Saturday, October 30, 2004



This picture required a tripod, slow shutter speed and an umbrella.

Despite the rain the saturated colours of the leaves in the village of Melsonby, North Yorkshire, make for a pleasant autumn scene.

Time 1:35pm Shutter 1/4 Aperture F22 Focal Length 25mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/30/2004 01:35:00 pm

Wednesday, October 27, 2004

Misty Morning



The local landscape took on a rather different look this morning following overnight fog.

Time 8:54am Shutter 1/180 Aperture F6.7 Focal Length 75mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/27/2004 08:54:00 am

Tuesday, October 26, 2004

St. Hilda's Church, Caldwell, North Yorkshire



The key to this image is where the sun is in relation to the scene.

The church is well light but also the sun is shining thru the leaves.

Having the gravestones in shadow also holds the bottom of the frame together.

Caldwell on FreeFoto.com

Time 9:34am Shutter 1/60 Aperture F13 Focal Length 28mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/26/2004 09:34:00 am

Monday, October 25, 2004

Tree Shadow



I like this tree that I noticed today. The challenge was what to do with it

In the end I decided to try and make something interesting using the shadow of the tree on the newly sown field.

Time 4:06pm Shutter 1/90 Aperture F13 Focal Length 28mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/25/2004 04:06:00 pm

Sunday, October 24, 2004

Cathedral & Abbey Church of St Alban



Below you can see what happens when you have no light.

And above you can see what happens when the sun shines.

The difference is dramatic!

The light is coming from the west and its about 90 minutes before sunset.

Time 3:40pm Shutter 1/250 Aperture F9.5 Focal Length 28mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/24/2004 03:40:00 pm

Something a little different

So on Saturday I drove 240 miles thru the rain to Saint Albans in Hertfordshire.

And when it came to take pictures of Sunday morning it was cloudy, overcast and generally not good.



As you can see above photography was not straight forward.

So I went for something a little different instead.

I spotted this aluminium coffee table in an open air café in the town centre.

All I need to do was find a nice leaf. Bingo.



Time 10:24am Shutter 1/125 Aperture F5.6 Focal Length 200mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/24/2004 10:24:00 am

Friday, October 22, 2004

Sun makes brief visit



The sun came out unexpectedly and very briefly this morning.

The forecast is for more rain to sweep across the country.

So I grabbed the camera, car keys and cell phone and headed out in search of local autumn colour.

I managed a set of images of this lovely tree before the sun disappeared!

Time 10:15am Shutter 1/250 Aperture F5.6 Focal Length 200mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/22/2004 10:15:00 am

Monday, October 18, 2004

The best I could come up with



One thing you learn early on as a photographer is you have no control over the weather.

It was a lovely autumn day today but I didn’t get chance to get out of the office to enjoy it till an hour before sunset.

At that point a bank of cloud rolled in from the west and the sun promptly disappeared behind it.

So this was the best I could come up with

Time 5:58pm Shutter 1/6 Aperture F13 Focal Length 200mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/18/2004 05:58:00 am

Sunday, October 17, 2004

Feedback



So you’ve looked around the Blog – No what do you think ? I’d love to read your feedback.

What would you like to see more / less off.

Do you find the comments helpful?

Time 7:20pm Shutter 10 seconds Aperture F6 Focal Length 200mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/17/2004 07:20:00 pm

Brick Train Sculpture

17th October 2004



I drive past the Brick Train Sculpture near Darlington, County Durham, at least once a week and I have already taken a number of pictures.

But tonight, illuminated by artificial lights and with a little bit of light left in the sky, I managed to take this dramatic view.

Time 6:56pm Shutter 2 seconds Aperture F4.8 Focal Length 40mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/17/2004 06:56:00 pm

Thursday, October 14, 2004

Sunrise



Sometimes you need to take a picture because you think you might be able to take another picture in the future.

These two trees at Sunrise this morning are a case in point.

Having discovered this location I am going to return in December to photograph them in the frost, mist and snow. I’ll let you know how I get on.

Time 8:25am Shutter 1/180 Aperture F11 Focal Length 28mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/14/2004 08:25:00 am

Wednesday, October 13, 2004

Old Farm Gate



Metcheck.com, which gives long range seasonal forecasts, is now advising the United Kingdom to prepare for a cold snap as computer models now indicate the UK can expect a colder than average Winter this year.

Metcheck.com's forecast has already led to bookmakers cutting their odds on a White Christmas to 6/1.

Meanwhile back in the real world I have had a number of attempts at photographing this old gate. At last today I managed to get something I liked.

Time 9:40am Shutter 1/250 Aperture F5.6 Focal Length 200mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/13/2004 09:40:00 am

Saturday, October 09, 2004

Scotland Trip Completed



We’ll I am now back from Scotland and getting ready for a normal week in the office.

In all I took 1473 pictures and drove 1319 miles.

I think I will call this view the calm before the storm

Time 9:12am Shutter 1/250 Aperture F5.6 Focal Length 200mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/09/2004 09:12:00 am

Friday, October 08, 2004

Evening Light



This is a quick grab shot of the sun setting over Loch Linnhe.

