Sunday 25 March 2012

New Forest Experience - Morning

For my birthday back in February some good friends gifted me a photography experience day in the New Forest with professional photographer Michael Palmer.

Well, today was the day and I met Michael along with the other participants at the Lyndhurst Park Hotel. The weather was perfect (especially for this time of year) with a slightly hazy start then warm bright sunshine later on.

We started the shoot with some wildlife and nature shots, then headed over to a cemetery before stopping for a bite to eat.

After lunch we were given a demo of using reflectors to light portrait shots then tried our hands at panning whilst shooting moving vehicles (to blur the background whilst keeping the subject in focus) before heading over to the local Ferrari showroom. We ending the day with some indoor photos in a church up the road.

It was a thoroughly enjoyable day and also the first time that I've been out with a group of photographers which was a good experience and allows you to share techniques and pick up tips. What ever level of photographer you are then I would recommend one of these experience days.

Anyway, the photos below are a selection from the morning part of the experience day. I will put some of the afternoon shots in a future post.

Moody Cow!


Cute Little Calf


One Horse Power!


Getting Up


Leaning Headstones


Flower


Remembering Lost Mothers


Arty!


Wooden Headstone


Jet Trails


Wooden Headstone Detail


More Gravestones!


As usual, click on the images to enlarge

Sunday 18 March 2012

Happy Mothers Day

As it is Mothers Day in the UK, today's blog post is dedicated to my fantastic Mum.

Thanks Mum for all your love and support over the years and here is a small token of my appreciation...

Saturday 17 March 2012

New Neighbour

Noticed this nest in a tree overhanging my back garden this morning. I am not too good at recognising breeds of bird but I think this is a Thrush (maybe Song or Mistle).

Good to see that spring is finally kicking in!

Tuesday 13 March 2012

Strongman Takes Up Photography

Continuing the Strongman series.

This week, Strongman takes up photography!



For all the Strongman series posts, please click Here