Low Cost Geotagging Using Bibble

I decided a while ago that it would be useful to “geotag” my photographs, i.e. to automatically record the location from which each is taken and add that to each images’s metadata. As my next photographic trip is to Iceland … Continue reading

Saturday, July 2, 2011 in Photography, Travel

Back to Cuba!

Not literally, unfortunately, but I’m finally getting on top of my shots from last November’s trip, and I thought I’d share some of them with you. Here’s one I rather liked of a green car under dappled light on the … Continue reading

Thursday, June 23, 2011 in Cuba Travel Blog

Don’t Stand So Close

As a general rule, it’s good for an action photographer to get close to said action, but I’ve recently seen a few films that demonstrate there’s a limit. One key example was “The Eagle”. It’s a stirring tale, full of … Continue reading

Monday, May 23, 2011 in Photography, Reviews

Watching The Wall Go Up

Thanks to some generous colleagues and the last minute availability of a spare “hospitality” ticket, I was lucky enough to get into a sold-out Roger Waters concert based on Pink Floyd’s The Wall this week. It was a really great … Continue reading

Thursday, May 19, 2011 in Photography, Reviews

Spring is Here!

One of my birthday presents was a dance photography masterclass, hosted at the Victoria and Albert museum and led by renowned dance photographer Chris Nash. This was a bit of a departure for my photography, although followers of my blog … Continue reading

Thursday, May 12, 2011 in Photography

Ask A P’liceman

I think it was Will Hay who popularised the notion of added value timekeeping and navigational services from the forces of law and order. This doesn’t always work. On Barbados recently, we were trying without much success to find Fisher … Continue reading

Monday, May 2, 2011 in Travel

Compact Camera Alienation?

Are compact and cellphone cameras fundamentally unsuited to a significant subset of the population? I am short sighted. With an SLR I look through the viewfinder at an image focused at the optical equivalent of about 1m, maybe a bit … Continue reading

Monday, April 25, 2011 in Photography, Thoughts on the World

Book Review Restructuring

I’m in the process of restructuring my book reviews, integrating them better with my blog. Please bear with me if posts or old reviews appear to move or are replaced as I complete this process. Update 13th May: the restructuring … Continue reading

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in Website & Blog

What to Get for a Photographer’s Birthday

With my half century finally upon me, my wife Frances has excelled herself by commissioning a most wonderful cake, celebrating my photographic passion! This is well up to the standard of “Bear in a Porsche“, from a few years back… … Continue reading

Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in Personal News, Photography

Barbados Portfolio Update

I’ve just managed to catch up with some of my shots from recent trips to Barbados, and in particular I’ve added some wildlife, sports, entertainment and underwater shots I’m quite pleased with. Have a look and let me know what … Continue reading

Saturday, March 12, 2011 in Barbados, Photography

Don’t Pose, Please, Just Act Natural

Those who follow my photography blog will know that my preferred technique for taking portraits is to use my 70-300mm lens towards the long end of the zoom range. It only works as long as the subject is effectively frozen … Continue reading

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 in Barbados, Photography

Red Roof Reflections

As my “photographic eye” develops, I find I’m noticing much more readily the colour of light, and how it can be modified by things both inside and outside the scene. This shot of St. Nicholas Abbey on Barbados is an … Continue reading

Saturday, February 19, 2011 in Agile & Architecture, Barbados, Photography