The task for my photography course this week was a studio-style portrait of a fly. So, substituting a piece of … More
Category: photography
Just hangin’
Young chimp, being chimpish.
Spider vs Fly – the denouement
Tigers and raindrops
During the summer my local zoo occasionally stays open late. This week was the last time for the season, but … More
The Leap – Getting arty at the Island Bay fair
My challenge for today was to catch the idea of “motion” in an abstract sort of image. This is a … More
Zoo at twilight
I live near a small zoo, whose leafy paths make for a pleasant evening stroll. My challenge tonight was to … More
Butterfly through a vintage lens
One of the things I most enjoy about my mirrorless camera is its ability to use (with a suitable adapter) … More
Shades of green, fly
Using a 30-70mm manual lens with 26mm of macro extension tubes, f4.5 1/400 sec, ISO 200.
Slightly becalmed on the South Coast
The sea was pretty flat by the time we arrived at the beach, just after sunset. It was nice, that is dull, and clouds meant my husband probably … More
Garden drama!
“About now, young fly began to wonder if he should have perhaps paid more attention to those old ‘parlour’ stories . … More
A Little Art 