tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35521498005019770722024-12-18T19:29:09.762-08:00A photo and video blog.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01837368850079387111noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552149800501977072.post-25716327099786508692017-12-12T16:55:00.001-08:002017-12-12T16:55:10.115-08:00<img src='https://drscdn.500px.org/photo/238943839/m%3D900/v2?client_application_id=5349&amp;user_id=514936&amp;webp=true&amp;sig=5ecb72a4630c8a2962fda99a7861e6fee7ffed8875bf6e393b559d9e55f4632f' style='max-width:586px;' /><br /> <div>A classic shot of Glencoe from our Tour de Scotland in May 2016. This beautiful location may not be very challenging in terms of composition, but rather a tall order to get consistent weather and light. Conditions tend to change every 5-15 minutes! http://ift.tt/2AOZHzZ</div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01837368850079387111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552149800501977072.post-80684490858863286142017-03-21T14:01:00.001-07:002017-03-21T14:01:58.867-07:00<img src='https://drscdn.500px.org/photo/204158195/m%3D900/650dcbe9cd9b0ef4eef50877aa02a5c9' style='max-width:586px;' /><br /> <div>Loads of these shots around - but hey...! http://ift.tt/2naKkwJ</div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01837368850079387111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552149800501977072.post-43685754480342512412017-03-19T18:06:00.001-07:002017-03-19T18:06:24.324-07:00<img src='https://drscdn.500px.org/photo/203848965/m%3D900/2fe26a7902756707564c9ce6488878d7' style='max-width:586px;' /><br /> <div>While exploring the Wildfowl &amp; Wetlands Trust's London Wetland Centre last year, we bumped into these intricate woven trinkets along the paths. A slightly different approach to the edit this time, drawing inspiration from old plate photographs, just to stay limber :) http://ift.tt/2miYAVh</div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01837368850079387111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552149800501977072.post-48283920187653699322017-03-15T16:55:00.001-07:002017-03-15T16:55:17.995-07:00<img src='https://drscdn.500px.org/photo/203211391/m%3D900/462c95ce0a7b509b95cc95fe036becd7' style='max-width:586px;' /><br /> <div>We stumbled upon these heaped fishing nets during a day trip to Whitstable. They've seen better times, but their entanglement produced an interesting texture in this snapshot. http://ift.tt/2m1OKH7</div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01837368850079387111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552149800501977072.post-90999588933439678782017-03-14T20:11:00.001-07:002017-03-14T20:11:10.010-07:00<img src='https://drscdn.500px.org/photo/203053121/m%3D900/ec0fde2180ee2c7a40ef16cac8a0de23' style='max-width:586px;' /><br /> <div>This cannon has been silent for decades, but still presents its menacing business end to potential sea-based adversaries. http://ift.tt/2nqGPjL</div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01837368850079387111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552149800501977072.post-41761635263276858922017-03-13T18:11:00.001-07:002017-03-13T18:11:15.254-07:00<img src='https://drscdn.500px.org/photo/202879631/m%3D900/9d1b0888d0e356420e357df1f1127cf2' style='max-width:586px;' /><br /> <div>Lonely treetops look up to the vast sky. http://ift.tt/2lUQQsB</div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01837368850079387111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552149800501977072.post-524111848789825472016-08-23T08:04:00.001-07:002016-08-23T08:04:10.251-07:00<img src='https://drscdn.500px.org/photo/169149125/m%3D900/fbeacba02bb94ca7e1c23d108be62075' style='max-width:586px;' /><br /> <div>This crumpled barrel knows what's up! http://ift.tt/2bffT3Y</div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01837368850079387111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552149800501977072.post-9641177123153722292016-07-24T16:46:00.001-07:002016-07-24T16:46:29.322-07:00<img src='https://drscdn.500px.org/photo/164676403/m%3D900/ba4942f94e125ed5dfd191a77d7281df' style='max-width:586px;' /><br /> <div>An old boat's hull retired in somebody's garden in Whitstable. Taken from a public footpath during a walk. More details about the ship: http://ift.tt/29TWK79 http://ift.tt/2aEvOFF</div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01837368850079387111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552149800501977072.post-56659202059642347942015-06-10T15:47:00.001-07:002015-06-10T15:47:04.982-07:00<img src='https://drscdn.500px.org/photo/111614421/m%3D900/297ee3a6c1a2be3a704d28e9e81b29c5' style='max-width:586px;' /><br /> <div>This simple composition happened upon me while I was crossing one of the Golden Jubilee bridges, in the evening hours of June. You have to find just the right spot to line up the edges of the Eye perfectly. I was pleased with the vertical lines straight out of the