Friday, 21 January 2011

Ploughed field in Autumn

What I liked about this scene was the texture of the ground with the straight lines of the furrows. Also the early evening like from the side was casting long shadows on the ground.

Despite essentially being a man made scene it feels very natural due to the earth colours and the agricultural nature of it.


The hills in the distance are the North Downs in Kent, UK. If you stand on the top of them you can see London on the other side. Canary Wharf is clearly distinguishable.

Sunday, 16 January 2011

Stones on the beach at Brunswick bay

This photo was taken on a beautiful sunny summer day. The view was fabulous and there was so much to see. Even given all that I find it amazing that there is so much to see in a simple monochrome shot of some pebbles and some sand.


I like the texture of the sand against the smoothness of the wet stones and the tiny channels cut into the sand by the flowing water.

Monday, 10 January 2011

Cat in Repose

Cats can be the most wonderful subjects for photography. They're photogenic, they stay still for hours on end and they're easy to find.

However, they can also be a nightmare. A cat that has been asleep or still for hours on end may suddenly decide it's time to play just as you bring your camera out. They also have a stubborn streak that often means they will absolutely refuse to do what you want them to.

That said, this cat's curiosity about the camera helped in this instance.

Friday, 7 January 2011

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

The snow fell thick and fast on the North Yorkshire Moors this winter. This photo was taken early on when the snow was exciting and beautiful. A month later it was starting to get a little tedious and we were all longing for a change.

North Yorkshire Moors in the Snow


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Wednesday, 5 January 2011

Dance of the Fireflies

This photo was, in many ways, a lucky accident. I was trying some long exposure shots at night and tried moving the camera around while the shutter was open. Sometimes it worked and other times it didn't.

On this shot the luck was with me. The lights are ordinary orange sodium street lights in a car park.

Monday, 3 January 2011

Rainbow over Holy Island

Rainbow over Holy Island


Holy Island is a small island next to the Isle of Arran in Scotland. It is home to a meditation retreat and a herd of wild goats.

This photo was taken in the early evening as a rainbow started to form above the island.

Saturday, 1 January 2011

The Inquisitive Sheep

This lovely curly haired young lady came over to greet me when I was taking photos next to a farmers field. I'm not sure whether she was curious or just hoping I might have some food to offer.

The Inquisitive Sheep