NERINE

October 12, 2022 in Photography

12.10.22

I’ve noticed loads of properties embracing the Nerine recently and why not. They add that extra boost of colour in the Autumn when everything else is dying out.

///blandly.sparky.budgie

JAMES FOXGLOVE

May 26, 2022 in Photography

26.05.22

Every flower should have a name and this one shall be named James! I do still think about you Foxy, even though you're on the other side of the world.

///underscore.dovetail.roadwork

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF50mm f1.4L
50mm / ƒ/5.6 / 1/250s / ISO 200

SEASONS

February 02, 2022 in Photography

02.02.22

And so it begins! It starts with the daffodils, then before you know it, everything is green and colourful once more. I’m more than ready this year.

///prefix.madcap.chokers

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
17mm / ƒ11 / 1/250s / ISO 320

THISTLE

August 19, 2021 in Photography

19.08.21

Making something out of nothing with some dead thistle heads lying on the ground.

///annotate.soothing.acorns

Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM180mm / ƒ8.0 / 1/320s / ISO 320 — Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM
180mm / ƒ8.0 / 1/320s / ISO 320

SUNFLOWER

July 29, 2021 in Photography

29.07.21

Apart from a week of blue skis, nothing shouts summer more than a sunflower in full bloom. Not one of my creations unfortunately.

///hurdling.heated.spirits

Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM125mm / ƒ9.0 / 1/125s / ISO 320 — Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM
125mm / ƒ9.0 / 1/125s / ISO 320

SUPER HAPPY FACE

June 29, 2021 in Photography

29.06.21

I can’t unsee a really happy and over excited flower that’s just had its tummy tickled or a flower version of Pikachu but it’s a Bee orchid. Designed by nature to mimic a bee so that they would attempt to mate with it and spread their pollen.

///mocking.formed.develops

Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM150mm / ƒ9.0 / 1/80s / ISO 400 — Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM
150mm / ƒ9.0 / 1/80s / ISO 400

ST PETER PORT DAISY

June 18, 2021 in Photography

19.06.21

First introduced from Mexico in the 1830’s, these daisies have made themselves homes across the island growing out of hundreds of walls, paths and doorways. Technical name is Mexican fleabane.

///feed.backward.computer

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF50mm f1.450mm / ƒ/5.0 / 1/200s / ISO 200 — Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF50mm f1.4
50mm / ƒ/5.0 / 1/200s / ISO 200

WISTERIA

May 13, 2021 in Photography

13.05.21

Guernsey has some stunning homes, even more so towards the middle of May when all the Wisteria starts to bloom as it grows strategically around the doors and windows of the buildings.

///satisfaction.unloving.dampened

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L26mm / ƒ6.3 / 1/320s / ISO 400 — Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
26mm / ƒ6.3 / 1/320s / ISO 400

CROCUS

February 18, 2021 in Photography

18.02.21

You’ve probably noticed the daffs but keep an eye out for these beauties popping up around the island. This patch in the grounds of St Martins Church is a great spot, every year without fail.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L17mm / ƒ11 / 1/100s / ISO 200 — Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
17mm / ƒ11 / 1/100s / ISO 200

SPOTTED ORCHID

May 11, 2020 in Photography

11.05.20

Thousands of wildflower orchids to choose, the difficult part is isolating the right one.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L155mm / ƒ/4.5 / 1/1000s / ISO 200 — Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
155mm / ƒ/4.5 / 1/1000s / ISO 200

WISTERIA

April 30, 2020 in Photography

30.04.20

Bringing a little Mediterranean vibe to a peaceful lane in St Martin.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L75mm / ƒ/6.3 / 1/250s / ISO 320 — Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
75mm / ƒ/6.3 / 1/250s / ISO 320

ECHEVERIA ELEGANS

March 21, 2020 in Photography

21.03.20

A day filled with chores, one of which led me to a garden centre. Found a whole section of succulents for a quick no drama’s photo.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF50mm f1.450mm / ƒ/7.1 / 1/125s / ISO 400 — Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF50mm f1.4
50mm / ƒ/7.1 / 1/125s / ISO 400

CROCUS

February 14, 2020 in Photography

14.02.20

Between the storms you just need to look at the ground to notice that spring is just around the corner. We’ve nearly made it through the shit, now you can look forward to the vibrant colours of spring. I do love the winter but I do miss those long warm summer days.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L17mm / ƒ14 /1/250s / ISO 400 — Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
17mm / ƒ14 /1/250s / ISO 400

DAYS GONE BY

October 26, 2019 in Photography

25.10.19

Guernsey was well known for its tomato and flower exports back in the day but now very few vineries still stand the test of time.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L17mm / ƒ11 / 1/200s / ISO 200 — Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
17mm / ƒ11 / 1/200s / ISO 200

DANDELION PROJECT

May 22, 2019 in Photography

22.05.19

Mixing up the macro combinations as a little experiment. This is the 50mm prime with another 60mm of extension tubes. Since moving to full frame from apsc, every focal length and optimal setting I’d adjusted to with macro went out the window. It’s a case of start again and see what works and what doesn’t.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF50mm f1.4 + Extension Tubes50mm / ƒ/8.0 / 1/400s / ISO 200 — Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF50mm f1.4 + Extension Tubes
50mm / ƒ/8.0 / 1/400s / ISO 200

GLADIOLUS COMMUNIS

May 21, 2019 in Photography

21.05.19

I had no idea what these were called until I looked it up today but I’ve noticed them all over the island. Every time I drive past some I think about stopping and never do. These were in the middle of L’Ancresse common early this morning.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L200mm / ƒ/5.0 / 1/200s / ISO 200 — Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
200mm / ƒ/5.0 / 1/200s / ISO 200

ORCHID FIELDS

May 07, 2019 in Photography

07.05.19

Loose flowered wild orchids growing in Les Vicheries lane. Most of the 13 fields are coming into bloom with a number of other orchid species propping up.