camera. http://ift.tt/1S5Me8Z</div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01837368850079387111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552149800501977072.post-64351131799989078212015-01-17T19:33:00.001-08:002015-01-17T19:33:12.751-08:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><img style='max-width:586px;' src='https://drscdn.500px.org/photo/96006459/m=900/5a50459b31f9dc14b46745d7bc10250e'/><br/><br /><div>A beautiful, wintry afternoon in Hampstead Heath reveals an iconic skyline... Captured using multiple frames at 200mm, f/16 http://ift.tt/1Cmc6ok</div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01837368850079387111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552149800501977072.post-80231858780645463072014-11-24T15:24:00.003-08:002014-11-26T05:37:34.629-08:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href="http://ift.tt/1Flmo8M"><img style='max-width:586px;' src='https://gp1.wac.edgecastcdn.net/806614/photos/photos.500px.net/90770887/101cd28fa568be10417104b36fe4d70db927b52d/4.jpg'/></a><br/><br /><div>A misty, dangerous alley is adorned by rear-view mirrors, in a bid to prevent muggings and robberies in Kennington Park, London. <a href="http://ift.tt/1Flmo8M">http://ift.tt/1Flmo8M</a></div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01837368850079387111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552149800501977072.post-84577257042332507192014-11-24T15:24:00.001-08:002014-11-26T05:38:00.527-08:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href="http://ift.tt/15hFuSv"><img style='max-width:586px;' src='https://gp1.wac.edgecastcdn.net/806614/photos/photos.500px.net/90770885/2504d340f55190d336d7fd50cc7692a127bbe6f5/4.jpg'/></a><br/><br /><div>A blanket of fog sprawls its way across Kennington Park, London, on a cold evening. <a href="http://ift.tt/15hFuSv">http://ift.tt/15hFuSv</a></div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01837368850079387111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552149800501977072.post-57916217827519361892014-09-09T19:33:00.001-07:002014-11-26T05:36:54.065-08:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href="http://ift.tt/1pNrEcI"><img style='max-width:586px;' src='https://gp1.wac.edgecastcdn.net/806614/photos/photos.500px.net/82756495/9e3d315747b9eb7b57cec55ea396186728c26b12/4.jpg'/></a><br/><br /><div>A mirror image of one steel-and-glass scraper produced by its neighbour's reflective exterior. <a href="http://ift.tt/1pNrEcI">http://ift.tt/1pNrEcI</a></div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01837368850079387111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552149800501977072.post-45327367919364550982014-07-02T12:24:00.001-07:002014-11-26T05:38:37.905-08:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href="http://ift.tt/1gWbqh5"><img style='max-width:586px;' src='http://ppcdn.500px.org/61813251/cc226f2896fa25bb943d7190fa940732414a50a4/4.jpg'/></a><br/><br /><div><a href="http://ift.tt/1gWbqh5">http://ift.tt/1gWbqh5</a></div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01837368850079387111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552149800501977072.post-80999806507723912362013-06-09T04:28:00.000-07:002013-06-09T04:28:13.172-07:00My bro and his band were jamming this morning and I thought I'd record some of it - just for fun :D<br /> They have been putting in the hours since I last heard them and have improved a lot - way to go! :D<br /> <br /> <iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1Ku0JYt-RjU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <br /> Alband is currently looking for sponsors, supporters and groupies ;-)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01837368850079387111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552149800501977072.post-52156856988454427332013-05-29T02:01:00.000-07:002013-05-29T02:06:24.266-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://filer.smb.votigo.com/sweep.header.26059.eng.jpg?v=1365683502" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="http://filer.smb.votigo.com/sweep.header.26059.eng.jpg?v=1365683502" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Our friends at SnapKnot have recently <a href="http://snapknot.com/blog/wedding-photography-pictures/">blogged </a>about an extremely exciting give-away! You can win one of the new super-hyped full-frame workhorses from Canon and Nikon! There is no catch, no purchase necessary and - best of all - it's open internationally!!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> What are you waiting for?! Click the link <a href="http://bit.ly/YZe5QJ"><b><span style="font-size: large;">HERE</span></b></a> to participate!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Big thanks to the SnapKnot <a href="http://snapknot.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=93e78cd9f5b65db4f451fe10b&amp;id=b887866124&amp;e=a198e75c90">wedding photography</a> directory for offering this great <a href="http://snapknot.