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I just tried my first Milkyway. Interesting exercise with the wrong lens and trial and error. My widest lens is the 18-105 or the 18 -55. This was with the former but I might try the shorter lens next time. I had to guess everything and the result is the stars had moved. I had no idea they...

July 23rd Two photos for today - the first (of the seagull) was taken today the second is an older photo (taken January 1st) which I revisited to do some processing on. At the time of taking it I had no idea of how to bring out some of the finer detail.

July 22nd I was determined to not leave things to the last minute today so went for a walk with the dogs that I am caring for. Found these ducks sitting calmly for me - only problem was the angle of the sun so I had to be patient for a shot when the eyes would be clear. Nothing great but at...

July 21st Just to stay in … Forgot that I hadn't done anything until a few moments ago and am in the middle of a movie. Snapped the fire. Please don't like - as it is not worth it. I know and I am ok with that for tonight.

The thing is @Janey you really don't know what you don't know and that doesn't fall under the tag of "stupidity". Glad you got it sorted out. Now that is done throw up some photos please.

July 20th Another earlyish post from me. This time inspired by a Youtube video (referred by someone here on one of the posts) I made a note of where the pro held his light for portrait shots using a crappy camera (pro camera test) to get the best shot. Okay so I don't have anyone to test this...

@siamthai1 … Michael you are always so kind. Thank you

July 19th Having an off day (hey I'm allowed one every now and again) and just not in the mood today. Took a photo of part of the carving on the dining table.

July 18th Running late today but noticed that it is PUB time!!! And as they say "When in Rome ….."

I went back and used the tripod, manual focus and remote shutter release. I think it is sharper than the first one. and another view of the same flower

July 17th Getting in early today as I have a lot to do. Took my 35mm 1.8 for a short spin. I didn't have to go far before I came across this South African Protea - protea's seem to do well in New Zealand. Hopefully I will get another opportunity to go out later today but until then have a...

16th July I got the chair but not the imagination. I reckon there are a few of you here that would do something amazing with this chair (also have a red and a green one) However I lack imagination, the ability to "set-up" a shot and patience. But they are quite nice chairs. I will probably...

The colours in the previous photos are surreal and almost unbelievable. However it wasn't long after that I took this one.

Tonights sunset. I could have wasted my entire shutter count on the sunset tonight.

July 15th Something different today. Just trying to show you what a beautiful country New Zealand is and what a stunning view I have from my lounge and deck and office and kitchen. This 4 shot panorama is just part of the view I have. There is more to the left and to the right. I hope it...

July 14th I woke up early to watch the football final and was rewarded by the sight of the town covered in mist or fog (can never tell the difference - I have to assume fog as my car has fog lights and no mist lights). On the one side the fields were visible while on the other side the sea was...

still July 13th ... I have been trying to get a decent photo of a Fantail for weeks and this is the last time I post one of these. They are far too frustrating and I am wearing my shutter out on them.

July 13th and … the SUN is shining! I spotted this Australian in the bush this morning. No passport of course. Typical!

July 12th Never moved outdoors today and was stuck with the dogs indoors .. "Ah ha opportunity!" Looked up @wud 's thread on how to shoot dogs (with a camera) to learn a few tricks. Showed the dogs the thread but they weren't having a bar of it … "What … chase sticks and balls - in this...

July 11th OKAY you lot - whoever you are … time to return the sun. Another day of rain and wind after it started off so promising. Fortunately I took my camera when I went down to the village and took a few snaps. That's all they were really … snaps. So here is a Pukeko (I think I have posted...