Experimentation..

This image was the result of wanting to try new approaches to some well photographed paths.  I may build on this in the future..

A few from this weeks shoot.  Yet to edit my potential final image, but rather liked these few shots.

Although very difficult to photograph, couldn't resist but attempt to get a shot of the enumeration of these starlings near to the village that night.  Rather a hypnotic sight and quite wonderful..

Self Portraiture

I have to admit that self portraiture is not my thing.  The mere thought conjures images in my mind of 'selfies' and teenage girls snapping their reflections in loo mirrors whilst pouting simultaneously. 

This is my finished work.. It is surprisingly difficult to try to portray oneself!

A project in the planning..

In the next week I am intending to use this photograph of Lily Cole as inspiration for a magazine cover style beauty shoot.  The idea of flowers in the shot appealed to me as a trained florist and to my eyes, the simplicity of the image is very effective.  Photo by Tim Walker.

A trip to the country...

As part of my unusual occupation degree brief I today visited Ryal for a location shoot with Historical Buildings Consultant and friend of mine, Peter Ryder.  This was also a good opportunity to photograph the area and architecture.  Although not properly sorted from my memory card, having only been back a few hours more will follow on this!

A long walk and a play with the camera..

Rather enjoying the mild weather and the chance to get out and about to shoot.  Todays mixed results, a weir always calls for some long exposure!

Taken at Bothal, Northumberland.

An exercise in outdoor lighting..

Braving a very windy, cold, yet bright day today for some experimental location shots with David, Nicolas and Georgina.  The intention of this exercise was to compare the effects of various methods of flash in such conditions.  Results are yet to be seen!