Woodland Abstract

February 10, 2015 by Words | 4 Comments

The weather is very settled. Unfortunately it is also heavily overcast during the day (nice and clear at night). Anyway, opportunities for photography are inevitably limited by the poor light.

I headed for some woodland at lunchtime.

woodland

Not the most inspiring scene, so I tried something slightly different.

This is the same scene. There are no filters, and the post-production has simply been some tweaks of the contrasts and white balance. It’s taken with a slow shutter, small aperture and is zoomed during the time the shutter is open. I quite like it, though it’s probably not to everyone’s taste.

woodland abstract

Woodland Abstract

Camera note: all photos taken with the Canon 7D Mark II and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens.

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Fulmar Fun at Rottingdean

February 9, 2015 by Words | 2 Comments

I had to go down to Rottingdean at lunchtime today and grabbed a quick half hour along the cliff walk. The weather wasn’t great, but the fulmars more than made up for that with an excellent and very typical show. Here are a few shots.

fulmar

Typical shot of a fulmar cruising the cliff face in search of a landing site.

fulmars

Occasionally they fly circuits in pairs. These two were close enough to share the frame.

fulmar on cliff

When not flying, they nestle up close against the cliff face.

three fulmars

Domestic bliss. It’s unusual for them to be this calm.

fulmars

Time to go!

fulmars

We have lift off!

fulmars

Coming right at you!

fulmars

Love Birds!

Camera note: all photos taken with the Canon 7D Mark II and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens.

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Cat’s Eyes

February 9, 2015 by Words | 2 Comments
Cat's Eyes

I’m Watching You.

Cat's Eyes

I am.

Cat's Eyes

You!

Cat’s eyes courtesy of a garden visitor (not our cat).

Camera note: all photos taken with the Canon 7D Mark II and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens.

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