Welcome to the Blogs section of the website. Here you can browse through the blogs and read our articles and help guides, or look at the blogs that are dedicated to a place, a group meet or whatever it maybe you fancy viewing or reading. Each blog is filled with photographs, tutorials, discussion and a lot more!
The blog section is updated at least twice a week, so make sure you bookmark the site and call back soon, as there’s something for every photographer!
Please use the search below to search for specific things. Blogs are titled by place names (ie. Aberavon, Singleton etc) plus lenses (ie. Viltrox, Meike etc), or by “Tips” and “Guides” or there is an archive section at the bottom of the page.
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 doContinue reading “Using the 7.5mm fisheye lens as a rectilinear wide-angle lens (with images from Laugharne Castle)”
A visit to Laugharne. A stunning historic coastal village.
First of all, I didn’t realise it’s been 11 days since I last posted, I apologise, and I have forgotten to put up a lotContinue reading “A visit to Laugharne. A stunning historic coastal village.”
Is the experience of using a 35mm film camera really different to a digital camera?
It’s funny, all my life I’ve been taking photos. Through a lot of that time it’s been quite a serious past time, while at otherContinue reading “Is the experience of using a 35mm film camera really different to a digital camera?”
Flowers! My favourite time of year is starting now!
You know I love photography, but sometimes I get a little bored of photographing certain things, however, flowers never tire me. I love them! EveryContinue reading “Flowers! My favourite time of year is starting now!”
Aberthaw, a place of three very different areas (in NEW Vintage Summer Chrome recipe)
It’s always great going to new areas, and even more so when the weather is wonderful, you’re with people you like and the place throwsContinue reading “Aberthaw, a place of three very different areas (in NEW Vintage Summer Chrome recipe)”
A Visit To Llanelli Wetlands. Images of birds and the video of the day!
After a few days of being really busy, I have managed to get the second part of Tuesdays visit up! Here are the bird images,Continue reading “A Visit To Llanelli Wetlands. Images of birds and the video of the day!”
A Visit To Llanelli Wetlands
Ah birds… I love seeing them fly around, but photographing them is another thing. There are some birds I like, such as robins, but generallyContinue reading “A Visit To Llanelli Wetlands”
Bluebell Fields, The Family & New Recipe “Velvia Colour Plus”
It’s that time of year again, when the bluebells are growing, and it’s an excellent time to take photos of them. Of course, when weContinue reading “Bluebell Fields, The Family & New Recipe “Velvia Colour Plus””
No more raw (as standard)
Since cameras were able to shoot in both raw and jpeg, I’ve shot in both. During my decades of Nikon shooting I predominantly used theContinue reading “No more raw (as standard)”
A day at Kenfig for Infrared, HDR and a long, long walk!
Firstly, no video today. I am still not feeling 100%, so I didn’t record any video today. We took a long, long walk to anContinue reading “A day at Kenfig for Infrared, HDR and a long, long walk!”
Bedford Park: Nature, Ruins & Adventure!
A visit to somewhere I’ve never been before, and although only a stones throw away from last weeks visit to Parc Slip, Bedford Park wasContinue reading “Bedford Park: Nature, Ruins & Adventure!”
My friend Sebastian said it best, and I quote:
I see many photographers asking on Facebook questions like : What is the best lens for this type of photography? Another question is: What areContinue reading “My friend Sebastian said it best, and I quote:”
A Visit To A Parc Slip Nature Reserve With A Diffuser Filter And The 23mm Prime Lens
I love visiting nature reserves, but Parc Slip is a place I simply don’t like for taking photographs. Don’t get me wrong, I love theContinue reading “A Visit To A Parc Slip Nature Reserve With A Diffuser Filter And The 23mm Prime Lens”
American Classic Car Show And New Recipe “RetroChroma”
It’s not very often I get to photograph cars, so when the opportunity came up to photograph at a local event held by Swansea AmericanContinue reading “American Classic Car Show And New Recipe “RetroChroma””
Penllergaer Valley Woods with the 56mm at F1.2!
