A recent obsession with Tewet Tarn
I have an image in my head which I would love to capture at Tewet Tarn, to achieve this I need some early morning light, and a clear view of Lonscale Fell and Blencathra. First Visit I first visited Tewet tarn on the 23rd December, when the forecast was promising, and on arriving at the … Continue reading “A recent obsession with Tewet Tarn”
My Last Photography of 2024
Right after Christmas we took ourselves off to Glencoe for a few nights stay, it’s a beautiful part of the world, we love staying at the Kingshouse Hotel, and I was planning to fit some photography in at sometime during our stay. The weather forecast was far from pleasant, but you must expect some inclement … Continue reading “My Last Photography of 2024”
Family Photo Shoot
I have photographed families and children before, but never recorded how I approached this. Admittedly, the previous family shoots have caused me a degree of stress and anxiety, why is this, people ask, well it’s the responsibility of this being a one-off situation that needs to be right, and acceptable photographs need to be produced. … Continue reading “Family Photo Shoot”
Using my new Camera for the first time
The proof is in the eating, so they say, so after waiting for several weeks to trade my old photography system and receiving my new, Its finally time to try the camera and lenses out. The light as been pants for the last two weekends, but I had to bite the bullet and get out, … Continue reading “Using my new Camera for the first time”
Time to Change.
I have been reviewing my photography exploits for 2024 and found that this year has been the lowest number of location visits and number of images that I have taken for many years. Upon reflection there are a number of reasons for this, family matters have taken precedence, which has impacted on my availability for … Continue reading “Time to Change.”
This Scene is worth the trip across the Atlantic.
This Scene is worth the trip across the Atlantic. (Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd U.S President, 1783) I recently visited my son and his wife who now lives in Frederick, Maryland, USA. The area of America was originally populated with Europeans, mostly German, hence the many German sounding towns, such as Frederick, Gettysburg and Chambersburg, with … Continue reading “This Scene is worth the trip across the Atlantic.”
Ullswater: My Nemisis
Ullswater is a bit of a nemesis for me, I’ve visited it many times, but rarely have I come away with many portfolio images. This weekend was a fine example, the forecast for Saturday was ideal, but my glass back ensured that I was unable to make the trip, so the second best option was … Continue reading “Ullswater: My Nemisis”
Crummock Water, Changing for Ever
During a recent photo session at Crummock Water I did a little research for the news feed on my web site, what I found was a bit of an eye-opener, so if you are not aware, here is a brief outline of the planned changes which Untied Utilities want to happen with these being completed … Continue reading “Crummock Water, Changing for Ever”
Crummock Water – A summers sunrise
Having spent the last 6 weekends on short holidays, visiting family, or attending concerts, it was time to drag my backside out of my bed and get out with the camera again. The weather forecast was a bit hitty or missy, but what the heck, the alarm was set for the ridiculously early time of … Continue reading “Crummock Water – A summers sunrise”