I do a lot of gig photography, maybe 2 or 3 gigs a week.

Chris's shots above are unusual in that there is very good light. So, if you are shooting in daylight or with a lot of light then you have a lot more options. Shooting at 400 or 800 ISO is usually a dream for a gig photographer. I usually shoot at ISO 5000 or 6400.

So, I use a K1, which can cope with those ISOs without too much trouble. But to get the best shots I really do need fast lenses. And I also need to be able to frame quickly, so zooms are essential. I use the 15-30/f2.8 occasionally, when I am very close, but generally use a 24-70/f2.8, which allows me wide shots of the band and close ups too. I don't think there's any substitute for being close to the band.

I bought mine a few years ago in France for 23 euros. It was, and still is, mint.

Wouldn't part with it. It's ace.

That's such a shame. It's a cracking lens.

I'd defiinitely agree with you there. I have bought several lenses off Mike over the years, and they have always been in perfect condition and arrived packaged very well, even when I was living in France.

Thanks, Sry and Philip.

They are all really well shot, my personal fave being #7.

Did a closer version of it by itself.....

Sorry, folks, just catching up on all the latest comments now!

Firstly, thanks for the comments, much appreciated. I know I've not been around much, but I do hope to post a bit more, David, when I have some images!

Anglesey is a wonderful place to shoot, and I have only just scratched the surface, although I did get to some of the places which were absolute musts for me. As you can see, it was mostly cloudy, but the clouds had lots of texture, so were pretty ideal.

All shots were taken with the K-1 and HD 15-30, a chunky combination to carry around but worth it.

I have loads more shots which show other areas of the island which show what it is like, but these I thought were my best ones. And, just to say, #3 is my favourite too.

Edit: I didn't answer one question. I didn't use filters on any of these. Generally, I was on a walk, so didn't carry too much with me. But I have applied a digital ND Grad in post processing to nearly all of them.

Thanks!

Yes, Newborough Beach and the island are definitely my favourite places on Anglesey so far. I realise that I have only scratched the surface of the place though.