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  1. John Starkey

    St Michaels Mount.

    Thank you 😊
  2. John Starkey

    St Michaels Mount.

    Thank you 😊
  3. John Starkey

    St Michaels Mount.

    My wife and I had a lovely week in Cornwall in early October. Here’s one of my favourite pics from the week.
  4. John Starkey

    Link to my Flickr page

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/john_starkey/, thought you might like to see some of my wildlife images, regard's John.
  5. John Starkey

    DSLR or Bridge?

    Argos are doing a branb new nikon D3000 for £309.99 good deal me thinks, John.
  6. John Starkey

    New Photography upload site

    Hi All,for those who may be interested google have come up with a site similar to flickr,it's called 500px,the quality of the image's are excellent,if you need inspiration then go take a look around, John.
  7. John Starkey

    Dragon Fly's in flight

    Two dragon fly's for you to look at, hope you like them, John.
  8. John Starkey

    A little birdy mixture from yesterday

    Just a few from yesterday's outing, Common Tern Kingfisher. Goldfinch Goldfinch Thanks for looking John.
  9. John Starkey

    Three Rare bird's (More image's added)

    Thank's guy's,i do try hard and i can tell you i spend hour's and hour's sat in the country side,but the peace and quiet is awesome,and some of the place's i go especially in wale's is just breath taking, John.
  10. John Starkey

    Three Rare bird's (More image's added)

    Re: Three Rare bird's You may be right Sam,these were taken with my 100-400mm is L,hand held at 400mm, Thanks for the comment's John.
  11. John Starkey

    Three Rare bird's (More image's added)

    Re: Three Rare bird's Thank's Stu :thumbup: , john.
  12. John Starkey

    Three Rare bird's (More image's added)

    Hi All, i had to show you these quite rare bird's for the uk,they come here from europe and west africa to breed,then return home to over winter, Male Pied Fly catcher Male Red start Female Red start Male Pied Flycatcher Male Pied Fly catcher Female Redstart And a good old Nuthatch...
  13. John Starkey

    Butterfly Macro

    Hi all thought i would show you this image of a Brimstone butterfly, Lens was the Canon 100mm f/2.8 is L cheers john.
  14. John Starkey

    My UWA Landscape/Seascape Photos....

    Thanks Ben for the tips on PP,i use lightroom 3 for the bit of editing i do,i have just recently got elements 9,but i am still finding my way around it,oh i use a mac, take care John.
  15. John Starkey

    My UWA Landscape/Seascape Photos....

    Cracking photo's Ben,like George i thought they look HDR,i also think they have a fish eye lens look to them,i have a set of Lee filters (hard set graduated)i have been after the big stopper for ages and i just can't get one any where, nice work Ben,PS: Ben how do you make the image stand off...
  16. John Starkey

    Slow motion red kites

    Yes it,s great to see in real life,make,s you realise how good my shots, of these birds are :lol: :lol: , john.
  17. John Starkey

    Ultra-wide angle (UWA) and aquascaping

    Wow some really interesting points have been mentioned here,i agree that there should be stricter rules on the shots entered for competition,but for personal use and internet use i think the UWA look is great,the one thing i don,t like about digital photography is digital manipulation to the...
  18. John Starkey

    Slow motion red kites

    Here,s a link to this video,its really cool http://youtu.be/AYOx-iCMZhk regards john.
  19. John Starkey

    Mike's gallery

    Coming along nicely Mike, john.
  20. John Starkey

    More landscape effort,s

    Thank you George,the second image does look flat now you mention it,i used the canon 10-22mm,i had read in lots of different forums and reviews that on a crop sensor it was better,but if i had a full frame camera then i would get either the 17-40mm L or the 16-35mm L, Thanks to everyone else...
  21. John Starkey

    More landscape effort,s

    These my not be to everyone,s taste,s,my PP skills are very limited but this is what i settled for after a little play in lightroom 3, Honest opinion and C&C welcome, john.
  22. John Starkey

    Trying to improve my landscapes for my tuscan holiday

    Thanks Dave :thumbup: ,i went out early this morning again to have another try,i will post it up, john.
  23. John Starkey

