Friday 10 February 2017

Chasing the Light- One Year Thirteen Minutes

What a year I have had doing this full on project with just one camera the brilliant Fuji X100T. It has rekindled my love of photography which started many years ago when I got my first real SLR camera, a Fujica 605n a fully manual camera with one 55mm f2 lens. 

Some days I have been very low because a lot of things have happened during the year with three very close family and a close friend bereavements, this is more than anyone should really have to deal with, but I still pushed on and took photos every day. 

All the comments and shares likes etc, have really made it all worthwhile with some days getting well over 100 likes and 50 comments. People have been emailing and messaging me what are we going to do when you have finished, we look forward to your daily picture to see what you have been doing,  I never imagined that when I started the project it would have been looked at by so many people and I thank you all for this it's very inspiring, I not exaggerating it hasnt been easy thing to do !!

Hope you like it....


Wednesday 1 February 2017

February What a lovely 1st Day in Cumbria.

My post from last February that year has soon gone.... and most of it is still the same 12 months later.
(I have now done a full month of photo's for my Project 366.)
Some days the photos have been very easy with loads to take photo's of and only choosing one for the project, then some days I have found it nigh on impossible, I have found myself really thinking hard about what i can still take photos of.
I don't really want to take pictures a random dented tin or the corner of a beer mat,  If you know what I mean, also the weather has been terrible most of the month.

I am wanting this to be as interesting as possible, also that the photos have some sort of meaning that in years to come I will still remember why I took that photo and if it stirs many memories as a type of photographic diary.


Day 058 of my 365 Project 2017
Blake Jewellery Shoot.
I have been doing another shoot with for "Blake Jewellery" with Emily modeling for us again. Another great morning and loads of new exciting products for you all to see but that will be later when they are all edited, couldnt resist this for my photo of the day
Taken with Canon 6D with 100mm macro lens.
Details f6.3 ISO 200 1/80th sec exposure.




Day 057 of my 365 Project 2017
Road Sign.
Took this today while I popped to the shops at the village. I noticed that the sign had been refurbished and thought it would make one of my photos for the day.
Taken with Fuji X100T with Std Lens.
Velvia Film Simulation.
Details f5.6 ISO 200 1/450 sec exposure.





Day 056 of my 365 Project 2017
Big Wheel Lights.
I have been up to Swalwell tonight for Adam and Tina's Wedding night noticed this Show Ground on the way up so called off on the way home to take my photo for today.
Taken with Canon 6D with 24-105mm L @65 mm.
Details f18 ISO 100 15 sec exposure.



Day 055 of my 365 Project 2017
The Bridge.
Took this today and the conditions couldn't have been better, lovely bright sunshine and blue sky with lovely clouds this is taken from the north shore of the Humber, I love the way the river is reflecting the sunshine back underneath to light the bridge.
Taken with Fuji X100T with Std Lens.
Velvia Film Simulation.
Details f16 ISO 200 1/400 sec exposure.





Day 054 of my 365 Project 2017
Temenos Sculpture Middlesbrough.
Took this while looking I was out this morning looking for a picture frame this modern structure is enormous. Where's this storm 'Doris' today for once it has missed us which Im pleased about.. This is just off the A66 near the transporter bridge.
Taken with Fuji X100T with TCL Lens.
Velvia Film Simulation.
Details f11 ISO 200 1/350 sec exposure.Turned Black and White because it looks better




Day 053 of my 365 Project 2017
Skipton Leeds Liverpool Canal.
Called into Skipton today after my last job as it was on the way home. Took this from the bridge over the canal it was like stepping back in time. Very quiet there today as it was a bit nippy.
Taken with Fuji X100T with Std Lens.
Velvia Film Simulation.
Details f8 ISO 200 1/60 sec exposure.



Day 052 of my 365 Project 2017
Langley Castle.
I have been doing the lovely wedding of Adam and Tina at Langley Castle, this is a beautiful venue and setting for a wedding. The weather was cold and we had a bit of rain but it didn't dampen their spirits. 
Taken with Canon 6D with 24-105mm L @47 mm.
Details f5 ISO 320 1/80 sec exposure.




