Amazing post, Danny - it's everything I aspire to be and having just finished my 5 year Master's degree last Friday, I'm about to embark into a graduate scheme at a large investment bank. I too have been learning Japanese in my spare time for roughly...
Danny, I would recommend using DxO Optics for getting the most of your dSLR photos. Lightroom is sub-optimal when it comes to RAW conversions, however it's photo library management is great.
Danny, even if you have some EF-S lenses, you could still upgrade to 5D MkII, you get 1080p HD video capability with that and the benefit of a full frame sensor. A much sturdier body and you certainly wouldn't need to upgrade for another 5 years. The...
Danny, if you want space-y sounding stuff, you should check out the Converting Vegetarians (Other Side - CD2) album by Infected Mushroom. It's a type of psychedelic trance. http://www.last.fm/music/Infected+Mushroom/_/Elation+Station
Ahh, that is SO nice. That macro lens of yours is quite good as well! Seems like this figure will set me back £40. I am so getting this... once I have some cash :-)
