Flickr Explore

July 23, 2011  |  People, Streets  |  ,
Flickr Explore

Over the past year I have had a number of images featured on flickr Explore. My record is having three photos featured on a single day (22nd July 2011). Making flickr Explore is quite flattering and it is always the images you least expect manage to make it. What I...

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Watching the Storm

July 22, 2011  |  Landscapes  |  , ,
Watching the Storm

There is no debating the capabilities of a single prime 50mm lens with an aperture of 1.4. Colour clarity is stunning focus is sharp and you can control the depth of field to an amazing level. I tend to the leave the 50mm on my camera simply as it is...

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Poor Jim

July 22, 2011  |  Landscapes  |  ,
Poor Jim

If you visit a beach in Northern Ireland during the height of summer you are likely to need a coat and an umbrella. Taking the 17-40mm out to the beach found it deserted with the exception of poor Jim the lone ice cream man trying to sell his wares. On...

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Dunluce Castle

July 22, 2011  |  Blog, Buildings, Landscapes  |  ,
Dunluce Castle

Dunluce Castle dates back to the 17th century and is situated along the north Antrim Coast. While there is evidence that parts of the castle date back to the 14th century, the first record of it is from 1513 when it belonged to the MacQuillans, and later again, the MacDonnells. The...

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