Need advice on trip to Scotland
Jan 31, 2015 08:13:34 #
ottopj wrote:
i really hope this is a pathetic attempt at humor. If not, ... I'm left speechless. Perhaps, they feel the same about you, too.
I have a feeling I would much prefer you speechless lol
Of course they feel the same about me dumbo. Im English and there is a fierce rivalry between the two nations even though we share a border, a currency, a language, are both white skinned normally and socccer is our national sport.
I was pretty sure a Scot would have answered me by now with equally amusing and good natured insults
Get a Scot and an English guy in a bar and this is normal banter.
Get out of la la land grow up and learn a little about different nations.
Jan 31, 2015 09:08:07 #
maninablackhat
Loc: Louisiana
A boat in open water has a lot of possibilities. How large a boat. I have heard ocean liners referred to as boats. On a calm day the swell will be a meter or so. Add wind- not uncommon- and tides- the swell increases. In an 18 to 30 foot boat the deck space may be limited for a tripod. I'm uncertain if you are asking about equipment for land or what to expect on a boat.
Jan 31, 2015 09:15:34 #
ottopj
Loc: Annapolis, MD USA
Billyspad wrote:
I have a feeling I would much prefer you speechles... (show quote)
Because it is common and normal doesn't make it acceptable. Just as something better than awful, like British food, cars or monarchs, doesn't make it good.
Jan 31, 2015 09:21:18 #
I live in Scotland and would suggest some form of waterproofing for your kit, I use lens coat when doing skiing photography. Also don't forget the Avon Skin So Soft or other insecticide spray for the midges!
I don't shoot birds but maybe a monopod would be a lighter alternative.
I don't shoot birds but maybe a monopod would be a lighter alternative.
Jan 31, 2015 09:37:03 #
alggomas, I have had the pleasure of touring your beautiful country also. My mom's brother married an English girl and moved down to the Wallesey area just outside of Liverpool. North Wales was always part of our visit. I particularly remember Angellsey where the view of the sea was spectacular and the winds also. We toured the entire northern coast and got as far south as the Snowdon Railway (at least I think it was further south).
I wish I was a photo enthusiast back then, I would have some spectacular photos. Of course, just like Scotland, there is not always a guarantee of seeing the sun for a decent portion of the day, but when it's out, watch out!
I wish I was a photo enthusiast back then, I would have some spectacular photos. Of course, just like Scotland, there is not always a guarantee of seeing the sun for a decent portion of the day, but when it's out, watch out!
Jan 31, 2015 09:41:37 #
ottopj wrote:
Because it is common and normal doesn't make it acceptable. Just as something better than awful, like British food, cars or monarchs, doesn't make it good.
So who is not acceptable too and why? Are you now using this as an excuse to run your friends across the pond down?
Oh by the way I drive a South Korean car eat Filipino cuisine and can see every reason why a Republic appears to make sense. The danger of course being we could end up with a Barack Obama!!!!!!!
Jan 31, 2015 10:02:48 #
Billyspad wrote:
My advice to anyone traveling to Scotland is try a... (show quote)
I am a scot through heritage and pride, I wear my kilt proudly, note my avatar, and my whole being thrills to the sound of the pipes and my mother was a beautiful woman. Tripe like the above has no place on a forum like this...or on any other forum.
Pathetic humour? it's not even that!
Jan 31, 2015 10:57:15 #
Have a great trip, TL! You don't say where in particular in northern Scotland you plan on going--to photograph sea birds, mostly--however I can also recommend the Orkneys, esp. during the spring migration. The two large islands of Hoy and Mainland (aka Pomona) have some fantastic shores and sheer cliffs, with many rookeries. In addition to birding, there are spectacular neolithic through bronze age archaeological sites to be photographed on Mainland alone... a good diversion for yourself & wife when you want some steady ground underfoot. Also, if she needs some retail therapy, there are some excellent shops in Kirkwall and Stromness, and you can also rent a car and do a driving tour to a number of artists' studios--combined enroute with visits to archaeological sites. And head nets during midge season are a must. :-)
Jan 31, 2015 12:20:27 #
Billyspad wrote:
My advice to anyone traveling to Scotland is try a... (show quote)
Need advice on trip to Scotland
My advice; "DON'T GO"
The men wear skirts and they all talk funny, I'm a Scouser (Liverpool born) and have difficulty getting some English people to understand my speech but Scottish is even harder to understand.:(
Definition of a Scot - Someone who plays the bagpipes.
