Gary Austin

Derby Photo Walk: This Saturday

2012-10-04T09:05:00.001+01:00

There is a Photo Walk this weekend in Derby UK which is a free social event for photographers

As Derby is a small city we don't do the usual guided tours but work on themes instead.
This weeks theme is Architecture or Urban Landscapes if the weather allows

Meet at 2:00 PM on Saturday 6th October 2012 outside the Quad, Market Square, Derby (map)

Check out the Facebook Page too or see upcoming Derby Photowalk events here

The Photowalk this month is being done by Tim, as I am away on a photography job this weekend

Vomit

2012-09-06T21:13:00.001+01:00

Incredibly British

2012-06-05T15:01:00.001+01:00

more at http://www.garyaustinphotographer.com/queens-diamond-jubilee-all-it-did-is-rain/

The Met Want To Suck Up All Your Data

2012-05-17T17:28:00.001+01:00

The Met, London's police force, is buying "mobile device data extraction" devices that can suck all the data out of your phone "in minutes" -- that's where you've been, who you know, what you've said to them, what websites you visit, and, depending on your apps, what groceries you buy, when you've called for a cab, what your menstrual cycle is, what you eat, your passwords, and so on.

Kind of worrying for #Journalists and #photographers as sometimes the police don't listen or believe they need a search warrant for media gatherers working in journalism and are protected under PACE.

Read More on Computer World UK

Any one know of any apps to prevent this?

A bit of Street Photography

2012-05-08T10:58:00.000+01:00

Sorting out my photos in Adobe Lightroom 4 I found some images that had not seen any light.
They were taken during the Magnum Street Photography Workshop which was run during the Format Festival in Derby last year and I was with Bruce Gilden's group.

Derby Photowalk 5th May

2012-05-03T13:57:00.001+01:00

We are having another Photowalk in Derby UK with the theme of Street Photography

Meet outside the Quad at 2PM Saturday 5th May

Waiting for the bus

2012-03-26T10:46:00.001+01:00

Waiting for the bus taken with Hipstermatic app on iPhone 4s

Derby Photowalk 7th April 2012

2012-03-16T10:32:00.001+00:00

The next Photowalk in Derby is on 7th April 2012 meeting at 2 pm outside the Quad, Market Square Derby (some of us will be inside before that having a coffee if you want to join us)
The theme for this months walk is FAITH and it's up to you how you interpret the theme.
The Photowalk should finish by about 4 pm and we will have a drink at the Quad

Passing

2012-03-15T12:13:00.001+00:00

We Did Not Speak

2012-03-12T15:54:00.001+00:00

Normally when I do Street Photography I end up in a conversation with the subject I have just photographed. Street Photography with a flash, is kind of obvious and people know they have been photographed so I spend a minute and have a chat with them. However with the iPhone and Street Photography there is no need people just don't notice it as its so small compared to my big DSLR camera, there is no conversation needed, if I tried to start one they would think I was strange.
With all this in mind I am hoping to switch to a rangefinder camera, bigger than an iPhone but smaller than a DSLR and easier to conceal

On a Bike

2012-03-11T22:08:00.001+00:00

Cyclist on the streets of Derby

On A Bus

2012-03-11T12:44:00.001+00:00

A few photos from a bus ride

It's all about light

2012-02-23T15:32:00.001+00:00

The A52 flyover at the roundabout in Derby UK

Derby Photo Walks for 2012

2012-02-14T13:18:00.002+00:00

Starting in March myself and my photo buddy Tim are holding a monthly Derby Photo Walk.

Each monthly photo walk has a loose theme that you can interoperate, or you can just do your own thing and socialize. The purpose is to explore Derby and surrounding areas and seek out its visual interest as well as being a social thing. There is also informal advice and teaching available as well if desired. After we hang out at the Quad and look at any exhibitions that are on (as well as the Derby Museum) and relax while talking shop in the Coors bar with a beer or coffee.

Where possible we try to choose routes that are suitable for people who are physical impaired or disabled, but please contact us for precise details for each event

Photo Walks start at 2PM from the Quad and last about 2 hours (map)

Themes

3rd March- Reflection
7th April- Faith
5th May- Street
2nd June – Shadows
7th July – TBC
4th August – TBC
1st September – TBC
6th October – TBC
3rd November – TBC
1st December – TBC

#exposedevent

Waiting for a Parcel

2012-02-13T16:49:00.001+00:00

A couple of street photos while I was waiting

Weather News

2012-02-13T16:39:00.001+00:00

Living in a village the notice board is an essential way to find out what is going on. Today the notice board had a reminder that it had been snowing

Stand Off

2012-02-13T16:33:00.001+00:00

Rufford Abbey Country Park, Nottinghamshire

If You See Something!

2012-02-13T14:25:00.000+00:00

Guess now we are all journalists, freedom watchers and witnesses!

With the increasing use of smartphones and iPhones, as well as an incredible easy way of getting content online or sharing it with friends makes the mobile phone (in recording mode at least) a serious worry to the authorities, especially if they are abusing their power in the first place. The mobile phone has been instrumental in recording atrocities in Sri Lanka, Syria and various bits from the “Occupy Movement”. Like it or not the new mobile phones are changing how we see the world and is leveling he field between journalists and citizens.

I feel there is a real risk of increasing tension between authorities and the public.

With that in mind its well worth setting up your apps to share the footage/stills before you need them and maybe even download a few dedicated apps as well