Hi Mike

I see from the blog that you have made a start on the exercises. I know this can seem a bit futile when you have been taking pictures for a long time, but bear with it as often we overlook the basics, and its good to have the discipline. Just because its an exercise though, it doesn't prevent you from shooting some interesting subject matter. So do challenge yourself in that respect otherwise the exercises WILL become dull!.

I see you are using an S90. Is this your only camera? Is this your only camera at the moment? or do you still have your Zenith? I started out with a Zenith B myself, which meant guessing exposures.

remember to comment/reflect on what you are doing on the blog too.

All the best

Dave

On Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 10:14 PM, Mike Harris <mikekharris@googlemail.com> wrote:

Hi David,

Thanks for your kind words. Had not thought of submitting anything for competition but I might now.. For information, the pictures of Ta Prohm at Ankor were taken at dawn. It was the only time the temples aren’t crawling with tourists. Worth the early start though.

Please find URL to my learning Blog. I find it strange to go out specifically to undertake the exercises and sometimes the subject matter is difficult to find when the light is good. However for the purposes of the exercises I have just got on with it.

http://oca-mikekharris.blogspot.co.uk/

Assignment quality will need to be better!

Mike

Ps – I have taken a look at your website which has some impressive images. Question. What lenses do you use to eliminate bent buildings? Or do you use Photoshop to compensate?