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Cheers, Ben. I've seen it done a few times recently with very striking results. This was my second attempt and I think it came out alright.

Took this in my back garden tonight. Not the best location but I was cooking and didn't realise the sky was so good. This was 569 shots with a 5 second interval. Stacked using lighten mode in Starstax and some PP in lightroom. Three/FiftyTwo - Stacked by A_Cro, on Flickr

I'll have a look at hers. Could just need some WD40 on there

Two Two/FiftyTwo - The mountains by A_Cro, on Flickr Three Three/FiftyTwo - Stacked by A_Cro, on Flickr

Yeah the wife just looked and she paid £143 in 2009 for her setup. Can find the head for £50ish though and the legs for around £100. Laura has said hers is pretty jerky though but that might be because she hardly uses it.

Thats the exact setup the wife has and I really like it. Can get a new version of the legs and a ball head for £199 from our local indy - they will match WEX's prices. I'm just not sure I want a ball head as I quite like the Swivel & Tilt of the 804

Andoer™ Viltrox Jy-710 2.4Ghz Fsk Wireless Remote Shutter Controller Set Time Lapse Intervalometer Timer with C3 Cable for Canon 1D Series 5D 5DII 5DIII 7D 10D 20D D30 40D 50D https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00N3JQU3Q/?tag=cliospnet01-21 Not sure if that works. Stupid amazon app for sharing.

I'd also go for a wireless shutter if you can. I know the wired ones are super cheap but the lead seems to be fairly short on the cheaper ones. Saying that, I got a cheap wireless one and it only worked for a couple of weeks before packing in. I've just got one for £25 from Amazon which has...

No worries. Hope you enjoy it over there! Tony - I've been looking at the Manfrotto 190ProB but not sure what head to go for yet. I need something that will be more stable than the current one I have, especially as I want to be doing a lot more star trail and timelapse this year.

I really need some decent clouds like Piers' recent mountainscapes. Another one from the other morning. The Mountain by A_Cro, on Flickr

Love that shot! I don't get stars all the way to the horizon where I am. Must be too much light pollution.

Like you say, the whole place has gone quiet recently. I remember when I first joined it was very busy in most sections. I know people move on from forums but this place seems to have gone very quiet very quickly. Hopefully with the comps being featured on the main page there will be more...

Trade it in at GAME? Killzone can be had for about a tenner now

You might only get a bit for your lens on there as I think they are quite hot on prices with their selling. Glad you have your mojo back!

It must have been extremely dark or you didnt have the ISO on auto? I probably should have just said stick to f/3.5 instead of mentioning f/8.

Definitely buy a tripod. Get this. http://www.tesco.com/direct/hama-traveller-compact-pro-tripod/210-4437.prd It's small and light and will do the job. It's what I've used for years and I'm only just looking to upgrade due to having a bigger and heavier camera. Puy the camera in manual mode...

Hmnn, Looks a bit noisy on the computer (was on the phone earlier). I only asked because some Aurora has been visible in the UK the past couple of weeks. Might just be the editing though like you say.

Have you picked up some aurora? The greens and slight reds? Or do you think that's just the editing process?

Cheers Ben. I thought I'd keep this thread rolling.... Benched reflections by A_Cro, on Flickr

Aperture priority and auto iso. All depends on the light. If it's fairly light there then maybe f8. If it's dark, then as low as you can get it - f3.5/4?

Another from today Boat House Blues by A_Cro, on Flickr

I really need to invest in a good filter system that will work with ten stop filters. The screw in one is really good on my 10-20 as when you screw it in it doesn't effect the focus. It fits on my 24-105 but you have to be so careful not to knock the focus. Went on a Sunrise mission this...

The whole photo section is very quiet, but saying that, the majority of the forum is too (or the parts I frequent anyway) My 550d is well used and very well worn. Scratches on the screen and body etc. I'm in a similar situation as to get rid or not. I've a 55-250 and a Sigma 10-20 for it that...

So the theme for the second competition was 'Shot of the year'. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Voting closes at 22.00 13th Jan.

Thought I'd get a voting thread up. Theme for December was Animals. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Voting closes at 22.00 13th Jan.

Lucky you! Did you spot comet Lovejoy? SHould be just to the right of Orion. Its green but pretty small. I drove an hour for clear skies. Full on cloud! Get home after standing an hour in the freezing cold and it starts clearing up!

Get reading the stickies at the top of the photography section Rache, there's some really good pointers for everyone. Ben, love the middle shot of the three. I need to get to some woods early morning with the hope of some fog. I have the woods in mind, just having the time to get there! Tony...

Dead pixels maybe? Not sure what the fix would be though. New sensor?

Yeah that's the one. I want to go back there in the summer and get a milky way shot. Had a brew and cake at the little cafe last time I was there too which was nice. You can camp but I think you have to be a member and pays yearly fee. Took this today in work. Yet another Windfarm shot...

I know @v15ben is doing a 365 but that's a bit too committed for me so I'm opting for a 52. I thought I'd make a thread so anyone else doing so can chuck their images in. Week one. One/FiftyTwo by A_Cro, on Flickr