Stonehenge Visit – May 2012
Back in May 2012 we decided it was about time that we took a look at one of the iconic landmarks in the UK – Stonehenge. Having not been there for many years, it was a good opportunity to “catch … Continue reading →
Garden Photography and The Garden Residents!
We have been living in our present house for 14 years at time of writing. In all the time here we like to think we have developed a really nice garden environment. We arrived to view the place all that … Continue reading →
I’ll get it right ONE day!
Good day to you all – well, technology has had a go at me again! I’m not sure if it’s the urge to “tinker” with websites or whether it IS actually a desire to “get it right”! I’d like to … Continue reading →
The “Unusual” View.
When you get a chance to do something a bit “out of the usual” – it’s well worth having a go! September 2010 and we had the chance to go out on the SS Waverley – sailing from Weymouth to … Continue reading →
Fill the Viewfinder
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 … Continue reading →
Wildlife right near the middle of town!
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!! Wildlife right near the middle of town! We had decided to go for a stroll on … Continue reading →
Don’t forget the camera! Again!
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 … Continue reading →
Don’t LOSE Photos – 1!
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 … Continue reading →
Taking Care of Camera Equipment
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 … Continue reading →
DSLR or Point and Shoot – Which Digital Camera is Best
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 … Continue reading →
Photography is fun!
(I have reposted this because an update on the WordPress system seemed to make ye olde version behave strangely!) Ok there are some things you need to get under your belt to be able to have a go, but essentially … Continue reading →
Photographic Shops – which is best?
Hmm! What kind of question is THAT? Photographic shops are probably one of the best sources of help and information. I don’t mean just for buying camera and related equipment. My first visit (ooh – MANY years ago!) to a … Continue reading →
A 15 Minute Lesson For The Photography Beginner
I happened across a great post earlier today and it was a 15 Minute Lesson For The Photography Beginner by Peter West Carey … Continue reading →
Free Photo Editing Software
The prices of a lot of image editing software probably makes most of us shudder! Especially if we only want to be able to catalogue and display our work for ourselves and family for the fun of it… There are … Continue reading →
Photographic Inspiration with Alphabet Photography examples
YEARS ago I walked into a camera shop in Dorchester, Dorset – my home town…..nothing strange about that you’ll say. Well, true, but the poor guy in the shop was not expecting a chap to walk in that had just … Continue reading →