Yesterday I went out for some landscape work during sunset, and I really don't know why I never thought to try this before. The slightly muted sunlight that you get when the sun goes down makes it perfect for getting far less contrast than I usually find during the day.

Its all obvious now, and carrying a tripod is now worth it with my shutter averaging around half a second which is good. Its just a shame nature tried to rain on me (and eventually would strike lightening) as I was really getting some great photos. But the incoming cloud formation made for some great skies which im sure you'll see in my recent submissions

I just can't wait to get to Canada in just under 2 weeks so I can try my hand at photographing some new land!


By the way, has anyone else tried the portfolios tool? I had a quick go last night, and its pretty good!


Photography Roadmap

Entry Level DSLR:
Completed Mid 2008, Nikon D40

52mm Polarising Filter:
Completed Late 2008, Camlink 52mm Polariser

Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens:
Completed Jan 2009, Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5

77mm UV Filter:
Completed Jan 2009, Jessops 77mm Skylight Filter

77mm 0.9 ND Filter:
Completed Feb 2009, Tiffen 0.9 ND Filter

Prime Normal f/1.4 or f/1.8 Lens:
Completed July 2009, Nikon 35mm f/1.8

52mm UV Filter:
Completed July 2008, Jessops 52mm UV Filter

External Flash (probably Nikon SB-400):
Not Complete

Wide-Telephoto Zoom Lens (at least from 18-200mm)
Not Complete

77mm UV Filter:
Not Complete

77mm Polarising Filter:
Not Complete

77mm Warming Filter:
Not Complete

77mm Gradient Filter:
Not Complete

77mm IR Filter:
Not Complete

Upgrade DSLR (midrange or prosumer model DX Sensor, perhaps a D90 or D300):
Not Complete

Telephoto Zoom Lens (70-300mm ideally):
Not Complete

Dedicated 105mm Prime Macro Lens:
Not Complete


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