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  1. Di Stone

    Chew Valley Lake

    Never been before and off tomorrow as part of a group trip. Anybody got any clues or recommendations about the place. Di
  2. Di Stone

    Pub accommodation/B&B

    We've previously used the Sandringham caravan site as a base but the MuchBeloved doesn't want to head out that way again this year so I have a leave pass for early September myself. Just wondered if anyone could recommend any pubs or cheap B&B to say in? Will be trying to cover the usual areas...
  3. Di Stone

    Which Canon extender to go for

    Sorrry if this has been asked before........ I've recently been thinking about getting a Canon 1.4 extender but would like to know what the difference in results might be between the versions that are around. The Mark III is a lot of money but would the others not work just as well? Di
  4. Di Stone

    Kowa T5 611

    I've lost the Skua stay on case eye piece for my scope and wondered if anyone knew where I might be able to get another one from? I've tried doing searches but I can only find different styles of cases to mine; I don't really want to buy a new full case, just replace the eye piece cover. Di
  5. Di Stone

    Broadwat gravel pits

    Broadway gravel pits Whilst caravanning close by, I went to check out this little reserve. A good place for spotted flycatchers as I must have had about 6 in the hour or so I mooched about. The hide was quiet but never the less, a pleasant enough stopping off point to sit for a few minutes...
  6. Di Stone

    Should or shouldn't I - rent a lens?

    I’ve already got a 400 f5.6 but wondered if it would be worthwhile renting another lens for a trip to Mull in late June. If so, what would people recommend? Di
  7. Di Stone

    Training DVD for the Canon 40D

    My memory is awful for trying to retain what I’ve read so thought a visual aid might help me! I'm wondering if anyone out there has ever used or has considered using a training DVD to get a better understanding of their camera. I know that it is always recommended that the manual be studied...
  8. Di Stone

    Compact Canon Lens

    I don't currently have a small lens and was wondering if anyone uses or has opinions on this one - Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS lens. I've seen one for about £166 new which fits both the needs and the budget. Any thoughts? Many thanks Di
  9. Di Stone

    Butterfly ID - Grafham Water - UK

    Whilst out and about Grafham water last week, I saw this butterfly but couldn't find it in my book to get a true ID. Could someone ID them for me please. Many thanks Di
  10. Di Stone

    Grafham Water

    I've read that the reservoir has about 9 miles of shoreline but in case I don't have time to do the full walk, can anyone advise which might be the best area to head for. This will be my first trip so would like to make the most of it. Many thanks Di
  11. Di Stone

    Bird ID

    This was taken at Wyre Forest earlier today but I'm not sure which of the tit family it might be. Any and all help very much appreciated. Di
  12. Di Stone

    First steps - what do you do first?

    I'm fairly new to using PS 6 so I'd be interested to hear what steps you take to tidy up a photograph once you have downloaded them. Obviously a lot will depend on the initial picture quality but do you have any specific steps you follow. I often struggle with what might be the more methodical...
  13. Di Stone

    Voltage on external battery packs

    Could anyone tell me what voltage reading I could go too on a 'home made' external battery pack? I've a friend who tells me he can make me some but needs to know the voltage reading. He also mentioned something about the polarity coming from the centre, would that be right? I use both a...
  14. Di Stone

    What was it?

    Is it possible to say what this bird was? I'm really sorry about the poor quality but I didn't get a second chance to reset anything as the dog walkers marched straight from my right hand side to send it flying :C , things happened so quickly I was even stuck for words to shout at them. It was...
  15. Di Stone

    Chirk

    We're off to Chirk for the Bank Holiday weekend and was wondering about good sites/areas to travel too. Many thanks Di
  16. Di Stone

    Craigie Gardens - Ayr

    We will be spending some time in August at Craigie Gardens. Can anyone recommend some sites/areas to head for. Also, what species might I be able to see. Regards Di
  17. Di Stone

    Unsupported file format

    Can anyone explain why or what causes the term "unsupported file format" on some photos but not others to happen. I've now experienced this on several jpegs pictures but thought I'd been using the same process when working with them. Many thanks Di
  18. Di Stone

    Velbon Sherpa 720n

    I currently have a Velbon Sherpa 720n, which I use with a Kowa TS-611 and CP4500. I’m finding that the counter balance is off when both items are attached and I’m ready to take pictures. I can obviously make the adjustments manually but what I’m really looking for help on is Would it be...
  19. Di Stone

    Colorado Springs - May

    Colorado Springs - March We're off to spend some time in Colorado Springs in March and I was just wondering if anyone could give any clues to some local birding areas. Many thanks Di :t:
  20. Di Stone

    First posts

    The only thing I have done is to crop both pictures and nothing else. Your comments please.
  21. Di Stone

    Farmoor Reserve

    Heron, Great crested grebe, Cormarant, Mute and Whooper swan, Gadwell, Pochard, Tufted duck, Gooander, Fieldfare, Long tailed tits, blue and great tit, Middle spotted woodpecker and a robin singing his heart out. Thank goodness I had the book with me otherwise I'd have been stuck with some of...
  22. Di Stone

    Just saying Hello

    Even'in one and all. Just found the site and for someone how has only been 'birding' for a short while, I look forward to learning from all you experts out there. :clap:
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