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2013-05-18 11:12:57 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 14 +1s)

Here is the second image of Elena Tsikitikou in designs by Tara Byakko.

If you like my image I would appreciate any shares.

Thank you
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#fashion   #fashionphotography   #model   #female   #tarabyakko   #couture   #couturefashion   #balletdancer  

2013-05-18 06:32:42 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)

But not forgotten
Something about the soft light made this shot for me, that and the colours of the Yew tree and headstones being so closely matched.
#photography  

2013-05-18 06:05:07 (0 comments, 8 reshares, 4 +1s)

Doctorin' the Tardis - by KLF the Timelords

Well it is almost the 50th Anniversary so why not, plus it's filmed around Avebury so another good reason.
#drwho   #drwhovians   #drwhohumor  

2013-05-17 20:47:44 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

2013-05-17 20:45:07 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

2013-05-17 20:08:24 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

2013-05-17 19:09:08 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

OK Google
More awesomeness on the way

2013-05-17 18:54:01 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

Abstracts
Quick post from my highlights stream, loving how it frames them

2013-05-17 12:47:32 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

George Takei - Legend

2013-05-17 08:22:46 (11 comments, 2 reshares, 20 +1s)

at the days end
Blue hour shot from Whitstable, UK.
#bluehour   #landscapephotography   #seascapephotography  

2013-05-17 08:05:17 (18 comments, 0 reshares, 21 +1s)

At the end of the day

I love shooting just after sunset, I like sunsets too but there is something special about Blue Hour.

#whitstable  
#photography  
#olympus  
#landscapephotography  
#seascapephotography  
#bluehour  

2013-05-17 06:56:55 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

You will have a Happy Meal, and you will be Happy, OR ELSE...
A quick shot from the mobile, I just love the look on this poor ladies face, we've all been there.

#mobilephotography   #android   #droidography   #streetphotography   #streetpics   #photography   #ukphotography  

2013-05-17 06:35:50 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

Boscastle, Cornwall
Boscastle is a small village in Cornwall built around a fishing port, the road to it from one side is steep and twisty, on this side it's steeper and twistier.
This makes it a wonderful scenic place, but also subject to flooding, a few years ago many houses were washed away by flash floods but it has since been rebuilt.
#cloud  
#ukphotography  
#olympus   #olympusE500  
#landscapephotography  
#photography  

2013-05-16 22:04:45 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

New Google Maps
Spent most of last night playing with the new G+ UI, now I have the new Google Maps to play with
#googleplusupdate   #googlemaps  

2013-05-16 19:09:35 (12 comments, 0 reshares, 34 +1s)

2013-05-16 14:53:31 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Beauty Collective Vol 1 
e book available for free download for a limited time

2013-05-16 14:51:57 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Not a bad deal if I say so myself

2013-05-16 12:51:16 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)

2013-05-16 12:46:50 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

Damn You Google+
So far I've spent the best part of 8hrs (maybe 12) since the update marvelling at the images coming up in my stream and responding to comments on images I've posted.
At this rate I'll never get anything done...
#newgoogleplus   #googleplusupdate   #googleinc  

2013-05-16 12:01:44 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 20 +1s)

Stag in Richmond Park
This fella just can't believe all the fuss about the G+ update, he thinks he looks good in the new vertical format.
#newgoogleplus   #photography   #london   #wildlifephotography   #stag  

2013-05-16 11:07:10 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)

With all the attention on the #newgoogleplus UI did anyone notice the new play store app rolled out on Android

2013-05-16 09:36:21 (22 comments, 1 reshares, 23 +1s)

Chiswick House - Front Elevation
I originally processed this as an #HDR  comprised of 7 RAW files at 1EV spacing.
This is the resultant #tonemapped  TIFF, imported into Lightroom and converted to Black & White.
This was my last shot of the day, I had moved a few signs etc from the foreground and was taking shots between the passing people and small groups gathering to watch when the tripod police appeared.
They were fairly cheery and conversational and I told them the image would not be used for resale at which they seemed happy and departed.
#lond   #chiswick   #lightroom   #hdr   #hdrphotography   #hqspmonochrome  

2013-05-16 08:03:05 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

2013-05-16 08:01:33 (60 comments, 5 reshares, 121 +1s)

2013-05-16 06:51:17 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

One thing I notice with the #newgoogleplus  is that I really should tidy my photo albums, I let them get in a mess

2013-05-16 01:13:17 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 20 +1s)

Dungeness
A quick re share as I'm in the mood for it.
#landscapephotography   #beaches  

2013-05-16 00:19:42 (19 comments, 0 reshares, 38 +1s)

Charing Cross
Browsing my photos in the #newgoogleplus  photo page and saw this old shot that's been imported from Panoramio.
Don't think it's seen daylight on G+ before.
#london   #londonunderground  

2013-05-16 00:08:53 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Testing
2nd Test on uploading with the #newgoogleplus  this is uploaded at 5000px

2013-05-15 23:18:07 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

Hey photographers under

Home>Settings> 
you probably want to uncheck these two boxes

2013-05-15 22:50:52 (15 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)

testing

2013-05-15 22:21:02 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

2013-05-15 22:18:10 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

Added photos to Landscape Photography Contest.

