Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Chopped And Changed

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A bit of a play on words, I suppose.
This caption was going to contain much detailed, frustrated yammering, but you don't want to read that, I'm sure.
Suffice to say that today has seen plans chopped and changed on top of frustratingly slow progress on everything.
Never did the phrase "more haste, less speed" seem more appropriate.

An old neighbour once said that his work felt like constantly fighting fires with a water pistol. I know how he felt.

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Somewhere, Somewhen

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A backup photo today, as I'm worn out!
I walked past this interesting little bar while I was waiting to collect my takeaway the other night. I've never been in, but I thought it looked rather cute and cosy - I think I need to try it out at some point.
It looks like there are only a handful of tables in there, which I deem to be approximately the correct amount.
One more after the jump.

Monday, 17 February 2025

The Fires Within

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This has ended up looking like a thermal image, but it is in fact a 5x macro of some foam handwash with some slightly silly lighting applied.
I've included an earlier shot, and a quick behind-the-scenes snap of the contrivance I shot this with after the jump.

I have felt oddly unsettled today, and haven't been able to shake it all evening. I think it's mostly work related, but it is getting a bit old.

Sunday, 16 February 2025

The Hyacinth Finished Loading...

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This is the same plant I shot a few days ago, but properly out now. It smells remarkably strong!
A couple more after the jump.

Saturday, 15 February 2025

Green For Go

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This is my submission for this week's 52frames challenge "Motion Blur"
I've been planning this shot for a few days, and got round to doing it this evening.

I was initially caught out by the R5's IBIS (internal image stabiliser) on this setup. I set the camera up on a tripod in the back of the car, but didn't turn the IBIS off. As a result, the IBIS was desperately trying to compensate for the car's motion, which resulted in the inside of the car becoming extremely blurred. Once I disabled it, the sensor was locked to the movement of the car, and the pictures sharpened up nicely!

Friday, 14 February 2025

Concrete Man Contemplates Bokeh

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Finds it acceptable, and remains seated (not that he's in a position to do much else).

Thursday, 13 February 2025

Pass Me The Ruler

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The big one. Yes, the one that's carved into the side of the bridge.
A backup photo today from a couple of nights ago.