It always gives me pleasure when I get the opportunity to wind up people in the business (not my department of course!) with legitimate cause.
My mission today was to visit one of the business units with a view to printer rationalisation. The business is way over subscribed on printers and in an effort to [...]
Rather than overload my loyal readers with yet more information than they both need right now, I thought I’d do a very quick recap (very quick!) and reminder about the first challenge.
If you’re reading this for the first time then welcome! You can read all the posts in the series so far by looking [...]
Whilst trying very hard not to utterly confuse the reader with terminology, I want to provide a few of the most commonly used terms, phrases and colloquialisms that can be heard in photography and photographic circles. I will try and provide a link to more detailed information for those that want to go deeper. [...]
Another of the street entertainer at Poole Quay in 2007
A street entertainer and magician at Poole Quay in August of 2007.
There is a trick to getting this type of shot. Use a camera that has adjustable shutter speed and aperture, a tripod and a remote shutter release.
Slow the shutter speed as much as you can. When you’ve taken the photo, chimp it. If it doesn’t look good, try again. If you [...]
If you’re in the market for a point and shoot (p&s) camera then there are a few things you need to know before you buy. The number of makes and models of p&s is bewildering. Use these tips to help you decide your requirements and eventually choose the right camera for you.
1. [...]
In all of the photos that I have taken of cars in general and Minis in particular, this one photo has to be my favourite. The shot was taken in 2005 using my Bronica ETRs medium format camera with Fuji Velvia (I think!) slide film.
I just love the “pop” of the blue, where it’s [...]
Would you believe me if I said this was taken on film? Well, it was! Again, 2003, this photo was created with a Bronica ETRs medium format camera with a purple Cokin filter to change the colour of the sky.
