Fireworks

Fireworks display was very wet this year. I had to take pictures from inside the car, no not because of my hair but I did not want my camera to get wet!

Messing in the kitchen

What is it? You are probably asking yourself. Well, I poured a few drops of olive oil on some water I had put in a glass dish. Under the dish I had placed a CD and a yellow card. The result is rather abstract.

A walk in Bedfords Park

A quiet stroll in Bedfords Park, all the way down to the pond, I managed to get my first dragonfly, at long last!
Also got the swan at the same time.

Perfect portrait

Although taken outside, a simple flashgun with a brolly and a reflector did the trick! I think Ruk might now consider new career options?

Gothic

You do not have to go far to get great shots. East Ham nature reserve of all locations gave us the background for an amazing photo session. Many thanks to our ever so patient model, the one and only Ruk.

British Wildlife

Another outing with Pam took us to the British Wildlife centre in Lingfield in Surrey. We came really close with foxes, otters and even snakes! New lens proved once again it could give wonderfully sharp photographs.

Namibia 2009

Dead Vlei (the Dead Valley) in Sossusvlei in the Namib desert (hence the name Namibia) would make any photographer shake by its splendid light ; a feast for the eyes and for the lens!

Namibia 2009

A prize winner! The common roller, a European migrating bird helped me won the trophy at the club. 1st place for a bird with truly amazing colours.

Namibia 2009

A very rich flora and fauna led me to having my camera out at all times. My new lens Canon 70-200 L f.4 gave me great results. You can judge for yourself.

Namibia 2009

Yes I know, it has already been a month I have been back from Namibia but I had obviously many photos to sort out. So here we go a small selection of my favourite ones.

Dull day?

When the weather does not lend itself to outdoor photography, I try to find subjects for my photos indoors. Even the most unusual objects can give you interesting results.

Familiar face in London?

Taking a stroll around the streets of London in the summer. You get to see famous landmarks, rather amusing to look at a photogenic "spot" from a totally different angle.

Colour or black and white?

A very photogenic spot in Brittany. This house can actually be seen on all the brochures on Brittany. The colour version gives a very blue feel. The black and white version gives it a sense of isolation. I do like both in fact.

Family zoo

A weekend in Lille, shame I had to walk around with 35 kids following me. I am always pleased to go to the local family zoo. This peacock was surely showing off when we walked past its enclosure!

Lonely tree

I went up to Suffolk over the half term break. I have already taken quite a few shots up there especially in Southwold. However, Covehithe is just around the corner from the caravan. This lonely tree standing on the beach can surely appeal to many photographers.

New lens

I was very eager to try my new lens 70-200mm L f.4 IS so I took a few shots indoors. Can you figure out what this photo represents? Only desaturated it and rotated it in Photoshop that is all! The black and white colours give it a different feel which is to my liking rather appropriate to the subject matter.

On my doorstep

I do not need to go far to take some pictures. I just walked to the lake at the end of my road. Well, I wanted to try the new lens I have just purchased. The 70-200mm L f.4 IS, I am definitely getting ready for the safaris in Namibia in August. This lens will surely give terrific results.

Chelsea Flower Show

Apart from the plasticine garden and the more topical credit crunch garden, I enjoyed another special garden made from a mixture of glass and copper, no need to worry about watering anymore!

Chelsea Flower Show

Roses were obviously a very popular section, the photos do not do justice to the wonderful smells.

Chelsea Flower Show

Photos opportunities everywhere you look! A real shame I did not bring my tripod.
So many vibrant colours it was mind blowing and left you with a relaxing feeling. The macro lens was absolutely vital to get close in. Just a selection of a few photos.

Numbers competition

Another attempt for the numbers competition. Crack the code!

Colour popping

With Photoshop, colour popping has given Black and White pictures a new dimension.

Black and white photography

Black and white photography has such a minimalistic aspect to it that it makes it a wonderful medium.

Thanks to my model Ruk! :-)

Numbers competition

The colour competition left me inspired and winning. Here is the 1st photo for the numbers competition.

Colours competition

I bought a 100m F2.8 macro lens on ebay and I have been playing with it for a while to try and master the depth of field. Here are a few attempts at rendering colours.