In this post I would like to talk about "The Rule of Thirds" composition technique. To me this is the one rule that all photographers should learn, it is so simple yet the results can improve an image dramatically. Can I also say that like all rules, it can be broken and it is not one to "Live" by and you don't have to apply it to every image you take.

Hi, in this post I want to show you the Lee 10 stopper ND (Neutral Density) Filter. I will show you how to use it and some of the amazing effects it can create.
What the filter does is block out light which increases our shutter speed, it increases it by 10 stops of light so we can get very long exposures during the day, normally we would have to shoot at dusk or first light to get these long exposures.
Not any more, so a fantastic filter to use when visiting places and don’t have the luxury of waiting for low light. The main effect it has is to smooth out water and creates really nice skys, it is amazing how much cloud moves in a couple of minutes

Well my Lee Filters have finally arrived, this post will show you how the system works, when the rain stops I will take some test shots and show you in another post the difference they make and how and when we use them.
So there are several parts to the system. First you need an adaptor ring, remove any filters and screw this onto the front of your lens. The good thing with L series Canon lenses is that most are 77mm so you only need one adaptor ring, if your front elements are different sizes you will need a ring for each size. As I shoot on a full frame camera and also use a 17mm lens I brought the 77mm Wide Angle Ring, this is quite ingenious as it screws on and sits rear of the front of the lens, the reason for this is to stop vignetting, my Cokin system did this and it drove me mad.