April 1st, 2020
The days just seem to merge and before I know it several days have gone past and I haven't updated my blog. I am concentrating on looking at everything I can to judge potential for a photo.
April 2nd, 2020
I'm enjoying exploring the effect of light indoors as well as outside. Refraction also comes into it and it's something I'd like to explore further. Definitely have time now!
I'm enjoying exploring the effect of light indoors as well as outside. Refraction also comes into it and it's something I'd like to explore further. Definitely have time now!
3rd April, 2020
At last the colours appear again as the sun sets. It's been a while in coming, however when it arrived it was certainly spectacular. The reverse sunset was even more colour full than the main event!
At last the colours appear again as the sun sets. It's been a while in coming, however when it arrived it was certainly spectacular. The reverse sunset was even more colour full than the main event!
4th April, 2020
I wasn't sure that I'd be able to do star trails where I now live because of light pollution. I was delighted to find out that I couold. I shall definitely be looking for some clear nights now, after all I can sleep all day if I choose!
I wasn't sure that I'd be able to do star trails where I now live because of light pollution. I was delighted to find out that I couold. I shall definitely be looking for some clear nights now, after all I can sleep all day if I choose!
5th April, 2020
Ah. m y little orange teapot project! So chuffed with the outcome. All my own photos and creation within Photoshop.
Ah. m y little orange teapot project! So chuffed with the outcome. All my own photos and creation within Photoshop.
6th April, 2020
The challenge was wheel and to be different, I interpreted it as something other than a bicycle!
The challenge was wheel and to be different, I interpreted it as something other than a bicycle!
7th April, 2020
A few hours spent playing around with light on glass brought some unexpected results which I loved.
A few hours spent playing around with light on glass brought some unexpected results which I loved.
8th April, 2020
Felt a bit envious of this bee going about its business without any hindrance. It's noticeable now there are no golfers on the nearby course as well that there are more animals and birds about.
Felt a bit envious of this bee going about its business without any hindrance. It's noticeable now there are no golfers on the nearby course as well that there are more animals and birds about.
9th April, 2020
I've been playing around with a coloured light pen and glass and producing some really lovely shapes and reflections. The one I really like though came about by mistake. My coloured light caught on the globe which was sitting on a black table top. All of a sudden it was grinning at me!
I've been playing around with a coloured light pen and glass and producing some really lovely shapes and reflections. The one I really like though came about by mistake. My coloured light caught on the globe which was sitting on a black table top. All of a sudden it was grinning at me!
10th April, 2020
Next door keeps a dog on its upper terrace. I was up on our playing around early morning and sensed I was being watched! It was just too good a shot to miss even though there was no time to get the focus totally spot on.
Next door keeps a dog on its upper terrace. I was up on our playing around early morning and sensed I was being watched! It was just too good a shot to miss even though there was no time to get the focus totally spot on.
11th April, 2020
I spent a few hours in the early morning happily watching my camera clicking away catching the stars, or so I thought. When I downloaded the photos however, I had only recorded a few individual ones I'd taken. For some reason my settings weren't spot on for the star trails. I've since checked everything and confirmed that it does work, I must've just had something wrong. I was happy with the moon shot though even though it was passed full.
I spent a few hours in the early morning happily watching my camera clicking away catching the stars, or so I thought. When I downloaded the photos however, I had only recorded a few individual ones I'd taken. For some reason my settings weren't spot on for the star trails. I've since checked everything and confirmed that it does work, I must've just had something wrong. I was happy with the moon shot though even though it was passed full.
12th April, 2020
I wanted to capture an image which told a story. I thought about it for a while and discarded a few ideas, before deciding to capture one of our cats coming in through the flap. Her wariness about what was going on the other side of the flap was clear!
I wanted to capture an image which told a story. I thought about it for a while and discarded a few ideas, before deciding to capture one of our cats coming in through the flap. Her wariness about what was going on the other side of the flap was clear!
13th April, 2020
Had fun creating this image replicating a mother feeding young! Saw a few examples and decvided to have a go myself. Turned out quite well and now I'm looking around the tools to see what else I can create!
Had fun creating this image replicating a mother feeding young! Saw a few examples and decvided to have a go myself. Turned out quite well and now I'm looking around the tools to see what else I can create!
14th April, 2020
I was on my way down to the "studio" when I saw this bee hanging onto flower petals. Obligingly it stayed almost motionless and enabled me to capture a detailed image.
I was on my way down to the "studio" when I saw this bee hanging onto flower petals. Obligingly it stayed almost motionless and enabled me to capture a detailed image.
15th April, 2020
I saw an example of garlic and thought that I could try and produce a still life image on the kitchen counter. The contrast, reflections and natural light created an image that I liked a lot.
I saw an example of garlic and thought that I could try and produce a still life image on the kitchen counter. The contrast, reflections and natural light created an image that I liked a lot.
16th April, 2020
A creation using screws; a screwscape! A friend said I was starting a new genre of photography - Toolscape! I made use of one of the photos of the star trails which didn't really come to anything and also my capture of the Pink moon a couple of days after it was full.
