20 February

Nikon P300 ©live

19 February

A tricky one this. I decided to drag out a National Geographic camera bag that I've got, on which is a sewn-on patch that I got with a Slash album. I sewed it on too. Post-processed through NIK Analogue Effex Nikon P300 ©live

18 February

New potatoes with mint and butter. Nikon P300 ©live

17 February

It wasn't easy on this overcast day to get a decent shot of clouds, so I had to resort to post processing to get the tones to come out. I actually quite like the Turner-esque swirl of the clouds and the colours, especially the little patch of off-white on the left. Nikon P300 ©live

16 February

A tree in Stratford by the side of the Avon. I ensured that the sun was striking the trunk at an angle in order that the light would pick out the bark and its roughness. Nikon D800 ©live

Let slip the dogs of war

The first glimpse of sun to grace the British skies for a few weeks through the blinds in the bedroom this morning made me resolve to get out and try my new 24-120 Nikon lens. But where to go? Anywhere which might be a little photogenic would probably be under six fathoms of rain water … Continue reading Let slip the dogs of war →

15 February

A hand pressed up against the glass is the image for today. I did have some trouble with some flare on the glass but I worked that into the harsh grunge-like processing I did on the image. Nikon D800 ©live

14 February

13 February

This is one of a pair of chairs we have in the newly refurbished study. They are leather and are so comfortable. I know it's probably very inane to be so fond of a chair but these are my favourite. Sitting on one of them in front of real flames from the fire is sheer … Continue reading 13 February →

New Lens

I've just gone ahead and ordered a new lens for my Nikons. It's a Nikon 24-120mm f4 G AF-S ED VR and I've ordered it from Wex. I think that it'll probably sit on my D800 as a general go-to lens, except for when I need my 18-35 wide angle for landscapes and such. I'm … Continue reading New Lens →