Recent content by vtrjames

Top effort, Gareth! Really really like those. Are the beaches local? I was wondering if the first was Southerndown / Llantwit Major way. James

It's bang on square (I used the spirit level on the tripod and confirmed in PS), the beach slopes so that's what maybe causing the illusion. In terms of the walker, yeah, you're right. The whole image was very much an exercise in getting back out with the camera but silk purse and sows ear...

Cracking images. I don't love too far from and ever since I was a child the place has fascinated me. I should really get over there when I have some free time. I was over Aberafan today, that's looking rather sorry for itself in some places. James

For the first time in a long while I managed to get out with the camera today. I'd planned on a dawn start but slept through my alarm, the photograph I had in mind wasn't mean to be. We headed down to Aberafan beach around midday (yep, whole heartedly expecting the light to be crap, it was) for...

Really like the set, Alf! Out of the three, the second is my favourite. The green field adds something to the image that lifts it in my opinion, probably the contrasting colours. James

I really like that! Excellent composition, you can almost feel the warmth from the light. James

Thanks both. I took a few shots of the same composition but it was the person doing star jumps that caught my eye. Not sure why they were doing them mind! James

Evening all, It's been well over a year, probably closer to two since I last got out with the camera and uploaded an image here. I still lurk here admiring the photographs of others. As a family we went to the beach on Christmas Eve and on the off chance of a taking a decent photo I decided...

It's interesting you say that. I quite like it, the rock has a sort of prehistoric feel about it, the looming mountain a volcano almost. I'll get my coat. James

Thanks both. Hopefully this will be the turning point in my photography. James

Evening All, While away on holiday with the family a few weeks ago I took the opportunity to try and get some photos while down Lands End. With a three and eighteen month year old in tow, anything more than a grab shot was going to be impossible (I even forgot to step the lens down so it was...

Evening Andy, For me, they're both busy images with no real focal point (I'm viewing on my phone so appreciate it's not the best way). I think the second is the better of the two because the B&W conversion means the viewer concentrates on the shape of the boughs of the trees forming that 'Y'...

I'd be gutted to see this forum close. My photography has improved no end due the existence of this place and its members. I'll be genuinely sad to see it close.

Thanks Phil.

Evening All, I rarely get the opportunity to post on the boards these days but wanted to share my latest effort with you. I've recently bought a Godox flash and trigger, some backdrops and stands as I want to learn to use flash. Today, I had a bit of spare time while my wife and kids were out...