The metal sculptures which line the beach walkway at Stonehaven. They are based on various nautical themes and have intricately crafted, and often humorous, detailing.
Stonehaven Beach Sculptures
Long Exposures – Water
Looking at how to take long exposure shots on water, and some of the effects you can create.
Rotoballe
Standing like sentinels watching over the countryside.
Cascading
The stream running through Dunnottar Woods cascading down into these small but picturesque waterfalls.
What’s That Noise?
Looking at Image Noise in digital photography
The Shell House
The charming Shell House located in Dunnottar Woods. The locked gate teases you with views of the ornate mosaic of shells on the walls inside. A single rose is placed in the gate.
Creating the Dark Castle
Post-Processing tutorial which takes a dull, grey photo of this castle and gives it a dark, moody appearance
Shooting in Aperture Priority Mode
In my previous post I discussed the benefits of switching your camera off of automatic mode and onto a semi-automatic or manual mode. Today, I want to have a more in depth look at the shooting mode which I use most - Aperture Priority. Spin that Wheel Aperture Priority is a shooting mode that is... Continue Reading →
Afterthought
Why did you leave me here, all alone?
Switching off Automatic Mode on your Camera
Many people recommend not shooting with your camera in full automatic mode and suggest instead using manual mode. So today I want to look at the differences between manual and automatic modes on a standard DSLR and what are the benefits or disadvantages of using them. What are all those settings? Before even thinking about... Continue Reading →
My Photographic Musings 