Gigrin meet - 26th/27th November 2011.

[johnf3f]

Originally Posted by Kayleigh

Cheers P, I don't know if I will remember all of that when out I will take notes with me or it will all go out the window but some great advice there as my water shots are always blue.
I won't hijack this thread any longer and look forward to more of the beautiful red kite shots from all of you.

I use Auto White balance for (almost) everything - but I only shoot in Raw so I can change the White Balance (in DPP) if I don't like the result. However, unless the light is artificial, I very rarely (if ever) change the White Balance.
Just my way of doing things.
P.S. Glad to hear you all had a good meet - unfortunately I couldn't come as I had to help a friend "Car Hunting" - I think you had better luck with the Kites!

[pressld2]

Originally Posted by Chris Hawes

Very nice Dave - I like the ones from Sunday especially, you've got those spot on.

The salmon shot is good too, especially considering how gloomy it was along that river. You've caught an interesting piece of behaviour that not many have even seen.

And the kite trails came out pretty well too - I see what you mean about needing a brighter day and perhaps an ND filter, but you've managed to get something there nonetheless.

Thanks Chris! That salmon shot was a bit of a departure for me as I was using ISO 1600 - not something I do very often!

Originally Posted by johnf3f

I use Auto White balance for (almost) everything - but I only shoot in Raw so I can change the White Balance (in DPP) if I don't like the result.

That's what I do too John, but I agree with Pauline that the auto white balance is usually a bit too blue so I give almost everything a nudge to the warmer end.

Here's the yellow brain fungus growing on gorse next to the Marteg...



The view from our accommodation...



And a few more from the Elan Valley...



Dave P.