Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Monday, 7 May 2012
Take Your Pick
OK, so it's been a really busy month for me and the blog has suffered with no posts at all since the start of April. So, to get it back on track what better way than to post a random macro shot!
Sunday, 1 April 2012
New Forest Experience - Afternoon
Following on from my last post, here are a selection of the afternoon shots from my New Forest photography experience day with Michael Palmer.
Sunday, 25 March 2012
New Forest Experience - Morning
For my birthday back in February some good friends gifted me a photography experience day in the New Forest with professional photographer Michael Palmer.
Well, today was the day and I met Michael along with the other participants at the Lyndhurst Park Hotel. The weather was perfect (especially for this time of year) with a slightly hazy start then warm bright sunshine later on.
We started the shoot with some wildlife and nature shots, then headed over to a cemetery before stopping for a bite to eat.
After lunch we were given a demo of using reflectors to light portrait shots then tried our hands at panning whilst shooting moving vehicles (to blur the background whilst keeping the subject in focus) before heading over to the local Ferrari showroom. We ending the day with some indoor photos in a church up the road.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable day and also the first time that I've been out with a group of photographers which was a good experience and allows you to share techniques and pick up tips. What ever level of photographer you are then I would recommend one of these experience days.
Anyway, the photos below are a selection from the morning part of the experience day. I will put some of the afternoon shots in a future post.
Moody Cow!
Cute Little Calf
One Horse Power!
Getting Up
Leaning Headstones
Flower
Remembering Lost Mothers
Arty!
Wooden Headstone
Jet Trails
Wooden Headstone Detail
More Gravestones!
As usual, click on the images to enlarge
Well, today was the day and I met Michael along with the other participants at the Lyndhurst Park Hotel. The weather was perfect (especially for this time of year) with a slightly hazy start then warm bright sunshine later on.
We started the shoot with some wildlife and nature shots, then headed over to a cemetery before stopping for a bite to eat.
After lunch we were given a demo of using reflectors to light portrait shots then tried our hands at panning whilst shooting moving vehicles (to blur the background whilst keeping the subject in focus) before heading over to the local Ferrari showroom. We ending the day with some indoor photos in a church up the road.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable day and also the first time that I've been out with a group of photographers which was a good experience and allows you to share techniques and pick up tips. What ever level of photographer you are then I would recommend one of these experience days.
Anyway, the photos below are a selection from the morning part of the experience day. I will put some of the afternoon shots in a future post.
Moody Cow!
Cute Little Calf
One Horse Power!
Getting Up
Leaning Headstones
Flower
Remembering Lost Mothers
Arty!
Wooden Headstone
Jet Trails
Wooden Headstone Detail
More Gravestones!
As usual, click on the images to enlarge
Sunday, 18 March 2012
Happy Mothers Day
As it is Mothers Day in the UK, today's blog post is dedicated to my fantastic Mum.
Thanks Mum for all your love and support over the years and here is a small token of my appreciation...
Thanks Mum for all your love and support over the years and here is a small token of my appreciation...
Saturday, 17 March 2012
New Neighbour
Noticed this nest in a tree overhanging my back garden this morning. I am not too good at recognising breeds of bird but I think this is a Thrush (maybe Song or Mistle).
Good to see that spring is finally kicking in!
Good to see that spring is finally kicking in!
Tuesday, 13 March 2012
Strongman Takes Up Photography
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