Hi, A high ISO never helps, always shoot RAW and do a little PP of your own.

Cropped , rotated and tweeked with High pass filterr

The main reason, I believe, is that white lens are usually quite long telephoto or zoom. Because of their size , if they were black they would not reflect as much sunlight, and that could increase the internal temperature, which would not be a desireable effect, whereas a white lens will reflect heat much better.

An absolutely beautiful picture. Well framed, well exposed. A real credit to it's author.

Has only had minimal use, hence the reason for selling.
Comes with Tripod collar and is in excellent condition. I would prefer to sell it locally if at all possible, after a nightmare scenario on ebay where a lens had been damaged by the buyer who then stated that I had sent it to him broken and beyond economical repair, A lesson to us all I think. buyers have protection BUT not sellers. I have not put a price on here because anyone who is serious will already know its value.

Hi,
Love the photos, some good points already made.
A tripod is essential additionally, an excellent way to learn about 'depth of field' or depth of focus is to.......
Set your camera upon a tripod, then without changing the point of focus, try changing the aperture, and just take several shots again. You will notice that the largest aperture ( lowest numbers ,f2.8, f4, f5.6 give a very shallow depth of focus, whereas the higher numbers give the greatest depth. f8, f11,f16,f22. Subjects like portraits generally require a very shallow dof, whereas landscapes require much greater depth, so that the foreground is sharp and more distant objects are also sharp.
You do have an excellent 'eye' for a photo. I think the best suggestion I or anyone else could make is to 'take your time'. With landscapes check composure, get everything level, after all, the landscapes isn't going anywhere DO NOT HURRY!!!!! Best of luck, Best wishes, Norman

Hi Peter,
In this shot and, as you may find in others where you shoot towards the sky, the main subject is slightly underexposed. This problem is caused when the camera exposes for the sky, the brightest area. Shoot RAW then when you open the shot for processing, correcting the exposure is just a matter of moving the slider a little to one side until you get the effect you are looking for. Great shot ! Good luck, Norman

What is number 3 called.......' teen memories?'

I am looking for a 1.4 and 2 times range extender for Canon5D Mk2 ( for us with L series lens ). Must be in excellent condition.... Can anyone help?. Norman

Hi CB,
If you decide on a new camera body......A Full frame sensor is, IMHO, well worth the few extra $, £, Yen...
I use a Canon 5D Mk 2. coupled with the 'L' series lenses you have a top class piece of kit that can hold it's own for quality anywhere against all but top end Medium format equipment !
Best wishes for 2014. Norman

Hi Abby,
A small point but something, I believe, that is important, I use a Canon5d Mk2 I also have a 50d. The difference in the two is quite remarkable. The 50d has a cropped sensor while the 5D has a full frame sensor. The difference is mind blowing..... So, I would suggest a 'FULL FRAME sensor Every Time. If you have a choice consider, seriously, a full frame sensor ! Good Luck. Norman

Canon 50D, complete with Battery grip and 2 batteries, and charger.
Canon 60mm EFs fit, f2.8 USM 1 to 1 Macro lens.
Plus 3 extension tubes (13mm, 21mm and 31mm). Plus 16GB CF Memory card
Manfrotto befree MKBFRA4-BH Tripod.
All the above in excellent condition and have only had light use.
No sensible offer refused

I have just read thro the replies posted, I was surprised to see that, ( or may be I missed it),no-one mentioned the fact, that Polarising lens only work at their optimum when the sun is at right angles to the lens axis ie coming in from either side from your point of view.
If you have the facilities to do post production work, may I suggest the following:.............
Re shoot the picture with a fast shutter speed
Re shoot again with a very slow shutter speed.
The second image will give you a much more pleasant effect on the water.
Then in PS ( or whatever prog you use,) place the second image on top of the first and erase the fisherman to reveal a much sharper image underneath.
By doing this t you will have the best of both in one photo....Good Luck...Norman

Hello Jim,
I read your message regarding the Egyptian Art and Relics. It is a great idea to photograph all the items, so that the lady concerned will have permanent reminder. However, there is one aspect that causes me great concern. I have studied Ancient Egypt for many years and am well aware of the fact that over the years many artifacts were removed illegally from Egypt. May I please respectfully suggest that the lady concerned may wish to contact Dr Zawai Hawas , Supreme Head of Antiquities, at the Cairo Museum. He has spent many years trying to have relics returned to their rightful place at the Cairo museum. I am sure that Dr Hawas would be only too willing to advise on their authenticity or otherwise, and arrange for them to be returned to Egypt.
I am sure that you did not expect a response like this. and, may be the articles you describe are copies. However, I hope that you will accept this message in the spirit that it was sent. Thank you. Norman

Hi again Joe, I am sending you an image I took with the lens you ask about.....What cannot speak cannot lie ! Norman

A friend of mine 'L' series lens

Hi,
May I say from the outset, Unlike one or two of the comments I have seen. Any of the 'L' series lenses are truly superb. As for your particular dillema, I have no hesitation in recommending the 24 - 105 lens.. This is the perfect focal length for portraiture. I have been using this particular lens for some time and have found it to be the best I have ever used for this purpose.
The quality of that piece of glass is quite superb, and I would rate it certainly as good as, and if not superior, to a med format Bronical that I used professionally for many years.
Too short a focal length can distort facial features, that is why I recommend this lens over the 50 prime. Both lenses are of the highest quality and I can guarantee that once you use the 'L' series you will never revert back again...Norman