    Trying to improve my landscapes for my tuscan holiday

    I could use the 500mm f/4 l :lol: ,i wouldn,t dream of taking it on holiday,too bloody heavy :lol: , thanks Tom, john.
  24. John Starkey

    Trying to improve my landscapes for my tuscan holiday

    Thanks Tom,what sort of focal length would you suggest,i have a 70-200mm f/4 is L,24-105 L,10-22 mm, cheers john.
  25. John Starkey

    Trying to improve my landscapes for my tuscan holiday

    Tried these today,if anyone can give any c&c to help please do, i tried back lighting on some of them, john.
  26. John Starkey

    Squabbling tree sparrow,s

    Cheers Paulo,next time i think i would use a f stop of around f/8 or even 10/11 if the light was good,that would give more detail in the wings and less motion blurr, John
  27. John Starkey

    Squabbling tree sparrow,s

    Hi All,whilst i was sat in a hide at the weekend waiting for a particular bird to show,i noticed how these tree sparrow,s squabbled over the perches,so i thought i would try to catch the moment, hope you liked them, john 
  28. John Starkey

    My First ever sighting and image of a rarity

    Hi Foxfish,i match fished for about 25yrs,firstly on rivers then i went over to commercial fisheries when the river stopped fishing so good,i fished for a local match team called mossella elite (disbanded now)i also had individual sponsership by the company too,i also fished for england once in...
  29. John Starkey

    My First ever sighting and image of a rarity

    Hi George,i think the bird/wildlife stuff takes a lot more patience as you can sit for hours and the subject your after may not even turn up on that day,the type of fishing i did was open match fishing which was quite a busy style of fishing as Mark Evans will agree,(i have actually given up...
  30. John Starkey

    3 tanks, 3 shots

    Whey Hey who,s got his new lens then :lol: :thumbup: ,nice shots George now there will now stopping you which is good for us really as you do take a good image :mrgreen: ,keep em coming mate, take care john.
  31. John Starkey

    My First ever sighting and image of a rarity

    Hi All,i just had to show you these images from yesterday a first on all counts for me,the thing i am angry with is in my excitement i forgot to change aperture for a more sharper overall image,so the depth of field is not what i would have liked,but still happy to see one its called a STONECHAT...
  32. John Starkey

    First Pics with canon 7D in St. James park

    Good shots indeed Ed,like the bokeh in the shots of the young lady,(i presume your good lady),you will love it mate great camera, John.
  33. John Starkey

    Studio lighting

    Hi Dave,hope your good mate,the rate i spend my money i won,t have any left :crazy: :lol: ,i will wait until the vivarium get together and have a good chin-wag with the guys in the bus, John.
  34. John Starkey

    Studio lighting

    Wow thanks guys,some very good points from all sides,I allready have the 430ex,which I find very good for general stuff but like I said i said I want better tank shots and even better indoor shots,I also have always lived by the same motto as Mark said,if you buy cheap you buy twice,but I will...
  35. John Starkey

    Studio lighting

    Thanks Tom sound advice there,i have looked at bowen,s and elichrome but i am just trying to find a middle ground really between price and reliability,certainly agree about the stands,same reason behind a good tripod :thumbup: , John.
  36. John Starkey

    Studio lighting

    I am thinking of getting some lighting so I can get better shots indoors,I have looked at some by proline ,they do a set called Apollo 300 £350 ish,and set called the 180,just different light strengths,jessops have an offer on on a set they do ,reduced to £199 from £250,any one using some they...
  37. John Starkey

    24-105L and wedding samples

    Ok George cool :thumbup: .
  38. John Starkey

    24-105L and wedding samples

    You two guys are gonna love that lens,its my main walk about lens,its good for so many different things its a cracker,i saw your wedding images on flickr,excellent stuff george, Why do us blokes never grow up :crazy: ,we love toys at any age :lol: . John.
  39. John Starkey

    Kingfisher stunning fish to eat

    Did anyone notice the shutter speed I had to use to freeze the action on this shot ? John
  40. John Starkey

