I'm sure everyone will agree that this Summer has been a washout, but I suppose that's no excuse really for a photographer. I should be out in all weathers, capturing landscapes and architecture in their different moods!!
I entered 25 photos into the Landscape Photographer Of The Year Competition run by Charlie Waite, but none were shortlisted. This was quite a disappointment at first, as I suppose every photographer thinks his pictures have merit, but having read other blogs on the subject, and seen other 'rejects', I'm less unhappy!!
Here are a few selected photos since my last post, just to prove I'm still trying!
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| This is a copy of theWigan Casino sign, now hanging in the Grand Arcade inWigan, on the site of the original Casino. |
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| A view across Windermere towards the Langdales from Waterhead on a stormy day. |
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| 'Orange Wildflowers', used my fixed 50mm on F1.8 to get the Bokeh, really like the effect, posted to a Bokeh group on Flickr and got hits!! |
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| Water reflections with added Photoshop blur for effect. |
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| This is called 'Rusted and Rotted', you can create beauty from any old thing! |
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| 'Tacking Round The Buoy' at Scotmans Flash, I loved the reflection on this one! Thanks to the Horizon Policeman for his guidance! |
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| Olympic Champion and Tour De France Winner Bradley Wiggins and Bernie Eisel passing through Billinge on the Tour of Britain. |
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| Mark Cavendish, 'The Manx Missile', wearing his World Champion Road Race shirt |
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| The rest of the Peloton. |
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| A black and white study called 'Under The Pier' taken at Southport. I only had my Iphone, just goes to show, you should always have your camera with you! Mind you, it didn't turn out too bad... |