Definition of a Scottish gentleman - A Scot who can play the bagpipes but chooses not to.
Another definition of a Scot - humourless.
Just the thoughts of an Englishman :)
I now live in Southampton which is as far as you can get from Scotland without crossing the sea.
Jan 31, 2015 12:23:14 #
Been to Scotland many times, it is a great country, the people are great too and most have a great sense of humour.
Go, enjoy the scenery and the people, you will have a great time. :)
Go, enjoy the scenery and the people, you will have a great time. :)
Jan 31, 2015 12:29:24 #
TLConner wrote:
My wife and I are going to northern Scotland for 1... (show quote)
May I suggest almost anywhere North of Perth and have tourist map with you There are castles and mountains lochs and the further north you go opportunities of wildlife in their proper settings.Orkney and Shetland too are amazing. Have a wonderful holiday A canon sx40 hs is easily carried around and no need for extra Lense expense or weight...
Bkh42
Jan 31, 2015 13:54:45 #
I can understand your not wanting to spend $2000 on a longer lens, but consider the Tamron 150-600. I paid $963 for mine. I used this lens on a whale watch boat...I used a monopod which worked pretty good. Your camera, I believe, has the smaller APSC sensor....which will give you 50% greater focal length(600 can turn into 900mm effective focal length).
Jan 31, 2015 14:18:20 #
bikerbill7 wrote:
I am in complete agreement. My family hails from the Orkney Islands. We do not use, nor approve of such racist banter.I am a scot through heritage and pride, I wear my kilt proudly, note my avatar, and my whole being thrills to the sound of the pipes and my mother was a beautiful woman. Tripe like the above has no place on a forum like this...or on any other forum. Pathetic humour? it's not even that!
Jan 31, 2015 18:12:13 #
Two trips to Scotland here. I think your camera is sufficient. I would spend your $ on a longer telephoto lens such as a Nikon-compatible Tamron 150-600 mm and a Nikkor 50 mm f/1.8 for street and landscape shots. A tripod will be useless on a boat. Practice hand-holding and finding a solid place to lean on. A heavy monopod with a stand attachment would be useful on the boat (and land too). Look at the Manfrotto 681B monopod and Manfrotto 678 universal folding base. The base folds and reverse threads into the monopod for storage and for using the monopod without the legs. I think you can get all of these items for less than $2k.
Jan 31, 2015 18:41:39 #
bikerbill7 wrote:
I am a scot through heritage and pride, I wear my kilt proudly, note my avatar, and my whole being thrills to the sound of the pipes and my mother was a beautiful woman. Tripe like the above has no place on a forum like this...or on any other forum.
Pathetic humour? it's not even that!
Pathetic humour? it's not even that!
I am glad you are proud of your heritage Bill one should be. Im sure your mother was incredibly beautiful as was mine. Dress as you wish to but accept it may come in for some gentle ridicule. I wear yellow crocs most days so I am an expert on this subject.
You love of the pipes is probably something you have to born with. Its a racket my man. But not everyone likes Chopin, so each to his own racket I say.
There was no offense meant in my satire purely an attempt to put some humour into a thread that was getting repetitive and a tad boring. Before you go off considering me a racist etc I am married to a woman from a brown skinned race and live with 100 million brown skinned people.
Any sort of humour is subjective and we all have different buttons to press. Lighten up my man. lose the dour personality shared with many Scots. Life is all about fun a laughter. Get serious when the lid is nailed down.
Have a great day my man and kindest regards to you and yours
Billyspad
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