I had the opportunity to try out and review the Fujifilm XF56mm F/1.2 lens while visiting Penllergaer Valley Woods. It was a lovely spring dayContinue reading “Penllergaer Valley Woods with the 56mm at F1.2!”
10 Reasons you buy a Fujifilm camera
Being a Fujifilm photographer is wonderful, but their cameras usually draw a certain kind of photographer, one who has wishes and needs that differ fromContinue reading “10 Reasons you buy a Fujifilm camera”
Update on future videos
So, as I have been doing weekly videos now for the last couple of months, I have been tweaking the format and trying to getContinue reading “Update on future videos”
A Day Out With The Instax Evo At Clyne Gardens Swansea
Sometimes it’s great to travel light. Lighter than normal that is, with a small camera that fits in your pocket! A recent visit to ClyneContinue reading “A Day Out With The Instax Evo At Clyne Gardens Swansea”
A Day Out At The Gnoll And Some Camera Talk
It was a cold, grey day, and a few hours were spent at the large Gnoll Estate grounds in Neath, South Wales. The season isContinue reading “A Day Out At The Gnoll And Some Camera Talk”
Porthcawl – A Day Of Two Halves!
Well, we were not expecting Porthcawl to be the way it was. We arrived in rain and gale force winds, and the day didn’t lookContinue reading “Porthcawl – A Day Of Two Halves!”
PhotoGlory Review
We all have those old photographs from our family members that are tattered and torn, many of which are discoloured or have tears and foldsContinue reading “PhotoGlory Review”
Luminar Neo Review
I’ve been testing Luminar Neo for the last three months or so now, so I knew what my expectations would be for the final release.Continue reading “Luminar Neo Review”
A new printing project begins!
Long-time readers and people who know me know how passionate I am about printing. Printing is THE most important part of your photography, but sadlyContinue reading “A new printing project begins!”
With mobile phone cameras so good, do you need an actual camera?
These days there’s always a camera in your pocket. Chances are you use it a lot of the time, because it’s always on your person.Continue reading “With mobile phone cameras so good, do you need an actual camera?”
A visit to Clydach with the Fujifilm Instax Evo
When you have a new camera, its great to get out and try it out in the field. The Instax Evo is a little different,Continue reading “A visit to Clydach with the Fujifilm Instax Evo”
10 Frames With The Fujifilm Instax Evo
A week ago, I had the new Fujifilm Instax Evo, and I wrote an initial impressions and review. Since then, I have been exploring andContinue reading “10 Frames With The Fujifilm Instax Evo”
The Future Of One Camera One Lens And My Photography
It’s been a fantastic few years of transitioning from my original M G Adams Photography to One Camera One Lens, and the new direction inContinue reading “The Future Of One Camera One Lens And My Photography”
Fujifilm Instax Evo initial impressions
There have been many reviews on the internet, both YouTube, blogs and websites of the Fujifilm Instax Evo from individuals, sadly, most of them areContinue reading “Fujifilm Instax Evo initial impressions”
Swansea Marina Night Time Photography
A new year and new challenges, as we tackle night time photography in Swansea Marina, South Wales. Swansea Marina is a beautiful area on theContinue reading “Swansea Marina Night Time Photography”
We asked photographers which way they shoot, in jpeg, raw or both… Here is what they said.
A couple of weeks ago we run a poll on three very different photography Facebook groups asking them if they took photos in jpeg, rawContinue reading “We asked photographers which way they shoot, in jpeg, raw or both… Here is what they said.”
A Visit To Craig-Y-Nos Country Park (Plus Video Blog From The Day)
This week is very special, after learning to make a vlog last week, and put up my very first YouTube video blog, this week IContinue reading “A Visit To Craig-Y-Nos Country Park (Plus Video Blog From The Day)”
Sunset With Handheld Long Exposures!
