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We have begun this new blog feature to showcase individual Photographers in order to provide an insight into their photography and provide us happy snappers some tips and inspiration.
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Colin Russell - www.isleofmanlandscapes.com
“Like most, I’ve always had a camera when out and about for taking snap shots, be it of the family or of that great view. Little did I know that it would become one of my favourite past times.
I guess the arrival of digital and the ability to check out a shot there and then, albeit at the loss of the excitement, usually followed by disappointment, of the photos arriving in the post, is probably when the photo bug grabbed me.
Several years on and there’s still so much to learn. Living on the Isle of Man, it’s difficult not to be inspired to take pictures of the wonderful diverse coast and landscape. Trying to capture this is my main aim, yet also trying to capture it without producing ‘postcard’ style images. This usually requires getting up and out before sunrise. One of my favourite locations for shooting is Derby Haven and Langness at Dawn during the winter months.
There can be some great skies and there’s plenty of land interest to use from St. Michael’s Isle with it’s Chapel and fort, Langness with the lighthouse and tower and Derby Haven with the breakwater and boats.
Please browse through my gallery : http://www.isleofmanlandscapes.com/
These shots are not difficult to get, the difficult part is being in the right place at the right time. Planning the shoot, by checking out the weather forecast, the sunrise position, and the tide all play a part in increasing the chances of capturing a decent shot.
I use ND Grad filters to balance the shot and try to get the exposure as correct as possible in camera. In addition, a sturdy camera tripod and a pair of wellies is essential.
All the best,
Colin Russell.”
Thanks Colin for this insight into your photography. If you would like to be a featured Photographer on the PicStop blog, please contact us.
We have begun this new blog feature to showcase individual Photographers in order to provide an insight into their photography and provide us happy snappers some tips and inspiration.
Colin Russell - www.isleofmanlandscapes.com
“Like most, I’ve always had a camera when out and about for taking snap shots, be it of the family or of that great view. Little did I know that it would become one of my favourite past times.
I guess the arrival of digital and the ability to check out a shot there and then, albeit at the loss of the excitement, usually followed by disappointment, of the photos arriving in the post, is probably when the photo bug grabbed me.
Several years on and there’s still so much to learn. Living on the Isle of Man, it’s difficult not to be inspired to take pictures of the wonderful diverse coast and landscape. Trying to capture this is my main aim, yet also trying to capture it without producing ‘postcard’ style images. This usually requires getting up and out before sunrise. One of my favourite locations for shooting is Derby Haven and Langness at Dawn during the winter months.
There can be some great skies and there’s plenty of land interest to use from St. Michael’s Isle with it’s Chapel and fort, Langness with the lighthouse and tower and Derby Haven with the breakwater and boats.
Please browse through my gallery : http://www.isleofmanlandscapes.com/
These shots are not difficult to get, the difficult part is being in the right place at the right time. Planning the shoot, by checking out the weather forecast, the sunrise position, and the tide all play a part in increasing the chances of capturing a decent shot.
I use ND Grad filters to balance the shot and try to get the exposure as correct as possible in camera. In addition, a sturdy camera tripod and a pair of wellies is essential.
All the best,
Colin Russell.”
Thanks Colin for this insight into your photography. If you would like to be a featured Photographer on the PicStop blog, please contact us.
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