I've just been out for a slog through deep snow at lunchtime, mine weren't the first tracks to be laid. I added a perhaps foolish frisson of excitement by cycling along the slippery Sproughton river path with new SPD pedals that are set a bit … [Read more...] about More snowy MTB panorama photos!
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This list will make you a better photographer
A friend recently got in touch to ask for advice on how to crack into the world of being a professional photographer, which is a world I left about a year ago. I told my wife and her first reaction was 'tell him not to bother' but I decided … [Read more...] about This list will make you a better photographer
I’m selling ALL my photography equipment – do you want any of it?
As of the end of July 2011 Web Care Takers (my 'sole-trader' trading name) will close for good. This means that (among other things) I will no longer be a professional photographer. I did consider keeping my photography equipment but HRMC … [Read more...] about I’m selling ALL my photography equipment – do you want any of it?
Here, have a pretty picture
To balance out the snarky last post I'd like to tip the balance by showing you a nice photo. This photo is from a shoot I did for a lovely band called Alice's Evidence. The band wanted an ethereal feel to their promo photo so we (we being myself … [Read more...] about Here, have a pretty picture
Lens Comparison: – Nikon AF-S Nikkor 12-24mm 1:4 F4 Ed DX Wide Angle Lens VS Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX
I've been using the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX for some years now, but to follow my passion for Nikon pro/ semi-pro lenses I couldn't resist grabbing this Nikon AF-S Nikkor 12-24mm 1:4 F4 Ed DX when it popped up on ebay. I know everyone likes to brag, but … [Read more...] about Lens Comparison: – Nikon AF-S Nikkor 12-24mm 1:4 F4 Ed DX Wide Angle Lens VS Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX
Le chat est dans la fenêtre
Originally written in October 2008 for a Japanese zine about windows and views that was eventually published late 2010. I’m fully aware that sometimes I might be seen as a male equivalent of a mad cat lady, and if being involved in IT doesn’t … [Read more...] about Le chat est dans la fenêtre