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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)”

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 other times it’s been about capturing the moment and having fun. But I’ve actually stopped shooting 35mm film, and for a good reason. I remember my first “proper” 35mm film camera.Continue 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! Every single image you take is different, the colours are amazing, the smells are beautiful and they are just fun and give amazing results! A short visit to Singleton Botanical GardensContinue reading “Flowers! My favourite time of year is starting now!”