Walking in Northumberland
Simonside HIlls, Northumberland In Northumberland for a few days in the hope that the weather would be kind and allow some walking. Today was the first day and although cloudy the weather was surprisingly warm. So much so that I was actually perspiring for a lot of the return journey. Northumberland was delightful as we set out to climb the Simonside Hills. With the various peaks either just below 1000 feet or slightly above the walking is not hard but with wet ground underfoot it is not easy either. Including stops to admire the beautiful scenes the walk last just about 5 hours and about 15 miles long. A walk i would throughly recommend especially if the rain holds off as it did. It rained just as we got back to our guest house. Now that is what I call planning! Shoot with Hayley
This month I had the privilege of working with Hayley, a model from Aldershot. As this shoot was going to be in a confined space the ability to use large strobes was not appropriate. This was going to be a shoot just using Speedlights . I was a little nervous as I had not used this mode of lighting ‘in anger’ before. I sought the advice of some colleagues who explained that, because it is not easy to meter the light, this would be more on ‘a trial and error basis’. Although help would be available I was determined I would ‘work it out for myself’. I was amazed the amount of light three Speedlights can produce and the ease and flexibility of use. I had a few light modifiers to soften the light as I did find it a little harsh. Also I found it helpful to explain to the model why the lights needed to be so close so that the light did not fall off too rapidly. Overall I was pleased with the shoot and although I made a number of mistakes I produced a number of very good images. I missed the amount if control I have when using large strobes but that is to be expected as I am somewhat of a control freak! Training of Blind People In Streets of BangaloreI have always had great admiration for those, who cannot see, on their ability to ‘get around’. My admiration increased yesterday as I watched these folk from a local blind school learning not only to negotiate the pavements of Bangalore but crossing the busy roads, which I find scary. Also have real respect for the patience of those who were training them. Crazy signs seen in IndiaAt times you wonder if India is such a conservative country! However for my friends from the west the advert does not mean what you think it might and PG does not mean parental guidance. It is advertising accommodation for female paying guests! Sorry:) Crazy Indian SignsIf you are going to prosecute, prosecute those that cannot defend themselves. ‘Outside Food’ of the world unite against this oppression!
This sign was in a food hall in Bangalore |