Both the sunset and the high tide coincided, and so it was a perfect opportunity to get out with the camera and take some imagesContinue reading “Sunset With Handheld Long Exposures!”
New One Camera One Lens YouTube Channel – Very First Video!
It’s been a long time coming, but I thought it was now the time to start creating a video blog for YouTube. This is theContinue reading “New One Camera One Lens YouTube Channel – Very First Video!”
First Group Photography Shoot 2022 – Jersey Marine
It was great to be back with the group, and our first visit was to the Tennant Canal at Jersey Marine, Neath. 15 of usContinue reading “First Group Photography Shoot 2022 – Jersey Marine”
One Year Of Shooting Film – By David Ellinsworth
One year ago my sister gifted me her Minolta SRT101b, a fully manual 35mm film SLR (single lens reflex) camera from the 1970s, which our parentsContinue reading “One Year Of Shooting Film – By David Ellinsworth”
And another year begins! Photography is back!
It’s been a strange month, what with Christmas and the New Year, plus a break in my group walks. I haven’t picked up my FujifilmContinue reading “And another year begins! Photography is back!”
A year in review 2021 and what to expect in 2022
Just like everyone else, 2021 was a strange year that was blighted by Covid. But it wasn’t all bad, I managed to take many photographs,Continue reading “A year in review 2021 and what to expect in 2022”
Darktable 3.8 Quick Review
Darktable has had a new release, and with version 3.8 we see many refinements and extra features that make it even better than it’s beenContinue reading “Darktable 3.8 Quick Review”
Merry Christmas
It’s Day 12 of “12 Days Of Christmas” and this is a really simple one. You’ll find polls up on the various Facebook groups, butContinue reading “Merry Christmas”
Why you need an Instant Camera.
Instant film is the largest selling film in the world right now, with over 95% of film purchased being of the instant variety. Today weContinue reading “Why you need an Instant Camera.”
Commentary & Poll: How long have you been into photography?
Day 10 sees us asking you just how long have you been enjoying photography? That is, buying gear, thinking about the photos you are takingContinue reading “Commentary & Poll: How long have you been into photography?”
If I was in the market for a new camera I would get…
I’m more than happy with my Fujifilm X-T3 camera and my lens choices, but I’ve been thinking a lot lately about which camera I wouldContinue reading “If I was in the market for a new camera I would get…”
Commentary & Poll: In which format are you currently shooting your photos?
Day 8 of “12 Days Of Christmas” takes us looking at the way you have set up your camera, and what format you take yourContinue reading “Commentary & Poll: In which format are you currently shooting your photos?”
My Journey in Photography – Part Two; My Move from Canon to Fujifilm (Spotlight Series)
I have been involved with photography as a pastime for nearly 50 years, and I documented the majority of my photographic journey in the Photographers’Continue reading “My Journey in Photography – Part Two; My Move from Canon to Fujifilm (Spotlight Series)”
Commentary & Poll: Are custom definable buttons important to you?
It’s day 6 of “12 Days Of Christmas” and we have another great question to ask you all, plus a little commentary on why itContinue reading “Commentary & Poll: Are custom definable buttons important to you?”
My top three Fujifilm lenses I own or have used.
Although I’ve only been with Fujifilm for around three years, I have used and owned many X-Mount lenses, from cheap manual lenses, to adapted vintageContinue reading “My top three Fujifilm lenses I own or have used.”
Commentary & Poll: Do you resize your photos to a specific size for sharing online (social media or website etc).
It’s day 4 of “12 Days Of Christmas”, and today we have a great poll question for you all to chew on. It will beContinue reading “Commentary & Poll: Do you resize your photos to a specific size for sharing online (social media or website etc).”
The advantages (and disadvantages) of using prime lenses.
I’ve talked about prime lenses a lot in this blog, from the idea that people think you miss shots with a prime lens, how toContinue reading “The advantages (and disadvantages) of using prime lenses.”
