On two previous Ian & Ian ‘Photo-Walks’ Ian J. and I had met on Tuesdays. However, due to the ‘heatwave’ we’ve been experiencing, Ian messaged me suggesting we go Thursday evening - to which I instantly agreed. I am so glad this arrangement worked out, as it was a near magical escapade - walking from the National Trust car park at Sandpoint up the steps onto the edge of Middlehope and then out to Sandpoint; photographing anything, indeed if not quite everything, that caught our eyes. Awaiting us were: savage brambles that gouged, jagged protruding stones and rocks that tripped you and shear drops ready to catch out we two intrepid, if unsuspecting or, more likely, foolhardy club members. Oh and I did mention the gnats that bit one as if a ‘great white’ had! None of this could deter us though as we breathed in the rarefied air and viewed the magnificent vista of the Bristol Channel; with the backdrop of Wales, across the water, bathed in late evening sun. We talked, we exchanged views, offered each other thoughts and even ideas, What more could one ask? Oh yes, photo opportunities I guess. And there were; by the boat load for a seeing eye. Well I took, give or take, 100 frames [not sure about Ian’s count] and had a walk to remember. Note: Ian J making good use of an impromptu monopod!
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On a slightly cooler summers evening Ian and I drove out to Sand Point. The peace and tranquillity was very much welcomed after what had been a very noisy end of term at school. The tide was on the ebb, there was about 80% cloud coverage, so the light was quite soft. We climbed to the top of the ridge and started walk towards the Westerly point of the peninsula stopping and taking photos one the way. After about an hour the cloud started to break, we were then treated to shards of sunlight that were cutting through the clouds illuminating patches of the sea and distant shoreline. Not long after this light show we were treated to some spectacular lighting from the evening’s sunset, the light was accentuating the distant hills in a range of colour tones. Very pleasant evenings walk out in the fresh air, on a comfortable summers evening and I got some nice images to boot.
All the conditions were favourable for another evening to work on our Black & White Photography. Equipped with one digital camera and my 43-year Nikon FE 35mm film camera I met up with Ian Davis once again. We were off to Berrow Wreck to take some photo of the SS Nornen on the 125-year anniversary that she went aground (3rd March 1897). Ian very kindly supplied me with a roll of 35mm Black & White film for my old Nikon. Once our film cameras were charged with film the fun started (well for me). Having not used a film camera for about 30 years, it took me a good 5 to 10 minutes to get comfortable using it again (so different to a modern digital camera). Anyway, the camera worked fine I think I got some decent photos despite being blown about by the wind. All will be revealed once the film is finished and I can get down to the next challenge of trying to remember how to develop the film and producing some prints, Ian has offered his assistance to guide me through the process… can't wait to see if firstly, the camera has stood up to the test of time, secondly if I have… We switched over to our digital cameras to finish off the evenings shoot. The evening ended due to the cold biting wind that had chilled our hands to the point where we could not feel our camera controls let alone work… thanks again Ian for an interesting evening shoot. Posted by Ian J I have always admired Ansel Adams Black & White Photography. I have always admired Ansel Adams Black & White images, the way that he managed to capture details in his shadows & blacks. Ian Davis who is passionate about black & white photography, be it film or digital has very kindly offered to explain his photography methods. Our first trip out I found to be very educational even though my camera battery died. The following morning, I got up extra early and on the way into work put the information acquired into practice… Within no time I was taking Ansel Adams style images, the ones attached have only had the lens aberration applied within Camera RAW but they are fundamentally straight out of the camera. A big thanks to Ian for passing on information in such a way that it changed the way I see things and photograph them, thanks Ian. Posted by Ian J The Ragged Victorians photo shoot on the 5th April 2022. https://www.raggedvictorians.co.uk/13/4/2022 What a super evening.
I've recently joined Bleadon Photographic Group[BPG]; so hadn't previously experienced a BPG studio photo-shoot evening. No worries though, everyone was friendly and little ceremony was stood on whilst we all photographed different ideas and lighting set ups, both our own and as a group. Three sets were in operation and the Ragged Victiorian characters were so patience, tenacious and simply a delight to work with. Here then is a photograph: Ephraim Jordan, Police Constable H.189 ( Warrant No. 20,613), London Metropolitan Police, as if stood 'on the beat' under a London night time street lamp. ©2022: 0neeye0pen - LifeThruAViewfinder. Regards, Ian. ere to edit. |
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