Highly Commended

Just a quick note to say that if you are in your local newsagent and pick up a copy of Photoplus magazine and turn to page 40, you'll see a picture of mine of Beach Huts in Southwold , taken just after a storm had blown through.

I've had images make it onto coverdisk galleries before but this is my first time in print so I'm really pleased.

You can see the original image on Flickr here

Forcing the issue.

A shopping trip into Cambridge yesterday, my home town.  I don't often take a camera as I've "seen it all before" but I thought that it might be worth it as it was sunny and with the sun lowish and the trees in Autumn leaf I thought I'd take a camera on the off chance.

But what lens? I didn't want to take a full rucksack, and wanted to challenge myself (I was feeling masochistic) so I took my 10mm Fisheye lens.  On occasion, I like to go out with just one lens as it forces you to think differently, although the number of "keepers" is often low.

We parked at the "Backs" of the colleges, (£6 for two hours, nice rip off) and walked through to the town centre, taking in the college views on the way.

Picture of the day was this one, three handheld images tonemapped together.  I really like the painterly feel to this and the natural framing.

My Flickr Photostream

Houghton Mill

Well after living in the vicinity of this place for more years than I care to remember, I finally got there last Tuesday evening.

Went along armed with my new Benbo 1 tripod, Canon 7D, selection of lenses and buddies from the St Neots and District Camera Club.

Beautiful sky as the sun set and some long exposures gave a chance to play with HDR processing.

See the results here

Good fun,