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PhotoTopix Photography Forum http://www.phototopix.co.uk Photographic community with unique features offering photographic news, forum, chat, gallery, articles and advice. en Thu, 15 May 2008 04:16:57 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.phototopix.co.uk/images/fun/misc/rss.jpg PhotoTopix Photography Forum http://www.phototopix.co.uk Mountain Shoot advice http://www.phototopix.co.uk/sports-events/5565-mountain-shoot-advice.html Thu, 15 May 2008 00:17:35 GMT Hi,
I'm looking to shoot some snowboarding action later this summer. As a newb, can anyone recommend or advice on shooting in high altitude, cold, high UV conditions. Should I be looking at getting some filters, or keeping my batteries somewhere warm?

Thanks
Geoff ]]> jeef@jeef.co.uk http://www.phototopix.co.uk/sports-events/5565-mountain-shoot-advice.html Greetings all http://www.phototopix.co.uk/introductions/5564-greetings-all.html Thu, 15 May 2008 00:08:32 GMT Heh folks,
I just joined this site today, looks pretty cool!
I'm a graphic designer, currently working as a creative for JCB. I've always had a thing for photography, but only recently bought some decent kit. I tend to art direct photoshoots than press the button myself when I'm at work as we need real professionals in that department, however I'm really enjoying learning how to use my new camera. I imagine I'll have lots of questions for you people!!
Cheers ]]> Introductions jeef@jeef.co.uk http://www.phototopix.co.uk/introductions/5564-greetings-all.html The Ring... http://www.phototopix.co.uk/general/5563-ring.html Wed, 14 May 2008 22:56:05 GMT *Photographers Comments* The only way is up! A view from the bottom of an old well. Image: http://www.phototopix.co.uk/gallery/data/500/The_Ring_s.jpg *EXIF Information* There is no EXIF information available for the above photo! Photographers Comments
The only way is up! A view from the bottom of an old well.

]]> General paulcookphotography http://www.phototopix.co.uk/general/5563-ring.html The tracks of my tears http://www.phototopix.co.uk/digital-art-abstract-infrared/5562-tracks-my-tears.html Wed, 14 May 2008 20:54:05 GMT *Photographers Comments* So take a good look at my face Youll see my smile looks out of place Just look closer, its easy to trace The tracks of my tears I need you, need you. (Smokey Robinson) Image: http://www.phototopix.co.uk/gallery/data/500/tracks_tears.jpg *EXIF Information* File name: *tracks_tears.jpg* File size: *149997 bytes* File date: *2008:05:14 20:53:28* Camera make: *Canon* Camera model: *Canon EOS 30D* Date/Time: *2008:05:07 15:54:59* Resolution: *500 x 750* Flash used: *Yes (manual, red eye reduction mode)* Focal length: *85.0mm (35mm equivalent: 636mm)* CCD width: *4.81mm* Exposure time: *0.050 s (1/20)* Aperture: *f/13.0* ISO equiv.: *400* Whitebalance: *Auto* Metering Mode: *matrix* Exposure: *aperture priority (semi-auto)* *Serious Critique Required*: The photographer has requested he/she would like a more serious level of critique for this image to obtain more constructive critiscism from other members. Please make sure the comments you leave are indeed *constructive* and aim to help the photographer see the image from a different perspective and/or provide help and guidance to how the image can be improved. Photographers Comments
So take a good look at my face
Youll see my smile looks out of place
Just look closer, its easy to trace
The tracks of my tears
I need you, need you. (Smokey Robinson)

Serious Critique Required: The photographer has requested he/she would like a more serious level of critique for this image to obtain more constructive critiscism from other members. Please make sure the comments you leave are indeed constructive and aim to help the photographer see the image from a different perspective and/or provide help and guidance to how the image can be improved. ]]> Digital Art, Abstract and Infrared carregwen http://www.phototopix.co.uk/digital-art-abstract-infrared/5562-tracks-my-tears.html Sorry Fred :-( http://www.phototopix.co.uk/other-autoposted-images/5561-sorry-fred.html Wed, 14 May 2008 20:38:44 GMT Photographers Comments
We were bathing Fred last night, he was really mucky and we have a show on Sunday. There was some matter fur by his back leg that we tried to wash through but it wasnt budging.
I decided to cut out the matted fur instead, unfortunately I also cut through his skin leaving a flap on the back of his leg.
Obviously we rushed him to the vets where they decided to keep him overnight and operate under anesthetic this morning.

Now we have him back, 3 shaved patches, 1 on his back leg where I made the initial cut, 1 on his neck and 1 on his front leg. I have no Idea how many needles have been stuck in the poor fella.

£50 insurance excess, £36.50 lost show entry (not refundable) and £75 out of hours charge may or may not be covered. If we need to cut fur off again I'll be using my hair clippers.
But the worst of it is I feel like a monster, really horrible, the least bothered individual is Fred himself.

