This year has been a learning curve, so far as getting my new photography business up and running. Some of the ideas and hopes I had, well frankly they have flopped or not materialised, whilst in other more unexpected areas I have been really pleased with the results. Most importantly I've had time to reflect on what is important to me, as a person, and as a photographer.
Read MoreSteampunk ~ The Lincoln Asylum Festival
This is the 10th anniversary of the Lincoln Asylum Steampunk Festival. It's on over this weekend and is going to be a spectacular event. I'll be there tomorrow to take some images and chat with the festival participants. I'm expecting some amazing costumes to be on show! Look for my images in the gallery which will be updated throughout the coming week.
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Read MoreFujifilm ~ The 200mm F2 telephoto
This, to my mind, is a watershed moment in Fujifilm's lens release history. Why? Because Fujifilm has now demonstrated its ability to build a truly premium telephoto lens - enter the FUJINON XF200mm F2 R LM OIS WR (at this point I really wanted to say 'Enter the Dragon' because this lens is taking Fujifilm into the premium telephoto arena, where I'm sure it will go about its business - Bruce Lee style)!
Read MoreLeadenham Polo Tournament
This last weekend saw the annual Leadenham summer polo tournament take place. Glorious weather and plenty of action on the full size playing field. Images available for perusal by clicking here.
Read MoreThe Lincoln Grand Prix
Every May in the historic City of Lincoln an elite cycling event is held. This one day classic was first run in 1956 and attracts top athletes to race along Lincoln's cobbled streets and up the now infamous steep cobbled climb of Michaelgate to Castle Square that sits beneath the watchful towers of Lincoln Cathedral...
Read MoreThe Spirit of Polo
I've watched my fair share of polo over the years, for the spectator it can be both a relaxing day out and yet very exhilarating. For the photographer it can be challenging, occasionally highly rewarding, and yet frustrating, requiring a good degree of 'lady luck' to be on your side.
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Buying a Camera
Recently I met with a group of amateur photographers who were keen to learn the skills required to make a success of studio, portrait and wedding photography. Occasionally I was asked about my opinions on the kind of gear I thought they should consider buying.
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