http://flickrstory.com my littles steps in the photography world Sat, 31 May 2008 14:26:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Muswell hills is in the north of London, from there you have wonderful views of some areas of London. Close to Muswell hill you have Alexandra Park. (work in progress) http://flickrstory.com/2008/05/31/muswell-hill/ Ok, right yesterday two new lenses have arrived the 200mm Micro-Nikkor AF and the  giant monstrous Reflex-Nikkor 1000mm f/11, this is part of my new series of lenses and soon to arrive Nikon D3.... On the left: Nikon F4s with 200mm Micro-Nikkor AF On the right:  The giant, 1000mm f/11 Reflex-nikkor http://flickrstory.com/2008/04/22/the-beasts-are-coming/ while a few details are missing my next photography tour of London is getting closer.... Targets I have in mind to visit: nunhead cemetery kew gardens thames path (always!) London's Chinatown Here is an "Inner London" example from my last September trip: Hope you like it! http://flickrstory.com/2008/04/15/london-is-approaching/ Yes... there is spam on flickr... real one... that has happened today someone has started spamming on flickr... Fortunately I noticed that  flickr  is already aware of it and is tackling it... I really hope I won't see it again at least on flickr... we altrady have too much spam everywhere else ... http://flickrstory.com/2008/04/13/spam/  This is the Gran Sasso, one of the tallest mountains in Italy, the day was very windy  and  it was clear 360'', I attempted my best to capture the beauty of the day but probably much longer telephoto lens (and brighter) would have been needed...! http://flickrstory.com/2008/04/09/gran-sasso/ I am very very late, I should be going in london and leave on April 30th and return may 5th and I haven't booked the hotel (or apartment/flat)yes and I am very worried that I will have to pay too much!!! also the website which should guide myself ... http://flickrstory.com/2008/04/09/london/ Not sure if I was clear but I am from "Frisa" a very little town about 200 km east of rome on the adriatic sea, it is very small but not very far from larger cities like Lanciano or Pescara. Here are some standard shots: I hope you like them... soon ... http://flickrstory.com/2008/04/08/frisa/ until now! yes it might not mean much to you but to anyone who likes Italian countryside you'll quickly recognize the scene:   and yes... this is my greatest success, until now, the one with more favorites, visitis, and position in explore!!! http://flickrstory.com/2008/04/05/vigna-my-greatest-success/ OK, trying to back on track and trying to forget my lost gear & car... I am thinking about the photo the started my "groups" craze, I have about 10, yes TEN groups on flickr! The photo is this one: She is Maria Grazia Cucinotta, a famous italian actress which you should know, the ... http://flickrstory.com/2008/04/04/my-flickr-groups/ I don't want to spend so much money :( I want my car, my D1x and my lenses BACK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That camera is just fine with me .... I could do photos like this with it (Orsogna, Italy) Though not really great it really show the great improvement I had with my photo skills!!! http://flickrstory.com/2008/04/02/the-truth-is/