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Blog 2024-Part 2
Hop to Hopton for Sunrise
A sunrise visit to Hopton-on-Sea encourages me to try capturing some different scenes.
Lowestoft Beach Walkabout
A wander around Lowestoft seafront with a prime lens and themes in mind bags a few interesting captures.
Sunset at Snettisham
An evening exploring the mudflats and water pools at Snettisham bags some interesting images.
Sunrise at Cart Gap
An early morning shoot at Cart Gap provides opportunities for some decent images.
Westleton Heath at Sunrise
An early morning start on heathland in Suffolk bags something’s different.
Photo, Process and Print Workshop with Gill Moon
A fun workshop with Pro Photographer Gill Moon nabs some different images.
Sunrise at Roydon Common
A crippling get up of 03:15 was worth it with some really good images captured.
Stiffkey Saltmarshes at Sunset
A wander round the saltmarshes of Stiffkey drops a couple of decent images in the bag.
Covehithe on a Summer afternoon
A couple of keeepers from a Summer afternoon at Covehithe in Suffolk.
Assessing my 2023/24 POTY Season
I ask myself the question: “What have I learnt from entering sixteen images and two panels into club competitions?”
Testing a wide angle prime lens in Pakefield
A trip to the coast with a new wide angle prime lens drops some nice images into the bag.
Image of the Year Competition
Three images went into the image of the year competition, but sadly none made the shortlist.
Blog 2024-Part 1
Suffolk in Summer Workshop with Justin Minns
A workshop with pro photographer Justin Minns captures some keepers.
The Flowers of Sheringham Park
A visit to Sheringham Park bags flower shots but I try to think more about the presentation of the images.
Annual Print Panel Competition (POTY)
For my first ever panel competition, one of my two panels makes it to the first shortlisted round.
Glenridding Helvellyn Path
On our last evening, we take a walk up the Glenridding Helvellyn path and capture some stunning views.
Derwentwater at Sunrise
Another sunrise shoot with pro photographer Chris Sale delivers a cracking collection of captures.
Watendlath
Watendlath, Surprise View, Ashness Bridge and Gate all drop some great captures into the bag.
Crummock Water
Exploring Crummock Water grabs images of trees, bluebells, woodland, mountains and reflections.
POTY Digital League Round 5 (Monochrome)
The fifth and final digital image round gets me 18/20 and achieving third place overall in my league.
Norfolk Bluebells and Tulips
Recent trips to photograph bluebells and tulips remind me that it’s worth taking a look.
POTY Print League Round 3 (Taken in Norfolk)
In the last of three print rounds, I maintain my 8/10 minimum score benchmark.
Happisburgh at Sunrise
A fabulous sunrise sky makes the fierce early get up for Happisburgh worthwhile.
POTY Digital League Round 4 (Colours)
In this round of POTY, I achieve a none too shabby 18/20 combined score.
Testing a Fisheye Lens in Pakefield
A wander around Pakefield is the perfect setting to test a fisheye lens.
Two Days, Two Geezers Day 2
Peak District: Culvert, Padley Gorge, Ladybower Reservoir Plugholes, Ratcliffe Power Station.
Foggy Sunrise at Thornham
A dull Winter’s morning turns out to be a rewarding and enjoyable trip out.
Gun Hill Beach Huts at Sunrise
A decent set of keepers from a sunrise visit to the Gun Hill beach huts in Southwold.
POTY Print League Round 2 (Urban Jungle)
In the latest club competition (print round), I achieve my aim of breaking the 8 point score ceiling.
Sunrise at East Lane, Bawdsey
My first visit to East Lane Bawdsey in Suffolk grabs some pleasing shots.
Sunrise at Dovercourt, Essex
A trip further afield to Essex drops a few nice shots into the Keeper’s collection.
POTY Digital League Round 3 (Theme: Seeing Double)
The image I think will be a top scorer doesn’t break the 8/10 barrier.
Sunrise at Landguard Point (Felixstowe)
A longer trip to Felixstowe in Suffolk drops plenty of keepers into the bag.
Photography Goals for 2024
Photography goals for 2024, starting with assessment of those set at the start of 2023.