I think what this blog needs – to shake it from its slumbers – is a new project. And, by Jove, I think I’ve got one. (Yes I know the Pyrenees journal isn’t here yet but be patient – I’m thinking ahead).
I get a lot of emails about photography. A lot of you say quite nice things about my photos, something that is much appreciated. But a lot of the emails are about moving to digital, moving to SLRs and so on.
I always try and answer my emails and they often give me ideas. So, I’m thinking of starting an occasional series on photography. I’m not aiming at the Colin Prior kind of stuff obviously, but I do think there’s a need for something more basic and probably more useful for lots of people.
So, what does the team think? Is this a decent project? Any ideas of what should be covered?
Hey, Andy that would be interesting, only being a humble snapper myself. Most of the photos you have on your blog are fab.
Good idea I can`t think of any one who does`nt take a camera out with them. Some use wild life or old buildings in remote places apart from the usual mountain shot. We all need some advice.
silhouette shots and good composition tips would help.
Very cool idea indeed! By coincidence, I’ve just sent you another email about my lovely new camera *g*
I love the composition in your photos. Care to teach me how to do it? I try hard, but when I look at the things that some of the rest of you are taking I sometimes think I should leave the camera in my pack
Digital photography has made using a camera fun again. But all of these automatic programmes do tend to blunt the creativity a bit. But then a straightforward manual mode is a bit scary, But understanding exposure is not really that much of a problem once you’ve understood the basics.
For me using Photoshop has bought back memories of wonderful hours spent in the darkroom.
I think we’ve definitely got a project here and as a blog any of you can comment and join in.
I’ll have to think of a little route map here.
That sounds awfully Bush/Blair Andy!
What a strange set of bed-fellows.
AH, the trek to Basra
If anything there is too much general/technical info out there on DSLR(for my small brain anyway) so your idea of a project targeted at what we love doing in the wilds is a goer.
Referring back to the previous post – how about a discussion on weening ourselves off the need to immortalise our trips visually – a sort of methadone programme over-laden walkers.
The prospect of leaving the car for a few days in the hills without 3+lbs of camera/lenses etc TERRIFIES ME. I’d rather go naked smeared with wode.
Things have improved however. To get you 1500 images of the Pyrenees would have required your to lug 50+- 36 exp films with you 12 years ago.
I find the biggest obstacle to taking ‘Walking’ pictures is not equipment, technical or artistic issues but just bothering to take the gear and take pictures when I’m out walking. I just can’t be bothered to lug a DSLR, lenses, tripod, etc. with me. I was into photography before walking and imagined that walking would give me access to some wonderful scenery that I could photograph. It never occurred to me that I wouldn’t want to spend time taking photographs when I’m ‘out for a walk’.
I’m slowly coming around to the idea of designating some walks ‘photography walks’ and somehow talking myself into compromising my walking goals in order to take some pictures’.
Fred: I have a lot of sympathy with you!
These days I never take out a tripod on a walk. I do though have an attachment for my Pacer Poles which turns them into an adequate mono pod.
What is one of my greatest walking luxuries? A walk without any camera gear at all. I too have photo-free walks!