Photo Plod
Blog URL http://www.photoplod.blogspot.com
Located London, London United Kingdom
Tags photography, discussion, gallery, images, history, review, technology, film, digital
A photography blog containing a mix of gallery images, photo discussion, techniques, equipment reviews and opinion pieces from the perspective of a London police officer.
Latest Blog Posts
- Gone Sailing on Aug 23, 2009 in sailing peterson books langford
It's been a couple of weeks since I updated my blog - mainly because of work pressures prior to a short holiday. I'm off all this week sailing around the Solent and the English Channel, and there should be some smashing photo opportunities.Over the l...
- Rejection and a Silver Lining on Aug 13, 2009 in herald rejection surrey photography newspaper publishing
Last weekend, I took some pictures of a jousting tournament using my new 80 - 200mm f/2.8 lens. Some of them turned out really well - so well that I decided to submit them to the local newspaper, the Surrey Herald.Initially, the photo editor said, "W...
- Annie Leibowitz Crunched on Aug 6, 2009 in annie photographer news leibowitz
I read this in last night's Evening Standard. Annie Leibowitz, the world's highest-paid photographer, is in an immense amount of financial trouble.I'm no student of Leibowitz, but I do think some of her work is fantastic. She has taken some of the mo...
- High Dynamic Range Photography on Aug 4, 2009
The Castle that Never EndsOriginally uploaded by Stuck in CustomsHDR photography is very popular at the moment. I have seen some awful examples, and rarely, I see some spectacular examples. This picture, taken from the Stuck in Customs blog by 38-yea...
- Fake Nikon Goods on eBay on Aug 2, 2009 in lens ebay fake hood nikon
Having purchased my new lens, I ordered an HB-7 lens hood - the only compatible hood that Nikon make for the 80 - 200mm f/2.8. I always recommend using one to help reduce flare and ghosting. The trouble is, most camera shops charge over £30 for what...
- New Lens on Jul 31, 2009 in lens nikon
I am now the proud owner of a Nikon 80 - 200mm f/2.8 AF-D lens. It's a lovely bit of glass - amazing to hold, and not as heavy as earlier models. The focus is sharp, and it's amazing to be able to have an f/2.8 capability all the way through the zoom...
- Split Toning - My Attempt on Jul 26, 2009
Stone CircleOriginally uploaded by Photo PlodI took this photo today in Windsor Great Park and decided to have a go at Split Toning after seeing Tim Rudman's work. I'm really pleased with the photo, though it's not as subtle as his. I think it really...
