Photography
Pictures seem to be taken for many reasons; some say they tell a story. Others take them so they’re able to remember a special moment forever. The more care-free of us snap shots, well, just ’cause.
I’m not sure which camp I belong in, but what I do know is that the end result can be the same: great looking, thought-provoking pictures. Follow this pro-amateur as he finds his own take on the subject.
Desperate Struggle
Update 16:41: Re-uploaded the photo as I’d stripped the EXIF data by accident.
This is less a super-amazing photo I’m proud of, and more just here for the duckling factor.
Can you argue with that? Really?
Anyway, here’s a photo of some ducklings (naw) climbing over a sleeper on the River Thames trying to get back to their mother. You’ll be glad to know that they all made it!
That reminds me, I should get around to completing No More Heroes…
For once, the photo has been edited with increased contrast, saturation, and a big crop! Fancy that.
BeetleSpider
Nature’s accumulated too many costs recently, so it’s consolidating many of its species in an attempt to rein in expenditure. First up is this BeetleSpider, with the legs and spinnerets of a spider, plus the body of a beetle!
… Otherwise known as a Walnut Orb Spider, commonly found outdoors in the UK. Not that I can remember seeing one!
As always, unedited except for a resize for your internet viewing pleasure. I probably should have changed the white balance, but you can call me Crazy.
I am Your God; BOW DOWN TO ME
Another of my friends chilling down at the river.
Where there’s food, there’s fighting.
Where there’s bread, there’s dread.
Hey there, Handsome.
Are those wings sticking out of your body or are you just happy to see me?
Here’s a picture of a beast Dragonfly waving to all the passers-by in my Nan’s back garden. You can tell it isn’t a Damselfly because this one can’t fold it wings back along its body – they have to stick out sideways. It’s also huge.
Thus what I said.
Maybe I’m going a bit far.
Angel of Ocean
Alright, the title is a bit of a misnomer; this seagull was captured just above the waters of the River Thames.
Now I know what I said before about not liking taking nature photos so much, but these are the kinds of photos I like.
They’re dynamic; they capture scenes that we are unable to see with the naked eye. These really fast exposure shots can quite often look really good in my opinion and, if you’re lucky, you can immortalise an instant forever.
I probably also enjoy taking these kinds of photos because of the difficulty involved. In general the more difficult it is to get a shot, the more fun I have!
Is it the same with you?
