Thanks again for the comments...normally I'm more than happy if I manage a couple of decent shots during a session, the lighting was so good on Saturday I managed 12 - I can't remember another day I've been close to this

Simon

No 4 the pick of the series for me - best composition

Simon

Forgot to mention that I'm increasingly impressed by the K5. It's ability to pull detail from shadows is pretty incredible - I don't think I'll be using NDgrads again!! The amount of detail it resolves is stunning too, especially with the 12-24 attached, can't honestly see me upgrading for a long time as the K5 ticks all the boxes for me now

Having recently bought a Lowepro Primus AW rucksac I thought I'd found the ideal hiking/camera gear combo but unfortunately I was wrong - it's just far too uncomfortable on a days hike, the strap system is poor.

I've been considering the F Stop Loka as it seems to have been very well designed and the strap system looks to be similiar to my regular rucksac, Osprey Atmos, which is excellent. Does anyone use one and can pass on their thoughts?

thanks

Simon

Thanks for the comments everyone,

I've posted the shots out of sequence just for info - shot 2 with the warmer glow was the first one, taken immediately after sunrise. I then moved to a different spot and captured the 1st shot (around 40 minutes after sunrise) and moved again for the 3rd which was taken around 1hr 20 minutes after sunrise which explains the bluer sky and cooler colours of crib goch. I waited quite a bit at each spot to try and catch the reflections at their sharpest as the slight breeze fluctuated a little.

I was the first person on the Miners track so had the place to myself - not so when I arrived back at the Pen Y Pass car park at 11.00am though, absolutely crammed.

Llyn Dinas is a lovely area of Snowdonia that's much less frequently visited than many areas, not sure why as the scenery is equally impressive

Simon

Hitech filters are pretty good, I originally had Cokin but found they created too much colour cast - the Hitech are better in this respect. To be quite honest though I probably use them about once a year, probably even less now I have the K5 as it's pretty incredible at recovering detail from seemingly dark shadows

Simon

After what seems like weeks of awful weather in North Wales yesterday looked promising so I set the alarm early and arrived at Llyn Llydaw beneath Snowdon for sunrise - my luck was in!!

The last one was taken at Llyn Dinas later in the afternoon

The first 3 are all taken with the K5 & DA12-24, mostly around 12mm

Simon

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[IMG]http://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/images/snowdon_crib_goch_photograph_2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/images/snowdon_crib_goch_photograph_1.jpg[/IMG]


[IMG]http://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/images/llyn_dinas_beddgelert_snowdonia_reflection_photograph_1.jpg[/IMG]

Bit late to this one but...

I do tend to think WR is a bit overplayed, for "normal" usage at least. I frequently take my DA17-70 into the Snowdonia mountains in all weathers and in the 3yrs I've owned it have never given a thought to it not being WR and never had a problem. If it's raining so heavy as to risk wrecking a lens then the photos you take will be pretty awful anyway!!

Anyway I see you've bought the 16-50 and I'm sure it will serve you well!!

Simon

I'm not sure how many on here run photography workshops but hopefully I can pick up a little advice!!

I'm planning on venturing into hosting my own landscape photography workshops next year in Snowdonia (one day - classroom and outdoor based) and whilst I'm fine with the course structure/facilities etc I could do with a little advice ref insurance. I currently have public liability insurance for my sales through craft centres etc but wondered if any specific insurance would be need to cover the photography workshops?

thanks

Simon

I'm suprised he isn't already telling you which is the best choice, being a 40-ish yr old I wouldn't even chance trying to tell a teenager about technology

Simon