    Kingfisher stunning fish to eat

    I have been going through some of my kingfisher shots from last year,here,s one a bit different, thanks for looking, John.
  41. John Starkey

    Birds In Flight

    Hi George,for birds in flight i use focus expansion in slow speed,this is the central focus point with four smaller ones around it,i also use the AF-ON button at the back of my 7D,this cuts out the shutter button for focusing,just something i prefer, thanks for looking and thanks for yesterday...
  42. John Starkey

    Birds In Flight

    Thought you might like to see these,BIF,S are my favourite style of photography at the moment, Hope you enjoy them, regards, john.
  43. John Starkey

    My 21st present :D

    I Don,t have the 24-70 it was my 24-105 that mark used :thumbup: ,10-22 is better on a crop sensor,your 24-70 will be great on the 5D when you get it back, Great prezzie Tom :thumbup: , regards, john
  44. John Starkey

    The UK,S SMALLEST BIRD

    Hi all,i haven,t posted much of late, i was ill for 4 weeks over xmas and new year so never got out much,anyway i got the heads up from one of my toggin mates about a GOLDCREST being in the area near my home ,now if you guys have seen a JENNY WREN you will think its a small bird,well i can tell...
  45. John Starkey

    Photography montage/ video opinions

    Hi Mark,I love it great to watch and listen too,I've been a beetles fan since the sixties,I think this a great way of looking back and presenting stuff which is locked away in your files, I wish I knew how to do it,keep em coming mate, happy new year to you and the family Regards John.
  46. John Starkey

    Birds In Flight

    Hi all,i am trying to improve on my BIF shots,so i went to slimebridge wet lands trust yesterday as its a good place to practice,These are Black-Headed Gulls hope you like them, regards, john.
  47. John Starkey

    Choosing Lenses

    I sold a 100mm macro on here for £350 mint earlier this year,if you look on ebay they go for around that price,also you could join a photography forum called TALK PHOTOGRAPHY after you have made 100 posts you can buy stuff in the second hand section,and the members are all trustworthy,you can...
  48. John Starkey

    Best place for canvas prints

    Hi George,i have photobox and they always do a good job,when you load the shot up it will tell if it is high quality or not, regards, john.
  49. John Starkey

    RAF Donna Nook Grey seals

    Hi all,i spent last weekend up at Donna Nook with some mates,here,s a few pics i took,all my pics were taken behind the fence,some toggers feel they need to go to the water line ignoring the wardens pleas not too,what price a picture ? AN ABANDONED SEAL PUP :evil: , thanks john.
  50. John Starkey

    Tango the beardie.

    Love the second shot.
  51. John Starkey

    St Kilda International Sea Port

    Its a nice shot Tom,but i think you have spoilt it by too pp,the foreground makes me feel wobbly when i look at it,then that could be my age too :lol: ,but if you like it then thats all that matters, regards, john.
  52. John Starkey

    Some recent work (Pic Heavy)

    Firstly thanks to you all for the kind comments,Mark yes they were taken in a hide in worcestershire, regards, john.
  53. John Starkey

    Some recent work (Pic Heavy)

    I have seen that in a national news paper,great shot, john.
  54. John Starkey

    Some recent work (Pic Heavy)

    john.
  55. John Starkey

    Nikon D3000 Any Good?

    Good luck with it,you have made a good choice its a nice body to get you started, regards, john.
  56. John Starkey

    Wanted Photoshop CS 4

    Hi Does anyone have a copy of CS 4 available please,i don,t mind paying for it, regards, john.
  57. John Starkey

    Some of my insect photographs

    Nice set of photo,s Jo, regards, john.
  58. John Starkey

    West Woods

    I like that and considering its off a phone and stacked too off a phone its very very good,what phone was it took with, regards, john.
  59. John Starkey

    Kingfisher in flight

    Yes it just left the post on the right,and boy they are quick :lol: , regards, john.
  60. John Starkey

    Kingfisher in flight

    This the first one i have ever got in flight,not as good as you can see not perfect focus but a decent record shot, regards, john.
  61. John Starkey

    My first ever kingfisher shots

    The object in it's mouth is a stickle back,watching these kinfishers fish is a awesome site, Regards John
  62. John Starkey

