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Comment by paulcliff posted on FS: Pentax-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR at 08/11/2014 - 08:06
AuraTodd wrote:
I do, but someone told me that if anything does go wrong they go back on their word and refuse to help. This is a bit worrying.
That's a fairly backwards approach, taking out 2 insurance policies on one item just in case one doesn't pay out?I do, but someone told me that if anything does go wrong they go back on their word and refuse to help. This is a bit worrying.
Would you do the same with your car?
I agree with John, give them a call.
Comment by paulcliff posted on Photoguard - are they good? at 07/03/2014 - 10:07
Could a Mod please correct the title.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Comment by paulcliff posted on The Internation Space Station at 18/08/2013 - 22:00
Finally, after going out almost every night for a week I get what I wanted.
Taken with my KX - 30s, 200 ISO, F8, 18mm
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[IMG]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/clifford111/IMGP5863.jpg[/IMG]
Taken with my KX - 30s, 200 ISO, F8, 18mm
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[IMG]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/clifford111/IMGP5865.jpg[/IMG]
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[IMG]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/clifford111/IMGP5864.jpg[/IMG]
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[IMG]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/clifford111/IMGP5863.jpg[/IMG]
Comment by paulcliff posted on The Internation Space Station at 18/08/2013 - 21:59
I'd recommend not being overly confrontational - security guards tend not to like a stubborn bloke with a camera reciting laws at them - whilst they might be in the wrong this could quickly escalate.
Whilst you don't need to you can always offer to show them the photo's to prove that you aren't doing anything dodgy, explaining what you are doing and what type of shot you are going for might spark their interest and let you go on your way, you never know.
You can always complain later to their bosses - remember they might not know the laws and have probably been told by someone else to stop people taking photo's, they're just following orders.
In general try not to worry about it, and don't let yourself get into any situations you can avoid.
Whilst you don't need to you can always offer to show them the photo's to prove that you aren't doing anything dodgy, explaining what you are doing and what type of shot you are going for might spark their interest and let you go on your way, you never know.
You can always complain later to their bosses - remember they might not know the laws and have probably been told by someone else to stop people taking photo's, they're just following orders.
In general try not to worry about it, and don't let yourself get into any situations you can avoid.
Comment by paulcliff posted on Advice on photo trip to London at 17/04/2013 - 16:39
I use one of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lowepro-Fastpack-250-Backpack-Notebook/dp/B000YIYQ30
Have taken it to lots of places and done a LOT of walking with it, taken it on a few plane journeys, very comfortable and convenient.
The lowepro website shows a new 'AW' version which looks a bit nicer to be honest.
How big is the 70-200? I fit my 55-300 + hood in there nicely. It also has a small velcro opening just next to the main compartment which you can open and store another lens in, meaning you can open the bag, take your camera out and switch lenses without having to take the bag off.
Have taken it to lots of places and done a LOT of walking with it, taken it on a few plane journeys, very comfortable and convenient.
The lowepro website shows a new 'AW' version which looks a bit nicer to be honest.
How big is the 70-200? I fit my 55-300 + hood in there nicely. It also has a small velcro opening just next to the main compartment which you can open and store another lens in, meaning you can open the bag, take your camera out and switch lenses without having to take the bag off.
Comment by paulcliff posted on looking for a camera bag at 15/04/2013 - 15:41
woodworm wrote:
I do like it as I was there a couple of weeks ago! On my laptop the sky is a little too saturated for me but that could be my screen.
Did you see any tortoise?
Looking at it on my screen at work you're probably right.I do like it as I was there a couple of weeks ago! On my laptop the sky is a little too saturated for me but that could be my screen.
Did you see any tortoise?
And no, no tortoise...was I meant to?
Comment by paulcliff posted on Red Rock Canyon Panorama at 10/04/2013 - 13:10
Nice set, great sense of speed in #6
Comment by paulcliff posted on Motorsport: Mallory Park take two, volume two at 10/04/2013 - 11:16
DaveHolmes wrote:
I'd bet if you sent their marketing dept a low-res-heavily-watermarked copy of it, they'd probably engage you in a conversation to buy the rights...
It is a stunning shot...
Thanks, I'll keep it mind, I think there are a lot of pictures around of Am Bam though, so I'm not so sure.I'd bet if you sent their marketing dept a low-res-heavily-watermarked copy of it, they'd probably engage you in a conversation to buy the rights...
It is a stunning shot...
Gwyn wrote:
A lovely set. The Lynx is gorgeous!
Are the gorillas easier to photograph at Port Lympne that at Howletts? I was really disapointed in the photo ops at Howletts. Maybe next time I'm in Kent we'll go to Port Lympne instead.
Am Bam was due to move to a zoo near me, along with some other bachelors from Kent. At the last minute it was decided he wouldn't move. Clearly too much of an attraction at Port Lympne.
The others are here as a bachelor group, because there are too many male gorillas in captivity. I haven't been to see them yet.
Yes I'd say Port Lympne is much better, the Gorilla enclosure is a large open space, if you get there at the right time (feeding) then there are plenty of photo oppurtunities.A lovely set. The Lynx is gorgeous!
Are the gorillas easier to photograph at Port Lympne that at Howletts? I was really disapointed in the photo ops at Howletts. Maybe next time I'm in Kent we'll go to Port Lympne instead.
Am Bam was due to move to a zoo near me, along with some other bachelors from Kent. At the last minute it was decided he wouldn't move. Clearly too much of an attraction at Port Lympne.
The others are here as a bachelor group, because there are too many male gorillas in captivity. I haven't been to see them yet.
There is also a very good (roughly 1-1.5 hrs) jeep safari as well which is brilliant.
I should be going back in the summer as I have a year pass so I'll try and get some more shots then.
Comment by paulcliff posted on Few from the zoo at 09/04/2013 - 22:11
Thanks for the comments guys, these were taken at Port Lympne Zoo in Kent.
The Gorilla in #4 is none other than the famous Am Bam: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-12296074
The day I was there there was actually an Australian film crew there filming him - quite a sight!
The Gorilla in #4 is none other than the famous Am Bam: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-12296074
The day I was there there was actually an Australian film crew there filming him - quite a sight!
Comment by paulcliff posted on Few from the zoo at 09/04/2013 - 21:12
I'll take the 18-55 thanks. I'm in the UK and can do PayPal