Monthly Archives: March 2011

April: Fly Me To The Moon …

There is plenty to look out for in the night sky during April so follow the link below to find out where and when to look.  You may want to try your hand at photographing the new crescent moon after sunset on 5 April.  … Continue reading

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Tips On Taking Portraits Of Women

I’ve just found these tips by portrait photographer, Annabel Williams, on another blog.  http://britainsbestphoto.com/blog/?p=102

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Exclusive Subscription Offer – 40% Savings!

Calumet Photographic (the national and on-line store) have teamed up with Outdoor Photography and Black + White Photography to bring you an exclusive subscription offer! “Outdoor Photography is aimed at the serious amateur and semi-professional who is passionate about the British countryside and … Continue reading

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Photographic Competitions for 2011

If you need a reason to get out and take photographs this year, then maybe the thought of entering a competition or two will inspire you?  The following link lists 9 of the big competitions in the UK: You know what … Continue reading

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British Wildlife Photography Awards 2011

Here is information for the above awards.  Entry to the competition is now open until 2 June, 2011. http://www.bwpawards.org/ Good luck!

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Nude, Pregnant and Beautiful

Perhaps it is because, as a woman, I can empathise with the women in the photos – and the new life they carry inside them - that I find the following images so lovely.  Plus, I hold a sneaking admiration for their sense of fun – and their courage to have … Continue reading

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Amazing Lego Reconstruction Shots!

I’ve just been looking at this Flickr site by an English photographer, Mike Stimpson (AKA ‘Balakov’)  You might like to take a look. Many of the photographs are Lego replicas of original, well-known photographs.  But what is fascinating is the way Mike constructs the lighting … Continue reading

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