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The Isle Of Wight

I took a trip to the Isle Of Wight with my family.As is usual, the family were more than happy to send my off to take a couple of pictures.  Maybe too happy . . .      We are popping back to the Isle of Wight later in the year and having found a couple of really good spots for some pictures, I'm really looking forward to it.

Lillianna

I've seen a lot of AI generated images that feature the depiction of a woman with long hair, outside in the wind.   From an asthetical point of view, they look pretty cool.   So here's my version. The picture of Lillian I took in the Studio. The background is an image I took of Derwent Water.   So that's me copying AI. Isn't that the wrong way around...

World Photography Day

Monday the 19th of August is World Photography Day so I thought I’d take a minute to examine how photography impacts our lives through history and now. I’ll start with a question. How many years has photography been with us? The answer might surprise you. In fact, the person credited with taking the oldest known photograph was a serving officer in Napoleon’s army...

Magical Mono

Monochrome photography, also known as black and white photography, is an art form used to capture the world around us. The art of creating a monochrome photograph goes beyond capturing an image in black-and-white, the lack of colour demands that a scene be interpreted using other forms, such as texture, shape and contrast.  To create a good monochrome photograph, t...

A Return To Film

Film photography appears to be rising in popularity amongst some photographers.  I've even seen some photographers shoot nothing but film.   Even wet plate photography has been on the rise (something I might have to have a go at myself).