Had a wonderful weekend away at Clumber Park apart from Jo getting severely ill, we think it was the norovirus, boy was she poorly for 24 hours…won’t go into details but I get she’s a stone lighter! Started training again yesterday, which has been a long time coming, nearly 6 months of back rest, still… Continue reading Sunset Blue
Month: February 2012
One Tog And His Dog – A start
Well I finally started writing. After months of putting it off for various reasons, mainly me being lazy!, I have dedicated time to writing the book and story of Stormy the… Continue reading One Tog And His Dog – A start
Rainbow Sunset on Higger
Unusual composition to this sunset at Higger in The Peaks, almost a diagonal split but I like it as one side is soft with warm light and pastel shades and the other solid dependable grit that takes centuries to change. Topped off with a sunburst to add a focal interest, I think it works. Tho… Continue reading Rainbow Sunset on Higger
Flaming Wings
I know, I know, the title made me hungry too! but it’s what it is isn’t it, very reminiscent of an Angels wings a blaze. I used a polariser and an ND .6 to get the just how I wanted on this image although it was a very stormy night at Glencoe. we had managed… Continue reading Flaming Wings
Hmmm, “Thinking Glass Half Full”
Slight departure for me I know but I was doing some shots at a local Gallery and couldn’t resist, the title says… Continue reading Hmmm, “Thinking Glass Half Full”
On the Bonnie bonny banks of….well not quite!
I know, I know but it’s not a million miles away is it? on my way from Ben Nevis up to Loch Ness, stopped in the lay by A82 for a you know what!, it was early morning and this was the scene….Instantly forgot all about a pee and quickly got my camera setup… Continue reading On the Bonnie bonny banks of….well not quite!
Curbar Sunrise
Another from a little while ago, hopefully I’ll be out this week at some stage, new pain killers should kick in later..lol Curbar Edge in The Peaks as the warmth of the winter sun rises and lights the valley below, it gives a beautiful deep amber glow with long shadows from the escarpment and trees… Continue reading Curbar Sunrise
Think we need this!
Thought with all this freezing weather we deserve a nice sunrise shot, especially so for me as it’s day 2 of our heating and water boiler swap out and move, I woke up at 2am this morning and my nose was freezing, thank God for electric blankets, I stuck my head under the sheets and… Continue reading Think we need this!
Water of Fleet
The river “Water of Fleet” gently flows through Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries. This shot was taken whilst having a great late’ at the riverbank cafe’ in… Continue reading Water of Fleet
Susnet Purple
Using filters in photography is essential if you want to create something that’s not the norm or to enhance a scene. This one utilized a Singh Ray Reverse Grad and a lee .6 ND, the Singh Ray took off the bright glare from the middle area and allowed the sky and foreground to blend more… Continue reading Susnet Purple