SCRATCHING THE SURFACE Urban, city life contrasts with the natural world, in the area of Brighton seafront between the piers. There is an overriding sense of impermanence here as holidaymakers, day-trippers and other visitors come and go; the tides ebb … Continue reading
Tag Archives: macro
Macro Photography Brighton Macro Photography Brighton – Brighton must have one of the most photographed beaches in the UK, not perhaps because of it’s beauty but because there’s just so much ‘stuff’ going on there all year round and so … Continue reading
Macro Lighting A considerable amount of my work-time is spent researching macro photographic technique and equipment on the internet. Recently, I have been looking in particular, at the lighting set-ups other photographers use. I’ve found a useful thread on FredMiranda, ‘Post … Continue reading
Shield Bug Prey I was lying down in grass on Ditchling Common in Sussex when out of the corner of my eye, I spotted something happening which grabbed my attention. A Spiked Shieldbug, Picromerus bidens was dragging this Pale Tussock … Continue reading
This is a very small insect, 6-9 mm in length, with the female being considerably larger than the darker-coloured male. It isn’t an insect I go out specifically looking for but one which I might photograph if I come across … Continue reading
I came across this Drinker moth caterpillar when wandering around in the rain last week at Woods Mill nature reserve in West Sussex. It took some time before I found much insect activity as many insects were sheltering beneath leaves … Continue reading
I hadn’t been to Ditchling Common in December before and was surprised to see frost and ice on the ground on a day when it must have been about 10 degrees warmer in Brighton and which still hadn’t melted by … 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
Whilst ‘Runner-up‘ doesn’t have anything like the cachet of ‘Winner’, I’m pleased that ‘Euphorbia‘ was thus placed in Outdoor Photography’s competition this month. Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 100mm f2.8 USM macro lens, ISO 200, 1/400sec at f3.2, tripod, … 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