Category Archives: General

Capturing new images. And finding old ones…

As a photographer, there is a constant desire to be out there shooting new frames in new locations, to try out new ideas or simply to shoot a favourite once more. Now, in today’s age of technology and other geeky … Continue reading

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The whole is greater than the sum of the parts…

‘Hey?’, I can hear say as you give a silent facepalm as you read that title. In a nutshell, a group of things has a value, be that monetary, artistic, or whatever. For the purposes of this blog, we’re going … Continue reading

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The one….

Well, actually, THIS one… I’m participating in a world-wide photographic project hosted by David Hobby at Strobist. In a nutshell, this is all about lighting your picture using small flashes to get big results. The primary aim in all of … Continue reading

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The saga of the absentee blogger

You’ve seen it all before. All these free blog sites set up to capture the thoughts and ramblings of the everyday journalist. Well, I feared I was going to let this digital home of mine turn into the same. The … Continue reading

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Forays in black (and white) magic

A while back, I dabbled in black and white film photography. As opposed to digital of course. I rigged up film developing station in the laundry, and routinely processed my own film. The difference between analog and digital is astounding. … Continue reading

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And the project continues

Before journeying to work this morning, I ensured that my gear was alongside me, both of us hoping for decent light and an opportunity to shoot some boats again. Bantry bay did not disappoint! The light was great, the place … Continue reading

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Advantages of goal-based photography projects

Oh my! Have things degraded so quickly that at this point in my blogging career that I’m already resorting to dispensing self-help advice. Well, not quite. You might recall that I said that this blog would be about photography and … Continue reading

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And so it began…

My blog Why? Well, you may ask! Why indeed! Why does anyone want or need a blog? Questions, questions, questions. These have run around my head for ages, and not one of them answered adequately. So I’ve decided to take … Continue reading

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