‘Random Pick Images’ are taken from anywhere in the archive completely at random, they may just a single image, part of a collection, an essay or one from a series. Today’s ‘Random Pick’ is from the river bank. Life, energy, colour and beautiful ‘Reflections’ captured on a damp, grey day by the river.
Knowing your subject improves the quality of the image at the end of the shoot but some subjects prove more difficult than others. Some reveal themselves easily, others need environmental conditions to give of their best. Gaulstown dolmen is a reticent subject; repeated visits at different times of the year and in varying light conditions [...]
The latest addition to the Gallery is an image from the Copper Coast, Waterford just before sunset. These are the Carriginnymos Rocks in Dunabrattin Bay
The weather at the moment is just perfect for landscape photography. Leaves are breaking bud, soft and light green while volatile weather conditions are changing by the hour for a variety of atmospheric shots.
I’m lovin’ it
As any artist will know, there’s an attachment to a piece of artwork and a blind side that cannot see the flaws. I’ve yet to decide between the post-processing treatment of the following images and would value your opinion. I recognise choice is always personal and while I may not agree with all the feedback, [...]
I like to attempt doing things differently and I just recently acquired a Tamron SP Mirror Lens, or to give it it’s full title… Tamron SP Adaptall 2 500mm f/8 Tele Macro BBAR Mirror Lens. It’s condition is as good as new, even though it’s at least 24 years old could be over 30 – [...]
Whether it’s a an artistic impression or a realistic image, there is no substitute for a technically correct, well executed shot. Time-frame and environmental conditions occasionally limit options and the ideal shot is not possible. This is where post processing comes to the rescue. Light Conditions I procrastinated over the ‘Irish’ theme for the 52 [...]
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