A proper update, at last....

Ok, it's been a seriously long time since I posted anything, apart from some family shots and 'iPhoneography'.


A trip to Savernake Forest this weekend allowed me to dust off some of my kit and get back in to some proper photography. Subject matter was quite a challenge, but after a night of rain and some very sunny skies I had a bit of help from nature. That and my girlfriend who (despite not really being in to photography) seemed to be spotting more than I was, and making some rather good suggestions too :)


Anyway, some of the better efforts...



Some fungi, growing between the bark and wood of a tree.



Grass, rain, sun.


And finally, what I consider to be a rather attractive tree. The clouds had started to set in a bit at this point, allowing for some texture in the sky too.

Nespresso...

...the best kitchen investment I've ever made!

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Unforced absence

It's been a fair while since I last blogged anything - no excuses, I just haven't used my camera.


My girlfriend and I took a trip out with my mum, sister, niece and nephew at the weekend - the perfect opportunity to dust off the 5D2 and re-familiarise myself with my gear! I only took my 50mm prime with me, sadly while there were plenty of nice light bokeh opportunities, the kids weren't so keen on it when my chances came. Still, I think I got some nice family snaps.

And finally, say cheese...

All at f/1.6

Devon

Still not really using my proper camera, but finding the Hispstamatic app for the iPhone quite enjoyable. I've recently taken delivery of a new mountain bike (a Trek 6500) - so I'm sure that will re-ignite the photography bug as I go exploring. A friend and I found a potentially great spot for macro and scenery on Saturday that I'm definitely going to go back to.





Taken at Saunton beach, Devon. Unbelievable weather for October!

Hipstamatic

Haven't used my 'proper' camera for a little while, and to get some inspiration I thought I'd make use of the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. I guess it's a bit of a gimmick, but I quite like how you can change 'lenses' and 'film'.







All with John S 'lens' and Ina's 1969 'film'.

An update, finally

I've been busy recently, we spent last week decorating so not had much of a chance to post much.

Here are a few shots from the weekend before last, taken in Castle Combe and Calne, Wiltshire.

100mm 1/200 at f/13

100mm 1/200 at f/13

100mm 1/400 at f/2.8

Finally, a shot I particularly like - Steve surrounded by a herd of cows in Castle Combe!

100mm 1/320 at f/2.8

Hot-tub

At four years old, my Niece Sophie has one objective in life - at least while she is at my Mum's house anyway.... "Granny, can I go in the hot-tub?!". It seems to happen within minutes of my arrival anyway, maybe a sign... or coincidence? In any case, she absolutely loves it in there.

This shot alone made the investment in my 50mm lens worthwhile - I am so pleased with the quality of this lens.


50mm 1/4000 at f/1.6