DNSJR, Nice colourful shots, splashes of brightness. Looking at original size I see that the lower petals on both of the images are a bit blurry, the uppermost petals are sharp as but the lower ...

Hi NixonS, I like these. The first one makes me think of a Uboat conning tower (the bit in the middle) great greys. And the third is sort of minimalist, I like them as they are, no suggestions. Mark_A

Nice shot and the fisheye effect is not too strong. Mark_A

Yes, nice one. Mark_A

Hi Tom, too many photos to critique, perhaps if you just posted a few at a time. I will just comment on a couple below: Maybe way too noisy background. Nothing wrong with the background and mouth ...