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I would like to try one of these some time: Harinezumi 2
Author Archives: Richy
Lo-fi cameras
August 6, 2010
The 365
August 5, 2010
I found this interesting blog about how to ‘do’ a 365.
http://content.photojojo.com/tutorials/project-365-take-a-photo-a-day/
Still going!
January 24, 2010
It is day 24, and after initial fears that I wouldn’t be able to take a photo every day, I seem to be making good progress. There are obviously days when you don’t leave the house, or the weather is terrible, but it just makes you think harder. I definitely have ideas that I want to explore later in the year and there is lots to learn. I’m looking forward to more portrait work and getting to understand lighting better.
To keep the variety going I think there will need to be some smaller projects with different themes. I am particularly interested in colour so that will feature sooner or later in a mini project. I guess a self portrait will have to happen too.
I’ve promised myself some new equipment if I complete January successfully – a remote control for sure…
Photography is not a crime
January 16, 2010
Following a conversation in the pub about what rights you have as a photographer, I decided to do some research.
There is an excellent guide published here: http://www.sirimo.co.uk/2009/05/14/uk-photographers-rights-v2
Also worth a look is the comments section as it serves as a Q & A with the author. It seems that plenty of people will ‘quote’ fictious rules they believe to be law. Having read the guide I reckon it pays to know what you are talking about and carrying a printout of their factsheet might save a disagreement.
The Royal Parks and Trafalgar Square are notable for their restrictions as they are not widely known. As for people, the boundaries around privacy seem to be moving away from the photographer and much hinges upon reasonable expectation of privacy i.e. if you are in a crowd at a public event you can’t be surprised if you are photographed. If you are on private property, you are subject to their rules, bye-laws etc.
But what of the police? Can’t they search you under new terror laws?
http://www.met.police.uk/about/photography.htm
And what of taking photos on public transport?
http://www.btp.police.uk/passengers/advice_and_information/rail_enthusiasts.aspx
The tripod often attracts the wrong sort of attention from security guards and officials. Seemingly people assume you are professional if you have either a big camera or a tripod. Often mentioned on forums is Canary Wharf, mainly as people don’t see it as private property. It is, so if you are not an amateur or you want to use a tripod, you need a permit. The policy is detailed here:
http://www.canarywharf.com/media/media_photographing.asp
In with the new
January 15, 2010
With the 350D dispatched to a cheery local via eBay I headed for Jessops. I wanted a bigger LCD, but that is standard upgrade across the Canon range.
I’d been impressed with the results of a friend’s 5D, but that was way too expensive. The 500D looked good, but I had my heart set on a mid-range body. The obvious choice was the 50D, but this seemed to be falling behind in spec. Then I noticed the 7D, still expensive but nearer the 500D than 5D. The reviews of the 7D were enthusiastic and I liked the look of the new 19 point AF system, the 18 megapixels, big screen and the big ISO range. The video sounds like a nice to have, but I’d rather have it than not.
I bought the camera in store at Jessops as it was competitively priced with the 18-135mm lens kit. I knew I was onto a good thing when the guy in store was drooling over it.
Out with the old
January 15, 2010
A week before Christmas I sold my Canon 350D. A great camera in its day and I was sad to see it go. However, I wanted to get the best possible price and was glad to see the 1.8″ screen go.
A blog about photography
January 14, 2010
Plenty to be done here! But if I wait until the site looks nice before posting then it will probably be 2011.