FALLING SOMEWHERE AS RAIN

I enjoy creative imaging, both with my phone and my mirrorless camera and one of the genres which most interest me is Full Spectrum photography. Most cameras will have the capability to see beyond the normal visible range of the human eye, but are adjusted to ensure only visible light is recorded, by adding a special Infra Red filter.  By removing this tiny glass filter, the camera is able to visualise both the blue and red ends of the spectrum, with quite amazing results. Having a spare camera body, I decided to risk a conversion and had the body sent off to a technician in Greece, who made the conversion for me.  At first, I wasn't too impressed with the quality, as its much more difficult to use autofocus with a full spectrum camera, as the sensor is relying on visual information. Also, the colour range was a bit restricted to pinks, instead of the fabulous reds and blues I was expecting.  However, after a little trial and error, I discovered that the key was to apply ...

It’s late November, Winter is fast approaching and the first frosts have begun to settle on the land. On days like this, when the days are short and the nights interminable, it’s good to have a small window on another day, bright and hopeful. Memory can be fugitive, the mind unconsciously editing perception to present a desired outcome, to camouflage the unpleasant or to accentuate a fleeting moment. This is why I love photography, as it provides me with a comprehensive visual diary, to compliment my own record of the days. I am often criticised for constantly taking photographs - mostly with my phone - and often of apparently senseless or meaningless scenes. My argument - often unvocalised, is that I can capture things in passing that would ordinarily go unnoticed, especially on a car or train journey. But for every 10 or 20 shots I take, I may get 1 good one, or at least a shot which encapsulates a sense of the moment. I will use a variety of different camera apps to capture the shot...