Tuesday
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My Favourite Photographs From 2009 - Transition
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 9:42PM
It's that time of year again when it's good to take a look back at the photographs I've taken, and pick out some favourites. Perhaps not the best technically, but these images stand out as ones I'm proud of.
It's been an interesting year, starting off with my Fujifilm S5700 / S700, then moving on to my Canon EOS 350d / Digital Rebel XT, with various lenses including the lensbaby system.
I was surprised at how many shots I'd taken that I really liked, especially as in the last half of the year, time to go out on photowalks was really limited due to work commitments. In 2010 I'll be concentrating on more project-orientated work, but 2009 has definitely been a good one.
You can see a slideshow of the whole set here.
Here's a selection from my favourite images:
Spider vs Bee
The S5700 at its best - one of my favourite shots ever. I put the Fuji in Macro Mode, forced the flash, then just shoved it into a bush to take a photo of these fighting insects.
Promenade, Portsmouth Harbour, Gosport Side
The above photo sums up a lot of the work I've done this year. Shot with my 350d, a three-shot HDR then converted to black and white. I just love the tonality and the detail.
Marine Parade East, Lee On Solent
Shot with a tripod and a 29mm Pentacon M42 manual lens on my 350d, this was one of my first attempts at longer exposures. It showed me that using old screw mount lenses (with an M42-EF adapter) really works.
HRFC Pitch
In 2009 I made more use of my mobile phone camera (the best camera you have is the one that's with you!), and combined with Nik's Silver Efex Pro B&W conversion software I came up with some interesting images.
Solent Sunset, Towards Fawley. Lensbaby Composer (Double Glass Optic, F4)
Lensbaby. I've only started to scratch the surface of whats possible, so watch out in 2010.
Feeding The Swans, Fort Brockhurst
Absolutely my favourite photo of 2010. It's got that decisive moment feel. Taken with the 350d and the 29mm Pentacon M42 manual focus lens, I remember seeing the Swans paddling up the Moat, then the workmen throwing bread in for them, and I took the shot.
The whole set is here.
Thanks for taking the time to look at my photographs, and here's to a great 2010!
Cheers, Rob.
It's been an interesting year, starting off with my Fujifilm S5700 / S700, then moving on to my Canon EOS 350d / Digital Rebel XT, with various lenses including the lensbaby system.
I was surprised at how many shots I'd taken that I really liked, especially as in the last half of the year, time to go out on photowalks was really limited due to work commitments. In 2010 I'll be concentrating on more project-orientated work, but 2009 has definitely been a good one.
You can see a slideshow of the whole set here.
Here's a selection from my favourite images:
Spider vs Bee
The S5700 at its best - one of my favourite shots ever. I put the Fuji in Macro Mode, forced the flash, then just shoved it into a bush to take a photo of these fighting insects.
Promenade, Portsmouth Harbour, Gosport Side
The above photo sums up a lot of the work I've done this year. Shot with my 350d, a three-shot HDR then converted to black and white. I just love the tonality and the detail.
Marine Parade East, Lee On Solent
Shot with a tripod and a 29mm Pentacon M42 manual lens on my 350d, this was one of my first attempts at longer exposures. It showed me that using old screw mount lenses (with an M42-EF adapter) really works.
HRFC Pitch
In 2009 I made more use of my mobile phone camera (the best camera you have is the one that's with you!), and combined with Nik's Silver Efex Pro B&W conversion software I came up with some interesting images.
Solent Sunset, Towards Fawley. Lensbaby Composer (Double Glass Optic, F4)
Lensbaby. I've only started to scratch the surface of whats possible, so watch out in 2010.
Feeding The Swans, Fort Brockhurst
Absolutely my favourite photo of 2010. It's got that decisive moment feel. Taken with the 350d and the 29mm Pentacon M42 manual focus lens, I remember seeing the Swans paddling up the Moat, then the workmen throwing bread in for them, and I took the shot.
The whole set is here.
Thanks for taking the time to look at my photographs, and here's to a great 2010!
Cheers, Rob.
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