Photographer in Focus: Bob Nichol
If you follow us on social media, you’ll have noticed that we are all about showcasing local talent and highlighting the very best of our region.
We are regularly overwhelmed by the quantity and quality of the shots we receive from photographers of all abilities across the region. Bob is one of those who shared his passion with us.
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Name: Bob Nichol
Profession: Sales assistant in a bookshop
Location: Wath Brow, Cleator Moor.
Camera & equipment:
Nikon D750, Canon 750D.
Lenses:
Sigma Art 24mm f/1.4
Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm f/5-6.3
Sigma Art 18-35mm f/1.8
Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5
Canon 100mm f/2.8 L Macro
Parton
Other:
Nisi graduated filters
Hoya red intensifier filter (light pollution filter)
Manfrotto tripod
What settings did you use to capture this shot (cover photo)?
Boat on the shore of Crummock.
f/16 – ISO 100 – 1/40th of a second at 16mm.
Graduated filters used to balance the exposure of the sky and foreground
Kinnisdale
How long have you been pursuing photography?
About 3 years
What would be your three top tips?
- Don’t worry about gear, the best camera is the one you have with you, even if it’s just your phone.
- Read some material on composition and look at photographs you like to see how they’re
composed. A good composition will often make the photograph
- Don’t listen to anyone else. You will never please everyone, if you like the photograph you’ve taken then that’s all that matters.
Find Bob’s work on Instagram @bob_nichol
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