[WillowTheWhisp]

Originally Posted by entwisi

Yes, the pictures are from Immanuel in Ossy, Top of New Lane( One of the pictures shows this on a sign actually )

All hand held Willow, I do seem to be reasonable at holding quite still. Theres a rule of thumb that IIRC you can hand hold down to 1/2xFocal length but I seem to be able to hold down to 1/30 for anything up to my 85mm, 1/60 for up to my 135mm and above that it depends on the day, how windy etc

Rule of thumb counts for nothing with me. Sometimes I can be steady as a rock and sometimes I'm wobbly as blazes and the stiller I try to be the wobblier I become even if there isn't a puff of wind. It's so frustrating. If I don't have a tripod with me I look for a nice handy solid surface which helps.