Garden Bird Photography in Lockdown
Basic set up for garden bird photography during coronavirus enforced lockdown. Construction of a reflection pool from a car boot tray.
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Pre-Raphaelite Influence
Pre-Raphaelite inspired photo shoot. Preparations, shooting and editing in post-production.
Read full article...Bug Hunt
On slightly warmer days over the last couple of weeks, I have managed to complete a few bug hunts. I am hoping for better conditions soon, so that I can be out and about exploring both new and familiar locations. The gallery shows some of my favourites from the sessions so far.
Read full article...Still Life with Fruit (and Cat)
Still life inspired by Dutch masters painting, with inclusion one of the family cats, who had hunkered down to nap.
Read full article...Using a Gimbal Head for Wildlife Photography
Vale of Evesham Photo 2018 – results
Saddleworth Winter
Saddleworth Winter – photographs at Binn Green in the Peak District National Park.
Read full article...Damsels and Dragons
At our local quarry, a number of species of damselflies and dragonflies make their appearance during the summer months. The site has several shallow ponds (some of which dry up entirely in dry weather) and plenty of heather. With patience, it’s possible to photograph insects in the heather and in the … Read full article…
Exposure, the 18% grey card, and the fluff in my tumble dryer
This article was originally written about five years ago but was never published on my web site, so I have slightly updated it to publish now. It is not a complete guide to exposure, which is a big subject, so I have included some links to simple and clear articles on various … Read full article…