]]> Other AutoPosted Images cyclone http://www.phototopix.co.uk/other-autoposted-images/5561-sorry-fred.html Field of daisies http://www.phototopix.co.uk/landscape-nature-wildlife/5560-field-daisies.html Wed, 14 May 2008 19:42:37 GMT *Photographers Comments* A field of daisies on a lovely sunny Summers day. Image: http://www.phototopix.co.uk/gallery/data/500/Daisies_4486PB.jpg *EXIF Information* File name: *Daisies_4486PB.jpg* File size: *114104 bytes* File date: *2008:05:14 19:41:12* Camera make: *Canon* Camera model: *Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL* Date/Time: *2008:05:11 11:23:44* Resolution: *746 x 387* Flash used: *No* Focal length: *50.0mm (35mm equivalent: 105mm)* CCD width: *17.10mm* Exposure time: *0.0005 s (1/2000)* Aperture: *f/2.8* ISO equiv.: *100* Whitebalance: *Manual* Metering Mode: *matrix* Exposure: *Manual* Exposure Mode: *ManualAuto bracketing* Photographers Comments
A field of daisies on a lovely sunny Summers day.

]]> Landscape, Nature and Wildlife Mausue http://www.phototopix.co.uk/landscape-nature-wildlife/5560-field-daisies.html Monday Meerkat http://www.phototopix.co.uk/landscape-nature-wildlife/5559-monday-meerkat.html Wed, 14 May 2008 19:11:06 GMT *Photographers Comments* another shot from Bank Holiday Monday Image: http://www.phototopix.co.uk/gallery/data/500/monday_zoo_meerkat_resized.jpg *EXIF Information* File name: *monday_zoo_meerkat_resized.jpg* File size: *103117 bytes* File date: *2008:05:14 19:10:44* Camera make: *NIKON CORPORATION* Camera model: *NIKON D40* Date/Time: *2008:05:14 19:20:26* Resolution: *512 x 767* Photographers Comments
another shot from Bank Holiday Monday

]]> Landscape, Nature and Wildlife lisa1970 http://www.phototopix.co.uk/landscape-nature-wildlife/5559-monday-meerkat.html Not left you all honest (dennyboy) http://www.phototopix.co.uk/off-topix/5558-not-left-you-all-honest-dennyboy.html Wed, 14 May 2008 17:03:23 GMT Hi Been on my cruise, however while away my daughter has been ill and its an on-going situation. Have to spend the next few weeks caring for her so wont be online much. Just wanted to let you know i havent give up on you all. Hi Been on my cruise, however while away my daughter has been ill and its an on-going situation. Have to spend the next few weeks caring for her so wont be online much. Just wanted to let you know i havent give up on you all. ]]> Off-Topix Dennyboy http://www.phototopix.co.uk/off-topix/5558-not-left-you-all-honest-dennyboy.html Scrap horse http://www.phototopix.co.uk/general/5557-scrap-horse.html Wed, 14 May 2008 10:18:52 GMT *Photographers Comments* This sculpture of a horse made of scrap metal and tools stands at the side of a pathway in an attempt to cheer passersby. Image: http://www.phototopix.co.uk/gallery/data/500/Horse_4469pb.jpg *EXIF Information* File name: *Horse_4469pb.jpg* File size: *199328 bytes* File date: *2008:05:14 10:15:40* Camera make: *Canon* Camera model: *Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL* Date/Time: *2008:05:11 11:20:30* Resolution: *613 x 485* Flash used: *No* Focal length: *50.0mm (35mm equivalent: 82mm)* CCD width: *21.97mm* Exposure time: *0.0012 s (1/800)* Aperture: *f/2.8* ISO equiv.: *100* Whitebalance: *Manual* Metering Mode: *matrix* Exposure: *Manual* Exposure Mode: *ManualAuto bracketing* Photographers Comments
This sculpture of a horse made of scrap metal and tools stands at the side of a pathway in an attempt to cheer passersby.

]]> General Mausue http://www.phototopix.co.uk/general/5557-scrap-horse.html Forty winks http://www.phototopix.co.uk/landscape-nature-wildlife/5556-forty-winks.html Tue, 13 May 2008 23:33:22 GMT *Photographers Comments* This young Joey, found the heat of the afternoon a little too much so layed down and had a snooze. Image: http://www.phototopix.co.uk/gallery/data/500/forty_winks_forum_1.jpg *EXIF Information* There is no EXIF information available for the above photo! Photographers Comments
This young Joey, found the heat of the afternoon a little too much so layed down and had a snooze.

