Fakecactus Photography

The Usual Suspects

Jonathan — Sun, 20 May 2012 09:51:21 +0000

The Father, The Mother, The Mother-In-Law-To-Be, The Bird, The Boy and Me. CameraNIKON D7000Shutter Speed1/125Aperture f/5ISO2000

Bee Net

Jonathan — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:58:40 +0000

After escaping the claws of a certain black and white monster, this little Bee sought refuge on the net that keeps said monster in the garden. CameraNIKON D7000Shutter Speed1/160Aperture f/18ISO200

Squatter’s Rights

Jonathan — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:02:08 +0000

The move to Veganism has brought with it a desire to grow some of my own veggies and herbs. Dad very kindly gave me this planter, so I tried it out in a few positions in the garden. I fear I am going to struggle to plant anything as we appear to have had a [...]

Love Bugs Too

Jonathan — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:15:39 +0000

The harlequin ladybird was introduced to North America in 1988, where it is now the most widespread ladybird species on the continent. It has already invaded much of northwestern Europe, and arrived in Britain in summer 2004. The harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) is also known as the Multicoloured Asian Ladybird and the Halloween Ladybird. It has a very variable appearance, [...]

Halt!

Jonathan — Sun, 13 May 2012 07:02:20 +0000

Halt! Snails are not allowed here. CameraNIKON D7000Shutter Speed1/320Aperture f/4ISO200

Love Bugs

Jonathan — Sat, 12 May 2012 19:12:53 +0000

It’s great when I find a Shield Bug in the garden as this doesn’t happen very often. I guess I just don’t have a particularly exciting selection of plants for these little dudes. Anyway, to find a couple getting down and dirty was very pleasing. Well worth putting the lawn mowing on hold for… CameraNIKON [...]

Fish Eye Fun

Jonathan — Sat, 12 May 2012 13:03:42 +0000

The sun shone and the boy played. I have been meaning to get some fish eye shots of him so dug out the Tokina 10-17 and had some fun. The close focussing of this lens is great… but it would appear that you can get a little too close… CameraNIKON D7000Shutter Speed1/320Aperture f/8ISO200CameraNIKON D7000Shutter Speed1/250Aperture [...]

Man At Work

Jonathan — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:13:42 +0000

It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it. All hail the British workman. CameraNIKON D200Shutter Speed1/1000Aperture f/4ISO400

BIrd Watching

Jonathan — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:31:55 +0000

The boy, eager for some bird action. CameraNIKON D7000Shutter Speed1/160Aperture f/4ISO200

Vegan Tagliatelle & Pesto

Jonathan — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:09:30 +0000

Vegan green pesto mixed into tagliatelle, tossed with salad leaves, pea shoots, spring onion and avocado… then sprinkled with some Cheezly. Bloody gorgeous CameraNIKON D7000Shutter Speed1/60Aperture f/6.3ISO200