I’m testing out two new bits of camera gear – a Pentax DFA 50mm f2.8 macro lens and a Westcott ice light. I bought the ice light as a continuous LED daylight source. It is easily controllable and creates a beautifully soft, even light. I wanted to try and photograph
I have had little time to spend on photography this autumn. A busy time at the house of prayer has given no spare days for landscapes. I caught a few hours of street photography here and there, and prepared some other photos for printing and mounting, ready for an art
We took two weeks out in August for a family holiday of a lifetime. Shunning the thought of an escorted bus tour or anything organised, we sorted it ourselves and drove up from Los Angeles to Seattle – about a 1,600 mile trip. Knowing the different kids of things we
My family and I had a relaxing holiday in the Channel Islands last week – our annual return trip to St Brelades bay in Jersey. Last year I took lots of photos, this year, I was more restrained. I did, however, have one morning to wander slowly and absorb the
Myself and a mate, Kev, booked last Tuesday a while ago to walk up Snowdon – well, you pays your money and you takes your chance! Glorious summer so far, but clouds forecast to come over Snowdonia our trekking day. Driving across the A55 North Wales road, the weather was
My longest time away this summer combined walking, photography and spiritual reflection in the Lake District. I took many pictures, experimenting with wide angle lenses and polarising filters. The set of images below are the ones that seemed right in black and white, adding to the atmosphere. From Penrith I
This week I wanted to photograph some local landmarks in my city of Stoke on Trent. I decided to use a fisheye lens (ultra wide angle) to distort the perspective slightly and hopefully give a fresh viewing angle to well known sites. I also edited the photos in Snapseed on
I didn’t stray far for my photography day last week. The lake close to our house is a local beauty spot. I enjoy a regular walk with our dog, but there is little chance to take a camera then. The seasons are so different here, and mid summer is perhaps
Last Friday was a day to relax at our beach hut at St Anne’s near Blackpool. A pretty, old world town with a real Victorian pier and miles of sand. It was a real chill out day for me, making the hut a place to read, reflect & eat, and
I set aside my first day of sabbatical time out from my job to go walking and photographing in the Staffordshire moorland Roaches. I have been looking forward to trying out my newest camera, a Pentax K3, with my wide angle zooms and filters. Everything did not go to plan!
William Porter 