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Nar-phu trek (2009) selected photographs
In my last post I described a new approach to showing images from Himalayan and other treks. Using that approach, here are a selected set of photographs from the very fine trek to Nar and Phu that my friend J*y and I did in spring 2009. A brief word about Nar and Phu first. …
Shooting at the Sun – James Ravilious and lens hoods
The work of a noted English photographer leads to the discovery of a useful camera gadget. Also the latest tricked-up state of the Sony RX-100 is revealed. A while ago I discovered the work of James Ravilious, and in doing so picked up some lessons from his technique. Ravilious lived and worked in…
Photographing treks – a recording journey
Over my past 5 years or so of trekking, I have struggled with a way to represent the look and feel of the surroundings and the journeys. In such extraordinary surroundings, it seemed perverse not to make a record of what I saw. But the result was often hundreds of images, many of only marginal…
Four trees in black and white
I’ve been experimenting lately with black and white images, particularly with the various possibilities of silver toning effects. Here are some taken this spring in Richmond Park and (this one) in our gardens. This next bit is about the nostalgia of black and white and how to recreate it. You can skip…
Madrid street – chums
Out in the street yesterday with my Olympus and a fast telephoto lens. Like so many cities in Europe, it’s hard to see evidence of the recession in Madrid. Much more obvious in London in fact. This area of Fuencaral/Malasana has many flourishing speciality shops. I don’t recall whether this one was for dogs or…
Hoods with style – the gorgeous automobiles of Dick’s classic garage
Another photo essay, from a recent visit to the USA. I’ve just got back from a 2,000 mile road trip from Austin to New Orleans and back, with my old friend *ndy and his delightful DLW, D*. We were hitting multiple music festivals on our route (of which more photo series to come), and as…
