As I write now – the weather is tipping it down and has been all day pretty much! Ah well – we need it, so musn’t grumble. Just a day or so ago I was sitting in the garden – a relatively small area – and having a quiet cuppa. I had brought out my ...…
My apologies to followers and my list members who may just have wondered where I’ve been! “Things” happen over time and I have had to put a bit of a hold on my work here. However – over the next weeks and months I hope to change all that and add more items and information ...…
How many times have you taken a photograph only to see in the resulting image a very small indistinct version of what YOU saw in your mind? The problem here is that the mind and eye are very selective. Try it, you can “block out” what you don’t want to see. This way the bird ...…
Last week (end of February 2012) we had to go down to Weymouth – B&Q actually, but that’s not the reason for the post!! We had decided to go for a stroll on the local wild life reserve nearby… How close? Right across the road! Having lived in the area for more years than I ...…
Saturday 21st January to Sunday 4th March at West Moors Country Park “The British Wildlife Photography Awards aim to recognise the talents of photographers practicing in the UK and highlight the diversity of Britain’s natural history. Now a national touring exhibition, we are thrilled to be one of the host venues.” Expect stunning imagery and ...…
This little chap was really singing out at the top of his voice when we walked into town the other morning. I had decided to take my Canon 300D with 100-300 zoom. Having not used the zoom for sometime, I just thought I’d do it on the spur of the moment, carrying the 18-55mm “standard” ...…
Yes – you got the job done. You have a bunch of photos on the camera and you KNOW you have a great shot! It’s in the bag and the client is going to be really happy, or you’re going to love hanging the print on your wall. SO – why is the photo not ...…
Taking time and caring for your camera equipment WILL reward you: The camera will always be ready to take THAT picture! Your camera will last you for many years You could even be able to trade the camera in to upgrade to a more sophisticated model; always a bonus once you get the “bug” to ...…
How many of you got a camera for Christmas? I know this question might “date the post” but it could be asked for ANY celebratory event. Having a camera given to you (or buying one with money given) is a great thing to happen. It opens another realm of potential fun that you may not ...…
Before we go any further just now, the term or acronym DSLR, stands for Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera! Point and shoot – fairly self explanatory I guess! A DSLR camera is a style of camera where the photographer sees what he is taking through the viewfinder AND through the lens – the lenses are ...…