I was rushing to get the 6:00pm Corran Ferry - I did make it

Time 5:51pm Shutter 1/250 Aperture F13 Focal Length 200mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/08/2004 05:51:00 pm

Fishing boats at Mallaig

8th October 2004



Fishing boats are always a good subject to photograph.

Its even better if one is red.

Time 1:20pm Shutter 1/250 Aperture F11 Focal Length 200mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/08/2004 01:20:00 pm

Loch Reflection



Yes the reflection really was that clear.

Time 12:02pm Shutter 1/125 Aperture F11 Focal Length 28mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/08/2004 12:02:00 pm

Thursday, October 07, 2004

Eilean Donan Castle



Eilean Donan Castle is properly the most photographed subject in Scotland.

So coming up with something new was the challenge.

Time 19:20pm Shutter 4 seconds Aperture F6.7 Focal Length 120mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/07/2004 07:20:00 pm

Spean Bridge



This statue, near Spean Bridge, is a memorial to the Commandos who died during the Second World War.

Placing the soldiers in the left of the frame, I feel, makes for a strong image.

Time 11:27am Shutter 1/250 Aperture F5.6 Focal Length 112mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/07/2004 11:27:00 am

Loch Linnhe

7th October 2004



Any picture is a one of a kind, a precise moment in time.

This combination of light, clouds and lake reflection is unique – never to be repeated.

Time 10:00am Shutter 1/250 Aperture F6.7 Focal Length 200mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/07/2004 10:08:00 am

Wednesday, October 06, 2004

Highland Cow



This is a Highland cow giving me the who said you could take my picture look!

Time 10:51am Shutter 1/125 Aperture F4.8 Focal Length 80mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/06/2004 10:51:00 am

Brief Encounter



This picture was inspired by the film Brief Encounter.

It combines the magic of steam, grainy black and white film and the shadow of someone running for a train.

Time 10:01am Shutter 1/180 Aperture F8 Focal Length 155mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/06/2004 10:01:00 am

Keep Your Eyes Open



It pays to keep your eyes open at all times for photo opportunities.

For instance I spotted this leaf on the pavement outside Fort William railway station today.

Time 9:53:am Shutter 1/125 Aperture F6.7 Focal Length 200mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/06/2004 09:53:00 am

Tuesday, October 05, 2004

Church in the Landscape



Close up this white church does not look good with flaking paint and signs of neglect.

Move further away, place it in the landscape and it looks just fine.

Time 3:04pm Shutter 1/180 Aperture F5.6 Focal Length 200mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/05/2004 03:04:00 pm

Miserable Weather ?

5th October 2004



The forecast for today was for miserable weather in the Scottish Highlands.

Well for some it might have been miserable but for me it was a joy to take pictures like this.

Time 13:54pm Shutter 1/250 Aperture F16 Focal Length 28mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/05/2004 01:45:00 pm

Scottish Flag



Whenever I am visiting a country I always make sure I get some pictures of the countries flag.

So here’s the Scottish Flag which looks great against the stormy sky.

Time 12:38pm Shutter 1/250 Aperture F11 Focal Length 200mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/05/2004 12:38:00 am

Monday, October 04, 2004

Occasional Sunny Interval



The forecast today was for heavy showers with the occasional sunny interval.

As you can see I have tried to make the most of the hand that has been deal me. (I have posted four images taken today)

This view of Loch Linnhe hopefully captures the dramatic nature of the weather.

Time 2:55pm Shutter 1/250 Aperture F11 Focal Length 28mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/04/2004 02:55:00 pm

Autumn Colour



This tree was just crying out to be photographed.

A brief burst of sunlight on the wet leaves has resulted in lovely saturated autumn colours / fall color.

Time 11:39am Shutter 1/250 Aperture F5.6 Focal Length 180mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/04/2004 11:39:00 am

Loch Linnhe



For a large part of today you could not see much of Loch Linnhe because of the rain.

But if you were patient you where rewarded the occasional patch of blue sky.

Time 10:03am Shutter 1/45 Aperture F19 Focal Length 28mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

4th October 2004

# posted by britt : 10/04/2004 10:03:00 am

Heavy Overnight Rain



The heavy overnight rain meant the stream behind the log cabin was full this morning.

I used a slow shutter speed to blur the flow of the water.

Time 9:11am Shutter 2 Seconds Aperture F16 Focal Length 28mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/04/2004 09:11:00 am

Sunday, October 03, 2004

Scotland for The Brave




You know I always try to make the best of challenging light!


As dark clouds covered Scotland this afternoon I managed to capture this view of Loch Lomond when just a little bit of light shone through.


The forecast for the week is not good – more rain – and more challenges.


Time 14:20pm Shutter 1/250 sec Aperture F13 Focal Length 200mm

Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n


# posted by britt : 10/03/2004 10:37:00 pm

Saturday, October 02, 2004

Rain Cloud



This evening I am making sure I have everything ready for my trip to the Highlands of Scotland which starts Sunday.

The forecast is for rain most days but I am still hopeful.

So it is fitting that today’s image is a picture of a rain cloud light by the setting sun.

Time 18:40pm Shutter 1/250 sec Aperture F5 Focal Length 80mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n

# posted by britt : 10/02/2004 06:40:00 pm

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