Microstock Anniversary 2020

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Over the last couple of years I have been pretty slack with my microstock portfolios. I have been sporadic and uploading in bulk a couple of times a year.  In around August last year I decided to be a bit more dedicated, to my photography.  I decided to take time each week just to go out and take photos.  In doing so I also decided to upload any suitable images weekly. Depending on how busy I was I usually uploaded somewhere between 5 and 20 photos a week. I had heard somewhere it makes a difference to do it on regular basis and it definitely did. Continue reading →

Experimenting: Flat Lay

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A technique I have played with in the last year, especially on rainy days when I can’t get out and about so much to take photos is flat lay, and knolling. The results –

 

Setting of High Tea from Above with Copy Space with Macaroons, Brownies, Quiche, Sandwiches, and Tea
Pattern of Blueberries, Raspberries and Mint on Marble Table top with Copy Space
Pattern of Salad Ingredients on Marble Bench Top, Baby Spinach Leaves, Carrot, Cherry Tomatoes, Celery and Cucumber with a Combination of them on a Fork
Hot Chocolate with Rainbow Marshmallows From Above with Copy Space
Flat Lay Pattern of Daisys and Buttercups on White Wooden Table with Copy Space

Out & About: Parnell Rose Gardens

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The Parnell Rose Gardens are in full bloom at the moment. Last weekend I dragged the family there to wander around and enjoy the roses.  Here are a few of my favourite shots.

Beautiful Pink Rose and Rosebuds in Afternoon Sun in Rose Garden, Close Up, Selective Focus
Close Up of Beautiful Double Delight Hybrid Tea Rose – Selective Focus Background
Beautiful Pink Climbing Roses against a Blue Sky, Selective Focus with Copy Space
Beautiful Yellow Rose in a Garden on Dark Background with Selective Focus and Copy Space
Beautiful Rose Bud in Sunlight Garden, Selective Focus with Copy Space
Close Up of Raspberry Ice Floribunda Roses in Afternoon Sunlight, Selective Focus

Long Exposure Photography

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I have been experimenting with long exposure photography for the last couple of years and finally thought I should put a bit of an album together and share a few simple tips for long exposure photography:

  • Use a tripod
  • Experiment with ND filters
  • Shutter speeds should be 1/15th of a second or longer
  • Find a subject that has some movement in it (water, clouds, people etc)
  • Experiment with the length of exposure
  • It’s not as hard as it looks

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