Almost…

So January so far has brought us a brief snow spell and some very windy days, both of which would normally offer up opportunities to get images to work with…

However, when you work full time during the week and the January days are so short for light here in the UK all those chances passed me by and I have had to be content to look at the great images produced by those who are able to take the time to get out in those conditions - well done.

Anyway with the prospect of the last weekend of January fast approaching I do need to get out and capture some images so it will need to be a case of pack my camera bag tonight (something I always struggle to do and then rush around on the day), get myself some rest and rise early enough to get somewhere as the morning light strikes, so no watching movies until beyond midnight.

What will I try and capture ? Well, in my head I have the plan to improve on my long exposure photography , some describe it as fine art photography. Its the kind of imagery which contains a simplified scene and muted tones. Anyway there are many examples of it on You Tube by some really good photographers so I am hoping to get at least something close to what they can achieve. If I do get something then I will include a new page under the images section…

I also really fancy having a proper attempt at some night time photography , that would be some astro and also illuminated city and town images, that would require me pushing myself to go and sit out in the cold to gather these but would improve my understanding of gathering light in more challenging situations.

And then it will be time to wait for the arrival of spring , snowdrops are starting to grow in the garden but are just not quite at that photogenic state yet….