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Embracing the shadows…
Whether working with natural light or studio lights I’ve always been weary of the dark side! Perhaps it’s the association with camera club competitions and the risk of a judge penalizing blocked shadows that led me to be extra careful about filling in shadows somewhat and never clipping the blacks (or highlights for that matter!).
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Neuschwanstein
In 1986 and 1987 I was fortunate enough as a student to work and live in Kaufbeuren in the Allgäu region of Bavaria. It was not until four years ago I made a brief return visit, visiting the family I lived with, and heading to my favourite spot in Füssen and the famous Neuschwanstein castle.
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Cork International Salon 2018 award
More good news this weekend, I received a Salon ribbon for a new image “Lady in Waiting” in the creative section. I had 5 images below accepted in this years salon.
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Fellow of the IPF
Heroins of the piece in order of appearance: Holly (Ivory Flame) Rachelle Summers Mischkah Scott Joy Draiki Sarah (Artemis) Fauna Tillie Feather and support crew; my ever patient and generous and supporting wife Liz Weston! Click on the image below for a better view… The images for my panel we presented on Chromalux Aluminium 20″
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Art Nude Duet
I’ve sometimes been asked, tongue and cheek, why all my images are of female models. My simple answer is that is my preference. Nothing against guys, but I love the beauty of the female form. It’s also seldom I have the opportunity to work with male models, but this year I have had the opportunity
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Autumn colours in Wicklow
A good reason to join a camera club is because it gets you out to discover new places you maybe would not have come across otherwise. I thought I’d get to Wicklow much earlier this morning, but our new puppy Ollie made sure that was not going to happen. I thought I had put the
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Puppies
CUTENESS WARNING!! Some viewers my not be able to handle these images, viewer discretion advised. Today we have the difficult task of choose one of 10 golden retriever puppies, it was not easy! Next week the puppy is coming home and the chaos begins…
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Our degraded landscape… hope for the future?
Recently I’ve been reflecting on the past ten thousand years of human activity and our impact on the environment and landscape around the world. Books like “Babylon: Mesopotamia and the Birth of Civilisation” helped put my mind in a timescale of Eons and put the geopolitical behaviors of our “leaders” in perspective, as well as
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Acueducto del Águila
Acueducto del Águila (Eagle Aqueduct), also known as Puente del Águila (Eagle Bridge), is regarded across the region as “an historic jewel of Spanish architecture”. It was built in the 19th century and has been used continuously since – today the local community uses it to irrigate farmland. The aqueduct is situated on the Barranco
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Frigiliana
Today we explored the streets of the nearby mountain village of Frigiliana. The bright afternoon sun was obviously a bit harsh for photos, but this place is very charming and I still had to take a few shots. I’ll be back, sunrise and sunset no doubt to try and do this town justice.