Look Up!


Some of the best lessons I've learnt in photography have been through personal experience, and the image below was testament to this.
On location in London I had been shooting for nearly two hours on a hot summer day. The weight of the gear and the weather were taking its toll. While taking a break I closed my eyes and dropped my head backwards to ease all the tension in my neck. When I reopened my eyes a few seconds later, this image was what I saw. I had stood for nearly twenty minutes under the tower bridge trying to capture the landscape around it, whereas this beautiful sight was right there, all along, above my head.

If you read my post on 'Newbie tips' then this is what I stress about in my last point. There is absolutely no limit to how creative you can be. Ease up, don't just look at the obvious. Do that and you will notice a change for the better in your photography.



4 comments:

  1. This image is absolutely wow. Brilliantly done in every way.

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  2. The perspective is superb and the colours are gorgeous. I can't believe I've lived in this city for so long and not managed to capture something alike.Both your writing and photography is really amazing. Keep doing what you do.

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    1. Some really kind words there Beth.I'm glad you liked the writing as much as the photography. Thanks so much.

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