Today we took a lovely walk along the prom in Barry Island, Cardiff. Once the home of the infamous Barry Butlins Holiday camp, the island is still a little seaside town with a lot to offer. Today I wanted to just capture the people, the place and the atmosphere. I was armed with my NikonContinue reading “Barry Island – A Walk Along The Prom”
Monthly Archives: Jul 2025
Can Zoom Lenses Make You A Lazy Photographer?
Many people believe that only ever using a zoom lens can lead to lazy practises in your photography. But why is that? What benefits would you have by using a prime lens occasionally? Is it really true that zoom lenses create this lazy attitude? Here is a little conversation piece, just examining why people canContinue reading “Can Zoom Lenses Make You A Lazy Photographer?”
My very favourite focal length for everyday photography, and my very least favourite!
Damn! In all the years I’ve been taking photographs with interchangeable lenses (and it all started with a Zenit back in the late 70s, early 80s), I’ve been a sucker for one focal length in particular, and I never thought in a million years that it would have changed, but it has, and there isContinue reading “My very favourite focal length for everyday photography, and my very least favourite!”
A Summer Pier Shoot With Claudia
We were lucky to have amazing weather for a shoot that had been planned for a long time by my fellow photographer David. We met up with Claudia at Penarth Pier near Cardiff and then enjoyed three hours of photography with an exceptional model. Obviously I took along the Nikon Z6ii and the Nikon ZF,Continue reading “A Summer Pier Shoot With Claudia”
Butterflies And Bees
You know what? I am enjoying my macro lens far more than I ever have enjoyed macro lenses in the past. You really get what you pay for, and it really shows in the images you capture! I had 10 minutes in the garden and my mission was to capture a butterfly… And I did,Continue reading “Butterflies And Bees”
One Camera One Lens Photography 