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by mister
Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:15 pm
Forum: Forum Competitions
Topic: Competition # 25 MOTION
Replies: 17
Views: 14797

Re: Competition # 25 MOTION

John – Flight of the great tit Interesting shot, I’m a big fan of wildlife, particularly birds, definitely cant say this wasn’t moving, though I would have liked to see a little more detail in either the bird or the background Myra – Fountains Abbey Nice sharp image with the two ghostly figures, co...
by mister
Sat Nov 08, 2008 3:09 pm
Forum: Forum Competitions
Topic: Competition # 25 MOTION
Replies: 17
Views: 14797

Competition # 25 MOTION

Wow I am quite shocked that I won the last competition, thanks very much. I'm a little bit dubious about judging the next competition as I've only recently upgraded from taking pictures with a mobile phone, from Nokia to Nikon :lol: My chosen topic is motion, this doesn't have to be just vehicles it...
by mister
Fri Oct 31, 2008 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Server Move
Replies: 5
Views: 4872

Re: Server Move

Hi John No problem, just trying to offer a helping hand.... that being the case maybe you would consider some friends of mine at http://www.rackspace.co.uk, they're on our peering platform in Telehouse and have a good setup, their servers are fast, reliable and support...... well their fanatical! Ch...
by mister
Fri Oct 31, 2008 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Server Move
Replies: 5
Views: 4872

Re: Server Move

Hi I noticed the server hosting this site is on the west coast (USA) I'll quite happily host the site in our Manchester data centre for free, since nearly all of the images are externally linked I cant see it using much bandwidth or disk space, I also do this with www.slambikers.co.uk other club I’m...
by mister
Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:51 am
Forum: Forum Competitions
Topic: Competition # 24 URBAN
Replies: 9
Views: 7563

Re: Competition # 24 URBAN

Here's my effort, The Wheel of Manchester with reflections in Selfridges

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Larger version here: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/297 ... f05d_b.jpg


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by mister
Fri Oct 24, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: John Lyons - Fine Art
Replies: 4
Views: 4158

Re: John Lyons - Fine Art Nude

I also thoroughly enjoyed it, I'll try some single harsh light source shots at home, with just an apple though, I think my wife might not to overly keen :-)
by mister
Fri Oct 24, 2008 7:04 pm
Forum: Digital
Topic: Intro and opinions please
Replies: 7
Views: 6332

Re: Intro and opinions please

Hi All Thanks for your comments, I agree it would be difficult to give an opinion as a whole, bit of a daft question come to think of it, I'm still getting to grips with Photoshop and will be for years given its immense size! I do like plenty of colour in my images, not sure if I over saturate them ...
by mister
Thu Oct 23, 2008 10:27 pm
Forum: Digital
Topic: Intro and opinions please
Replies: 7
Views: 6332

Intro and opinions please

I've joined ADAPS today and I'm looking forward to attending as many club nights as possible and may even enter the odd competition, I live in Atherton and run an ISP in Manchester during the day, although I'm from Preston originally I think I've always like photography but it's hard to tell really....