Flowers and boredom and wandering....
Category: Garden and Flower Phot…
First Garden Visit of the Year
Sometime last year, around September I think, I found myself on a beach made of shells. The water lapped quietly over the pale shells and a soft silverly light glinted gently on the sea. My husband had wandered off exploring on his own leaving me and my camera, for twenty wonderful minutes I was lost … Continue reading First Garden Visit of the Year
Thoughts On New Cameras
I make no secret of the fact that I have very little interest in photography equipment. I've been shooting with a full frame Sony A99 for around five years, with the speed technology evolves that makes it quite outdated as a camera. It was a major expense when I bought it, a huge step up … Continue reading Thoughts On New Cameras
Garden Photography – What to Shoot in Early Spring
If you are anything like me once the first signs of spring arrive you can't wait to get out with the camera and visit some gardens. But if daffodils aren't your thing and it's too early for tulips you may well find yourself thinking there won't be anything to shoot .There is always something interesting … Continue reading Garden Photography – What to Shoot in Early Spring
Lensbaby Comparison Part 3 – Velvet 56 vs Velvet 85
This is the last in my little series of posts comparing the Lensbaby Velvet 56 and Velvet 85 and it's not a comparison as such, more of a revisit. I was very fortunate to get my hands on the Velvet 85 a couple of weeks before it launched and I visited a couple of gardens … Continue reading Lensbaby Comparison Part 3 – Velvet 56 vs Velvet 85
Lensbaby Velvet 85 – First Impressions
First of all I have to say I'm massively grateful to the lovely Lensbaby people for giving me the opportunity to try this lens out before it launched. But's it's been sooooo frustrating not being able to share any images!! I will confess that I've never been quite sure about the Velvet 56, it's one … Continue reading Lensbaby Velvet 85 – First Impressions