It is only since I have taken an interest in taking photographs that I have discovered the important role editing-the postproduction process-takes in creating pictures. Some see taking photographs as the job of reproducing what is-that is, a faithful representation of the reality of something or someplace. Others see it as an artistic endeavour in… Continue reading Making pictures and art
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Putting my photos to work
I need to find a way, if possible, of combining my interest in photography, and my many photos, and putting them to some use for my business. I have a few loose, half formed ideas, but nothing fleshed out or concrete yet. Meanwhile, I had a busy weekend cutting down a couple of trees at… Continue reading Putting my photos to work
Learning by doing-I never cease to be amazed
I never cease to be amazed at what I learn from actually doing. When I came out of my house this morning to get into my car the sky was a stunning, bright blue. There was remarkable visibility of the jets and their trails, and I thought it would make a good photo. But when… Continue reading Learning by doing-I never cease to be amazed
I invested in a couple of Sony lenses
I bought a couple of new Sony lenses in Cork at the weekend. I had purchased a Sony a6000 camera on eBay from Japan and I am led to believe, after a good bit of research, that the Sony a6000 is a great camera for a beginner photographer. I am looking forward to learning by… Continue reading I invested in a couple of Sony lenses
Telling stories with pictures
I bought a second-hand camera on eBay last week, my first purchase on eBay for a long time. I was looking for a camera that Sony brought out in 2014 and is probably not available new now in stores, unless you got lucky with old stock. It is a Sony A6000 mirrorless camera which is… Continue reading Telling stories with pictures
Street photography in Sorrento
The weather at the beginning of our holiday in Sorrento has been appalling. Unceasing, relentless, torrential rain. But I decided to try to make the best of it by trying to do some street photography in the rainy streets of Sorrento. And I was quite happy with the results, given it was my first attempt.… Continue reading Street photography in Sorrento
Maximising efficiency in marketing your small business and brand
I’m a great believer in, and fan, of efficiency, especially in respect of the marketing of my business and brand. When you are small, with a limited budget, you must work harder and smarter than bigger competitors. Or else. So, I am always looking for ways to get multiple uses out of a piece of… Continue reading Maximising efficiency in marketing your small business and brand
Dabbling in photography
I have begun dabbling in photography. Only just dipping my toe in the water and not rushing headlong, as I usually do when I enter on some new pursuit, hobby, or skill. I will take it at my own pace without any great expectations or goals. But it would be nice to be able to… Continue reading Dabbling in photography
Combining two interests: baking and photography
I baked some sourdough bread with black and green olives this morning. Look at the photographs below. It turned out well and I am looking forward to getting stuck into the bread when it cools down. Taking photographs of bread that I bake allows me to combine two interests of mine: baking and photography. I… Continue reading Combining two interests: baking and photography
Storytelling with images
I like the idea of telling stories with images. Let me explain. I have had an on/off relationship with learning how to take decent photographs. This started when I first started online marketing and the need to take an acceptable, professional profile image of myself. Then, when I started messing about on the Instagram platform… Continue reading Storytelling with images