2013-05-15 21:54:25 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

OK, this is an interesting enhancement. Click on a # on any post and the card flips to show more about that tag. But then you also get a new top bar with suggested users, communities etc.

#newgoogleplus  

2013-05-15 21:48:01 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Bridges

A few old shots of SW London Bridges to try out the new photo features

2013-05-15 21:14:19 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

The new G+ UI Layout is looking really good in Communities

2013-05-15 18:21:33 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

This looks pretty cool

2013-05-15 18:20:51 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

G+ Photo Enhancements and Layout Change
From chats within the community it's clear that a lot of people don't have access to post production for their images (some don't want it, some can't afford it). 
With the upcoming G+ Layout change there will also be new photo enhancement tools and the layout will display your pictures better as well.

2013-05-15 15:22:01 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Sun Surveyor
I'll add this in gear chat because that's probably the best place. I've been using this app for a couple of years now, I started with the free version but liked it so much ~I upgraded.
What does it do?
Several things the main one being overlay the position and arc of the sun & moon onto a map allowing you to calculate the location of the sun / moon over the subject you wish to photograph.
For example; you want to photograph a bridge at sunset, you work out where you want to be for the best position get there at sunset but the sun is in the wrong section of the sky. Flip open sun surveyor, center it on the shooting position and adjust the date until the sun is in the right place, make a note to return that day and time. I used it extensively when going on holiday so I could calculate the best locations to shoot at during sunset & sunrise.
It... more »

2013-05-15 15:21:31 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

Sun Surveyor
I'll add this in gear chat because that's probably the best place. I've been using this app for a couple of years now, I started with the free version but liked it so much ~I upgraded.
What does it do?
Several things the main one being overlay the position and arc of the sun & moon onto a map allowing you to calculate the location of the sun / moon over the subject you wish to photograph.
For example; you want to photograph a bridge at sunset, you work out where you want to be for the best position get there at sunset but the sun is in the wrong section of the sky. Flip open sun surveyor, center it on the shooting position and adjust the date until the sun is in the right place, make a note to return that day and time. I used it extensively when going on holiday so I could calculate the best locations to shoot at during sunset & sunrise.
It... more »

2013-05-15 12:11:25 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Smoke Test
Posting this following a conversation with +Mike Wood about VOC's and smoke testing. It may not look much but I was 30ft up on a cherry picker and having a barrel of laughs

2013-05-15 09:18:59 (13 comments, 1 reshares, 14 +1s)

Orange
can never remember the name of these things but they look nice

2013-05-14 23:09:21 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

As time progresses we find that more and more of our iconic landmarks are under pressure in terms of their viability. So many of these great, old buildings are now lost or are slated for demolition these days. We totally understand the need for these sites to be financially viable, but this doesn’t remove the sense of sadness and loss we experience when encountering these stories. Today’s post finds us visiting a landmark in Victoria, BC that will soon be undergoing massive redevelopment, with the requirement to remove almost all of the historic buildings on site. Thankfully, Rosemead Manor will be saved and preserved as a key heritage building in the city.

Please visit our blog "Springtime At The Inn":
http://toadhollowphoto.com/2013/05/14/springtime-at-the-inn/

#HDR #photo #photography #architecture #heritage #history #canada #victoria #yyj #ma... more »

2013-05-14 11:27:55 (9 comments, 12 reshares, 18 +1s)

I'm not sure if I'm worried or excited by the prospect

2013-05-14 11:08:27 (0 comments, 9 reshares, 10 +1s)

2013-05-14 10:52:13 (18 comments, 1 reshares, 16 +1s)

York House
Taken last autumn, this is a Pano composed of 3 vertically framed RAW shots. I could not get the shot in one hit but was without the tripod so I took a chance on handheld. 
The images were merged to Pano in Photoshop CS6 with the resultant TIFF being exported to Lightroom for finishing touches.
#panorama   #photography   #photoshop   #lightroom   #london   #londonphotography  

2013-05-14 08:18:56 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

*Mute Swan"
Taken at Pen Ponds in Richmond Park. I was hiking in the park with a view to grabbing some landscapes when I heard a commotion from the lake, rushing over this Swan was preening and cleaning.
#birds4all   #birdloversworldwide   #birdsinfocus   #naturephotography  

2013-05-13 23:47:21 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

I played #breakout on Google Image Search!

2013-05-13 23:39:24 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

This weeks list of fabulous #photography and other resources for the photography fan is up and published over at +Light Stalking!  This weeks comprehensive list features a little of something for everyone, head on over to see for yourself!

2013-05-12 15:22:04 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

Thanks
Photography by it's nature can be a solitary pursuit, I find. I spent many years stuck in a groove and not progressing until the advent of G+.
Through G+ I have come into contact with many talented photographers who provide inspiration and advice.
This has helped my photography and my post processing to grow to new levels and has also inspired me to "pay it forward" to others who want to learn.
So thanks Google for providing the platform and thanks to those amazing photographers who have inspired not just me but others, finally thanks to those who follow me and give advice, encouragement and support.
#photography   #photographers   #googleplus  

2013-05-11 15:24:16 (20 comments, 0 reshares, 24 +1s)

Blue Hour at Mortlake
I posted a black and white from this viewpoint a couple of days ago, thought I would post the colour version.
#london   #bluehour