Well, that was a bust. Our local Zoo had a “Photographers Morning”, exclusive access to the exhibits and beasties. This could have been really good, but two things let us down. The weather didn’t cooperate, which was the biggest problem. Grey, overcast skies do not make really nice outdoor wildlife pics. The second problem is more fundamental. The zoo has a new african plains exhibit, with new enlosures for cheetah, rhino, chimps and a couple of other beasts. It’s not bad except for too much glass and wire! The cheetah...
read moreSo kicking off a series of reviews is my take on the ThinkTank Urban Disguise 60. The link goes to the version 2 of this bag – I’ve been using the v1 for over 3 years, but I’m sure the v2 is just as good as the v1. I bought it with my own money – so this is a genuine, honest review. I travel a lot on lots of different aircraft. I needed a bag that would work as an everyday case for my 15″ laptop and that I could load up with photo gear as needed, but still carry on aircraft. I saw this bag in Stewarts in...
read moreHi, this is a photo related blog by Jason Pitcher. I’m a “photo enthusiast”, meaning I don’t make a living from my photography – an amature in the true sense of the word. My plan here is to post stuff that interests me – and share it. Reviews of the equipment I own, what I like, what I hate and why. Unsponsored and unfiltered. OK, so this is going to get started with gear. I’m a Nikon shooter. Why? Well, it all started in about 1983. I went into a camera store in Leicester, England and decided I needed...
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