REPOSTING – USA Wanderings: Starting at Grand Central
I was looking for some photos the other day and I went searching on this blog and realised they weren’t here. So I have a heap of posts that I wrote on my old blog […]
Lens-Artists Challenge #309 – Balconies or not
So the Lens-Artists Challenge this week is Balconies and was set by PR from Flights of the Soul. Very interesting challenge and one that I really did think nope I really can’t do this one. […]
Some tips for getting good night photos
After the post I did on the night time cityscapes I had a request to give some tips on doing night photography. So I am going to give you some tips and hopefully, they will […]
Lens Artists Challenge #294 – Before and After
Ooh interesting challenge this week, before and after. This is John’s, from Journeys with Johnbo, challenge to us this week. It is also something I’ve done before. I used to post before and after pictures, but […]
Lens Artists Challenge #291 – Cityscapes
Wow, this challenge was made for me, I think. I love doing cityscapes and I need to say right now that I am going to have trouble picking and might end up with too many. […]
Lens-Artists Challenge #289 – Tools of Photo Composition
This is an interesting challenge. When I first saw the title I thought oh we need to do things like rule of thirds, or leading lines, you know those sorts of composition things. However, I […]
Monochrome Madness – Some favourites of buildings
As requested I’m still doing Monochrome Madness. Here are some of my favourite monochrome images of buildings. Participating in Monochrome Madness If you would like to participate in this challenge please post photos on your […]
One of the things I don’t like about travelling
I am not a normal photographer and I can admit that. One of the things that seems to set me apart is the fact that I don’t really like travelling. I remember having a conversation […]
Silent Sunday – From monochrome to colour the New York Skyline
This was requested so here it is. Look at the Monochrome Madness post from this week if you want to know more. Happy Sunday.
Monochrome Madness – To tone or not to tone
When I was going through my folders today I found two images of the New York skyline taken at night from the top of the Empire State Building. I had made them black and white […]
Favourite Images – Busy week
It has been a very busy time around here. We have spent some time changing and getting rid of things so we no longer have any gas appliances in our house. Today we had a […]
It almost seems like it is back to normal
Trying to get back out to take photos now that Covid seems to be in control here.
Monochrome Wednesday – The MUB
Yesterday I did one of the Manchester Unity Building (MUB) that I thought was boring, but for Monochrome Wednesday I have one that I think works a lot better.
Silent Sunday – Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge would have to be one of the most famous bridges in the world and a good subject for Silent Sunday. Hopefully, I haven’t already done it.
Silent Sunday – Riverside Park
Once again going into the archives for Silent Sunday and thought it might be nice to revisit my visit to Riverside Park in New York.
Monochrome Wednesday – Flatiron in New York
While going through Instagram the other day a photo inspired me to look at my photos of the Flatiron building in New York for Monochrome Wednesday. I found one that I thought might work.
Silent Easter Sunday – New York Public Library
It is Easter Sunday and that always seems a good time to look at a place that is silent, the New York Public Library. There is something about the silence of those places, though funny […]
Monochrome Wednesday – New York Skyline
For my Monochrome Wednesday image I’m showing an old photo that I had done of the New York Skyline a couple of years ago. It was taken up high.
Silent Sunday – Grand Central Terminal
More photos from the archive for Silent Sunday and today I am looking back the day I went to the Grand Central Terminal in New York City.
Introducing Artists that I admire – Julia Anna Gospodarou
This was an interview that was originally done for the magazine when I was doing it. Julia Anna Gospodarou is an artist that so many people like and she was wonderful to let me do […]