Still life, blossom

         February is one of my favourite months, winter is making way for Spring, and there is new life blossoming. Yesterday I spent a rather chilly day at Angelsey gardens just outside of Cambridge, despite the drizzle I managed to take a few blossom shots. The smell was amazing- winter honeysuckles and daphneContinueContinue reading “Still life, blossom”

Still life, burst.

   Bursts of Spring are emerging throughout the countryside, I love the promise, it’s unbreakable, and beautiful. I love taking pictures at this time of year, the light is gorgeous with just a hint of warmth but still further on the cool side, it’s sometimes hazy which makes for a real atmospheric shot, and myContinueContinue reading “Still life, burst.”

Texture, still life

I love wandering round farms, I know some may find that strange, but the textures of old bits of farm machinery really do make for an interesting capture. I love the detail of these chains and the colours. Shot with my old Fuji dslr with a vintage 100mm nikon lens, cool daylight, iso-400, shutter 125,ContinueContinue reading “Texture, still life”

On the edge of my seat for Olympus pen f.

I am near to falling off my chair waiting for the new Olympus pen f to go on sale! I’ve been thinking of adding another camera to my collection for a while now, and have previously dismissed csc’s, however, the spec that this little beaut comes with has changed my mind, and I just can’tContinueContinue reading “On the edge of my seat for Olympus pen f.”

Making hedgerow dye, blackberry dye tutorial.

       Blackberry dye is probably the most easiest dye to make, and the results are beautiful! I use a couple of handfuls of blackberries, a cup of salt and cover them with water.  In a pan bring them to the boil then turn off the heat, squidge them with a potato masher to getContinueContinue reading “Making hedgerow dye, blackberry dye tutorial.”

Floral inspiration and a chamomile tea.

   I love really good quality blank paper which I like to naturally stain and dry before working on. I feel it gives my drawings/paintings more depth. Whenever I start any piece I have to accompany my work with a suitable cup of tea, as I’m drawing inspiration from wild flowers at the moment itContinueContinue reading “Floral inspiration and a chamomile tea.”