Imagine for a moment standing alone in the wide outdoors. Spread before you is the most magnificent landscape, everything you have ever dreamed of, a perfect photo for your landscape competition. But alas your dream scene is overcast, and dull days make dull pictures (or so we are told). So you set of home thinking of what could have been. 30 minutes later as you reach home, low and behold, would you believe it, knock me down with a feather, a break in the clouds which allows a ray of glorious sunshine to flow through bringing life to all you survey, and then it's gone again as quickly as it came, leaving you and all around you even more dull and depressed than before.

So why did you lose the shot of a lifetime. Well, what you needed was a 'LONGWAIT' The ultimate accessory in landscape photography. The gadget you can't do without to turn your shots into masterpieces. What is a 'LONGWAIT'? I hear you say. The 'LONGWAIT' is light and easy to use and fits in any size gadget bag. It is adjustable and can be used in any number of lengths and it is re-usable time after time for perfect pictures. From were does the 'LONGWAIT' originate? Well it is not a new product, as for many years the 'LONGWAIT' has been used by British Rail commuters in their droves whilst making the daily pilgrimage to the big city. And had it not been for the 'LONGWAIT' those businessmen would have simply gone home again, and think what that would have done for the economy. But now at long last due to technological advancements, the 'LONGWAIT' has been adapted to photographic use for professional and amateur photographers alike.

How do you use a 'LONGWAIT'? First find your location and work out your composition. (don't forget to mount your camera on a sturdy tripod) Then wait for a break in the clouds. It's this break in the clouds that will determine what length 'LONGWAIT' you will require. When the clouds finally break and your scene is bathed in glorious light don't just stand there gob-smacked, take your picture (sorry - masterpiece). It's as easy as that! If you have to use the 'LONGWAIT' for more than ten minutes you will find it can actually be used sitting down (what will they think of next). If this is the case you can put the time to good use by reading the latest edition of the club magazine. It just so happens that the club has acquired, at great expense, five 'LONGWAITS' to give away to club members. To win one of these unique photographic accessories, simply write your name on the back of a five pound note and give it to our Treasurer Roy Barnes. The first five pulled out of Roy's wallet (Roy opening his wallet! - this I've got to see) will each receive a 'LONGWAIT'.

HEALTH WARNING: The 'LONGWAIT' is not suitable for people with a weak bladder.

ãCopyright Malcolm Bumstead

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