(~35mm, Sony DSC-FX77) – click for larger version)
Every time I venture down town London I get reminded that I should do so more often. London is a breath taking city but this fact is easily forgotten during the every day working life.
This splendid view was from a Greek restaurant, just by the Shakespeare Globe Theatre.
In the foreground you can see the (controversial) Millennium bridge and in the background the magnificent St. Paul’s cathedral.
PS Brownie point if you can guess what the light/item in the top left corner is…
Category: Photography
Colour vs Black and White photography
One recent subject was photographed both in black and white (with an SLR camera) and in colour (with a digital camera).
I think that showing them next to each other highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the two different mediums.
Here are some more black and white photography images to feast your eyes uppon.
The black and white photo is moody and the focus is on the subject, shadows and composition.
(28-80mm, Canon EOS5, Ilford 125 FP4)
The colour photo more impresses with its range of colours and nuances.
(~35mm, Sony DSC-FX77)
Due to the low resolution, I don’t think the example highlights differences in digital format vs. 35mm film.
A beach with a view
The two islands outside of Barra du una can only be reached by boat. This is why its beaches are almost deserted.
The islands are minuscule and you can easily walk around each one in half an hour. During the walk you’ll find some nice views of the ocean and the mainland.
Building a future
Brazil is a country that is relatively young; 500 odd years old. Despite its youth it is quickly catching up with some of the most developed countries in the world.
The people have a zest for life and work hard. The optimism for a brighter future was further fuelled with the recent election of peoples favourite Lula as their new president.
Things can only get better.
A cloudy day
Tristesa não tem fin,
felizidade sim. -Jobim
Just a cloudy day at the beach, life could be worse.
Cheese bread house
Casa do Pao de Queijo is a welcome break for any serious shopper or just a hungry soul.
Here you will get a fix for your cheese bread craving and they also serve decent coffee and fruit juices.
Would be great to see one of these back in London; please someone with money to invest consider it!
Water and stone
I have always liked water and water sports, ever since my dad insisted on me learning to swim at the age of 4.
Whenever I feel stressed or depressed the one thing that helps the most is a couple of laps in a swimming pool.
Recently I read that Cancers are affectionate to water and it made sense.
Two friends in Hyde Park
Canon EOS-5, Canon 28-80mm, f/5.6, Ilford 400 Delta Professional B&W Film
I associate this composition with two friends, one chubby the other tall, one early Autumn morning.
Wildlife photography III
Canon EOS-5, Sigma 300 mm macro, f/5.6, Fuji Superia 100
This photo was taken by Carla. It is of an indigenous insect as it was hanging leisurely of the beautiful flower. It is not so much wild life photo as it is stunning composition and colours. I only wish I had taken it my self!
(This series of wildlife photographs is to highlight the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2003 Award and exhibition).
Wildlife photography II
Canon EOS-5, Sigma 300 mm, f/5.6, UV Filter, Fuji Superia 200.
We were on a half day cruise along a river in Lengkawi, Malaysia. With us was a very knowledgeable biologists that was explaining about everything around us; from plants to eagle habits.
The highlight of the trip was following around 15 eagles circling around our boat. I felt I really pushed the EOS by using eye focusing, tracking and shutter-priority mode. See more eagle photos.
(This series of wildlife photographs is to highlight the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2003 Award and exhibition).