This image won the competition and was published in the April edition of the magazine Canon EOS 350D, 17-85mm lens at 85mm, ISO 200, 1/125sec at f8 I was out taking photos in a snowstorm on Hove seafront in East … Continue reading
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The gloomy light and overcast sky of a December day provided excellent, soft lighting conditions for a photoshoot of this Brighton band. They wanted to be shown in a contemporary urban setting, reflecting the way we live now, so I … Continue reading
This is a shot I took the first time I used a Holga lens with my Canon 5 D Mark II. Some people like using a Holga for the vintage photo look it gives to images; I like it because … Continue reading
Being thoroughly fed up with the chilly weather conditions last month which precluded my excursions into the country for macro photography, I made the decision to go out on 22 June whatever the weather. When I set out, it was … Continue reading
There’s so much photographic subject matter at Kew Gardens that my visit lasting just one day left me feeling frustrated that I couldn’t stay longer. The gardens open at 9.30 am and close at 7.30 pm at weekends during Spring … Continue reading
I’ve neglected my blog, there’s no denying it as my posts have dwindled to almost zilch this year. I’ve been packing suitcases since February starting with a trip to Austria then the Philippines, France and Wales. I shouldn’t be too … Continue reading
Technique Behind the image DIGITAL AND FILM How was it shot? Colleen’s kit EOS 350D EF 100mm f2.8 Macro lens Various Extension tubes Focusing rail Captivated by the close up world of macro photography, Colleen Slater specialises in photographing flowers submerged underwater, … Continue reading
I’ve been waiting a long time for the Canon 5D Mark II. A couple of years ago I decided to wait for an upgrade from the first camera in the 5D series reasoning that as they were taking a … Continue reading