    Fireworks

    very nice set ,its something i would like to try over the next week,did you use a wide angle lens ? regards, john.
  63. John Starkey

    My first ever kingfisher shots

    Sorry Mate forgot the shutter speed,i start at ISO 400,but its not unusual to go up to ISO 800 for a faster shutter speed,depending on the light of course,shutter speeds go up to 1/1000 of a second and higher at times,i really like my 7D but i do experience some noise at times,on my wish list...
  64. John Starkey

    My first ever kingfisher shots

    Hi George,my setup in camera was f/4 which is wide open for the 500mm f/4 L,i do go to f/8 sometimes but found f/4 best,AV mode was used as it,s best for birds because manual mode can make you miss shots of fast moving birds,AL servo,continuous shoot,centre weighted average,AWB (but i do use...
  65. John Starkey

    My first ever kingfisher shots

    Thanks everyone,they are very hard birds to photograph even when they are perched they still bob up and down,which makes your hit rate very low, regards, john.
  66. John Starkey

    My first ever kingfisher shots

    Hi George,the blue is the water in the pool,when it was cloudy the water was clear and dark,but when the sun was on it,it was very blue,i do take your point though it does look a bit harsh,but i am trying to avoid too much editing and try to do it in camera, thanks all, regards, john.
  67. John Starkey

    My first ever kingfisher shots

    Hi all,i have been after these all summer,i finally found i place where i can get quite close,i got quite a few good ones but these i liked because of the fish in the mouth, i hope you enjoyed them, regards, john.
  68. John Starkey

    Autumn is here.

    Lovely colours Mark,autumn is one of my favourite times of the year, regards, john.
  69. John Starkey

    Opinions wanted on sharpness FEW MORE ADDED

    i took this on sunday 24th oct,focal length was 700mm,i just wondered if you think it is sharp, as some say its not,it looks sharp on my laptop,just wanted to know what it looks like on your PC,s, regards, john. thanks john.
  70. John Starkey

    Competition Win.

    Well done Dave,its a nice feeling when your pics get chosen,any idea which charity you are going to choose, regards, john.
  71. John Starkey

    Water droplets

    Hi George,i love the second shot,its nice and colourful and very sharp,here,s a pic of one i did earlier this year, like you said once you have it all set up its just a case of timing, regards, john.
  72. John Starkey

    Dan Crawford Grass track racing

    Hi all,i went watch Dan today,i must say i found it quite difficult as i couldn,t find a spot close enough to get the shots i wanted (health and safety)the catch ropes were 4 wide,anyway heres a few pics of dan in action,he,s the passenger on bike no5. thats all for now regards, john.
  73. John Starkey

    Coventry Fly In - Vulcan XH588

    Looks like you had a great day out steve,nice pics too mate, regards, john.
  74. John Starkey

    Mark, George and project scree.

    Great post Mark & superb photography ,i will have to come up to yours one day if thats ok and bring my gear for a few lesson,s i only have my 30ltr nano going at the moment and its growing in at the mo, cheers john.
  75. John Starkey

    probably the best time lapse ever

    that was pretty good :thumbup: , john.
  76. John Starkey

    forest floor

    Lovely shots Mark,they make you feel like your in the woods yourself, regards, john.
  77. John Starkey

    Whats the Big Idea?

    HDR Right,what soft ware did you process it in ? john.
  78. John Starkey

    canon 135mm F2 L random shots

    Re: canon 135mm F2 L and window light Lovely lovely shots mark,I love the one where he's sat on the steps,just a pity about those legs in the background, Regards, John.
  79. John Starkey

    Evening sunset (dubrovnik) & London eye (long exposure)

    Hi All,yes i know more pics but i am very bored stuck in the house :roll: :lol: , I took this hand held no filters or nothing lens was canon 10-22mm,at 17mm,ISO 100,f/14,shutter speed 1/60 sec, this one i quite like except for the light in the sky in the right side,if i knew how to use...
  80. John Starkey

