Category Archives: Photography

Camera History

While my memory works tolerably well, and as I suspect I’m about to enter one of my periodic phases of camera replacement, I thought it would be interesting to write up a list of the cameras I have owned and … Continue reading →

Tuesday, December 3, 2013 in Micro Four Thirds, Photography

Morocco – What Worked and What Didn’t

As a tail piece to my Morocco blog, and as a service to anyone else considering a photo trip there, here are a few notes on what worked, what didn’t, and how you might increase your own chance of a … Continue reading →

Sunday, December 1, 2013 in Micro Four Thirds, Morocco Travel Blog, Photography, Thoughts on the World, Travel

First Attempt at a Star Trail

I’ve tried processing my star trail shots from Morocco, and the results are better than I expected. The above is from my first night in the Erg Chebbi. With a full moon the foreground is perhaps a bit overexposed, but … Continue reading →

Wednesday, November 27, 2013 in Morocco Travel Blog, Photography, Travel

Exploring the Souks

A gentle first morning, waiting for the others to arrive, but by lunchtime we were assembled. It definitely works well for me arriving slightly early and having time to sort myself out. After introductions and a leisurely lunch, we got … Continue reading →

Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in Micro Four Thirds, Morocco Travel Blog, Photography, Travel

What I Want In My Next DSLR – Progress Report

Have digital cameras advanced as picture-taking tools for serious photographers since 2010? In 2010 I wrote an article assessing what I thought was then missing from the typical DSLR, in the hope that it might contribute to improving digital cameras … Continue reading →

Sunday, October 13, 2013 in Photography

Buttons Or Switches? Buttons Are Better!

My Canon 7D, like the 40D before it, has a feature I love and would find it hard to relinquish – three fully programmable custom modes, right on the mode dial. This makes it possible to sort out the myriad … Continue reading →

Sunday, September 29, 2013 in Micro Four Thirds, Photography, Thoughts on the World

Unexpected Support

Quick update on the support position for the Panasonic GX7. Phase One won’t commit themselves on Capture One support. It looks like the DNG converter is the best Adobe are going to do. I also haven’t yet managed to track … Continue reading →

Thursday, September 26, 2013 in Micro Four Thirds, Photography

Getting Ahead of the Curve

The majority of my camera purchases have been somewhat “behind the curve”, to the extent that I’ve purchased some just before the announcement of their replacement. However for my latest purchase I’ve gone right to the other end of the … Continue reading →

Saturday, September 21, 2013 in Photography

Capturing the Setting Sun

I’ve been catching up with some of the outstanding shots from our USA trip in 2012. One of the most successful days of the whole trip in photographic terms started in the fascinating Bisti Badlands, and ended on a short … Continue reading →

Thursday, July 25, 2013 in Photography, Travel, USA 2012

Canon EOS 70D: Cynical, Substantial or Stepping Stone?

I am trying to work out what to make of the announcement of Canon’s new 70D. For those of you who haven’t caught up yet, Canon have finally, after four years, upgraded their APS-C sensor technology, yesterday announcing their new … Continue reading →

Thursday, July 4, 2013 in Photography, Thoughts on the World

Iceland Album Now Online!

I’ve finally posted my complete album from the 2011 Iceland Trip! Please look inside and let me know what you think… Continue reading →

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Iceland Travel Blog, Photography, Travel

A Delightful Little Surprise

I’ve just finished processing the photographs from my 2011 trip to Iceland! I’ll get the best up on my site over the next week or so. At least I’ve avoided the second anniversary of the trip… There was a wonderful … Continue reading →

Thursday, June 13, 2013 in Iceland Travel Blog, Photography