Snow’s on the way.
“Snow’s coming” say the weather people. That can be great for photographs, but not without it’s challenges. “If you’ve ever tried to photograph a black dog in the snow, you’ll know what I mean”, say...
View ArticleGreat landscapes – the light is everything
There are some fabulous landscape photographs on show at the National Theatre until 28 January, showcasing the Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards. “The qualities they all possess are endevour,...
View ArticleBluebells – different ways to photograph a woodland icon
Now’s a great time to find a bluebell wood. They make stunning images and there are different ways to make the most of a fabulous carpet of these delicate little flowers. One way is to shoot them on a...
View ArticleCity at night – stunning image of Dubai
Property developer Ian Powell,from Brighton, has captured a knockout image of Dubai at night, reminiscent of the futuristic movie Blade Runner. Using the opportunities from his work, this keen amateur...
View ArticleTravel photographs – not just ice creams on the beach
With summer fast approaching, millions of photographers, amateur and professional, will be savouring the chance to take some great images. “This beautiful photograph by Andy Cheek of Stevenage, Herts...
View ArticleBad weather – good pictures.
Cameras and water don’t go well together. But the next 7 days promise to offer up a real challenge to the hardier photographers among us. ” Watch out though. I got an amazing soaking covering the...
View ArticleBig weather triumphs at the Sony World Photographic Awards
Big weather has triumphed at the Sony world photography awards in London. Mitch Dobrowner scooped the L’Iris D’Or award with this, and other fantastic images of storm clouds in Tornardo Alley in...
View ArticleChinese ice caves – take a wide angle lens.
This kind of photography makes you just plain jealous. “When all the technical stuff about cameras has been talked out, what f stop, ISO, aperture etc, the bottom line is being there“, says James...
View ArticleLife in the country competition
Photograph( top) of The Kirkstone Pass, Lake District, and below, Salmon Fishing on the Tweed, both by James Fraser Now that winter has just about finished with us, photographers can fire up their...
View ArticleHot news pictures
Hats off to Solent News’ photographer Robert Nemeti for his great shot of five lads cooling off on the south coast. “The national papers loved this image for it’s energy and fun’” says James Fraser of...
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