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Tag Archives: Photography
Flower head
Whilst out over the weekend leading a photography tour in London, I was struck as many others have been by just how many flowers are coming into bloom. There’s blossom on some of the trees, and in places not only … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Photography
Tagged blossom, colour, daffodil, flower, nature, photograph, Photography, photography tour, snowdrop, spring, tour
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Reflecting windows
At first glance, today’s image looks very neat and symmetrical, but on careful examination it’s full of untidy disruptions to that sense of order. One of the columns of windows sits slightly recessed from the others, carving a deeper line … Continue reading
Posted in Abstract, Photography
Tagged Architecture, black and white, light, order, pattern, photograph, Photography, reflection, rule of thirds, sky, symmetry, tree, windows
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Misty landscape
I spent New Year in Dorset, much of the time amidst driving rain and strong winds, though thankfully not nearly as serious as the devastating weather which has affected other parts of the country. It was certainly not peaceful weather, … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Photography
Tagged dawn, Dorset, hillside, light, mist, peace, photograph, Photography, sheep, sun, weather
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Towering pillars
Today’s image shows the magnificent interior and towering pillars of Gorton Monastery near Manchester. It was designed by Edward Pugin (son of Augustus Pugin who worked alongside Charles Barry on the creation of the Palace of Westminster). Gorton is a … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Photography
Tagged Architecture, church, Gorton, Gorton Monastery, grandeur, height, light, monastery, photograph, Photography, Pugin, space
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The view between
This view between two beach huts was taken a few years ago on the Essex coast. Beach huts seem to be a popular subject for photography, especially if they are painted in bright and contrasting colours. These ones were rather … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Photography
Tagged 83, beach, beach hut, frame, hut, photograph, Photography, sea, View, water
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Textured surface
When I’m teaching new photographers, one of the things which seems to excite people most is the move from Auto to Aperture-Priority function, allowing the photographer to control the depth of field in their image. In basic principle, it is … Continue reading
Posted in Abstract, Photography
Tagged aperture, Architecture, brick, depth of field, detail, pattern, perspective, photograph, Photography, red, teaching, texture, tuition, wall
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Flowers beyond the window
Compositional techniques like framing and leading lines are not just about making pretty pictures, they should also be a key part of the way in which each picture tells its story. With something like framing, the relationship between the frame … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Photography
Tagged colour, flower, frame, framing, garden, leading line, photograph, Photography, window
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