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Quick-tips - What lens next?
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Quick-tips - What lens next?

"What lens should I get next?" is a common question I am asked and it is not a simple answer. But one little trick i use to help me decide which lens i should buy next is to examine my current lens/focal length usage. By looking at this information you can see if you need a direct lens upgrade, or to go longer/wider...  I hope this video helps! :)

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Travel - Bhitarkanika, Odisha
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Travel - Bhitarkanika, Odisha

Bhitarkanika in Odisha, is a lesser known national park, but well worth the visit if you are in the area. It is famous for  The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) with nearly 10%  of them over 6 meters long. I found it fantastic for king fishers, and i was pretty much alone the whole day I spent there!

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KYS - Bonnet Macaques
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KYS - Bonnet Macaques

Before endeavouring to photograph a new (or any) subject, it is important to limit any risk to you or to stress the subject. The following questions are designed to help in this situation, so great images can be created and no harm done. This is were Shreejata Gupta came in, my local monkey expert, who kindly helped us to Know Your Subject (KYS)! :)

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