Haigh Hall Revisited

"Jungle Boogie
Jungle Boogie
Get It On
Jungle Boogie
Jungle Boogie
Get It On
Jungle Boogie
Jungle Boogie
Jungle Boogie
Get Down With The Boogie
Jungle Boogie
(Come & Shake It Around)" *


^ Haigh Hall earlier today

Tim switched to instructional mode today, as he took out Toby and Ralph (aged 15 & 11, heirs to the Alans Empire) on a trek through darkest Haigh Hall which more resembled Borneo, it was that overgrown. Toby rode Julie's Scott Contessa (because I sold his GT) and Ralph picked up what will be a new demo bike for us, a Commencal Combi Disc (because I sold his Scott). "When can we go again" they just asked in unison!


^ The Combi and the Hi-Fi


^ A blurry Courier


^ "Now then Ralph, to increase DOF use a smaller f/stop. With a normal lens in use (35 to 60 mm), you go in to Manual or to the Aperture Priority Mode and select a small f/stop such as f/11. With a medium telephoto lens in use (80 to 135 mm) select f/16 or greater, and with a long telephoto (200 mm and up) select f/22 or f/32 to get an overall sharpness. In the Aperture Mode the camera will take care of selecting the corresponding shutter speed. In Manual Mode, be certain for each f/stop added one shutter speed is subtracted. Be aware of shutter speeds too slow to arrest camera or subject movement. A tripod may be necessary. This method can create a great intentional blur with extended DOF. Got that?"


^ The latest addition to our demo fleet - Commencal Combi Disc in Small


^ Toby, apres Toast

* Kool & the Gang, 'course.
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