INTRODUCTION This is a little mini-series in which I undertake a one-two hour walk-about with a specific lens and present five images taken during this period to show off what the lens is capable of, or where it falls short.
One Hour Lens Test: Sony FE 28-70 3.5-5.6 OSS Read Post »
Top 3 camera recommendations for underwater photography for beginners and lots of practical tips for successful photography when diving.
Underwater Photography For Beginners Read Post »
A feature we offer our FTBMates and Patreons is full-resolution photo downloads. All supporters get access to our fave photos to be used however they wish for private use. Some of these make great desktop wallpapers, others have printed them
Super-High Res Photo For You! Read Post »
Now that we’re at anchor we get a much better perspective of the impressive Sabbah mountain range. Dominating the landscape, however, rising high above every other mountain, is Mount Kinabalu. It stands at over 4,000m above sea level and can
The Mighty Mount Kinabalu Read Post »
One more from that mangrove, just to show you how dense it is. It meanders for a good half a mile into thick roots. Sometimes paddling becomes impossible so you end up bouncing off trees hanging over your head. I
That Dense Mangrove on Gaya Island, Sabah Read Post »
We frequently post up high-res photographs for our FTBMates to download as a desktop, screen-saver or to print out. This is another photo we re-edited, which was taken early one morning in the northern part of Phang Nga, south Thailand.
Early Morning Vista – Phang Nga, Thailand Read Post »
While learning to use photoshop in the lockdown, Liz came across this shot Jamie took back in Krabi, Thailand.
Phang Nga Bay, Krabi, Thailand Read Post »
This is Jamie’s second one-hour photography project during lockdown in which he gave himself 60 minutes to play with an old legacy lens on a Sony A7iii. This time the lens was a Canon FD 85 f/1.4.
Security During Lockdown – Vintage Lens Read Post »
We are fortunate that security has been maintained. Whilst exercising around the marina by foot or by bike, sometimes we’re stopped and asked who we are. This can get a little tedious but I guess the security have a job to do and it’s good to know they take their job seriously.
Marina Life During Lockdown Read Post »
Sunrise over Adang, Butang Islands, Thailand
Sunrise Over Adang, Koh Lipe – Thailand Read Post »
I was pretty stoked to have two of my three submitted images selected in the MyWanderlust Top Ten Photography Competition (titled ‘Weather’). One was of the Kanchenchunga Massif, taken in Darjeeling, the other you’ve probably seen already of the two school girls walking through monsoon puddles.
Not One But Two Top Ten Images Read Post »
I was honoured to be approached by Bellamy Hunt for an interview on his fantastic camera resource website. You may have come across his “In Your Bag” series, but he also features photographers of different styles too.
Interview with Japan Camera Hunter Read Post »
Despite being at anchor these past few months I’ve managed to stay on top of my photographic duties. The Urban Picnic Street Photography Competition, which I helped set up with Rob Hill of Urban Picnic was a huge success, drawing in hundreds of entries from around the world. As a spin-off to this Rob has set up a bi-monthly ‘inspiration’ feature where two street photographers come together to work on a project with a common theme.
Having dropped anchor in Uligamu, after a frustrating four-day crossing from Cochin, India, we put our worries to one side with a wander along the desolate beach of the Maldive’s most northern (but one) island. This is a little photography slide-show for your entertainment. Just click on the image below to begin and don’t forget you can view it in full-screen mode to get that “I’m-really-there!” sensation!
The Beaches of Uligamu (Photo Slideshow) Read Post »
The Kathri Suma family of Gujarat is the only family using this technique of cloth decoration. It is unique to this one village. In this clip you’ll see my photographs and some video of the family at work. The black scarf at the end of the clip is a present we bought for a friend who helped out organising my photography courses. Thank you, Karen!
Rogan Art – The Kathri Suma Family of Gujarat Read Post »
