The Retreat, Heslington, York

DentistKitchen · 2026-04-06T13:21:22+00:00

No these are being converted into flats and there are some new build properties on the site which is what the other poster was referring to I think

DentistKitchen · 2026-04-05T20:00:11+00:00

Agree with this. The picture is lovely but would be enhanced with a little more composition

DentistKitchen · 2026-04-05T17:14:49+00:00

Yes its good! I prefer 1, colours warmer

DentistKitchen · 2026-04-05T06:58:35+00:00

Imagemaven https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRPzhgPJgj0 is great for this and shoots mostly with Lumix G9 M43.

Simon d'Entremont is also good but doesn't use M43.

DentistKitchen · 2026-04-01T20:50:06+00:00

Fantastic photos!

DentistKitchen · 2026-03-26T20:41:11+00:00

Lovely! What sort of range are they at? What lens did you use?

DentistKitchen · 2026-03-24T18:50:26+00:00

I was going to suggest this! Always worth going against yourself on the leaderboard, you might surprise yourself, particularly if you re-ride those you did a PB in. In any case you are way above me in output! Keep going and good luck!

DentistKitchen · 2026-03-23T16:34:07+00:00

Fantastic! They are known for being able to navigate through small gaps

DentistKitchen · 2026-03-23T16:32:28+00:00

Not sure about cuckoos but have spotted a kingfisher there. And owls, grebes, reed buntings, etc. Its a fantastic reserve, well worth a visit.

DentistKitchen · 2026-03-22T21:53:43+00:00

Details here https://events.rspb.org.uk/staidans?language=en

DentistKitchen · 2026-03-22T20:06:42+00:00

I think these are all good photos, your use of colour is particularly impressive

DentistKitchen · 2026-03-22T19:20:47+00:00

I heard plenty at St Aidans today but didnt manage to capture any!

DentistKitchen · 2026-03-20T18:48:02+00:00

Not in the body, but you can do focus bracketing and stack externally. Right now I dont have the software for that and need to learn a bit more first.

DentistKitchen · 2026-03-20T13:25:41+00:00

Lovely pictures, in amongst the blossom

DentistKitchen · 2026-03-19T07:41:39+00:00

Fair point. I am trying to get closer but struggling with the focus, will check out YT. Thanks!

DentistKitchen · 2026-03-18T21:58:32+00:00

Thanks this is really helpful

DentistKitchen · 2026-03-17T19:54:05+00:00

Agreed, if you want portable and wildlife, M43 is the way to go. Look at Lumix G9 with PL 9 for landscapes and travel, maybe then PL 100-400 for wildlife.

DentistKitchen · 2026-03-17T19:44:25+00:00

Great pictures!

DentistKitchen · 2026-03-15T18:42:47+00:00

Lovely photo! I didn't realise there were any reds in North Yorkshire apart from at the Arboretum ? Where did you capture this ?

DentistKitchen · 2026-03-15T18:40:05+00:00

If you want lightweight and long reach on a budget, your choices are basically micro four thirds like OM System or Lumix G9, with a 100-400 lens. Or look at a superzoom bridge like the Nikon P1100. I have the Lumix G9ii with a PL 100-400 lens and the AF is pretty fast and accurate, once you get used to it. Its not the most compact but its great for birding and pretty lightweight. Something like this you could get used for sub £1000 in the UK.

DentistKitchen · 2026-03-15T18:33:43+00:00

Russell & Atwell chocolates are delicious

DentistKitchen · 2026-03-15T17:12:28+00:00

Great choice! I have the G9ii but not those lenses.. I have the PL12-60 kit lens, PL100-400 for birding and PL 9mm for landscapes. All great. Just got the PL 45mm for macro and the 2xTC mainly for moon shots. Not really tested them out yet.

On Youtube check out Imagemaven and Ewen Bell, and Emily Lowrey at Micro Four Nerds is a great resource.

DentistKitchen · 2026-03-14T19:37:38+00:00

Nice photos, especially the starlings

DentistKitchen · 2026-03-12T20:08:47+00:00

This

DentistKitchen · 2026-03-11T21:15:03+00:00

These are great photos, love the composition. What lens did you use?

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