Day 051 of my 365 Project 2017
Flying the Flag.
I have been doing a wedding open evening at Hardwick Hall I cannot resist a good sunset so I took this just as I was setting up for the fair. Loved the flag blowing in the setting sun very poignant 
Taken with Fuji X100T with Std Lens.
Velvia Film Simulation.
Details f5.6 ISO 200 1/600 sec exposure.





Day 050 of my 365 Project 2017
Durham River Bank View.
Out for a Sunday ride and ended up at Durham, had a lovely walk along the river bank and took this classic view conditions were lovely missed ovt the bandaged tower as it wouldn't add anything to the shot.
Taken with Canon 6D with 75-300mm Lens @70 mm.
Details f8 ISO 400 1/80 sec exposure





Day 049 of my 365 Project 2017
Soaring Seagulls.
Took this while I was down at Hartlepool The birds were soaring in the wind a lovely sight so graceful. I had the shutter speed just right where you can still see a bit of movement making them look more a painting which I think adds to the photo rather than having the birds razor sharp
Taken with Fuji X100T with Std Lens.
Velvia Film Simulation.
Details f5.6 ISO 400 1/210 sec exposure.






Day 048 of my 365 Project 2017
Offshore Wind Turbines.
Elaine and I went for a lovely ride out down the coast from Redcar to Scarborough lovely weather even had some fish and chips. Took this photo of the turbines won't be to everyone's taste but I love the minimalist feel to it you need to view full screen.
Taken with Fuji X100T with Std Lens.
Pro Neg Hi Film Simulation.
Details f8 ISO 200 1/640 sec exposure.





Day 047 of my 365 Project 2017
Mr Blue Sky.
Lovely and sunny this afternoon when I took Bailey on the pit heap, the sun was splitting the trees best it's been all day. The sky was a lovely deep blue and big fluffy white clouds like on a nice summer's day wont be long now.   
Taken with Fuji X100T with WCL Lens.
Velvia Film Simulation.
Details f11 ISO 250 1/480 sec exposure.




Day 046 of my 365 Project 2017
Old Farm Track.
Took this today while I was out with Bailey,it's been overcast most of the day but that's what you would expect this time of the year. Took this in colour as I always do when digital but it cries out for being a black and white photo, I have also darkened the edges to give it a more sinister look.
Taken with Fuji X100T with WCL Lens.
Black and White HP5 Film Setting.
Details f5.6 ISO 200 1/45 sec exposure.





Day 045 of my 365 Project 2017
Old Water Mill.
Took this today while I was coming home from Cumbria this was a lovely find off the beaten track near Kirkby Stephen on the way to my last job, will have to call again at a different time for another photo.
Taken with Fuji X100T with WCL Lens.
Pro Neg Hi Film Simulation.
Details f16 ISO 200 1/3 sec exposure. 




Day 044 of my 365 Project 2017
Pit Heap Horses
Weird weather today freezing cold this morning then 12 degrees at lunch time, took Bailey for a walk up the pit heap and saw these two horses very friendly they even came to greet me. 
Taken with Fuji X100T with TCL Lens.
Astia Film Simulation.
Details f4 ISO 800 1/300 sec exposure. 




Day 043 of my 365 Project 2017
Whitworth Hall Deer.
Went out this afternoon to break up the day for a quick ride around and called into the park to see if there was any deer outside. 
These deer were nibbling on the bark of felled trees.
Taken with Fuji X100T with TCL Lens.
Velvia Film Simulation.
Details f2.8 ISO 800 1/70 sec exposure. 





Day 042 of my 365 Project 2017
Bit Rough at the Heugh Hartlepool Headland.
Took Elaine and dropped them at shopping centre in Hartlepool. I had a look up to the Headland, as I knew the sea was quite rough. Took this of the Heugh love seeing the sea like this it's so powerful it was also freezing...
Taken with Fuji X100T with TCL Lens.
Velvia Film Simulation.
Details f7.1 ISO 400 /1220 sec exposure. 




