Lake district
Hello,
I hope that you have had a good week.
Today i wanted to share a quick comparison.
The above images were taken litteraly two weeks apart. On both occasions i was very lucky on the weather front.
If you have not yet been, i strongly recommend a trip up Helm Crag in the Lake district.
Out of all the hikes there, this is regarded as one of the easiest.
Even with all your camera and camping kit.
Hope that you have a good weekend.
Lee
A quick post on why you should be picking up that hobby you have been putting off.
Having a hobby is a great way to unwind from the stresses of the workplace. Research shows that people with hobbies are less likely to suffer from stress and depression. Activities that get you out can make you feel happier and more relaxed. For me my hobby is wild camping. I enjoy the planning, problem solving, the aloneness, the waiting / hoping that the weather will cooperate. Helps me to think and hit the reset button on the stresses of the workplace.
Pick up that hobby you have been putting off.
Your mental health is fragile and needs attention as much as your body.
If you are suffering with mental health, there is help out there.
Talk to someone you trust. Talk to your GP. Contact a professional at one of the many charities out there, www.mind.org,
Fuji film X-pro1 - f5 1/60th ISO200
Hi all, well it has been some time since i have last posted. Many things have changed since i last spoke.
I have a new job working on the Shetland isles, and my free time has been involving working on the house, playing with the little one and I have an additional blog on the go with family images. There are a few things in the pipe line for this blog, so bare with and i hope to post more soon.
These images are from a get away recently to Sharrow Bay hotel. Check out their
Fantastic place. Luxury rooms and a menu to die for.
x-pro1 - f5.5 1/125th ISO800 bare flash gun left quarter power, bare flash gun right of frame zoomed to 200mm half power.
Fuji film X-pro1 - f4 1/250th ISO200
Fuji film X-pro1 - f4 1/250th ISO200
Fuji film X-pro1 - f4 1/250th ISO200
Fuji film X-pro1 - f4 1/250th ISO200
Fuji film X-pro1 - f2.8 1/60th ISO1250
Fuji film X-pro1 - f2.8 1/60th ISO2500
Fuji film X-pro1 - f11 1/60th ISO200
Nikon D800 f8 1.5seconds ISO100 with various flash bursts around the scene.
Last week i headed out to try and take some pics up Helvellyn in the lakes. I was losing light as i didn't plan on the amount of weight i carried would slow me down so much, and so i pitched up here rather then planned for the evening.
I awoke at 3am and the place was covered in snow. At first light there was an absolute white out, and was very thankful for carrying a GPS with me as navigating would of been near on impossible in zero visibility.
So photo wise it was a failure but a good heavy load carry is a well received for a bit of Phys after the indulgent new year.
Nikon D800 f5.6 1/50th ISO800
Brrrrrrr a fresh morning.....
Nikon D800 f2.8 1/50th ISO5000 Lit with red head light.
Breakfast for a king...
Thanks
Lee
Happy New year to you all.
I spent New Year up in the Lake District which was a fantastic time.
We had the weather on our side, but the drive home was abit of fun in the gale force winds.
Santa was kind enough to get me a Lumix GF1 to play with. I used to use the Cannon G10 for my everyday compact to carry about with me, but i was not impressed with the noise it produces, and in my opinion produces really poor quality images.
A few mates of mine have started a
and i was impressed with the little compact that they have all gotten attached too.
Lumix are now selling the GF3 £300, but this camera doesn't have a hot shoe, The GF2 has a really annoying touch screen and so the GF1 is certainly the one that you want. Mine was off ebay for £120 which i thought was a steal.
I had to purchase a lens, and so went for the 20mm pancake lens.
All the images in this post are taken with the GF1 using the 20mm lens.
Lumix GF1 images beach stones lake side
I added this image as i still have no idea what the conversation was about....
