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

Ladybower reflecticloud

Jan
09
2013
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Hi all

another form this weekends walk at Ladybower and Howden Moors, if it wasn’t for my mate Mark I wouldn’t have got much further than this, never expect to go very fast walking with a photographer, its almost a form of ADHD, I scamper off in all directions not listening to anything or anyone, Still we had a great walk out for the morning.

Also attached a bit of music for your listening delight, easy to turn off if you don’t like it, just getting back into Dream Theater and this is off their “Scenes From  A Memory” CD, really mellowing stuff.

Back out again later…..more to follow

Adrian

Ladybower Reflective Trees

Jan
07
2013
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Morning all

Had a wonderful walk with Stormy and my mate Mark yesterday 16km Howden Moor circular, a must for some spectacular views and apart from a steepish descent its a nice steady walk and can be enjoyed by most.

Starting at Fairholmes car park which although is expensive at £4.7 for the day worth it for the facilities, extremely clean and there is a cafe and picnic area. alternative parking on the road leading up to it is available but you have to be early.

Image above is the reflective trees on the reservoir, as you can see it was very calm and such a mild day, I walked most of the way in my T shirt, very spring like.

Shot below is of the dam itself with the overflow shimmering down the old stone. You can’t believe the size of this until you stand at its base, enormous!

Out again tomorrow down to Edale area with Stormy for a shoot, will post more later

have a great week

Adrian

Loch Leven

Jan
04
2013
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Loch Leven

Happy New Year to all

been so busy lately so apologies I have still to catch up with my mail to some of you, rest assured I’ll be caught up by next week.

Great news is that I passed my assessment to become a full team member of Woodhead Mountain Rescue, its been an arduous task but one I have loved doing, great guys and team spirit. Managed several call outs already and was first on scene to an incident involving a woman with a head injury, took great care with her before handing over the ambulance service.

I’m back on track now with my work too, a few commissions have  come in and December was a fantastic month for print sales, I’d like to thank all my customers for their continued support and appreciation of my work. The exhibition at the Civic in Barnsley managed a sale and a commission so I’d like to thank David and his staff for their help and support too.

This weekend will see me in The Peaks, Howden Moor Sunday for a 14k circular photo shoot, hope this weather plays fair, we need some nice early spring sunshine to help us through these couple of dark months ahead.

Other news, Stormy has been mated with a lovely boy called Echo from Birmingham, he is a dead ringer for her but his eyes are the opposite way round blue left brown right. hoping we get long haired puppies with blue/brown eyes, I’ll update as time progresses

 

Have a great weekend

Adrian.

Higger Sunburst

Dec
07
2012
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Higger Sunburst

Friday, what a great day as this means we get the weekend to play in the wilderness, tomorrow rope work and Sunday a lovely fresh walk in The Peaks to take some snow shots, perfect even if I say so myself.

The met office have issued a severe weather warning for next week so take great care if you’re traveling especially through the Peak District as this looks like the heaviest of the snow will fall, personally I can’t wait, love the stuff..lol

Higger Tor shot from last Sunday’s sunrise, bitterly cold but the warmth of the sunrise against your skin was amazing, me and Stormy sat there cuddling in the freezing breeze I had my hot chocolate she had her treats, what could be better…..no much, she’s the best company on these jaunts, companion and body warmer.

Still more shots to follow from this shoot, all uploaded as usual to the site “Peak District Landscapes”

Have a great weekend what ever you’re doing

Adrian

Higger Tor Sunrise Mist

Dec
05
2012
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Higger Tor Sunrise Mist

Morning all and quite a morning it is, half the country stood still again as we’re in the grips of winter, a sprinkling of snow and unprepared motorists and walkers causing mayhem. Please spare a thought for the emergency services trying  to deal with all the call outs and spend an extra 5 minutes getting ready for your journey, it is all common sense but with hectic lives people just rush out unprepared.

Today’s shot is from Higger Tor, Sunday just gone. Freezing cold and with the most magnificent sunrise, I have a shed load more shots to process so expect quite a few from here.

I’ll be in the Peaks later sorting locations for a training workshop, remember my 1 to 1 workshops give you the ultimate in knowledge and experience plus you’ll have a great day and walk away feeling uber confident in not only photography but hill craft safety plus a decent knowledge of navigation. Full course details for the New Year group sessions to follow

 

Be safe

 

Adrian

Let’s Head To the Peaks

Nov
28
2012
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Let’s Head To The Peaks

Well the exhibition has started at Barnsley Civic, getting some great feedback so thanks to those who have popped in for a look, very much appreciated.

Getting colder now so I thought I’d treat us to a wintery shot from last year though it won’t be long before The Peaks are white again, can’t wait, I have so much to get done this coming month and winter commission shots are being requested so I’ll be doing some early morning rushes out should the weather play fair.

This shot from is from Hordron Edge looking towards Ladybower, a walk up from Cutthroat Bridge, I know its a pretty awful name isn’t it? The bridge takes it’s name from a murder committed some 400 years ago. A man was found with his throat cut, but alive, in Highshaw Clough, but died in Bamford Hall two days later. Do hope you’re not having your dinner!

I’ll try and keep regular updates over  the coming weeks along with my winter pics too.

 

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

 

 

AutumnView and Bleaklow Remembrance Service

Nov
12
2012
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Autumn View

A beautiful view from Black Clough looking out towards Pikenaze Moor with a beautiful splash of autumn colour especially in the valley, the trees are turning the most beautiful of shades and when the light is right this season can’t be bettered .

Had a great weekend, finally sorted our new caravan out on Saturday, the order is placed and we’ll be getting it in February 2013 and yesterday I took Stormy on a long walk and met up with other team members from Woodhead MRT and we walked up from Glossop Low to the B 29 crash site on Bleaklow for a small service of remembrance, very moving  and also humbling to be there, great company and great friend to be with. Don’t think anyone will mind in fact they will all be proud I’m sure of  me posting this picture of the team plus honoury dog Stormy doing her Paul McCartney pose, the weather was claggy but the spirits were high and we enjoyed a very nice Sunday walk afterwards down past another crash site of a Blenheim bomber  and then made our way down stopping to enjoy the spectacular views of our Peak District.

Black Rock

Nov
09
2012
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Black Rocks

Another from my walk up Blacks on Tuesday, The stream foam has started turning to ice and the Autumn leaves are falling all around. I love the detail in the foreground rocks and the lusciousness  of the greenery covering the banks. will be back again as the seasons change.

Went to the Docs again yesterday, now on antibiotics for pneumonia! yeah I thought that too, should I be up and about on e wonders. Certainly not shifting so hope these do the trick as I have a busy weekend starting.

The insurance finally came through and we have ordered a new caravan, must admit all 3 companies involved in our loss have been excellent in their support and speed at resolution, can’t thanks them enough, Jo has and is so upset about the whole incident, but I’m pleased now we have sorted it all out, means the book will be back on early next year and plenty of trips to get booked.

 

Hoping you all have a great weekend

 

Adrian

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