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Tag Archives: photography
Taking stock..of sorts…
So where have I got with the Ironstone Benefice project? Not too sure but I have been working on it for just over two years now and I have to say it has been fascinating for two reasons: Firstly, I … Continue reading
Posted in Ironstone Beniface, Photography
Tagged Frisby on the Wreake, Ironstone Benefice, photography, Railway, sheep, Wreake Valley
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In the land of Vikings…
A beautiful winter’s day – it could be early spring (I hope it isn’t because spring should not start on Valentine’s Day in this part of the world – it could be a harbinger of something much worse!) This was … Continue reading
With Ralph in my mind…
This is the second series of images made on the Streets of London on Sunday. As I was making the images this morning I couldn’t help but hum Streets of London in my head. I think London may have change … Continue reading
Exercising my little grey cells…
Day 2 of the great Canon experiment – which is something I’m definitely not calling my dailiance with my old Canon FD lenses – and I thought I would try things out on much more familiar ground. I’m not sure … Continue reading
Posted in Jubilee Park, Photography, Winter
Tagged Canon FD 135mm F3.5, Canon FD Lenses, Dog Walking, Jubilee Park, photography, Reeds, River Soar, Sony A6000, trees, winter
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Back to the Future with a Bag Full of Primes…
It seemed like such a good idea – fit a Canon 24mm f2.8 FD lens I had to a Sony A6000 – what could possibly go wrong? Well the answer is nothing much apart from the lens isn’t anything like … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Winter
Tagged Abbey Park Leicester, Canon FD Lenses, City of Leicester, photography, Sony A6000, winter
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Dull as Ditch Water…
Another day dawns and this being January it is dull. Outside the rubbish is being collected but this doesn’t disturb the sense that this is going to be anything other than another dull January day. We really are in the … Continue reading
Posted in Ironstone Beniface, Photography, Winter
Tagged Burrough on the Hill, Iron Age, Ironstone Benefice, photography, Tree, Trig point
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Freezing on the Ironstone….
So the weather forecast suggested it was going to be a bright frosty morning – unfortunately no one told the the weather ! It was certainly chilly but not as bright as I would have wanted. No matter as it … Continue reading
Posted in Ironstone Beniface, Photography, Winter
Tagged Burrough on the Hill, Cold, Dawn, Fort, Iron Age, photography, sky, Tree
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The dog days of the year….
So that was Christmas and what have you done? Well for me I have been pulling my yearbook together and well just making some sketches. Well it beats watching the nonsense (most of it) that is on the TV!
Posted in Art, ink drawing, Jubilee Park, Photography, Winter
Tagged Dawn, ink drawing, Jubilee Park, nude, Nude Woman, photography, portrait, sketch, sketchbook, winter, woman
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Not a white christmas…
So the plan was to drive to the coast and spend Christmas on the beach. This being England and not southern California the ambient temperature on the beach would be around freezing but that wasn’t a problem as we could … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Winter
Tagged christmas, City of Leicester, photography, Victoria Park, winter
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The light is the key…
For my sins I watch a lot of photography related vlogs on YouTube. Some are really useful and most are mildly entertaining. Perhaps the most interesting thing about their output is the divide between the young and old: The younger … Continue reading
Posted in Jubilee Park, Photography, Winter
Tagged Fog, Jubilee Park, Mist, photography, sunrise, winter
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