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Congratulations
Just had a look at the photos Charlie and they are really spectacular.

- Ros Suarez 2/17/2009 1:20:41 AM

Kind Regards,

Charlie.

- Charlie C.  2/17/2009 2:49:13 AM

Prints and lenses
Hi Charlie,

Sorry I posted this question in the wrong place lower down!!
I have some photos that I am currently working on and I want to print them out beyond conventional print sizes.
Can you recommend any places (Gib/Spain/Overseas) where I can get larger prints developed? I'm looking at sizes of about 30cm x 50cm and maybe slightly larger and slightly smaller. You mention the Cymbolic Sciences Lightjet printers on your site. Is there a printer nearby that deals with this or do you send them away? I gather that they must be pricey too?
I am also about to embark on an architectural study in Lodz, Poland (Where my wife comes from) in the next 6-8 months, also want to try some landscape photography there. I understand what you say about buying too much equipment but I do need to get a sufficient lens for my D200 for both interests. Can you recommend the right lens for the job?

Thanks again

Jason

- Jason Easter 7/18/2007 12:03:42 AM

Large prints are done by www.mps-photographic.co.uk, price depends on what media you use e.g. Fujiflex is very costly. I also print at home on an Epson 4000Pro.
I'm afraid that it is beyond the scope of this Guestbook to try and answer the question about what lens to buy. There is no such thing as a lens can do all or camera for that matter. I could probably bombard you with more questions than answers. Zoom lenses are very handy and you could get away with just two, a 16-35mm and a 70-200mm but they need to be top of the range for best quality, particularly if you are using digital. Though zooms have improved a lot prime lenses tend to offer best quality and you might prefer just to work with a 24mm a 50mm and a 135mm. Beware of those converging lines on buildings when you are using wide angles. That is one of the reasons why architectural photography benefits from using a view camera.
Sorry I cannot give you a straight answer.
Good luck in Poland.

Charlie.

- Charlie C.  7/19/2007 7:20:30 AM

I understand. Thanks for helping and you have answered my questions to some degree. I will research further. Just wanted your opinion seeing as you are Gib's top photographer re landscapes!!!! Let me know when you have an exhibition of your work.

Regards

Jason

- Jason E.  7/19/2007 9:00:12 AM

Quality and Vision
Hi,

I'm new to photography (just 1 year) and just have to say that your work is just beautiful and inspirational. You have a talented understanding of light and composition, and if I can get to that standard one day I'll be top trumps! I'm starting a creative arts degree soon with OCA when I finish my professional studies so any tips will be welcomed.

- Jason Easter 6/4/2007 11:28:19 PM

Thank you for your kind words. You already seem to have the number one factor you need, which is motivation and if you add some perseverance to the recipe then you are on a winning side.

Don't go buying lots of equipment, stick to the basics and learn them inside out. In this day an age everyone wants you to buy, don't fall into the trap.

I think at first you can learn a lot by getting experienced photographers to judge your work and getting some constructive criticism. This could be your local club, or the web. Try and put your work into competitions, or give yourself tasks to work on e.g. photographing an object or a place at different times of the day with different light and moods. Study other photographers work and go and see as many exhibitions as you can. Judging other peoples work can make you a better judge of your own.

Good luck with your studies.
All the best,
Charlie.

P.S. Don't forget to work that light.

- Charlie C.  6/5/2007 9:20:33 AM

I am also about to embark on an architectural study in Lodz, Poland (Where my wife comes from) in the next 6-8 month, just working om my photo skills and acquiring the right equipment. I understand what you say about buying too much equipment but I do need to get a sufficient lens for my D200. Can you recommend the right lens for the job?

Thanks again

Jason

- Jason E.  7/17/2007 4:54:46 AM

Photography
Hey Mr. Charlie its me again. I posted here before and that I was in year eleven. Now, I am currently studying photography in college. The theme that I will be focusing are rural landscapes. Any tips for what i'll be capturing. It will be appreciated! Your new photos are stunning!

- Adrian Solon 9/27/2006 10:34:59 AM

Good luck in your studies.
Charlie.

- Charlie C.  9/28/2006 3:48:15 AM

- Adrian S.  9/28/2006 12:06:48 PM

Hey IT's me AGAIN!
hey uncle charile,
i am hear again
i like looking at your pictures because they are a great help for some of my art homework about landscapes.

- Emily Smith 6/20/2006 7:11:33 AM

- Charlie C.  6/20/2006 8:18:39 AM

Thanks!
Thanks for inviting me to your website. WOW, your photos are absolutely beautiful...what an inspiration! They should be used to promote Gib abroad...

- Rochelle Artesani 5/23/2006 12:40:58 AM

All the best,

Charlie.

- Charlie C.  5/23/2006 11:24:59 PM

Stunning and Magnficent...
Hey there Mr. Charlie,
I found your site at "Outdoor Photography" Magazine. I noticed that your webpage was almost perfect so I went to check it out. You have captured some eye-catching images! Keep up the good work and hope to see more inspirational images from you.

- Adrian Solon 4/2/2006 6:02:28 AM

Thank you for visiting my website. I will try to have some more new images soon, hopefully pleasing ones.

All the best,
Charlie.

- Charlie C.  4/3/2006 11:23:47 AM

Wat a work of art !
Hi uncle charlie,

hope you are fine I am writting this at school and my whole form is on your website !
Because we are doing landscapes in art and my teacher asked everyone to find a website and when I showed her your everyone was on it !

love u lots
Emily
x

- Emily Smith 3/8/2006 8:27:39 AM

Hope I was of good help to all your class mates.
You are my best PR officer.

take care,
Charlie
x

- Charlie C.  3/12/2006 11:28:37 AM

- Emily S.  3/16/2006 11:04:16 AM

Incredible
Charlie you an absolute artist. Eres No.1.If I can progess to nearly half of what you know and produce then I would be extremely happy. Digital is still far but getting there. See you at the club and a Happy New Year.
Tu colega
Adian.

- Adrian Traverso 12/30/2005 10:27:02 AM

And a Big Happy New Year 2006 to you!

All the best,

Charlie.

- Charlie C.  12/31/2005 1:38:18 PM

What can I say...
Charlie

I can but help to agree with your sister this is art.

I am left speechless at some of the captured images...

I still remember seeing you in the early eighties around school and at the Mack Hall camera in hand and you have developed into a credit to Gibraltar's artisitic spirit...maybe not so speechless.

I believe your patience and perseverance would make Job envious.

Keep up the good work

Keep it going

- James Byrne 9/30/2005 2:50:55 AM

Yes it all started sometime in the mid to late eighties as a hobby and it all grew from there. Nowadays the interest is even stronger and still rising. Got to be wary though, my wife is getting jealous about all those lens and cameras.

Charlie.

- Charlie C.  9/30/2005 3:56:23 AM

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