Smallest of things can be interesting if you you look, see, think and present
Friday, 29 April 2011
Friday, 8 April 2011
Burton Agnes Manor House Undercroft
I am trying out duotoning to add mood to monochrome. With the right image and the careful choice of tone I think in enhances the picture. Given the wrong tone it could well ruin it! This undercroft of the old Norman Manor House next to Burton Agnes Hall is a lovely subject although the vast contrast in light is a real problem. Next time I shall take the tripod (I was in the middle of an 8 mile walk when I stopped for this shot) and try High Dynamic Range (not something I am very skilled at. However the best way to learn is to do!
View from Bassett Brow
One of the joys of photography is its ability to recall the feelings and sights of great moments. Walking over the top of Bassetts Brow near Settrington brings you this vista looking over towards Malton and the far North York Moors. Adding the two walking companions personalises the moment forever.
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Bridlington morning
If you try to take a picture every day for a year, some days the weather, or more accurately the light, is against you. Sometime the mojo is rather weak and you just can't seem to see a photo anywhere. However, there is always photoshop and a bit of post prouction imagination.
All Saints Kilham 2
The need to fit the presentation to the subject matter to enhance the mood is shown well here. This is a timeless picture which probably hasn't changed much in the last 100 years. So why not try to emulate the pictures of 100 years ago.
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
skeleton leaf
Holly leaves which have overwintered on the ground or in leaf mould can be reduced to a skeleton state which can lend themselves to great photos. Just be very gentle with them and have fun playing with the light source to optimise the shadows.
It is always good to look at other people's work to get inspiration but you should always try to put your own spin on the image to mke it yours.
Friday, 11 March 2011
Rebirth
One of my goals for 2011 is to get a photo into the readers photos of the Guardian weekend magazine. Sometimes the set subject is so obscure that I have no chance of even entering. A couple of weeks ago the subject was "rebirth" and I thought this was a suitable piture of a new rhubarb leaf poking out of a mass of old decaying stalks. Having duly sent it off I sat and waited but alas it only made the shortlist.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/gallery/2011/mar/05/readers-pictures-rebirth?INTCMP=SRCH#/?picture=372282638&index=5
Ah well, keep trying
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