Wednesday, 18 November 2020

Tuesday, 17 November 2020

Margate Street Photography - Mono

 It was quite strange walking around Margate, This was the middle of October, and not seeing many people.















Monday, 16 November 2020

Margate Victorian Shelter

 Margate seafront has had a number of improvements over the last few years but there is still lots to be done. The Beautiful Victorian Shelter on Marine Drive certainly need some attention.









Sunday, 15 November 2020

Margate Beach

Back at the beginning of October Sue and I travelled to Margate to visit our Son Mathew as it was Graces Birthday (Grandchild 6 of 9 'We have our own Borg collective :). We stayed over at the Premier Inn. I was a bit apprehensive about the visit from this point of view but I have to admit that Premier Inn have their Covid Organisation absolutely spot on. After breakfast Sue and I walked to Mat's house along the sea front. I don't know about you but I find the sea air most exhilarating. I had my iPhone with me and took some snaps on the walk. 












 

Saturday, 14 November 2020

Monday, 2 November 2020

Hotel Room Project - Aldeburgh

 I very often take photos of the objects in hotel rooms. I find I am attracted to light and shadows and being in a new place. Two friends of mine sent me mono images daily from their stay abroad in the summer, mainly from the house they were staying in. I found the overall story of their stay compelling. It certainly changed my thoughts of my daily Blipfoto. (https://www.blipfoto.com/BarryBadcock)

Over the last few weeks we have stayed in two hotels, one in Margate and one in Aldeburgh. This set is from Aldeburgh.








Magnolia Shot with the Lensbaby Velvet 85mm

 All these shots were taken with the Lensbaby Velvet 85mm. All were taken at the wider aperture (all wider than f/5.6 but mainly at f/2.8 an...