Category Archives: Anglesey

Peace II

Jan
14
2013
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Peace II

Wow a cold and snowy morning here in Yorkshire, stark contrast to the image Peace II name after , well Peace I……well I never professed to be good with titles did I?..lol

Had a busy weekend digging out the drive for the arrival of the new caravan, thanks to Mark Wayne and Dave for your help, much appreciated, no doubt I’ll pay back sooner or later, then yesterday I did a few hours marshaling the Trigger 2013 with teh team and did some shots of the very fit competitors, 20 miles over the Peaks fastest 3hrs 9mins , slowest 6hrs 35mins, with a whole range of ages and abilities but I think we could all agree they are superhuman, the shear guts and determination to overcome the pain that must be involved is incredible. Well done everyone of you. The monies raised goes to WMRT to help us continue our work in helping others in trouble.

Just listening to Genesis “Snowbound” on the radio as I watch the snow gently fall outside my office window, big chucks of white fluff too settling on my garden, Stormy is asleep on the settee, she’ll get a winter walk at lunchtime, the car is staying put today, not worth the hassle, still can’t believe the numpties we saw this morning driving with a 6 inch circle cleared on their windscreen in near darkness too, if the y kill someone, its dangerous driving and thats prison! spend 5 mins and clear all windows properly, how stupid do you have to be!….rant over but its a bug bear of mine.

stay safe and warm

Adrian

Cool Sunset

Jan
11
2013
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Cool Sunset

Hi all

 

it may not look it but it was a freezing night when I took this sunset, a very icy breeze washing cold sea spray onto my face and hands, can’t beat it!

So so busy today lots to get through and a busy weekend getting the drive ready for the new caravan then Sunday morning doing the shots for our Woodhead MRT Trigger race in The Peaks followed by some more ground works on the drive. Love being busy it makes you appreciate your quiet time more.

hope you all have a great weekend, wrap up warm its going to be a cold one

Adrian

 

Rhosneigr – Over Dramatic Skies

Jan
10
2013
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Rhosneigr – Over Dramatic Skies

One from late summer at Rhosneigr, a super storm hit the coast and minutes later me the camera and Stormy were soaking, but as I’m sure you’ll agree it was well worth it. pre and after storms always give some great light and if you’re prepared to venture out in it you stand a good chance of capturing nature at its most ferocious and beautiful.

Again, I’m asked how I do this sort of shot, so I’ll list what and how

Canon 1DS MKII, Lee .9 hard grad, Singh Ray reverse grad .9, f/11, 3s

Photoshop, clean dust and spray off with healing tool, adjust levels, dodge a little of the waves to highlight them and add a tracker watermark……thats it, nothing fancy no smoke and mirrors, if you cant do this without a computer you’re not a photographer.

If you’d like to see it done and more importantly learn how to make it happen why not join one of my courses in 2013, just send me an email with your preferred location, coast or land.

 

Adrian

Portha Y Post – Golden Path

Nov
21
2012
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Portha Y Post – Golden Path

Hey at last I have found a little time to update my blog, been so busy lately, the exhibition at Barnsley Civic Hall starts tomorrow with a private viewing tonight, special thanks to Allan at the printers for a great job under pressure, very pleased with the outcome as the results can vary when transferred to canvass as a print solution….yawn yawn I hear! anyway you get the idea.

Weather is positivity peeing down and the wind is getting up, better dig the bad weather gear out for later when I head  out to Mountain Rescue training, saying that we’re in doors doing casualty care so will be nice and warm, especially if I take my hot choccy flask with me…yum and Lisa makes her gorgeous buns, you see its not all running up swamp moors in the snow, wind and rain thats 90 % of it, the rest is boring..lol

 

Got my invite to do the Rhosneigr Christmas lights this weekend so weather permitting me and Stormy will be heading down to north Wales and camping overnight, first outing for my new little tent so I can’t wait. Be great to catch up with friends too, it seems ages as we had the van stolen, but lets not dwell on that one, it’s sorted now.

 

Piccy for the Chronicle tomorrow morning re the exhibition, if you can find time I’d love for people to let me know what they think, it runs 22nd Nov until 4th Jan 2013, if you’re going I’ll shout you a coffee..

