Do I recommend A Fisheye Lens For Your Photography?

Let us be clear about this. Fisheye lenses are not for everyone. The strange distortions mean that the image you see is like a characterised version of the subject you are photographing. But used in moderation, it can be a fun addition to your kitbag, brought out on times when you want to be creative.Continue reading “Do I recommend A Fisheye Lens For Your Photography?”

Editing Wildlife In RapidRaw Like A Pro

RapidRaw is going from strength to strength, and I have released numerous editing videos on my YouTube channel for the software. Today I present a simplified version of an edit of a bee using RapidRaw 1.5.9. Each step talks you through getting the best from an edit. This is a bare-bones edit, and usually IContinue reading “Editing Wildlife In RapidRaw Like A Pro”

Shutter Therapy – A Walk Around Fendrod Lake And A Few Bees

I was not planning on going far today but I ended up walking around Fendrod Lake in Swansea for an hour. When I got home, I could not resist the bees in the garden, and so I photographed those too! Just a bit of shutter therapy to keep me sane! On the way around theContinue reading “Shutter Therapy – A Walk Around Fendrod Lake And A Few Bees”

Five Modern Cameras That Have Impressed Me For One Reason Or Another

It’s a wonderful time to be a photographer, and the choice of cameras is better than we have had for many years. I’m lucky enough to have played with many cameras due to my involvement in photography, plus of course like many of you I also read a lot and watch YouTube and other sourcesContinue reading “Five Modern Cameras That Have Impressed Me For One Reason Or Another”