Monthly Archives: May 2022

A visit to Pontsticill. Reservoir, trains and nature

The last time I visited Pontsticill, near Merthyr in South Wales, it was winter. There was snow on the mountains and the reservoir was full to capacity. Today couldn’t have been any more different, as there was none of that. However, it allowed for some great, and dramatic images. I have decided to do somethingContinue reading “A visit to Pontsticill. Reservoir, trains and nature”

Wildlife Down The Docks (And the power of pre-shot on the Fuji)

Went for a quick stroll down the docks, a few hundred yards from my house and decided to shoot some wildlife with the Fujifilm X-T3 and 50-230mm lens using Fujifilm’s “pre-shot” mode. Basically, it takes images while the shutter release is pressed, and then takes more when you press the shutter, so you never missContinue reading “Wildlife Down The Docks (And the power of pre-shot on the Fuji)”

Llyn Llech Owain Nature Reserve

This was the very first time I had been to Llyn Llech Owain, near Cross Hands, Llanelli, and it was a really enjoyable visit. The nature reserve consists of many acres of woodland and a large lake. These images are taken from around the lake area, which was possible with a circular route. Armed withContinue reading “Llyn Llech Owain Nature Reserve”

Using the 7.5mm fisheye lens as a rectilinear wide-angle lens (with images from Laugharne Castle)

I haven’t used my TTArtisan 7.5mm fisheye lens enough over the last few months, and it’s not because I don’t like it. I really do love the lens, how it performs and how it displays colours, contrast and sharpness. It’s because I don’t always want everything to look like a fisheye. I know it’s easyContinue reading “Using the 7.5mm fisheye lens as a rectilinear wide-angle lens (with images from Laugharne Castle)”