iPhone 3GS image

Sunset.

As you all know I absolutely love the weather and how the skies work producing stunning views.

I was on a course for work in Aberdeen, whilst walking from the training center back to the hotel in the “magic hour”,

I saw the following sky.

It does amaze me though how people do not seem to be bothered by this, where I take the time to stop what I am doing and soak it all in.

On this occasion the sky was extra cool, with awesome colours and gradients going on. This only lasts a few minutes and so everyone, you must stop and appreciate what is going on!

Being away from home I did not have the Dslr with me, so the iPhone 3gs came out.

IRATA level 3.

IRATA industrial rope access training course

Hello,

Well something quite large has happened with my day job.

I am now an IRATA level 3.

IRATA = Industrial Rope Access Trade Association.

After 6 years of working in the oil and gas industry as an electrician on the ropes I have gained the experience and worked my way up to become a working at height safety supervisor.

It certainly makes the job more interesting and has opened up lots of opportunities.

I know this is a photo-blog and readers who follow me will know that from time to time I post some more personal things,

But on a photography note, if there are any photographers who need help with shooting something different and from a different perspective, I can help out and we can achieve your goals… safely.

IRATA industrial rope access training course

Here are a few words explaining what the Level 3 is all about.

Level 3 (Supervisor)

The IRATA Level 3 certificate is the top level in the IRATA certification scheme. The Level 3 takes on the role of Team Leader, Safety Supervisor, Rescue-man and Rigger. Thus far IRATA rope access has an impeccable safety record, this is largely due to the quality of Level 3's in the field.

A level 3 Safety Supervisor shall:

  • Be capable of complete responsibility for work projects
  • Be fully conversant with relevant work techniques and legislation
  • Be able to demonstrate all the skills and knowledge required of levels 1 and 2
  • Have a comprehensive knowledge of advanced rescue techniques
  • Equipment selection, inspection, care and maintenance
  • Operational planning and risk assessment
  • Team Management and responsibilities
  • Hold an appropriate current First Aid Certificate, to show they have undertaken suitable emergency First Aid training. (First Aid requirements vary from company to company)

An iPhone app called "True HDR"

A little while ago i got an iPhone app called

"True HDR"

Like most photography apps you download them, then instantly have a play in the home, not to be used again for awhile. 

Well this was no different. 

Today i was walking along a road where i saw an amazing setting sun illuminating some interesting looking information dishes. 

I tried to take an image on my iPhone 3GS, but the contrast between the sky and the foreground was too great and so the phone could not expose correctly. 

Perfect settings for a HDR image me thinks. 

The app takes 2 images one after the other and blends them together all automatically. 

You have to hold the camera extra still for this to work. 

Here are the images all taken with the app, and the final blended image. Which was processed in the phone.

I used the photoshop express app to add slight contrast and a vignette. 

iPhone HDR photography Aberdeen
iPhone True HDR app example 01
iPhone True HDR app example 02

iPhone 3GS images and editing.

A couple of images that were taken and edited on the iPhone only.

I use the

photoshop express

and

pictureshow

apps to edit my iPhone images.

I love the contrast and effects of PS express, but for a more creative style, change colourings and add textures plus add a mirrored effect the picture show app is awesome!

I have included the second image to give a clue to how the first one was created. The floating head was a reflection off the train window. As it was snowing heavily outside the window acted as a great softbox and gave a nice subtle reflective surface.

Lee Ramsden on a train mirror image
Lee Ramsden self portrait on a train to London

iPhone project.

I have for some time really fancied doing a little project.

I am always snapping away with my phone.

To aid in the inspiration - i was talking with some friends who, view my images on facebook and i quote, "my images are only good as my camera is an expensive one."

So this certainly gave me a kick up the backside to get cracking..

The iPhone does not focus well, its rough round the edges and struggles to expose correctly...

but we all love it! 

NO fancy trickery, NO computer photoshopping just honest good fun. 

iPhone 3Gs Jubilee bridge London
iPhone 3Gs ceiling light pattern art
iPhone 3Gs gerkin London city banking
iPhone 3Gs London city banker
iPhone 3Gs Starbucks coffee cup
iPhone 3Gs rainbow over Markyate Hertfordshire