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=93e78cd9f5b65db4f451fe10b&amp;id=5985623931&amp;e=a198e75c90">camera giveaway</a>!</div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01837368850079387111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552149800501977072.post-31576334883527083752013-02-04T12:40:00.000-08:002013-02-04T12:40:12.175-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"> While trawling the web, I found a gem of a video, produced by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/pawalbeck">Parker Walbeck</a>. It's an inspirational piece depicting great gymnastics, shot on the 5d Mk II and the T3i (600D). What impresses me most about this video, aside the pleasant story and superbly skilled talent, is the editing and the way it was shot. Looking at other work by Parker, though, I can't be surprised - his videos always demonstrate high level of cinematographic skill.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This one comes highly recommended! :)</div> <div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jFzgljBeyk4" width="640"></iframe></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01837368850079387111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552149800501977072.post-54000982141640802982012-11-16T05:00:00.001-08:002012-11-16T05:02:03.300-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"> I bumped into this fantastic video from&nbsp;<a href="https://vimeo.com/user7984385">Gary Yost</a>&nbsp;- this gentleman really knows how to tell a powerful story! &nbsp;I really love the imagery, the attention to detail, the way he captures the&nbsp;tranquillity&nbsp;and importance of this rarely-seen profession and the techniques used are superb!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Please take a few minutes to watch it here:</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="338" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/48169212?portrait=0&amp;color=ff9933" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" width="600"></iframe> </div> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://vimeo.com/48169212">A Day in the Life of a Fire Lookout.</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user7984385">Gary Yost</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01837368850079387111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552149800501977072.post-76233833834899135162012-10-30T09:44:00.001-07:002012-10-31T03:45:26.112-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JhK6elQbe0M" width="640"></iframe></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Wow! My first serious project!<br /> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I worked on this with my director-friend Andreas from Immediate Art Ltd. It's a music video featuring our friend Johan playing his version of Memphis Stomp, a jazzy composition by Dave Grusin.&nbsp;I was the DP and the colourist on this project, while Andreas was directing and editing. I'll outline our workflow below, for those interested:&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <ul> <li>Shot on my Canon KissX5 (600D/T3i), using the EF 50mm f/1.4 UMS and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lenses with Magic Lantern, Technicolor CineStyle picture profile and a battery grip&nbsp;</li> <li>Takes were supported by a Velbon VideoMate II tripod and a DIY table-top PVC dolly, inspired by the Frugal Filmmaker&nbsp;</li> <li>Edited on a Mac in FCPX and exported to an Uncompressed 422 10-bit file (~37GB)&nbsp;</li> <li>Imported to Premiere CS6 on Win7 and CineStyle LUT applied using RedGiant's free plugin LUT Buddy&nbsp;</li> <li>Color correction and grading applied using RedGiant Magic Bullet Looks II&nbsp;</li> <li>Exported to uncompressed AVI (~55GB) - not sure why FCPX uncompressed was smaller there!&nbsp;</li> <li>Imported back to FCPX for final titles and media export (FCPX only offers 16mbit h264 1080p, but that is more than enough for YouTube)&nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Things we learnt:&nbsp;</div> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;">MacDrive is extremely useful when working in cross-platform workflow (allows read/write to OSX formatted HDDs)&nbsp;</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">FCPX on its own is not good enough to release beyond YouTube: no control over bitrate without external application called Compressor and no ability to import uncompressed AVI easily (MPEG StreamClip software to the rescue!)&nbsp;</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">take, re-take - rinse repeat - until you have much more footage than you think you need&nbsp;</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">shot-list planned to the second is a blessing (thanks Andreas)&nbsp;</li> </ul> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Enjoy the video and please do offer any feedback that comes to mind - we would appreciate it greatly! :)</div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01837368850079387111noreply@blogger.com