Oh for sunnier climes and panoramic vistas! Instead all I have is a patch of green, romantically called a ‘nature reserve’. A stream complete with discarded rubbish and shopping trolley. What photographic opportunities could possibly come from this? Come with me on one frosty morning in December. Who needs exotic locations when you have so … More My Local Patch
Son – Dad could you give me a lift into Kensington. Dad – I’ve got to take the dog for a walk. Son – We don’t have a dog. Dad – What about the guinea pig? Son – Please…. you could do a bit of street photography! Mmmm. How could I refuse such an opportunity? … More Kensington’s Half Hour
One of the side effects of going back to 35mm film is the desire to obtain those film cameras I drooled over when younger. Car boot sales, friends and eBay are all rich veins for fulfilling this desire. Most of those I have acquired have light leaks and therefore have needed replacement light seals. … More Not seeing the light. Replacing light seals on a Canon AE1
This was a £5 charity shop find. At first glance it appears to be a very basic camera. No light meter, one shutter speed of about a 1/40th sec, an aperture scale that goes from cloudy/dull to bright sun and a Kodak Anaston lens. However you can change film speed and it does have the … More Kodak Colorsnap 35
How do you go about balancing the demands of daily life with the creative desire to make progress as a photographer. How do you do this when it seems that photography is reserved for some weekends and holidays? How do you keep from getting frustrated at the lack of time and opportunities? How do you … More How do you….?
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