Hello Dear Reader
It has been a quiet three weeks over here in France. I went to see my wife’s family in Brittany, and strangely enough I could go out, take…
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The Natural History Museum, Nantes
The following story is the whole truth and nothing but the truth. It is all lies. Who was it that said; never let the truth get in the…
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Art in Nantes
This time last week I was looking forward to getting out with my camera (I’ll let you guess which one) and getting me some art! The sun was…
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Cloé in front of my lens
It was last Friday, and we were only doing 36 hours this week at work, so I was free on Friday afternoon. I like to go and visit…
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Good morning Dear Reader…
I seem to have a thing for old fashioned, black and white, low key portraits and as I evolve as a photographer it seems to be my “new…
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Canon and the Helios 44-2 58mm
The Sunday morning sun was shining, and I was in need of some fresh air after a fun-filled birthday celebration with friends. Armed with my trusty Canon 6D…
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Honfleur, Daytime
I’ve been trying to “find myself” lately as far as photography goes. Different editing techniques instead of always doing black and white. Maybe it’s time to get back…
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Honfleur at night
Honfleur, a picturesque town in Normandy, is the birthplace of composer Erik Satie. Its charm attracts Parisians and art lovers, with galleries and a connection to renowned painters. The town offers culinary delights like Camembert and Calvados. A peaceful night stroll around the old harbor provided an opportunity for photography, showcasing Honfleur’s beauty.
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Humber Street
In 1987, my father bought me my first SLR. Notice the D is missing. So, I did say SLR and not DSLR. It was a Praktica MTL3 and…
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Nantes, the Green Line!
Le Voyage à Nantes is an art festival that happens every year in Nantes. They give out maps with the green line that travels all the way through…
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Parc Oriental de Maulévrier
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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