Commentary & Poll: Is An Aperture Ring Important To You?
Welcome to Day 2 of “12 Days Of Christmas” where for the next 12 days until Christmas day 2021, we have one day an article,Continue reading “Commentary & Poll: Is An Aperture Ring Important To You?”
We asked “Has an SD card ever failed on you?” and the results were interesting!
Welcome to Day 1 of “12 Days Of Christmas” where for the next 12 days until Christmas day 2021, we have one day an article,Continue reading “We asked “Has an SD card ever failed on you?” and the results were interesting!”
Fujifilm Instax Evo Preview
The brand-new Fujifilm Instax Evo had just been released in some parts of the World, but there’s another three or four months until it getsContinue reading “Fujifilm Instax Evo Preview”
Night Visit To Mumbles
It’s not often I get out in the evenings and nights, and I love the chance to challenge my camera and shooting techniques in theseContinue reading “Night Visit To Mumbles”
Neath Abbey Monastery, Canal, Iron Works And Urban Exploration
That heading is a mouthful! But it was a day of so much photography, on a dull and dreary Welsh winter day. We explored areasContinue reading “Neath Abbey Monastery, Canal, Iron Works And Urban Exploration”
12 Days Of Christmas Is Coming In December!
As we get closer to that festive Christmas period, One Camera One Lens looks to offer a 12 Days Of Christmas bonanza! From December 14thContinue reading “12 Days Of Christmas Is Coming In December!”
Bryngarw Country Park Visit
So, as autumn draws to end, a visit to Bryngarw Country Park in Bridged was the perfect opportunity to capture the final colours of thisContinue reading “Bryngarw Country Park Visit”
Why You Should Always Shoot Raw, Even If You Only Use Jpegs
I’m a strong advocate of getting things right in camera, and I nearly always use the jpeg image from the camera when posting to socialContinue reading “Why You Should Always Shoot Raw, Even If You Only Use Jpegs”
Afan Valley Forest Autumn Photography Shoot
Today was a great day. Weather was amazing, location was perfect, and the season give us the best it could. Autumn is wonderful, so todayContinue reading “Afan Valley Forest Autumn Photography Shoot”
New Logos For All OneCameraOneLens Sites & Groups
Just a quick update. I have aligned all the logos for various projects in order to bring them all under the OneCameraOneLens brand. It justContinue reading “New Logos For All OneCameraOneLens Sites & Groups”
Why I’m back with Darktable… Again!
I’ve been a longtime user of Darktable, but there are spells where I decide I’m going to use the paid for software that I ownContinue reading “Why I’m back with Darktable… Again!”
Autumn Photography Shoot At The Gnoll, Neath.
The Gnoll is a great place to take photographs in Neath. A huge plot of land, ready for exploration, filled with fields, trees, old buildings,Continue reading “Autumn Photography Shoot At The Gnoll, Neath.”
Landscape Photography: How To Photograph Waterfalls (Part 2)
Introduction Waterfalls are a magnet for landscape photographers, and even those who wouldn’t typically designate themselves as landscape photographers love a waterfall. They are undeniablyContinue reading “Landscape Photography: How To Photograph Waterfalls (Part 2)”
Rest Bay To Kenfig Wintery Autumn Shoot
It was wet, it was cold, it was windy, but that didn’t stop an intrepid group of us heading out from Rest Bay in PorthcawlContinue reading “Rest Bay To Kenfig Wintery Autumn Shoot”
It seems around half of photographers do absolutely nothing with their photos!
So, I recently held a poll over three very different photography groups. I took the results after 24 hours of being in each group, andContinue reading “It seems around half of photographers do absolutely nothing with their photos!”
