100 Megapixel London sunset panorama
The London skyline at sunset is too breathtaking and wide to capture in a single photograph. So I stitched 13 together for a 100 megapixel wide panorama of the city. Now I just need to find a 100" frame and sufficient wall space...
Read MoreLong distance fireworks
Every New Year’s Eve there’s a beautiful fireworks from the London Eye. And every year there’s are hundred of thousands of people travelling into the city to view it (around 250,000 this year). Getting a good place with a decent view requires arriving hours in advance. The chances of getting sufficient space to set up a tripod, and not have is pushed over and trampled upon, are...
Read MoreFun day charity event 2011
Pictures from the fun-day fund raiser for Cancer Research, arranged by my good friend Jenni. A brilliant day where we raised £600 for the good cause.
Read MoreLondon from above, part 1
During my first evening tour in The London Eye, I got a series of "nice but no cigar" pictures of London's skyline seen from above. This post analyses exposure and records a number of lessons learnt for a future re-visit to this magnificient view of the City.
Read MoreThe sunset that got away
Anglers do it. Hunters do it. But photographers often don't talk so much about "the one that got away". But sometimes it happens, and last night's attempt of capturing a sunflower sunset was just one of those times. But even if I didn't get what I aimed for, it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening with some interesting pictures.
Read MoreStrobists in Epping Forest
Outdoor photoshoot in Epping Forest arranged by the Essex Strobists. Despite fewer than expected models, it was a great learning experience.
Read MoreMountnessing Sunset
A chat over a cup of coffee led to a sunset trip to nearby Mountnessing windmill. The colours in the sky were pretty, and while editing and MAYBE going slightly overboard, I finally felt some of that old buzz again.
Read MoreTouchdown
Pictures from a zen-like day in the park. I sat comfortably in a nice chair, enjoying the sun, and waited for the ducks and geese to come to me. Many did, and some of the many were even kind enough to make a big splash when they arrived.
Read MoreA walk in the park
Cute goslings, a swan, and even a duck landing in water were the test subjects for my new tele converter.
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