]]> Landscape, Nature and Wildlife Tawny http://www.phototopix.co.uk/landscape-nature-wildlife/5556-forty-winks.html American Bittern http://www.phototopix.co.uk/landscape-nature-wildlife/5555-american-bittern.html Tue, 13 May 2008 22:57:42 GMT *Photographers Comments* This is a wetland dweller that stays very well camouflaged- first time I have seen one. Image: http://www.phototopix.co.uk/gallery/data/500/American_Bittern.jpg *EXIF Information* File name: *American_Bittern.jpg* File size: *212225 bytes* File date: *2008:05:13 22:56:47* Camera make: *Canon* Camera model: *Canon EOS 40D* Date/Time: *2008:05:12 17:50:12* Resolution: *625 x 805* Flash used: *No* Focal length: *225.0mm (35mm equivalent: 1758mm)* CCD width: *4.61mm* Exposure time: *0.0040 s (1/250)* Aperture: *f/8.0* ISO equiv.: *800* Whitebalance: *Manual* Exposure: *aperture priority (semi-auto)* GPS Latitude: *? ?* GPS Longitude: *? ?* Photographers Comments
This is a wetland dweller that stays very well camouflaged- first time I have seen one.

]]> Landscape, Nature and Wildlife MTS http://www.phototopix.co.uk/landscape-nature-wildlife/5555-american-bittern.html Caught In A Trap http://www.phototopix.co.uk/macro-still-life/5554-caught-trap.html Tue, 13 May 2008 21:33:53 GMT *Photographers Comments* A ladybird caught in the deadly trap of a carnivorous pitcher plant. Image: http://www.phototopix.co.uk/gallery/data/500/Caught_In_A_Trap_s.jpg *EXIF Information* File name: *Caught_In_A_Trap_s.jpg* File size: *156850 bytes* File date: *2008:05:13 21:33:34* Camera make: *Canon* Camera model: *Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL* Date/Time: *2008:05:13 12:38:36* Resolution: *800 x 640* Flash used: *No* Focal length: *55.0mm (35mm equivalent: 432mm)* CCD width: *4.58mm* Exposure time: *0.0020 s (1/500)* Aperture: *f/5.6* ISO equiv.: *320* Whitebalance: *Auto* Metering Mode: *matrix* Photographers Comments
A ladybird caught in the deadly trap of a carnivorous pitcher plant.

]]> Macro and Still Life paulcookphotography http://www.phototopix.co.uk/macro-still-life/5554-caught-trap.html Ashes to Ashes http://www.phototopix.co.uk/documentary-photojournalism/5553-ashes-ashes.html Tue, 13 May 2008 20:06:31 GMT Photographers Comments
A firefighter beats out the flames in a hillfire that broke out in the dry bracken on the slopes of the Campsie Fells this afternoon.

While i was out in the garden this afternoon i heard sirens screaming in the distance, and getting closer. As they never passed my house, the only other place they could go is to the Campsie Fells, which is always a worry (some of you may be aware of the tragic news recently of two young boys found dead in the boot of a car - well, that happened half a mile or so from where todays fire broke out, and on the same road, all within view of my house). Looking towards the Campsies, there was a huge plume of smoke, with pretty wild looking flames, so it was a case of grab the camera and run (at that point i wasn't sure exactly what had happened - it could have been a car crash that caused it, for all i knew)!

It is likely that the fire was caused by a cigarette being thrown out of a car window. No damage to human life, but devastating for many birds that nest on the slopes of the hills.

]]> Documentary and Photojournalism paulcookphotography http://www.phototopix.co.uk/documentary-photojournalism/5553-ashes-ashes.html <![CDATA[Nature & Steel ...]]> http://www.phototopix.co.uk/macro-still-life/5552-nature-steel.html Tue, 13 May 2008 20:00:30 GMT *Photographers Comments* Rain drops on a stainless. engine turned table top ... Image: http://www.phototopix.co.uk/gallery/data/500/a119.jpg *EXIF Information* File name: *a119.jpg* File size: *134807 bytes* File date: *2008:05:13 20:00:08* Camera make: *NIKON CORPORATION* Camera model: *NIKON D300* Date/Time: *2008:05:09 10:41:15* Resolution: *750 x 600* Flash used: *No* Focal length: *35.0mm (35mm equivalent: 52mm)* Exposure time: *0.050 s (1/20)* Aperture: *f/22.0* ISO equiv.: *200* Exposure bias: *-0* Whitebalance: *Auto* Metering Mode: *matrix* Exposure: *aperture priority (semi-auto)* GPS Latitude: *? ?* GPS Longitude: *? ?* *Serious Critique Required*: The photographer has requested he/she would like a more serious level of critique for this image to obtain more constructive critiscism from other members. Please make sure the comments you leave are indeed *constructive* and aim to help the photographer see the image from a different perspective and/or provide help and guidance to how the image can be improved. Photographers Comments
Rain drops on a stainless. engine turned table top ...

]]> General cats2007 http://www.phototopix.co.uk/general/5551-its-love-smudge.html