The Caravan And The Sands

[Rob MacKillop]

sand 3 by
RobMacKillop, on Flickr​

 

[Pete Askew]

Now that I really like. That one stone could not have been better placed.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Yes, but, to be honest, I was concentrating on the lines of sand and getting the caravans in. The stone is a bonus. Cheers, Pete.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Another bonus is the little white cloud...I never saw that at all.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Nice pic, lots of levels and yes the puff of cloud is superb.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Julian. Saturday was a fruitful day.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Thanks, Julian. Saturday was a fruitful day.

it seems so I wonder if you had to change batteries . Having all three Merrils myself means I have ample batteries now and three chargers which comes in handy.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Good question. I took about 350 shots - about three times what I normally do. In fact, I only normally do about 70. So, this was a lot of shooting, over a long day, using two cameras. I changed the battery twice - using all four batteries, though not completely.

I don't have a problem at all about the battery life for my normal shooting. I usually just bring one replacement with me, and don't always use it. In some ways it is like changing 35mm film after 36 shots, but more than twice that.

All the things the critics complained about with these Merrills, have proved to be non issues for me.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

PS still waiting for the DP3 to arrive from Clifton.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Good question. I took about 350 shots - about three times what I normally do. In fact, I only normally do about 70. So, this was a lot of shooting, over a long day, using two cameras. I changed the battery twice - using all four batteries, though not completely.

I don't have a problem at all about the battery life for my normal shooting. I usually just bring one replacement with me, and don't always use it. In some ways it is like changing 35mm film after 36 shots, but more than twice that.

All the things the critics complained about with these Merrills, have proved to be non issues for me.

Yes I do not find any of the negatives written about an issue either. I purchased four generic batteries which actually was not necessary as it has turned out. Though they will be handy if away without access to electricity. I just love the fact I have three camera which can all be easily carried together, each one to be used as desired. Have not used my other gear since.

 

[Tom Dunne]

Excellent and unusual Rob. Great subject and creative focusing.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Tom. Appreciated.

 

[Glenn Clabo]

Very interesting shot Rob. The whole comp keeps the eye busy.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Cheers, Glenn.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Suiting you sir - the detail is very nice

 

[Nick Lukey]

Like that Rob super detail.
Had an interesting day myself been out since 1, great shooting weather, ended up at a Bronze Age buriel site called Arbir low. Super light this evening.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Please tell me you took a camera! Looking forward to the shots.

 

[Beth Carter]

you can almost feel the sand in this shot, excellent details. we normally call the caravans single wides or trailers. my grandparents live in one while they winter in florida for half the year.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

I wouldn't mind living here for six months. Cheers, Beth.