I mentioned in my last post that I took a photo walk around Poole at the weekend. Thankfully the recent high temperatures had dropped a little and there was more air movement, so it was pleasant enough. I also mentioned recently that I treated myself to a Ilford Delta 100 “refill”, and so I shotContinue reading “Delta 100 in the FT2”
Category Archives: Dorset
National Trust (Re-joined)
Kingston Lacy (above) is the closest National Trust property to my home. I enjoy a wander there every now and again. I was going to say that I have a bit of a love/hate thing with the National Trust – but that’s not really true. I belong to the “NT” every other year it seems.Continue reading “National Trust (Re-joined)”
A few more from the fair
Post before last I shared some photo’s made with my Nikon F3 at the Dorset Spring Fair – here are a few more that I like. The lens of choice was slightly un-usual for me, the Nikkor 35-105mm. The film of choice my usual go-to Ilford FP4+.
Dorset Spring Fair
Back during the first May bank holiday I went to the Dorset Spring Fair. I’d not been to this event before, so wasn’t sure what to expect. In the event there was a bit of everything. There was a food tent with mostly Dorset food. There was a craft tent, some food stalls, a carContinue reading “Dorset Spring Fair”
Slop Bog #2
Slop Bog is perhaps not the most attractive or enticing title to grab a passing visitor. It is however a little local nature reserve that is protecting a small area of bog, where I have personally seen birds, deer, snakes and many varieties of insect. I enjoyed myself at the larger, and slightly further awayContinue reading “Slop Bog #2”
Olympus OM1n (1979)
My old Olympus OM1n is battered. I’ve had it for over 30 years. In that time it’s been used, thrown in the bottom of a film making bag, it’s been bumped around in most types of transport including small planes, helicopters without doors on, trains, and coaches. It’s been up mountains, below sea level, inContinue reading “Olympus OM1n (1979)”
Hasselblad Hike
After completing a Takumar Trek, I thought I’d try a Hasselblad Hike. Of course one of the joys and benefits of having such a collection of cameras is that one can choose the ideal tool for the job. Being a little out of shape, taking a longish walk, the obvious choice is the heaviest cameraContinue reading “Hasselblad Hike”
Christchurch Priory on Delta
Last week I attended a lovely wedding in Christchurch Priory. Once upon a time I did wedding photography, as I watched the “pro” whizzing about I thought how nice it was to just sit and be involved with the service for a change! These days it seems the thing for wedding photographers to wear blackContinue reading “Christchurch Priory on Delta”
Longham Lakes
While I had my first roll of Kodak Pro Image 100 in my trusty Nikon F3 I took a walk to another local spot that I’ve neglected to visit, even though it’s within walking distance of home – Longham Lakes. This was once fields noted for brown hares. In 1994 planning permission was sought andContinue reading “Longham Lakes”
Single Photo: Pine Tree Stump
Just north of Wareham in Dorset is the Morden Bog National Nature Reserve. On the other side of Morden Road is a Forestry Commission Managed Forest. Of course what that means is that there are patches of young trees, older trees and stumps where trees once stood and have been harvested. The stump above wasContinue reading “Single Photo: Pine Tree Stump”
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