    Macro mixture

    These are the settings i use but i am not saying there are set in stone,taking pics is about trying different settings and such like but the beauty of digital is if they turn out rubbish you just delete them and try again,here is some of my settings, For blurred backgrounds (BOKEH) i use a...
  81. John Starkey

    Landscapes and whatnot

    Superb Tom,i especially like no,s 3 & 4, regards, john.
  82. John Starkey

    Macro mixture

    Hi all,thanks for the nice remarks and the good wishes,to be honest i feel really crap today,i had extra anastetic because they cleaned my sineces out too and and i was really sick in the night and i feel sick right now :sick: :sick: ,cant wait to feel myself again, regards, john. ps i cant...
  83. John Starkey

    British Championship Final

    Danielson you are one crazy son a bitch :crazy: :crazy: :thumbup: ,nice pics mate, regards, john.
  84. John Starkey

    Macro mixture

    Thanks everyone,viktor i use a canon 100mm 2.8 is L macro lens, regards, john.
  85. John Starkey

    Macro mixture

    Hi all got home from hospital today after a minor op and a three day stay due to excessive bleeding,i took a few macro shots on tuesday before i went in so thought i would load them up for you to see,as i am very bored sat in the chair, regards , john.
  86. John Starkey

    River bank inspiration.

    BOOM G-Man,super photography with loads of inspiration ,nothing like getting out into the country side for idea,s.
  87. John Starkey

    Hover fly in flight

    Dont know if the macro lens i have is good enough,Marks 60mm would be better suited maybe,but watch this space cuz i love a challenge :lol: , thanks for looking everyone, john.
  88. John Starkey

    Hover fly in flight

    Hi Dan,i have four Ls at the moment,but to be honest whilst its nice to have quality glass i still have to learn how to use it properly,i have always said HAVING THE BEST PAIR OF BOOTS DOSENT MAKE YOU THE BEST PLAYER,as you can see these pics are just ok in my opinion as they are not as sharp as...
  89. John Starkey

    Close up Insects not quite macro

    Thanks Mark,Lisa,& Dan.
  90. John Starkey

    Hover fly in flight

    Hi all,i have just received my new 100mm is L macro lens,so straight out into the garden for a little play,crap light over this way today but i still had to have a go,hope you like them first time trying these little things in flight,room for improvement i think,cheers john. and a static...
  91. John Starkey

    Nick Brandt

    I have his book,awesome stuff.
  92. John Starkey

    Macro lens for Nikon D70

    Thats still a cracking shot mark, regards, john.
  93. John Starkey

    Close up Insects not quite macro

    Glad you liked them and made the effort to say so, much appreciated , Regards, John.
  94. John Starkey

    Close up Insects not quite macro

    Hi All,took these yesterday at a local pond,taken with a canon 70-200mm f/4 L +1x4 extender hand held,one or two were taken with a canon 100mm 2.8 macro non is hand held,hense not real close up macro (forgot my tripod :oops: ) Hope you like them, regards, john. Thanks for...
  95. John Starkey

    Macro Photography Lens advice

    The shot was actually taken in a friends kitchen,the set was, In camera set up was mirror lock up,mid point focus,shutter release cable,manual focus,tripod (essential),set up was a plastic milk bottle filled with water placed up on a shelf,I then took a small pin and pierced a small hole in the...
  96. John Starkey

    Macro Photography Lens advice

    Hi Steve,this shot was taken with a canon 100mm 2.8 non is macro lens and a canon 450D, hope this gives you an idea of whats capable with this setup.
  97. John Starkey

    Local Poppy fields

    Thank you guys John
  98. John Starkey

    Snowdonia landscapes using budget compact camera

    All nice shots George,my own favourite is the second shot of the grey ponies,purely for the simple composition,less is more IMO, Cheers John.
  99. John Starkey

    Local Poppy fields

    Hi All, took these yesterday just outside worcester,i was using a new hoya pro 1 digital polariser for the first time,certainly adds vibrance and saturation to the colours,these are straight off the camera except for a small crop and resize,lens was a canon 10-22mm. hope you like them...
  100. John Starkey

    Canon 500mm f/4 L

    Hey nick,when you get to my age and you want something you enjoy doing so much,its no point putting it on hold, John.
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