[coach343]

February 22, 2012 at 1:04 am

Thanks for the comments guys.

I used my 80-200 2.8 lens on my Nikon D90

The shutter speeds vary between 1/800th to 1/1000th but I normally shoot in aperture priority and normally set it at 2.8 and alter the ISO depending on the brightness of the day

[coach343]

November 22, 2011 at 2:46 pm

Thanks Paul. I see what you mean about the cropping. I’ve included the cropped set below. I can see a considerable difference with that alone. The last picture was a second after no5, I liked the players reaction to the collision.

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[coach343]

August 30, 2011 at 11:04 am

Guys, very interesting post and responses.

I too suffer from a similar problem. At the weekend, I was asked to take some photos at a family christening. I do not have an external flash unit and my best photos have all been outdoors with natural, scenic backgrounds. However, this time, everyone who wanted photos taken wanted the pictures taken inside where I find the lighting was difficult to get a shot that I was happy with. In the hotel, I had to take photos near a very bright window that brought in light from the side, the unnatural light came from above and the backgrounds were hard to find distraction free. I know I should have been more forceful but it was their day so I was happy to go along with what they wanted whilst explaining that the pictures would be sufficiently more impressive if I got to take them where I wanted.

I know that if it was not a family event, then the subjects would have happy to go along with what I suggested. I know they will be happy with the results but my worry is that they will show other people with more knowledge of photography who will then think it is my best work and its not a good idea to have a poor reputation before I even get started!

[coach343]

August 25, 2011 at 8:32 pm

Unfortunately Ballyshannon is a bit out of my reach as I’m from Inishowen. I think there might be a camera club in Buncrana so that might be a good avenue to pursue.

[coach343]

August 12, 2011 at 11:32 am

I’m in too, 11 and counting.

Niall

[coach343]

July 29, 2011 at 10:02 am

Hi Cian,

Smaller items that can be classed as repairs and renewals can be offset in the year that it was purchased. However, items with a long life would be classes as fixed assets and for these, capital allowances can be claimed. Basically, this means that 12.5% of the cost of such equipment can be offset each year against the cost until you either dispose of the equipment or you have claimed for 8 years and claimed the full cost (8 x 12.5%).

Hope this helps,

Niall

[coach343]

July 18, 2011 at 11:01 am

Phillip,

Thanks a lot for the tips. The pictures on the bed were taken at night time so couldn’t use natural light but I can see how that would benefit the pictures. Am looking forward to putting the tips into practice. Thanks again.

Niall

[coach343]

July 18, 2011 at 10:55 am

Guys,

Thanks a lot for the advice. I’ll get to a few games this week to put the new tips in practice. Thanks.

Niall