Snapshots from our holiday, part 1

Christmas Day was spent at my baby brothers this year.  Doesn’t matter that he’s 6 foot 5 and I can fit under his stinky armpit… he’s still the baby and it’s the first Christmas we’ve gotten to spend with he and Mrs Ally at their...

Calla Lilly – A Study in Black and White

Since I shot these photos, I’ve done a bit more reading on shooting in black and white… Which has led to the conclusion that I probably should be shooting in colour and processing to b&w afterwards… Which I will start to do from this week…...

Dandelion – A Study in Black and White

I’ve (almost) made the decision to shoot exclusively in black and white for the next 12 months. This year marked the first time ever that I’d shot frames in black-and-white, and I was quite pleased with the result. I’ve since read the three B&W...

Going Pear Shaped

Things have gone a little pear-shaped lately… My original plan of posting at least 3 times a week went out the window once I started 5-days a week at work (and I do recall promising to kick myself in the arse if it didn’t happen – which I have...

Magnifique Monday – Jens Quistgaard

With Husband in forestry I’ve developed quite an appreciation and love of all things wood, which is why this staved teak bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Made in Denmark (c. late 1950s) caught my eye. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xVo5_t5rNU I love...

{beautiful to me} Wood & Leather Camera Necklace

This wood and leather camera necklace made it on to my Christmas wishlist this morning…  I’ve let Husband know, so keep your fingers crossed for me! How about all you fellow mad-keen-photographers? What’s on your Christmas wish list that relates...

{photography} More Actions for Photoshop Elements

As I promised last week, I’ve been scouring the web to find actions that are suitable for Photoshop Elements. Still being a bit of a newbie to this whole actions gig, I’ve found a few freebies (and some paid ones as well).  Have tried my hand at a couple...

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