Why does he do it?

Welcome to my occasional blog where I post and comment on any pictures I think are worth a word or two. Hope you enjoy them and the comments might be of some use.

Wednesday, 26 January 2011

feeding frenzy


feeding frenzy
Originally uploaded by howarew
Does a photograph need to be sharp? If so, how much of it needs to be sharp?
Answer: As much or as little as YOU as the photographer want.

Tuesday, 25 January 2011

ice crystals 2


ice crystals 2
Originally uploaded by howarew
Ice crystals on the car windscreen. The sun caught them and five minutes later they were gone. Sic transit gloria mundi.

trails


trails
Originally uploaded by howarew
simplicity of line makes a lovely picture

Above Bishop Wilton 3


Above Bishop Wilton
Originally uploaded by howarew
Another view from the same location highlighting a small area of the suns light and the far power station (Eggborough I think)

Friday, 7 January 2011

Above Bishop Wilton 2


Above Bishop Wilton 2
Originally uploaded by howarew
Sometimes light is the most transient and beautiful. I always carry a camera because remember, the best camera in the world is the one you have with you. Any other is useless.

Stanage edge 4


Stanage edge 4
Originally uploaded by howarew
If you can't get it in with one photo, take several and merge the. This is two pictures merged with Panorama maker. It does tend to give you a curved horizon but I often feel that this is sometimes an advantage such as here.

Chatsworth 3


Chatsworth 3
Originally uploaded by howarew
Use them lenses.

Lawn of frost


Lawn of frost
Originally uploaded by howarew
Photos are everywhere, just look.

New Year


New Year
Originally uploaded by howarew
Sometimes even mistakes can turn out to make interesting atmospheric photos!

string and nail


string and nail
Originally uploaded by howarew
Simple things can, in the right light, make lovely simple photos