Self Protrait

 

An experiment using different exposures from a single RAW file and then merging it as a HDR image,

World Cup Fever

Although it isn't really looking that good for England as things stand. However, I hate football but this does have some photography value.

Ghost Train

Done in one take using a model steam engine, an electric wire for the "smoke", a diffused torch for the off lighting and a dark room.

More Ghostly Effects

A second attempt at ghostly light effect, but this time a blue "electric wire" was used.

It is also the first time I've taken and processed photos using the RAW file format, I can clearly see why it is a must in terms of serious photography (more room for adjustment in Lightroom).

TARDIS Disappearing In The Mist Of Time

The photo was taken in one go using a model TARDIS in a dark room, a glow stick and my camera. No photoshop-type layering or special effects were used.

Firework

Was watching the telly when suddenly I heard loud bangs, when I noticed it was coming from a firework display I grabbed the compact camera but by the time I stuck it on a tripod, placed myself in the front garden and had the correct settings, I caught the tail end of the display.

The Moth and the Snail

 

 

 

 

 

As seen in my sister's back yard.

Both creatures, named Marlborough and Bobsy, have not been harmed in the making of this photo opportunity and were returned to their rightful home places.

Backlit Parsnip

Noticed this nice little play of the evening sunlight while on a bike ride.

Demonic Plant

And I thought tomatoes are the only devil plant.

Release The Beast

Jet has been released into the wild.

Well, for all of ten minutes.

French Smog

Noticed this interesting play on light as viewed from my front garden at 9 am this morning.

Bat Cat

Jet tends to go bonkers crazy in the evening so I tried to wear him out.

Rainbow

  

Spotted this bright vivid rainbow this evening.

Spider Cat

It has begun.

Sun Kissed

Jet soaking up the afternoon sunshine as he slept on the computer desk.

Give Us A Twirl

My sister showing off her hand crocheted woolen gown.

The Dark Kitten

Leas Lifts Water Pump

Many thanks to a council worker who let me loose inside an underground water pump station at the Leas.

Jet In Garden

Decided to let Jet have a taste of the Great Outdoors for the first time in his life since the weather continued to be fine. It brought out the black panther in him.

Meet Jet

The Johnstone clan has been increased by one thanks to the arrival of a new kitten.