Happy Chappie Today

[mace242]

I'm quite pleased with myself today as the Western Gazette (large local paper) has printed one of my photos in this weeks issue.

This one for those that don't or can't get the Gazette...

 

[John Fenna]

Nice photo!
Where is it of?

 

[Andy2112]

Thats sweet mate, nice one.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Beutiful pic chap, Welldone!

 

[mace242]

Nice photo!
Where is it of?

Thanks...

Woods near Sherborne (near Yeovil) where I've recently started walking the dogs on weekends.

 

[BarryG]

Great photo that, fella.
What camera do you use, if you dont mind me asking? Im thinking of investing in a new one.

 

[mace242]

Great photo that, fella.
What camera do you use, if you dont mind me asking? Im thinking of investing in a new one.

I use a Canon EOS 1000D which is a fairly budget one for the body and I invested in a good lens, a Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM which actually cost more than the body itself. Though this was actually shot with the 18-55 lens that came with the camera. The advice I got from a lot of people was that the lenses are what makes all the difference and this seems to be proving correct. Oh - get a big fast card when you get a camera and take loads of pictures. I took 40 or so on the walk that that one was on and only about 10 made me happy.

Hope that helps.

Tim

 

[Wayland]

Well done, cracking shot too.

You are right about the glass, always get the best bottle you can afford to put on your camera.

Bodies can always be updated but you shouldn't have to buy lenses more than once.

 

[Shewie]

Great pic fella

 

[Shambling Shaman]

That is rather idyllic, nice one

 

[revol]

Stunning; Great how you have captured the light streaming through the trees

 

[mace242]

Well done, cracking shot too.

You are right about the glass, always get the best bottle you can afford to put on your camera.

Bodies can always be updated but you shouldn't have to buy lenses more than once.

Thanks loads. Have to say that your photos are an inspiration and means a lot that you like mine.

 

[Bushwhacker]

I saw it in the Western Gutsache at lunchtime today and was going to send you a message.
Nice one.

 

[birdbrain57]

that place looks magical cracking photo

 

[Zingmo]

Your sig line is a very fitting caption to that photo. Nice work!

Z

 

[Wayland]

Thanks loads. Have to say that your photos are an inspiration and means a lot that you like mine.

Quality always speaks for itself. You have a good eye.

 

[neoaliphant]

Very nice!

Any chance for coordinates of where it was taken or a google maps link

Al

 

[mace242]

Sure... Just here.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=50.889546,-2.520837&spn=0.00358,0.006427&t=h&z=17

You local?

 

[neoaliphant]

Sure... Just here.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=50.889546,-2.520837&spn=0.00358,0.006427&t=h&z=17

You local?

Excellent, thanks.

I live in Wells, but yeovil is my main shopping destination.
I've been looking for places to go walking after the shopping trips.

 

[mace242]

Drop me a pm when you're down if you fancy company on a walk.

Tim