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GF1 does B&W

2011-08-28T11:53:00.025+01:00

November images - 2011

Images from yesterday 12 Nov, taken in Gloucester.

A couple of landscapes from yesterday - 12 Nov.

Sun 6 Nov images

Images from yesterday Sat 5 Nov

Went into town today for some shopping, took the GF1+20 as usual and glad I did as I was able to capture these 3 images.

3 Images from an overcast day today, again the GF1+20mm delivers and creates nice moody landscapes.

Just spent 2 weeks on the road with little time for photography but managed a night off in my old home town of Chester, Uk.
Took these images of the river Dee and weir at night and a shot before I left of a street artist preparing for his punters.

Attended a meeting almost under this bridge in Edinburgh and had to capture it with the low cloud just hitting the top. Also grabbed a couple of landscapes of the beautiful Scottish landscape on a cloudy day.

A couple of images taken on a dull, overcast and damp day - once more they show what the GF1 can produce.

I was out with the GF1 and saw this fast approaching downpour, just had to grab the image before it arrived - thunder, lightning & torrential rain for about 20min - worth the shot though.

Nostalgic trip back to Aldershot - I was based there when serving with Airborne Forces many years ago!
A lot of changes (for the worst) and it seems the heart has been sucked out of it. Still, managed to grab a few shots that reminded me of the old days.

This poster resides on the wall in the Trafalgar Inn (not B&W as I wanted to retain effect)

This was the mainstay of transport during the conflicts in Northern Ireland

The barman in the Trafalgar

The Tralfagar Inn - main drinking hole of Airborne Forces in years gone bye.

The Queens Hotel - many a family stayed there for Passing Out Parade

The Queen Vic - used to be an "upmarket" watering hole......changed a little.

The old Odeon cinema - first date with my wife spent here - not sure what film was!

The parade today to celebrate RAPTC - well supported by locals

Station Road - looking sad

Former site of Roundabout Club - more fights here than Cassius Clay had in total career

The Oasis on the hill when returning from town with a skin full of ale!

Maida Gym - Pain Palace where we suffered in many forms, lost more blood here than in hospital.

Main entrance to "The temple of doom"

The shop to buy your military supplies from

The railway station - seen many soldiers, arrive, fail and leave.

The current trend in takeaways

A quick trip to London for the Islington - Angel Canal Festival.
Apart from some rain on Sun it was a great day with super people.

A set of miscellaneous images with the GF1 + 20mm

Nik Silver Efex pro conversions

2011-05-01T14:38:00.009+01:00

I have finally purchased the full version of this software and find it......amazing, it is very flexible and allows you to go from the sublime to the ridiculous - I just hope people do not think mine have been overdone, I have tried to maintain the realism of the day.

Brighton - April 2011

2011-04-14T20:03:00.018+01:00

Spent 3 days in Brighton this week, 2 with sunshine and the third overcast - all good for photos and this place does not disappoint.

Spring has arrived

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Spring is here and with it the colours and light we all love.

Dereliction

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I set myself a theme of "Dereliction" and during my search came across these old buildings.

For those of you who may remember the famous "Utterly Butterly" display team with their talented wing walkers, this is all that is left to remember them by - shame.

Places

2010-08-27T22:38:00.029+01:00

19 Mar 2011 - The biggest moon visible for 18yrs as it is at it's closest to earth on it's orbit.

Cirencester in the snow
More snow images from the local area.

Swindon Town.
My wife was doing a vintage event today so I ventured into town with the GF1+20mm lens.

A couple of frosty days in the local area.

Cirencester Christmas market place.

Cirencester at night.
D700+24mm at 1600ASA hand held images of some of the windows and the market place, too cold for people to stay around too long though and no snow..........yet!

Cirencester Park.
Took a walk in our local park today with my wife Sheila, it was cold, clear and very crisp so took the D700+300mm f4 IF ED lens - had to push the ISO high and for some of them up to 3200 but the D700 handled it well.

Latton area.
I was on the way home and passed this favourite shot of mine, saw the mist and the faint moon through the trees so had to get the shot - only had the GF1 + 20mm lens but it did a fantastic job of capturing the scene as I saw it.

This was taken near Poulton and the sun just illuminated the colour in the trees and the drive.

Sunset at the Lakes.
We had a beautiful sunset at the lakes tonight so I managed to grab a couple of images I am happy with, the swans in the first image made it for me.

Westonbirt Arboretum
Sheila took me here today to see the colours, started off overcast & dull and rapidly turned to a very fine and continuous rain so camera kit got a good soaking but kept on going (Thank you Nikon)

South Cerney lakes.
This is a view of the Watermark Club taken on a cold & overcast day.

This tree draws me back time & again and this time of year displays vibrant colours.

Gloucester.
A wet day in the city and he was trying to sell his papers.

Cirencester.
This is the old Roman Ampitheatre that that is a panoramic from 6 images.

Street Photography Project - Instruction: "Document some evidence of human ingenuity that would otherwise go unnoticed. Do it without including any humans in the picture"

Bibury.
I took a trip to Bibury today with my friend Rob who is a great photographer, apart from the mandatory Arlington Row shots I managed to grab a few of a local wedding.

Cirencester Abbey Grounds.

Gloucester.
I spent a few hours in Gloucester taking some street shots then ventured to the docks.

This Photographer was not having a good day even though he had a pretty model, he could not get the height he needed, then he untaped his light stand from the pole and it blew over and broke the umbrella stem - he then gave it up for a bad job and went for a coffee - I did manage to grab these 3 images though.