Margam Park Photography Deer Hunt
It was that time of year again when the deer at Margam Park were on the open fields. Usually, they can be difficult to find,Continue reading “Margam Park Photography Deer Hunt”
Super Hero Day At Port Talbot
Monday 25th October seen Batman and his Batmobile come to Port Talbot town centre, but there were also many other super heroes there. The childrenContinue reading “Super Hero Day At Port Talbot”
A Preview Of Luminar Neo
Luminar Neo is coming, and will be with us very soon. This latest iteration is firmly based on coupling the best of Luminar 4 andContinue reading “A Preview Of Luminar Neo”
Do you really miss shots with a prime lens?
Those who know me, know that the majority of the time I will go out with just the one camera and the one lens. AContinue reading “Do you really miss shots with a prime lens?”
Upcoming (potential) lens dilemma!
I have six great lenses that cover all the bases. The Fujifilm XF18-135mm, XC15-45mm and XC50-230mm, as well as the Viltrox 23mm F/1.4, TTArtisan 7.5mmContinue reading “Upcoming (potential) lens dilemma!”
Evening Shoot At The Quays (Baglan)
In a very rare evening shoot (generally just due to the situation of the World lately, and of course time!), we went for a sunsetContinue reading “Evening Shoot At The Quays (Baglan)”
Riverside Walk At The Tawe (Swansea)
This was a very different meet on a chilly autumn day. We were going to follow the cycle path from The Liberty Stadium in Swansea,Continue reading “Riverside Walk At The Tawe (Swansea)”
Latest Site Updates (October 2021)
I’ve been tweaking the site to give a better experience to viewers, hopefully in a subtle way that you probably won’t even notice! Below youContinue reading “Latest Site Updates (October 2021)”
PhotoWorks Review
I’m always on the lookout for new, powerful editing software for editing photos. Not just for myself, but also to share with the photography communitiesContinue reading “PhotoWorks Review”
Autumn At Craig Y Nos (With New Fujifilm Recipe)
Autumn is here, and the signs of it are everywhere! What better way to enjoy the delights of autumn than visit a local 40 acreContinue reading “Autumn At Craig Y Nos (With New Fujifilm Recipe)”
Photography Lies You Need To Stop Believing
In this time where most people listen and view numerous YouTube “Photographers” (I use the term lightly, as many of them claim to be, butContinue reading “Photography Lies You Need To Stop Believing”
A photographers most useful editing tool
I’ve taken tens of thousands of images over the years, but switching to digital unleashed an editing tool that really transformed the way that IContinue reading “A photographers most useful editing tool”
Where to find me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
Originally posted on OneCameraOneLens:
As well as keeping up a blog with articles and photographs from my recent photography outings, I also run The Great…
ON1 Photo Raw 2022 Review
It’s that time of year when new software packages get released for their yearly update. Today we look at ON1 Photo Raw 2022. As alwaysContinue reading “ON1 Photo Raw 2022 Review”
People At Sunset
This week I take a different look at the local beach, by highlighting the people at the beach during sunset. A collection of images inContinue reading “People At Sunset”
Resolven Canal With A TTArtisan 40mm Macro Lens
I wanted to do a couple of things on this Tuesday’s meet at Resolven Canal in Neath, South Wales. First I wanted to really useContinue reading “Resolven Canal With A TTArtisan 40mm Macro Lens”
Culling my editing software
As many of you know, I own quite a bit of editing software. Some of it through curiosity, some if it through affiliates, but allContinue reading “Culling my editing software”
Spectacular Aberavon Sunset in wide angle
I can never get enough of a great sunset at Aberavon, and tonight it was spectacular! It was a perfect opportunity to use my TTArtisanContinue reading “Spectacular Aberavon Sunset in wide angle”
Swansea Fisheye Fun
I had an early appointment in Swansea, so I thought I would take the opportunity to really give the new TTArtisan 7.5mm fisheye lens outContinue reading “Swansea Fisheye Fun”
Camera Shootout: Old Point And Shoot Camera (2009) vs Vtech Kidizoom (2019)
I’ve been wanting to try camera shootout’s for a while, comparing old tech to newer tech. I have several old digital point and shoot cameras,Continue reading “Camera Shootout: Old Point And Shoot Camera (2009) vs Vtech Kidizoom (2019)”
Why use fisheye lenses?
