Castell Coch Forest With CCD Cameras!

For the first time in many years, I took the group out, but I did not take my Fujifilm X-T3 or my OIympus E-PL8. No, I decided two of my latest CCD cameras, the point and shoot Fujfilm J150W and the compact Canon G11. The price difference between these two on release was huge, withContinue reading “Castell Coch Forest With CCD Cameras!”

Darktable Simplified – The Portra Look Made Easy

I have been publishing images in a style and technique that I have been working on over the months. The idea is to make them look a little like “Portra” film, well, the skies anyway! After many people asking me about this, I decided to make a short video, along with this guide. As alwaysContinue reading “Darktable Simplified – The Portra Look Made Easy”

The benefits of old point and shoot cameras that we forget!

As you probably know by now, recently I’ve been repurposing old digital cameras from the 2000 era and putting them to everyday use. What started off as an experiment to find great looking, film like images from their CCD sensors, turned into something very different. There is no denying that camera technology has moved on,Continue reading “The benefits of old point and shoot cameras that we forget!”

Port Talbot Pride At Aberavon 2023

I had never had a chance to photograph a Pride march before, so as I was free I thought I would take the opportunity to join in the fun and see these people enjoying themselves. Sadly, the weather was not too nice, but I do not think it dampened to many peoples spirits. I tookContinue reading “Port Talbot Pride At Aberavon 2023”

A visit to the National Botanic Garden of Wales

It was time for the annual visit to the National Botanic Garden of Wales, and thankfully the weather was on our side, as the last few times it has been a very wet affair! The National Botanic Garden of Wales is a botanical garden located in Llanarthney in the River Tywi valley, Carmarthenshire, Wales. ItContinue reading “A visit to the National Botanic Garden of Wales”