Turning Point

I mentioned in one of my earlier posts about my first picture on canvas. It was a great moment for me in my journey and marked something really special. When i first thought about photography being something to take seriously as opposed to just taking the old holiday snaps i wasn't particularly confident in my ability. I joined some photo communities with really mixed results. Naturally i asked for really honest feedback but at times couldn't help think there was a good element of photo snobbery being thrown in for good measure.

There was one site however that i would truly recommend to anyone looking to get inspiration and honest feedback as well as the occasional pat on the back. What was great is there was a vast mix of truly exceptional photographers, amateurs and everything in between. Fotoblur allows you to upload a restricted selection of photo's but it's great for just getting inspiration and just a little motivation when needed.

http://www.fotoblur.com

One piece of advise i would give is stick with it! It's so easy to start comparing yourself to other people who may have been doing it a lot longer and may have a completely different style or perspective. But all it takes is practise and time. Before you know it you'll find your niche!

Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside!

I feel lately that i've been a little black and white focused...it seems to bring out the key elements in some of my recent pictures. Indeed there are some pictures from the beach which are black and white but i tried to make sure there's a good splash of colour in there to lighten everything up!

Colour!!!

Happy Easter everyone! A time for reflection, new life and beginnings. At last the sun seems to be breaking through the snow and spring is fiiiinally starting to show some signs of life. I actually managed to sit outside for more than a minute today and bask in some sunshine! Below are some of the first spring signs :-).

Au Revoir Paris

This is my last Paris post and i can't tell you how much I've enjoyed them...here's to the next visit! The final glimpse of Paris is by night from various places. I often find night time so much more beautiful, particularly when illuminated.

Revisited

I find it really interesting how your opinions can change over time. Most applicably with my photographs. There are shots that i am instantly happy with and will happily upload straight away, some that need little tweeks and others which quite frankly i think don't cut the mustard.

After re-visiting some albums before i had the realisation that this of course can change with time. And so here are some pictures which have been recently revived.

Its nice that they have some colour as many of my recent bits have been in black and white.

Narnia...I Wish!

I won't say much on these but reflective of the weather...that is all!

Love & Loss In Montparnasse

I'm making the most of the very snowy weather by being diligent and trying to do all the little things i usually put off in the week including but not limited to updating the blog and making Danger Mouse badges....don't ask!

At the same time i'm also trying to curb my ambition to take Narnia themed pictures! Fur coat is one thing but i'm lacking a strategically placed wardrobe.

Back to Paris! This is my penultimate post on Paris and looks at my trip through Jardin Du Luxembourg finally reaching Montparnasse cemetery and tower. I was very impressed with my last leg of the journey, mainly because i got totally lost and used typical female navigation skills of head towards the big tower. I did however end up in the right place and reaped the benefits including new earrings. The gardens were lovely but the real aim was Montparnasse and i wasn't left disappointed. I don't generally hang around in graveyards but Europeans have a different view of opinions and boy does it show. I got some of my favourite pictures to date from here.