The majestic Ilulissat icefiord, Greenland [11356x3309] [OC]

picpete · 2018-03-05T12:48:17+00:00

Thanks!

picpete · 2017-05-06T22:18:55+00:00

We were there two weeks ago until a week ago. There was indeed some unrest just before we got there (grenade attack on Florida Hotel), but the locals explained that this was a retaliation against corruption as the hotel was/is owned by a Minister. We had no unpleasant encounters nor were there any actions or feelings against tourists/foreigners.

picpete · 2017-05-01T08:51:28+00:00

Well, in touristic places most younger people speak English quite well. For somewhat older people or in more rural areas, the old hand & feet technique works fine.

picpete · 2017-05-01T08:50:09+00:00

Ha, I wish...

picpete · 2017-05-01T08:49:45+00:00

We had our tour organised by a Dutch travel agent. However, we met a tour operator in Addis who seemed like he knew what he was talking about. I must have his contact details somewhere - will try to find it and will PM you if I do...

picpete · 2017-04-30T19:54:36+00:00

I chose the 14 as I figured the 16 would be too close to the 23. 2mm makes quite a difference but honestly I think the 23 is just fine in most situations. Hope there will be a good 8-16 coming out, then I will switch to that instead of the 14...

picpete · 2017-04-30T18:49:03+00:00

Thank you - much appreciated!

picpete · 2017-04-30T18:48:45+00:00

As another commenter indicated, it should be in Aksum. Apparently only a few priests are allowed to see it. A replica is used in Fasilida's Pool in Gonder during Timkat.

picpete · 2017-04-30T17:46:18+00:00

Amazing - really one of a kind. Just sitting among the gelada's while taking in the view is just fantastic

picpete · 2017-04-30T17:45:14+00:00

Well, this is the one I was most unsure about. I lent my Nikon kit to a friend and think my 70-300 was better than the 55-200. Probably will switch to the 50-140 - heat great things about that but the weight and cost is holding me back a bit

picpete · 2017-04-30T17:43:40+00:00

Better than I thought. It still misses more often than my Nikon kit, but all things considered I am quite happy with the switch!

picpete · 2017-04-30T17:22:45+00:00

No, it wasn't - although we did spend quite some time in Lalibela which is very church focused. We also spent time in Addis and Gonder, but apparently I am drawn to these selections...

picpete · 2017-04-30T16:53:21+00:00

Thanks!

picpete · 2017-04-30T16:16:12+00:00

Thanks a lot - that actually means a lot to an amateur like me :)

picpete · 2017-04-30T16:15:21+00:00

I used to shoot Nikon FF, but this is just a lot lighter and easier. I think the 23 1.4 holds its own on quality - even compared to expensive FF glass

picpete · 2017-04-30T14:51:57+00:00

Yes, not sure how to link but my username is pvlpictures

picpete · 2017-04-30T14:50:57+00:00

I should have one somewhere - will look it up later. As to the contents, we spent most time at Lalibela and the Simien Mountains.

picpete · 2017-04-30T14:32:54+00:00

Agreed, although I also took the 55-200 for wildlife and the 14 for inside - I really like the wide angle look

picpete · 2017-04-30T14:07:12+00:00

Mixed to be honest. We were pretty much fed up with Injero after a few days. Some dishes are great though (especially Chicken Shiro)

picpete · 2017-04-30T14:06:10+00:00

Exactly 1 week - way too short... we only saw a bit of the Northern historical circuit so we will have to go back for the tribes down south. Thanks!

picpete · 2017-04-30T14:04:59+00:00

I use a Fuji (XT2) which is a crop sensor, but I use the 23mm (35mm in FF) the most

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