What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?

 

Nikon D7000 (soon upgrading to a D800e) Most of my images have been shot on a Sigma 10-20 F3.5 & Nikon 16-85 but I have recently sold these and am in the process of purchasing Nikon 14-24 & 24-70 2.8; Hitech Filters, Manfrotto 055 CF Tripod with 486 Head; Lowepro Flipside 400AW.

 

 

What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?

 

What I dislike most about my equipment is my ability to not extract the most from it. . . I am hoping that my move to FX & pro glass will make a difference!

 

 

 

What is your favourite lens, and why?

 

My favourite lens is the Sigma 10-20, this changed the way I looked at photography when I first purchased it, and now that I am in a position to upgrade to full frame and the 14-24 I am intrigued to know what results I will achieve in the future.

 

 

When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?

 

My essential tool in the kit bag is obviously my camera & wide angle lens, tripod & the photographers Ephermeris app (never leave home without having a plan!!).

 

 

What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?

 

I use Adobe bridge & Photoshop CS5 for all post processing, Tony Kypers Luminosity Mask Actions are invaluable, they are a steep learning curve, but they have changed the way I process my images.

 

 

How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures?

 

I have been taking photos for as long as I can remember, but as a hobby I have been living & breathing photography since 2010, Inspiration is all around me, but I am never happier then when I am facing a dramatic mountain scene with amazing light!!

 

 

 

Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?

 

I love any photo with amazing composition; but particularly focussed on nature / landscapes; any landscape photo that gives a sense of actually being there is hard to beat!

 

 

What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?

 

The goal I am working towards is achieving the perfect landscape shot that has everything. . . light, composition & luck. . I will be the first to let you know when I am truly happy with any of my images but there is enough inspiration on a daily basis from the images I see from other photographers to keep me behind the lens and focussed on the next composition.

 

 

Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.

 

My favourite image is Bedruthan Glow http://500px.com/photo/23558901 This was carefully planned for tides, sunset times & weather, considering I live 350 miles from the location, a certain amount of luck was also involved, but for me this is the closest I have come to being 100% happy with an image I have made.

 

 

Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.

 

My work fits into Landscape / Nature.

 

 

Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?

 

I visit 500px & Facebook on a daily basis , but follow many photographers from whom I gain inspiration and will regularly browse their sites too.

 

 

What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?

 

The most important lesson I have learnt is ‘Get up and get out there’ but have a plan first!

 

 

And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?

 

Ryan Dyer over on 500px is a great inspiration.

 

Tim Nevell Photography

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