Flickr has this strange algorithm that can grab one of your pictures and throw it into explore, While it has no bearing on subject,composition focus or technical ability people still seem to chase after the mystical HDR bokeh loving Donkey that is the explore picture picker.
Im happy if real people like my pictures and if a picture does make explore (like this one) i just hope it draws more people towards my stream and garners me more comments which helps me progress as a photographer.
More comments = happy me !
Thursday 30 April 2009
Monday 20 April 2009
Chinese imports
Out in Clumber park and on the lake was this great Mandarin duck, Part of the British wildlife yet was an original import from China.
As my photography progresses so does my knowledge in wildlife so it seems to be a hobby that just keeps expanding my knowledge in more ways than one.
As my photography progresses so does my knowledge in wildlife so it seems to be a hobby that just keeps expanding my knowledge in more ways than one.
Wednesday 15 April 2009
Hide and seek
A trip to Clumber park to scout out the location and see what was there as I hadn't been for a long time, Last time I went to take pictures there was with my trusty film camera many years ago.
In fact now I think about it I didn't even have kids back then I just wish I had the money to carry on processing film and buying lenses back then, Thank god for digital as it has been great to try different techniques and angles and getting feedback instantly so I can learn and move forward in my photography.
I myself am happy with my progress and I know im slowly getting more consistent with my pictures, Hopefully I can continue slowly improving over time and you will see how I do here.
In fact now I think about it I didn't even have kids back then I just wish I had the money to carry on processing film and buying lenses back then, Thank god for digital as it has been great to try different techniques and angles and getting feedback instantly so I can learn and move forward in my photography.
I myself am happy with my progress and I know im slowly getting more consistent with my pictures, Hopefully I can continue slowly improving over time and you will see how I do here.
Thursday 9 April 2009
Delivery of snow !
Had a quick google for my images and came across this one that has been used by BBC Derby, I submitted it but didn't realise they had used it !
http://www.bbc.co.uk/derby/content/image_galleries/weather_2009_01_gallery.shtml?22
http://www.bbc.co.uk/derby/content/image_galleries/weather_2009_01_gallery.shtml?22
Creativity: Learn to filter your world
While looking for inspiration and learning i came across a wonderful lesson which I am going to have a go at as my creativity sometimes gets filtered out in the technical aspects of photography.
I have also bookmarked this blog as there are some great travel photography ideas on there.
Creativity: Learn to filter your world
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I have also bookmarked this blog as there are some great travel photography ideas on there.
Creativity: Learn to filter your world
Posted using ShareThis
Tuesday 7 April 2009
Waiting
A trip to the coast to take a few sea shots with sunsets long exposures and general coastal views was a waste of time yesterday as the clouds and mist never cleared leaving me with a dark grey day.
I did however come across the RNLI training on Skegness beach while my kids played on the pier amusements so the day wasn't a total loss.
Waves were a little rough and i was amazed at how close the main boat was able to get to the beach at one point im sure you could of walked up and got on to it without getting up to your waist in water.
I did however come across the RNLI training on Skegness beach while my kids played on the pier amusements so the day wasn't a total loss.
Waves were a little rough and i was amazed at how close the main boat was able to get to the beach at one point im sure you could of walked up and got on to it without getting up to your waist in water.
Friday 3 April 2009
Winds of change
Ahh well after being contacted by Nottingham County Council for use of this image on thier bus shelters I have been informed it isnt going to be used after all, It seems it cant be placed in Nottingham so they no longer want to use it.
Never mind im currently in talks with someone else who wants to use one or more of my images so lets hope that one pans out.
Never mind im currently in talks with someone else who wants to use one or more of my images so lets hope that one pans out.
Thursday 2 April 2009
Nice green tan
I have just rediscovered a place near me that has a wonderfully varied habitat and is just on my doorstep, Its amazing how we tend to look further away for something interesting to shoot and we don't look around our own home town and im as guilty as anyone.
I guess i need to seek a little more locally and learn to keep my eyes open more for these little parks, Nature spots and even places in the urban landscape we pass and try not to take notice of as it is so commonplace to us, Approach your home town as if you were a tourist i seem to remember someone writing someplace !
Anyway this place is called Portland park and is near a town called Kirkby in Ashfield and it has places to walk, sit and observe with lots of wildlife like frogs, Birds, Squirrels and suchlike im sure i will have fun there in the coming months unless i forget its there again...
I guess i need to seek a little more locally and learn to keep my eyes open more for these little parks, Nature spots and even places in the urban landscape we pass and try not to take notice of as it is so commonplace to us, Approach your home town as if you were a tourist i seem to remember someone writing someplace !
Anyway this place is called Portland park and is near a town called Kirkby in Ashfield and it has places to walk, sit and observe with lots of wildlife like frogs, Birds, Squirrels and suchlike im sure i will have fun there in the coming months unless i forget its there again...
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