Update

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!

This is a copy of theWigan Casino sign, now hanging in the Grand Arcade inWigan, on the site of the original Casino.

A view across Windermere towards the Langdales from Waterhead on a stormy day.

'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!!

Water reflections with added Photoshop blur for effect.

This is called 'Rusted and Rotted', you can create beauty from any old thing!

'Tacking Round The Buoy' at Scotmans Flash, I loved the reflection on this one! Thanks to the Horizon Policeman for his guidance!

Olympic Champion and Tour De France Winner Bradley Wiggins and Bernie Eisel passing through Billinge on the Tour of Britain.

Mark Cavendish, 'The Manx Missile', wearing his World Champion Road Race shirt

The rest of the Peloton.

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...

Featured Photo

Snapsort has used this photo to publicise its Weekly Challenge. The theme was 'Water'.
I took this with a fixed 50mm F1.8 lens and a 21mm macro attachment on my Canon EOS 60D.

Have a look at their facebook site here:     Snapsort

This is the blog page for all the 'Water' entries that Snapsort published:   Snapsort Blog

This photo received 3 Stars for Technical Merit and Creativity on the PhotoAnswers website.
                                                             

Featured Photo

Another of my photos has been featured on a website!
The challenge was 'Abstract'
This time it's the Snapsort website, a great site for comparing cameras and getting good detailed reviews.

Have a look here: Snapsort Photo Challenge

Photo Comp Entry

This photo was entered in the 'Still Life' category, although I could have saved it for the 'Natural World' category too.
I called it 'Heart Of Oak'
It rated as follows on Photo Answers Website:



                                 CREATIVE                        TECHNICAL            

              

Photo Comp Update

My Black and White entries have been rated as follows on the Photo Answers Website:

**** Excellent An eye-catching and skillful piece of work, but not quite good enough to be shortlisted. Keep shooting and better luck next time!

 *** Almost there Your picture’s technically good but it lacks impact – have a think about how you could make your next entry stand out from the crowd.


St Paul's New Reflection         Creative ****               Technical   ****

Remembrance                      Creative      ****           Technical    ***

Photo Comp Update

My Landscape pictures received their ratings on the Photo Answers Website:

*** Almost there Your picture’s technically good but it lacks impact – have a think about how you could make your next entry stand out from the crowd.
**** Excellent An eye-catching and skillful piece of work, but not quite good enough to be shortlisted. Keep shooting and better luck next time!


Beach Tracks:                                      Creative ***              Technical ***

  

Beacon at Sunset:                             Creative ***                Technical ****

 

Framed Photos

I've been refreshing the photo frames around the house that have my pictures in them. It's a satisfying little task that keeps me busy and brightens up the rooms they're in with new colours. It's too easy to walk past a picture frame and not look because you're used to the picture, but changing them now and again catches the eye. I decided to use Wild Flowers as a theme in one frame, and three of my Rhosneigr shots in another.

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London Pride

Forget-Me-Not

Aquilegia

Bluebell