PRO KIT STURDY TRIPOD
Neil says…
Landscape exposures can last anywhere from a second or two to several minutes, so it’s vital to have a rock-solid support. I use a Fotopro Pantour tripod, which I know won’t budge no matter how windy it gets. Just as important is that it doesn’t have a centre column; not only are these the most unstable part of any tripod, but the legs can be splayed really wide, which enables shooting at ultra-low angles, too. shadows were no longer in shot, and using the polarizer to remove glare from the river in conjunction with an 3-stop ND grad to tame the brighter sky, she fired the shutter, capturing the raindrops as they rippled on the river surface. “In truth, either of these would make our first Super Shot,” reflected Neil, “but I like the way the ‘V’ of sky and its reflection form leading lines to the bridge, and besides, our next shot is also a waterfall, so this one pips it!”
DELL, YEAH!
The hike up to Catrigg Force was longer and required a great deal more stamina as they made their way up a steep stony path lined with drystone walls. The only sound was of heavy breathing in their efforts to ascend the hill, aside from the occasional rumble from a distant quarry. But the rumbles became louder and more frequent – and the sky lit up with bright