PhotoBlog
This site also documents my return to photography, one image a day, one story at a time.
The myth of the long lens
Super telephoto-lenses are synonymous with sports and wildlife photography, and for very good reason. When you can't be right there in the thick of the action, they allow you to get optically closer. But a super-telephoto lens is NOT the be all and end all, and are often misunderstood or not utilised to the best. Here are some of the misconceptions I have encountered around super-telephoto lenses.
2017 NHM Wildlife photographer of the year
This years winners of the coveted NHM Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards have been announced and do not disappoint!
Salon de la Photo 2017
Every year, there is a big Photography expo in Paris "Salon de la photo". If you are interested in going, here are a couple of links for free entry! :)
How to take sharper photos!
We are always trying to get razor sharp images but sometimes it is difficult, especially if you don't know what you are doing wrong... There are many factors that could make an image sharp, more than I originally anticipated. Here are 20 tips that will help you get the sharpest image possible!
Festival International Nature Namur
Two of my images (below) have been selected to be exposed at the upcoming Festival International Nature Namur as part of their photography competition. If you are planning on going, let me know, I'll be there at the weekend! :)
Learning photography
Over the years I have shared my experiences on my blog. I've tried to explain aspects of photography to help you improve your own skills. There were a lot of blog posts, but I decided to choose the best tips, and put them together on one page for ease of navigation! You can check it out here! :)
The Dark Tower
People crowd the streets and bridges to watch the amazing fireworks display next the iconic Eiffel tower in Paris, France on Bastille day. But I moved far from the event, and waited for the fireworks to finish, because as a resident in Paris, I see the tower lit-up every night, so seeing the dark tower has greater impact on me. The dark tower shrouded in the residual smoke and not yet brought back to life.