fred_kamphues

It is no longer allowed to take photographs of the Penguin Parade, even without using flash. There has been so much abuse from people who use their flash, that they have decided to ban ALL cameras. Even professional photographers are NOT welcome anymore.

Valparaiso is a photographers dream.

Example: http://www.photo.net/photo/1100965&size=lg

I do not agree with people who say that there's nothing to see in Santiago. There are heaps of subjects to shoot (e.g. http://www.photo.net/photo/875743).

One of the things I really liked there was the large fruit market.

 

I would recommend bringing a longer lens as well (min. 200 mm) and 200 ISO should be more than enough with the available light.

 

Have fun!

 

Fred Kamphues<div></div>

Don't forget to bring a wide angle as well. Whales sometimes come up right close to a boat, out of curiosity.

 

An example in my portfolio:

http://www.photo.net/photo/942061&size=lg

 

Good luck, have fun!

Don't forget to bring a wide angle either!

 

http://www.photo.net/photo/942061

 

Good luck,

 

Fred

Normal metering from the camera works fine for me:

http://www.photo.net/photo/942061

 

Good luck,

 

Fred

Wildlife on Kangaroo Island? Just about anywhere, from penguins to echidna's.

Have a look at my website:

http://www.millhouse.nl/2002-1-1.html

 

Regards,

 

Fred

You may need a wide angle (28 mm) as well.

If the whales come up close to the boat, you can get half submerged shots.

Have a look at this one:

http://www.photo.net/photo/942061

 

Good luck,

 

Fred

A Nikonos V with a 20 mm is probably a more economical solution.

However, you have to be quick. Nikon has ended production of the Nikonos camera, but they are still available at B&H.

 

If you want to see an example, look at this picture of a 9m whaleshark, made with a 20mm lens:

http://www.photo.net/photo/875731

 

Good luck,

 

Fred

Example of using Bob Royse formula.<div></div>

There are still some excellent shops out there, with good knowledge of their products and plenty of new digital stuff too:

West Coast - Perth: Plaza Camera's

East Coast- Brisbane: Photo Continental

Try the following:

West Coast - Perth: Plaza Camera's

East Coast - Brisbane: Photo Continental

Australia is around 30% more expensive than the USA

I hope this is of any help.

Good luck!

To wet your appetite for Australia: www.millhouse.nl/australia.html<div></div>

To answer part of your question:

Australia: The top end from May - September

The bottom half: August - November and February - May

Avoid December and January. Too hot everywhere!

Some suggestions for locations on my website: www.millhouse.nl/australia.html<div></div>

Some suggestions can be found on my website:

www.millhouse.nl/australia.html<div></div>

There are a couple of good books by Ron and Viv Moon, covering National Parks and 4WD tracks.

 

In addition you can have a look at my website: www.millhouse.nl/australia.html

 

I have spent a large portion of the last three years photographing in Australia.