This gent looks very much like Tommy Lee Jones - the film star

24 hours in London - we visited Camden and Spittalfields.

Bath 2.
Another trip to Bath yesterday and as usual, interesting people and an ever changing scene.

Cheltenham.

Angel of Islington annual festival - great event with friendly and interesting people.

We went to London over the weekend and visited Camden Town on Sat afternoon - it was manic and full of "Interesting people".
This is Prince Albert - current Guiness Book of Records holder for the most piercings!

A quick stop in Tetbury allowed me to grab these 4 images.

A mix of Cotswold stone wall and washing on the line near Birdlip and a sunlit hillside from Nympsfield viewpoint.

Took a trip to Barbury Castle area today to get some scenic shots of the dramatic sky and open vistas.
This is a 3 image panorama

This is an area that is favoured by Paragliders due to the good updraft and thermals.

A few images from a quick trip to Bath.

Events 2010

2010-08-22T22:53:00.013+01:00

Almost the Boxing Day Hunt.
Dec 27 - 2010, due to the recent spate of bad weather the full hunt has been cancelled and our local Cirencester Hunt (Vale of the White Horse) just attended with the Huntmaster and assistants with the hounds - a small turn out but some interesting images to be had.

Gypsy Horse Fair - Stow-on-the-Wold
My friend and fellow photographer Rob took me to the show, it was a new and enjoyable experience - everyone was very friendly, polite and willing to pose for photos.

Washing Pool Farm - Easter Compton, Bristol.
Joe Nemeth a renowned engineer was having an open day on the farm where he restores and repairs steam engines and other vehicles, a great day with pleasant and interesting people.

Battle of Britain Day at Cotswold Airport (Kemble).

Wartime Weekend at the Swindon & Cricklade railway - a great weekend with good weather and fun and friendly people.

Fairford Steam Rally was on last weekend so I went along and took a few images that are below, a mix of vehicles and people of all ages and sunshine!

Another busy weekend for Sheunique and the Blitz Buddies at "Dig for Victory" - well attended and good weather.

A visit to Weston Super Mare

2010-08-19T12:46:00.004+01:00

My wife took me to Weston Super Mare yesterday to give me a change of scenery while my arm is healing.

I managed to do some almost "one arm photography" with the D700 & 50mm f1.4 - I have used a method I tried years ago to soften and give the images a touch of a surreal feel.

RIAT 2010 - Modern & Bygone days

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This year they had a "Battle of Britain village", this consisted of a group of people who enjoy the 1940's and also wanted to celebrate the strength of the people who lived through those difficult times. My wife and daughter were part of the group - it was a great success with positive feedback from all.

These are images from the village area.

These are the images from the modern era of aircraft / visitors at the show.

People

2010-04-24T19:41:00.015+01:00

Interesting and beautiful people.

A series of images taken with the M8+50mm at a 40's evening - Fleece Hotel, Cirencester.

I took this image of my daughter looking thoughtful, taken with GF1+20mm

Three images of my wife taken with the Leica M8.

A friend of my daughters who was attending a 40's event

My wife held a vintage themed garden party recently and these are some of the images I took using the 20mm lens.

Dubai Revisited

2010-03-31T16:46:00.024+01:00

Dubai Revisited is a series of images taken on a recent trip.
All images were taken with the Panasonic GF1.
This camera proved itself yet again to be the perfect carry everywhere kit as even with the 3 lenses and other bits in the shoulder bag, it weighed no more than a large DSLR.

This is the foyer to the Metropolitan Hotel on Sheik Zayed Road, a fabulous hotel with great service that I would recommend to anyone.

Unfortunately, the viewing platform on the Burj Khalif was closed so instead I decided an outside shot would look more impressive at night - the tallest building in the world just goes on and on!

In contrast to the tallest and the most modern, I spent a day with my daughter taking photos in the "true heart" of Dubai - the Creek, I wanted to try and capture some of the personalities who live and work in this area and having an attractive European lady with me certainly helped - they were more than happy to let us take their photos.

This is Jumeirah Beach Residence where my daughter and most of the other Ex pats live, the appartments are huge and luxurious with their own pools and a short walk to the sea, restaurants, bars and nightclubs - very much the opposite end of the spectrum from the Creek.

Shoppers and Sheila's (my wife) paradise, the Malls of Dubai - there are a few including the largest Mall in the world and all are beautiful with incredible customer service.

The Yas Hotel - this is Dubais hotel on the new Formula 1 circuit between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, it is the height of oppulence with its own Marina for yachts and seaplanes!

Our daughter Zea took us there as a treat for Mothers Day and we had a running buffet that lasted 4 hrs so you could graze as you wanted too - incredible selection of food, service and surroundings.

Sheila's final request was to walk on the beach - we walked from the Burj Al Arab for about 5 miles along the golden sands and saw sights from the local school children who were having a lunctime paddle, to couples and local workers chilling out.

I have tried to capture some of the soul of Dubai and it's people through these images rather than make it a family photo book.

I do want to thank all the people of Dubai no matter their status, nationality, cast or creed for having two very important traits sadly lacking in our country - Respect and courtesy!

Brighton - Squared

2010-01-18T18:07:00.010Z

I just spent 3 days with my wife in Brighton, UK - she spent most of her time shopping! mine was spent taking pictures using the GF1 and for 99% of the images, the fantastic 20mm lens.
We had a real mix of weather from fog, to rain and heavy winds that whipped up the sea with huge waves.
I have tried to capture an essence of the visit and Brighton as we love it and have deliberately shot using the square format only.
I hope all who view it, enjoy it and please feel free to write a comment.

Brighton - February 2010