Life is a journey. Travel safe, eat well and take a Camera!
A celebration of spring, despite the crazy UK weather. One of my favourite spring photographs. A drop of water suspended below new cherry blossoms just opening as we move into spring. The pink colours against the green background create a beautiful contrast. Taken with a 100mm macro lens on a Canon EOS 45D. Check it... Continue Reading →
Tenby Harbour is a picturesque location that’s well-known for its colourful boats lined up against the backdrop of the town. The image of the colourful boats in a line with the soft hues of the town in the background is simply stunning, and it’s no wonder that it’s a favourite subject for photographers. As you... Continue Reading →
Pink Sunrise over Portimão is a breathtaking spectacle that should not be missed by anyone visiting the Praia da Rocha in Portimão, Algarve, Portugal. The sunrise light reflects in the sea, casting a warm pink and orange glow over the entire beach. It is a truly mesmerizing sight that sets the tone for a day... Continue Reading →
An Indian Ocean wave breaks against a chunk of driftwwood on the beach, with a big splash. An almost abstract image of the glassy water around the wood. Taken on Magaruque Island on the last day of 2015. Magaruque Island is part of the Bazaruto Archipelago in Mozambique. Wave Splash I can watch the waves... Continue Reading →
Looking at Torquay through a sea of masts. All the boats, ready and waiting for summer crowds. Taken during an October getaway to the Devon coast. Sea of Masts in Torquay Looking at Torquay through a sea of masts.All the boats, ready and waiting for summer crowds.Taken during an October getaway to the Devon coast.... Continue Reading →
Kudu bulls drinking at a waterhole in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. from my photo archives.
Summer is just about here and it was a beautiful hot day at the lake. The foliage is green, the sky is blue, and it is warm. Took a walk to the local lake yesterday. It certainly felt like summer, though I suspect we are still in spring. I always like this view down the... Continue Reading →
Sunrise cloudscape over the sea in Ballito, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.The sun is still below the horizon but it is lighting up the clouds to announce that it is about to burst out of the sea. And here is the sun popping up out of the sea. In April of 2022 we took a trip... Continue Reading →
Another of my favourite images from a visit to that gem of the Welsh coast, Tenby.
The striking red colour made this boat really stand out against the colours of the buildings above Tenby Harbour.
A pretty pink and yellow rose from my garden, shown on a black background which brings out the colours. GIMP is a very powerful photo processing tool. Best of all it is FOSS (Free and Open Source Software). I have been using it for years, alongside XnView MP and Darktable, mainly to clean up photos... Continue Reading →
Sunrise on the beach at Sandown on the Isle of Wight. I took an early morning walk to the beach to catch the sunrise, with some interesting clouds in the sky. The sun is just appearing over the horizon and reflecting off the beach. Sandown Bay is well protected and is often used by ships... Continue Reading →
A view from the Victoria and Alfred (V & A) waterfront in Capetown, with Table Mountain in the background. The cable car terminal at the top of the mountain is clearly visible. Of course, there is a table cloth on Table Mountain.
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