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.

Saturday, 26 February 2011

soul window


soul window
Originally uploaded by howarew
I need a portrait image for a competition but I don't do portraits, so I have done this. Hopefully the judge will see what I saw!

Saturday, 19 February 2011

piggy bank


piggy bank
Originally uploaded by howarew
There are pictures all around. It took a bit of finding to get the best angle of this piggy bank. Whether this is the best that can be done is a moot point as this is the angle which I think captures the expression and appeal of the object.

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.