The Few Signs of Summer

Summer Holidays

Discovered a great tutorial this morning on how to add a 35mm film strip effect to your images. Great for those special moments or something different for your work. Here's my first attempt, hope you like it. I've attached the tutorial link below as well for anyone who's interested.

Digital Photography Connection

New York New York, Las Vegas

Luxor, Las Vegas

Piggyback Ride

Lifes Hands

Lough Neagh Antrim

Pause For Reflection

I recently ventured to Portrush to capture some shots of the North West 200 and to practice panning skills. Along the way I seen this elderly gentlemen sitting on the bench looking out at the sea as the waves crashed against the coastline and it was one of those times were I actually said to myself I wonder why he's sat all on his own and what he is thinking about. I've taken the original and boosted the fill light and recovery in ACR and then taken a texture and blended the shot. It's almost oil painting style in the effect but I was pleased with the result.

Sometimes It Doesnt' Have To Be Perfect

Following some recent inspiration after a lot of reading and web browsing I decided to keep things simple today and take some handheld shots on my compact. These might not be works of art or superb shots but I think each one has it's own interest and meaning if you like. If you want to see some great landscape stuff then take a look at this guys work -:

David Ward

Abstract

Furrowed Field Antrim

Lough Shore Antrim

Paddling Around Loughshore Antrim

Lough Shore Antrim

Just took another short stroll down to Loughshore Antrim today to mainly have a play with ISO and shutter speed. This was the best of a small bunch. I've got some nice shots of the swans and ducks as well but need more time to sort them out....always busy doing something!

Greenmount Field Antrim

Greenmount Antrim

Remnants of Winter

Built to Stand the Test of Time

Winter is Gone

Pringle Boxes Come Snoots

Thanks to DIY photography.net I made some homemade snoots and took a few snaps tonight. Hopefully more to follow in the forthcoming weeks but here's my first attempt.