Andy Rouse

Went to great talk on Friday night, Andy Rouse gave a show of his images and in his own particular style talked about his work and how he gets those amazing images. I am not into "Natural History" shots normally although I love all the TV wildlife films. But Andy's work is really just amazing. And I can recommend his book "Concepts of Nature" because he not only shows his work but how he got the shot as well. Brilliant!!
Thanks to me oul mate Jim Moreland for getting him over to Norn Iron .
Also congrats to the CBCC (Christian Brothers Camera Club) for putting on a great feed beforehand.
Buy his book >>ANDY ROUSE<<

PDF Books

Interesting idea from Brooks Jenson, editor of the fabulous Lenswork magazine.
If you wish to see your work published but can't afford to do a book, make a PDF.
See here. >>PDF BOOKS<<

How to clean your Camera Sensor

Even with all the modern automatic sensor cleaning now incorporated in modern Digital Cameras, there still arises a need every so often to actually physically clean the sensor.
This site gives an informed view and an overview of most of the methods.
I have used the "Dust Aid" one and it has worked very well.
See here for details. >>Camera Sensor Cleaning<<

How to make a Paella

Focus and other things

Been back from Focus for over a week now and I did enjoy seeing all the new gear and bits and pieces. It was also great meeting up with old friends who I don't see very often. Met quite a few on the BIPP stand and also on the MPA stand, could hardly get near the SWPP stand because of seminars. MPA had Guy Gowan on and I saw the first of his talks, always interesting, and he makes it look so easy. I picked up a great wee idea for making "Canvas Wraps" from the Hannemuhle stand. As I do picture framing as well I do understand the problems in stretching canvas, but this system is ideal for photographers and artists who are producing inkjet canvas prints. See HERE for details from Fotospeed.

Next Saturday the 14th I am off to Spain "again" with a group of mates from my local camera Club, see website HERE We are going to Andalucia and staying about 30 miles outside Seville in a place called Carmona. It is very handy for travelling into Seville and also getting to Cordoba.
Should be a very serious trip all about photography etc. and we won't be going near any Bars!!!!!!!

Below is a picture of rural Spain taken near Ronda.