The author finally visited a place they had heard about for years, finding solace in photography. Exploring a Japanese garden, they cherished the freedom to move at their own pace. Despite the photographer’s frequent stops, their patient son tagged along. The photos, taken with a Canon 6D Mark II, captured the serene beauty, showcasing the unique bokeh effect.
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The writer reminisces about Yorkshire’s historic abbeys, destroyed due to Henry VIII’s divorce dispute. Despite mentioning the famous sites, the focus shifts to Maillezais Abbey in Vendée. The story humorously recounts a scenic but mistakenly chosen route to the abbey. The article hints at future content featuring photography equipment used during the visit.
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As you might know from reading the rest of this blog, I love using my Canon 6D Mark II with vintage glass. This Helios M44-2 is a bokeh…
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Clisson, a quaint French town, transforms into a haven for Heavy Metal fans during the annual Hellfest. The author reminisces about visiting the weekly market, lamenting the inability to frequent it due to work. They spent two hours in Clisson before an impromptu picnic in Nantes. The photos showcase their exploration with different camera lenses.
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I remember when the words, “modern,” and “architecture,” when used together in the same sentence would conjure up images of post-war concrete brutalism. Think carparks from thw 1960’s…
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Right, where was I? Ah yes, down by the waterfront, the front being the Hangar à Bananes and the water being the Loire. So we’ve done the Grue…
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After having met Nikos Aliagas on the Saturday I was still starstruck and it seemed to bring me out of my photographic funk… I’m not saying that all…
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Do you ever get that shot that just seems to turn up on each of your films or series on an SD card? I do. Usually it’s doors,…
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I knew there was something that I had forgotten… To finish the Edinburgh series. I seem to get distracted easily. Oh look, a shiny thing…. It’s like when…
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Oooooh… About to get political. Well, not really, but for the last 19 weeks, the Gilet Jaune movement has become a reality and what was at first something…
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The month of February was amazing. We had a veritable heatwave! Alright, it wasn’t 30°C in the shade, but about 15°C – 18°C. It’s February after all. I…
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