Fisheye lenses are the one lens that can really divide opinion more than any other. It’s truly a love or hate relationship, but are theyContinue reading “Why use fisheye lenses?”
A Visit To Kidwelly Castle
Kidwelly began in the early 12th century as a Norman ‘ringwork’ castle made of wood and protected only by an earthen bank and ditch. NotContinue reading “A Visit To Kidwelly Castle”
A New Lens! And Not A Surprise This Time!
So… I promised myself I wouldn’t buy another lens. But the opportunity came up for a bargain on a lens that I’ve been after forContinue reading “A New Lens! And Not A Surprise This Time!”
Art among the decay. The hidden beauty of Port Talbot.
I took the opportunity for our group meet in Port Talbot to document the art and decay of our deprived town. We’re living in aContinue reading “Art among the decay. The hidden beauty of Port Talbot.”
Fun with my balls! (Glass one that is!)
It’s a bank holiday today here in the UK, and a little family outing was at hand! We visited a favourite place, and I didn’tContinue reading “Fun with my balls! (Glass one that is!)”
Imperfection IS perfection
Photography is becoming sterile. A lot of photographers spend hours editing the life of of images, removing earth’s little blemishes, removing things they don’t like,Continue reading “Imperfection IS perfection”
A New Lens Surprise (And I Mean A Surprise!)
I know I said I wasn’t after a new lens, but I have had this yearning for another fisheye lens. So I ordered one. ThingsContinue reading “A New Lens Surprise (And I Mean A Surprise!)”
Family Day Out At Manor Wildlife Park And Fujifilm 18-135mm Review
What better way to spend a day during the school holidays with the family, while giving a final, definitive review of the Fujifilm 18-135mm WRContinue reading “Family Day Out At Manor Wildlife Park And Fujifilm 18-135mm Review”
The benefits of writing raw to one card and jpeg to another.
Professional body cameras with two card slots quite often put people in a dilemma of which way to send data to the memory card (SDContinue reading “The benefits of writing raw to one card and jpeg to another.”
The Importance Of Backing Up Your Files
Originally posted on OneCameraOneLens:
Introduction Although throughout this article we will talk about backing up photographs, you should back up all important files in the…
Why most professional and amateur photographers use aperture priority
There are at least four shooting modes on cameras, fully manual, shutter priority, aperture priority plus program mode. I’m addition, some cameras aimed at beginnersContinue reading “Why most professional and amateur photographers use aperture priority”
A Photography Shoot In Margam With The 23mm
We visited Margam Lake followed by Margam Park and walked around looking for things to photograph, but most importantly just enjoyed the day. I tookContinue reading “A Photography Shoot In Margam With The 23mm”
Bees And Things
I just wanted to grab the camera and take some photographs, so decided to go in the garden for half an hour. I originally wantedContinue reading “Bees And Things”
Commit to your image. Commit to your vision.
Photography has come a long way since it’s early days of becoming popular with the masses. It’s evolved, and keeps evolving, and ever increasingly thatContinue reading “Commit to your image. Commit to your vision.”
Weobley Castle Photography Shoot
Although I’ve passed this castle many times, it was one which I had never stopped at or visited. So today, along with my photography groupContinue reading “Weobley Castle Photography Shoot”
Quick Tweak To Logo
I have made a quick tweak to the One Camera One Lens logo! That should be the final tweak. Thank you everyone, just wanted toContinue reading “Quick Tweak To Logo”
15 Photographers sites you should visit
Like many of you, I love to discover new and upcoming photographers, along with more established photographers. I enjoy seeing the different styles, the differentContinue reading “15 Photographers sites you should visit”
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