Recent content by Manda

My friend asked me to take a photo for her 40th party, put me in a complete panic as I don't have a proper flash or knowledge. My settings were iso3200, 1/60 f2.5 which seem ridiculous on my prime 50m f1.4 lens & d300, but it meant I was getting the right exposure handheld (at the cost of high...

Thanks for ur comments guys. I'm on a year long photography course now and the film aspect is driving me bonkers, so I made this to complement my other exposure chart! Free to download both on my flickr site:

Thanks for all your quick replies - I'm still confused - but at least I have some pointers now. cheers Mandy PS - if any one has more insights, please do post!

Like the graphic elements in your shots! Can I ask a favour, I've just posted a question here and I've noticed your comments are very knowledgeable (your explanation of the sunny 16 rule was so clear, unlike others I've read). If you have chance to share your thoughts, it would be appreciated...

Hi all, I've just started a year long photography course and the first two weeks are in film. I am really struggling with almost every aspect of it. At the moment I am using my sisters camera and I think I need to buy one myself to get some practise in. I am considering a Nikon F90X (purely...

great job with these photos

In honour of Nightmare's inspirational APAD - the first time I took my tripod out in London city and the first time I knew how to use lens flare creatively ...

looks a great place to visit - good documentation

I went down to Southbank with my tripod -my first for London. My architectural photos were so-so, but I did chance upon this guy ...

Isle of Wight International Scooter Rally 2009

Another tutorial for you all ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/amandaherbertcom/3859686553/

Just my fav for this week! I had to merge 3 photos to get the right and left handside in together. I also had to do some heavy recovery on the sky as it was covered in dust spots.

I love this one - typical sea side picture in Britain. It was a glorious day, unfortunately I'd left my ISO on 1600 and all my skies are ruined! I've cunningly disguised it with a texture.