Here comes the heavy weight champion

I can't explain how much excited I am right now. I have managed to put my hands on one of the best lenses on the market, the Canon EF 400mm f2.8 L with Image Stabiliser. This is an exceptional lens for sports photography. The optical quality if simply fantastic and the sharpness is impressive.

So why call this post heavy weight champion? Simple, this is the most heavy lens that Canon have ever produced. It is heavier than the 600mm and 800mm lenses.Therefore a good monopod is a must, as one can't hand hold this beast for pro longed shooting.

Here are some pics shot with the 400mm lens taken during a waterpolo game earlier this week between Neptunes Emirates and Sirens Ritter Sport.

Malta International Fireworks Festival

Had fun this evening shooting fireworks. Not exactly my cup of tea. The Grand Harbour in Valletta was lighted with a vivid display of fireworks, syncronised to music for the 11th annual festival. Maltese and foreign factories  presented some really spectacular pyrotechnic displays.

George Cross 70th Anniversary

Malta this weekend is celebrating it's 70th Anniversary of the award of the George Cross to the island.The Duke of Gloucester accompanied President George Abela and the Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi in wreath laying yesterday morning, during a ceremony at the Seige Bell monument in Valletta.

Later in the evening, the Duke attended the inauguration of the restoration of the War Memorial in Floriana.