I'm currently enjoying the Indian summer we're experiencing in the U.K. Soaring temperatures remind me of the two week summer we had in late April. During the last week of September the quality of light has been magnificent, presenting some fantastic photo opportunities.
The Malvern hills, Worcestershire, is an area of outstanding natural beauty. I have been photographing this environment for over two years now and it's still a favourite location of mine. This month I have been concentrating on late afternoon and early evening photography, the light at this time of day (in Autumn) is stunning. Just before the sun sinks into the horizon is one of the best times to photograph, in my opinion.
During my last visit I came across some Parasol mushrooms (Macrolepiota Procera), at various stages of development. All of the fungi I found were undamaged and provided some great, seasonal, foreground interest to a selection of my landscape shots.
It was another form of parasol that provided me with more subject matter, this time in the form of an umbrella. I love the tranquility of the shot below as well as the sharp contrast of colours in the umbrella and the subdued haze of the background.
Photography Workshops
The photography courses I run take place throughout the UK at a number of different locations. I do, however, run workshops at locations chosen by the client. On 12th September I ran a one-to-one workshop at Clent, Worcestershire, with Ruth Stone. After a laptop presentation and a Q&A session Ruth and I took to the Clent hills and put into practice some of the photography techniques discussed.
The photography courses I run take place throughout the UK at a number of different locations. I do, however, run workshops at locations chosen by the client. On 12th September I ran a one-to-one workshop at Clent, Worcestershire, with Ruth Stone. After a laptop presentation and a Q&A session Ruth and I took to the Clent hills and put into practice some of the photography techniques discussed.
Here's one of Ruth's favourite images from the day.
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| © Ruth Stone |
Neil's workshop is outstanding, I would highly recommend it. If you are interested in a personal, interesting, informative day where you will achieve photos like you have never taken before, Neil is the person to contact. I learnt so much during the workshop and Neil's 'there is no such thing as silly question' attitude meant I asked every question and got an answer to all! You will have an amazing time taking photos during the workshop and learn skills you will use forever.
Ruth Stone
Ruth Stone
The Malvern Hills is a popular landscape photography workshop location. I've run several one day courses here this month and my clients have enjoyed the day and left with some great shots.
Don Rowan attended such a workshop on Sunday 25th Sept. Diabolical morning weather conditions finally gave way to an afternoon of glorious sunshine. Most of the practical workshop was spent making images near black hill reservoir. We ended the workshop on the summit of British Camp where we experimented with exposure and a range of ND grad and circular polarising filters.
Here's Don's shot of the day.
Don Rowan attended such a workshop on Sunday 25th Sept. Diabolical morning weather conditions finally gave way to an afternoon of glorious sunshine. Most of the practical workshop was spent making images near black hill reservoir. We ended the workshop on the summit of British Camp where we experimented with exposure and a range of ND grad and circular polarising filters.
Here's Don's shot of the day.
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| © Don Rowan |
Thanks for an excellent workshop. I enjoyed the theory and have come away with great advice on how to get more from my camera - just what I wanted! Good to put the teaching into practice. I have now ordered a polarising filter.
Don Rowan
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