Toy Town....Haverhill Model

I have been intrigued by the camera technique used in the TV series Sherlock which makes photographed scenes appear as though they are miniature models. This picture is not only two pictures stitched to make the scene but I also found a free piece of software I GIMP that is able to work some magic in producing a lens focus blur, thus emulating a very narrow depth of field on a scenic shot. So narrow that it can be the depth of a house or road.

This is my first attempt and personally I don’t think it turned out too bad. The subject was Castle Manor building taken from a field in between the school and the Water Tower at the top of Wratting Road.

Oh for better weather

I know we British tend to have a thing for weather, always seems to be the topic of conversation....especially if you are struggling to start a conversation with someone. The safe bet is 'the weather'. But for me I love taking pictures in natural light...and for that I do need some sun. Invariably when I am off work it rains and when I am at work the sun is shining. Missed some stunning sunrises on my way to work this week. If only I had my camera with me!!

Looking forward to some if not sunny days, dry days so I can be outside to capture some scenery.

The Party's over...

Well that's it Christmas is over for another year. The decorations are down and back in the box, the room looks bare as it does every year for a few days after everything has been packed away. Once again we have boxes of biscuits and chocolates still unopened and the distinct feeling that if I eat them, it will be for the sake of eating and not because I am hungry.

Still we have passed the shortest day, it should be downhill all the way to summer now!

One very last look at the Christmas decorations on the tree...!