A creation using screws; a screwscape! A friend said I was starting a new genre of photography - Toolscape! I made use of one of the photos of the star trails which didn't really come to anything and also my capture of the Pink moon a couple of days after it was full.
17th April, 2020
I'm really happy with the way my light and glass project is developing. I'm amazed at how just a slight tweak makes huge differences. I know that light is the fundamental element in capturing great images and hope that I can transfer everything I'm learning into the wider realms of photography when we're finally able to travel again.
I'm really happy with the way my light and glass project is developing. I'm amazed at how just a slight tweak makes huge differences. I know that light is the fundamental element in capturing great images and hope that I can transfer everything I'm learning into the wider realms of photography when we're finally able to travel again.
18th April, 2020
This image represents a challenge to use 2nd curtain flash exposure, i.e. the flash goes off at the end of an exposure rather than the beginning. I guess it's OK in certain circumstances, using dancers for example, however I didn't really get much out of using dice.
This image represents a challenge to use 2nd curtain flash exposure, i.e. the flash goes off at the end of an exposure rather than the beginning. I guess it's OK in certain circumstances, using dancers for example, however I didn't really get much out of using dice.
19th April, 2020
I spent ages trying to get this lemon slice to stand upright. I'm sure there's a way if you're in the know; I'm not and had almost given up after trying all the ideas I could think of, when it decided to stay on its own. I quickly took a photo and then played around as the slice remained upright. What I found interesting was that the back light which was white, shining on to the lemon slice, reflected in the background and had the effect of turning the lemon, orange!
I spent ages trying to get this lemon slice to stand upright. I'm sure there's a way if you're in the know; I'm not and had almost given up after trying all the ideas I could think of, when it decided to stay on its own. I quickly took a photo and then played around as the slice remained upright. What I found interesting was that the back light which was white, shining on to the lemon slice, reflected in the background and had the effect of turning the lemon, orange!
20th April, 2020
An absolutely beautiful few hours spent on the roof capturing star trails. The sky wasn't totally clear, however much better than it had been for a long while. I saw a meteor dropping to earth; it's trail was long and like a light drop at the end, a lovely sight. I didn't see much of the "shower" of meteors forecast, however I was just happy to capture everything I did.
An absolutely beautiful few hours spent on the roof capturing star trails. The sky wasn't totally clear, however much better than it had been for a long while. I saw a meteor dropping to earth; it's trail was long and like a light drop at the end, a lovely sight. I didn't see much of the "shower" of meteors forecast, however I was just happy to capture everything I did.
21st April, 2020
An attempt at lining up glasses, something I'd wanted to have a go at and was really pleased with how it turned out. The glasses are all the same size and yet refraction would have you thinking otherwise.
An attempt at lining up glasses, something I'd wanted to have a go at and was really pleased with how it turned out. The glasses are all the same size and yet refraction would have you thinking otherwise.
22nd April, 2020
A go at splashing! I quite enjoyed this exercise because as I finished with a fruit, I ate it!
A go at splashing! I quite enjoyed this exercise because as I finished with a fruit, I ate it!
23rd April, 2020
I bought a piece if wrapping paper when out on my 'essential' trip to the farmacia. Next door to the farmacia is a paper shop, one of the old fshioned type with loads of goodies inside. A treasure trove where I was able to but several things for my photography projects.
I bought a piece if wrapping paper when out on my 'essential' trip to the farmacia. Next door to the farmacia is a paper shop, one of the old fshioned type with loads of goodies inside. A treasure trove where I was able to but several things for my photography projects.
24th April, 2020
A challenge entitled 'New Beginings". I guess most people would think in terms of new born babies. Not me! I had fund trying to find ways of keeping the soil in place in the hollowed out plant pot. Took a lot of patience, however I managed eventually.
A challenge entitled 'New Beginings". I guess most people would think in terms of new born babies. Not me! I had fund trying to find ways of keeping the soil in place in the hollowed out plant pot. Took a lot of patience, however I managed eventually.
25th April, 2020
I had the image in mind and managed to get it sorted as I wanted just as the rain came down. I really like the feel of it and was pleased that I knew what I was after.
I had the image in mind and managed to get it sorted as I wanted just as the rain came down. I really like the feel of it and was pleased that I knew what I was after.
26th April 2020
Looking for things around the house to use as props and came across an idea. I was very happy the way it turned out!
Looking for things around the house to use as props and came across an idea. I was very happy the way it turned out!
27th April, 2020
Climbing over our fence into the park next door, I had the place to myself as the sun rose. Although the wild flowers have grown, they're not a spectacular show this year. Hopefully some will be allowed to seed and flourish for next year.
Climbing over our fence into the park next door, I had the place to myself as the sun rose. Although the wild flowers have grown, they're not a spectacular show this year. Hopefully some will be allowed to seed and flourish for next year.
28th April, 2020
The challenge was to depict the word "teeth". I reckon I did OK!
The challenge was to depict the word "teeth". I reckon I did OK!
29th April, 2020
The moon peeking through some heavy clouds this morning.
The moon peeking through some heavy clouds this morning.
30th April, 2020
The word to portray was "lust" I saw better interpretations, however no way was I going to play a part myself!
The word to portray was "lust" I saw better interpretations, however no way was I going to play a part myself!