Both of the images above were taken with exactly the same camera settings. In the second image, I hope you can see that the dark areas inside the tightly folded petals of the rose are slightly brighter and more evenly lit. I did not use flash as I was too close for it to be … More The Best things in Life are Free – Part 2
This week I thought we could play a game of spot the difference. Have a look at the two images below. Can you see any subtle difference? I have provided a clue in the shape of an arrow. Can you see any difference? For the answer go to The Best Things in Life -Part 2
Even though it has been a busy week I was able to take out a few moments to capture the following images. The first two images were taken shortly after a shower of rain. The subdued lighting and drops of water adds to the mood of the photos. I deliberately used a 500mm reflex lens … More Miscellany
Planted in the early 19th century as a woodland garden, ‘Isabella’ is home, to among other things, an array of Rhododendrons and Azaleas. During the month of May , when it explodes into colour, it is a popular attraction. To avoid the May Bank Holiday crowds I decided on an early morning walk.
A favourite spring time flower for many is the Tulip, a name derived from the shape of the flower. Many thousands will make the trip to Holland a magnet to this perennial plant. I won’t be one of them but that doesn’t mean I’m missing out as the following images show. They can be so … More ‘Tis the time of the Tulip
It’s a Bank Holiday weekend and I could be having a lie-in. Instead it’s 6:30am and I’m out wandering around the park trying to catch a glimpse of Skylarks. One unexpected bonus was an early mist. Which very quickly disappeared. All was quiet when I arrived. Then the distinctive notes of this resident bird filled … More Skylarks
There’s no going back! Spring has undeniably sprung as evidenced by the following photos taken just this last week during my wanderings. The weather forecast for the holiday weekend is good. Could this be true?? Would be a good time to get out with the camera.
We struggle to accept and deal with them. Whether its an unexpected illness or simply getting older, having limits imposed on us is not nice. We struggle to accept that we cannot do what we used to do either for a while or for the foreseeable future. The same is true when it comes to … More Limitations
I have to admit that I am not a great fan of phone photography. There I’ve said it. I know technology has advanced at an incredible rate and the quality equally. I’ll admit it is very convenient not only to take the photo, edit and share it all from one device. But I just don’t … More April showers
officially here. The season after winter but before summer can mean different things to different people. Longer day light hours and increased likelihood of warmth means more opportunities to be out with my camera. Here are a few reasons to believe it has arrived. Most of these photos were taken outside the back door.
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