Liverpool has the 3 graces, Dorchester has this trio of buildings. From left to right, the Dorset Museum, St Peter’s Church and the Corn Exchange with it’s clock tower. The problem photographically is that it’s impossible to photograph them all in one image – sort of! The other day I had chance to make aContinue reading “A Different Perspective”
Category Archives: Lenses
In an English Country Garden
… more of a slightly wild (read can’t be bothered to weed too much), suburban back garden and I love it. I’ve got a little time off over easter and with perfect timing, as I was finishing work, I felt rough. I’ve been hot and sweaty followed by shivering, every bone ached, and to topContinue reading “In an English Country Garden”
Single Photo: The Maranatha Christian Church
People who know me will attest that I am not (any longer) a religious person. I was in my youth, and it was thought I may become a priest!! I’ll write more about that sometime. That doesn’t mean that I am not interested in religion – I am. During those years I occasionally came overContinue reading “Single Photo: The Maranatha Christian Church”
Dorset Spring Fair Colour
You may remember back in the spring I went to the Dorset spring fair. I used a couple rolls of FP4 and dealt with those at the time. I also used a roll of Portra 160. I don’t shoot too much colour film, when I do I wait until I have three or four rollsContinue reading “Dorset Spring Fair Colour”
Nikkor F 28mm f2.8
The Nikon range of F lenses came about with the release of the original Nikon F in 1959. My F 28mm is the AI-S version first released in August 1981. I can work this out for two reasons. 1) The smallest aperture is marked orange on both the actual aperture scale and “Nikon’s Aperture DirectContinue reading “Nikkor F 28mm f2.8”
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”
Another Lens
When someone mentions a “standard lens” most of us automatically think of the “nifty fifty” and indeed for 35mm that is standard. Funny really, as across all formats, it’s the most un-standard! The general rule is that whatever the diagonal of the negative/sensor, that in mm would be the “standard lens” for that format, henceContinue reading “Another Lens”
Last day of Summer?
Last week, on my day off, I drove the short distance into Bournemouth, parked up and had a photo walk. I park near the top of a chine, and walk down to the beach. All along the seafront promenade until I reach the pier then turn around and walk back, unless I need to walkContinue reading “Last day of Summer?”
King of Bokeh?
While I was in Romsey, I visited a charity (thrift) shop. There was a good selection of photographic stuff. A rather nice collection of Canon gear, a Pentax ME super, and so on. I’m happy with what I have in those departments, but I did come across one of the old Zenith (Helios) lenses. MyContinue reading “King of Bokeh?”
First Few of Pilford 2023
Last weekend was the Pilford Heritage Show 2023. When I arrived the larger haulage trucks were already doing their thing in the arena. It’s a very relaxed show, never overcrowded, so it was easy to just walk up to the edge and start making a few photo’s. My camera was already loaded and ready toContinue reading “First Few of Pilford 2023”
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