Adrian

 

 

Rhosneigr Sunset Wash

Oct
31
2012
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Rhosneigr Sunset Wash

Ahh Rhosneigr, my spiritual home and place of many friends. Can’t believe its been 6 weeks already, I’m in desperate need of a sea fix so be ready for a visit very soon, got a few other things to sort out on Anglesey too and a permanent  exhibition…more on that later.

Bit dreary here in Barnsley and I’m still made up with cold which has decided to move from my head to my chest, and yes I know I should man up but it’s getting on my nerves now, 2 weeks of this and no signs of it getting better, is everyone else suffering the same? and what is your best cure?

Waiting in for my 20 canvasses to arrive and then getting kit ready as we’re doing a video shoot at the weekend for a clairvoyant which will be really interesting and I can’t wait to do this.

 

Adrian

 

Crystal Peaks

Oct
30
2012
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Crystal Peaks

Well I’m part way through getting the shots ready for the Civic exhibition, 20 canvasses ordered yesterday, Printer guy is primed and ready and 8 shots ready to go, need to have another good session at it today.

Canon Hall exhibition comes down tomorrow well Thursday  and has given me a couple of very nice commissions so has been well worth while, generally exhibitions just work for getting your name known so it’s always a bonus to make something from them occasionally.

First job of the day though is cleaning the Jet Ski, have a guy interested in it, will miss it but I haven’t used it for nearly 2 years.

Todays image from Wales and is of my new crystal, a pressie from my mum in law Anne, nice when you get pressies you like and can use isn’t it?, mind you she’s pretty good at sorting them, husky, camera related things are always appreciated.

 

Adrian

Porth Y Post Sunset Glow

Oct
25
2012
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Port Y Post – Sunset Glow

Yet another from my Port Y Post visit, must admit I think it’s one of the most productive shoots I have done, think it must be the place rather than me, I have never felt so much a kin to an atmosphere and location. literally had to force myself to leave, may take the little tent there next time.

Weathers turning cooler and dryer now which is great, frosty mornings and even some snow may be on its way, looking forward to a great weekend out with mates and a big fry up Saturday morning…yum yum.

I may get one more in later or tomorrow, stuck getting shots ready for clients and exhibition work, wish I was out filming.

 

have fun

 

Adrian

Porth Y Post Claw

Oct
23
2012
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Porth Y Post Claw

Another dreary day here in Yorkshire so I can get on with my massive catch up, saying that I’m off to check out my exhibition space soon with my printer to check size locations, should be fun.

 

Question?

would you and why enter photography competitions and pay for the privileged to possibly win a decent prize when knowing full well that you will only win if you match the criteria of a judge and that it would suit their final selection to promote what it is about. I have recently noticed that my in box and spam box are getting large amounts of win this or that £25 entrance fee and backed by a credible photographer……so would you and why, is it time these were free for all?

look forward to your replies guys.

 

Adrian

 

Crystal Sunset

Oct
22
2012
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Crystal Sunset

A flash of mist as the sun sets captured in my trusty crystal, should bring a smile to a miserable day, rain and mist around today so its a catch up with processing day and having suffered the indignity of having our caravan stolen last weekend while I was away with MRT we have to go through it all with the loss adjuster this afternoon, hopefully we’ll get things sorted sooner rather than later, need my sea fix real soon, little tent may have to have to run out to Anglesey short term.

This shot, 99% in the sea 1% cleaned on MAC……100% passion

Canon 1DS MKII

24-105 f4 @f 16

1/4s

Singh Ray reverse grad

Lee .9 soft grad

Portha Y Post Sunset

Oct
11
2012
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Portha Y Post

What a miserable morning here in Yorkshire, my thoughts have gone back to last trip to Anglesey and in particular my last night shoot at Porta Y Post, when ever I feel low which it isn’t very often me being uber happy, much to the annoyance of some I just stare into the sea or go up to the Peaks for a walk and hey presto normal service is resumed.

Had a lovely walk yesterday afternoon at Royd Moor for a commission client, Stormy had a great 5k hunt round, fortunately she didn’t manage to kill anything especially after the vole incident the other day, I ended up trying to do CPR on the poor thing, Mountain Rescue skills kicked in…sadly it passed away in my hand. Couldn’t really tell Stormy off, it’s what she does, She’s a husky and their prey drive is unbelievable.

 

Getting exhibition shots ready today.

 

Adrian

 

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