Day 041 of my 365 Project 2017
Mary Magdalene's Snowy Night.
Been busy all day today, meet some friends later in the Black Bull Trimdon Village. I noticed that it was snowing a bit and the church had a bit of a cover so took this just at the point of turning from dusk to dark so there was still some colour in the sky.
Taken with Fuji X100T with TCL Lens.
Pro Neg Hi Film Simulation.
Details f8 ISO 200 17 sec exposure. 






Day 040 of my 365 Project 2017
Scarborough at Night.
I have been down the North Yorkshire coast today called in Scarborough after my last job and noticed the amusements lights reflecting on the sea and wet sand. I love all these coastal towns in the winter when the crowds are there.
Taken with Fuji X100T with Std Lens.
Astia Film Simulation.
Details f13 ISO 200 27 sec exposure. 





Day 039 of my 365 Project 2017
Sunset Grazing Sheep.
Took this today while I was out near Penrith, couldnt resist taking this photo when I saw the Sheep by shooting directly into the light, 'Contre-Jour' effect causing the outer edges of the Sheep's fleeces to glow with the harsh light of the sunset.
Taken with Fuji X100T with TCL Lens.
Astia Film Simulation. Turned Black and White
Details f11 ISO 400 1/1250 sec exposure. 



Day 038 of my 365 Project 2017
Castlerigg Stone Circle.
Took this today while I was over Cumbria, it was raining while I took this as it often does around Keswick. I took a little detour on the way home first time I have been close to it, I love the fells as a lovely backdrop you cannot get much better scenery.
Taken with Fuji X100T with Std Lens.
Astia Film Simulation.
Details f9 ISO 400 1/200 sec exposure. 




Day 037 of my 365 Project 2017
First Snowdrops.
Took these lovely Snowdrops today but they seem to be a bit later than last years flowers but I could be wrong. It always make me think of Spring when everything starts to bloom again. I noticed them yesterday when I was doing the family portrait session at Hardwick Hall.
Taken with Fuji X100T with Std Lens.
Velvia Film Simulation.
Details f16 ISO 200 1/4 sec exposure. 





Day 36 of my 365 Project 2017
Family Photoshoot.
Took this portrait today while doing a photoshoot for this lovely family. I have chosen one photo which was really hard to do for my photo of the day, there were so many to choose from but will do a separate post on facebook and my blog to show everyone.
Taken with Canon 6D with 75-300mm Lens @135 mm.
Details f5 ISO 400 1/400 sec exposure




Day 35 of my 365 Project 2017
Starlings Bath Time.
Took this of these starlings having a bath and a general preening session, they were loving the afternoon sunshine quite a nice day today better than the forecast. 
Taken with Canon 6D with 75-300mm Lens @300 mm.
Details f5.6 ISO 640 1/2500 sec exposure




Day 34 of my 365 Project 2017
Marching Electric Poles.

Took this today the weather has picked up lovely, stopped off on the way back from Hartlepool on the Hurworth Burn road looking towards Teesside. I love the perspective of the power lines going over the fields they look as though they will meet up in the distance.
Taken with Canon 6D with 75-300mm Lens @150 mm.
Details f10 ISO 200 1/1000 sec exposure




Day 33 of my 365 Project 2017
Portrait of Daisy.

Took this today just as Daisy was coming in from school for her tea, Love the depth of field blur that you get with this lens. Cannot believe how quick she is growing doesn't seem 5 minutes since she was just crawling. Weather has been quite mild today but very overcast.  
Taken with Canon 6D with 75-300mm Lens @240 mm.
Details f5.6 ISO 640 1/100 sec exposure





Day 032 of my 365 Project 2017
Walney Bridge Barrow.
Took this today while I was over Cumbria lovely and sunny today unlike home, loved the silhouette of the bridge and the boats on the estuary. What a lovely day compared to the fog etc at home.
Taken with Fuji X100T with Std Lens.
Velvia Film Simulation.
Details f16 ISO 100 1/1250 sec exposure.