Richard Hardwick Photography
My journey with a digital camera
North West Stages Rally
The North West Stages rally came to Fleetwood for the first time with two stages being held along the sea front. This was my first attempt at motorsport and at panning but I’ll certainly be attending a rally again.
Canon 7D, EF 70-200mm f/4L USMI’m A Photographer Not A Terrorist
I attended the Mass Photo Gathering in Trafalgar Square, London organised by I’m A Photographer Not A Terrorist to draw attention to restrictions being placed on photographers under section 44 of the Terrorism Act.
On the way I stopped off at various underground stations to take some photos. I’d like to spend a day just photographing the underground, maybe something to arrange later in the year.
Canon EOS 40D, EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USMKestrel
I had seen this Kestrel a few times sat on top of telegraph poles. I returned when the light was good and waited and it didn’t take long before the bird turned up. I drove past it slightly, so the light would be behind me and illuminating the bird, carefully got out of the Land Rover. As soon as the bird saw me it took flight but I managed to get a short sequence of shots, this being the second one. This was the first day out with the new 7D, the autofocus is superb.
Canon 7D, EF 400mm f/5.6L USMCanon EOS 7D
I’ve just received my new Canon EOS 7D. Straight from the box it wasn’t that impressive but after a day changing the settings and customisations, I have to say I’m very pleased. The main reason for the upgrade was the better autofocus and this is very good, far better than the 40D.
Wreck and Meadow Pipit
I’d seen photographs of the wrecks on the River Wyre and wanted to try my new 10-22mm lens
Canon EOS 40D, EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USMThis was just a quick grab shot to help identify the bird, I quite like the colours though. Taken on the bridge at Fleetwood Marsh Nature Reserve.
Canon EOS 40D, EF 400mm f/5.6L USMFleetwood Marsh Nature Reserve
This was my first visit to Fleetwood Marsh Nature Reserve and they’ve done a really good job. Unfortunately, irresponsible dog owners are letting their dogs run riot and foul all over the place, something really needs to be done. There’s plenty of waders and wildfowl down on the River Wyre, including this Curlew and Black-tailed Godwit.
Canon EOS 40D, EF 400mm f/5.6L USMFleetwood Beach
There was an icy wind blowing on Fleetwood Beach but I stayed for an hour to catch this Oystercatcher and Turnstone flying out to feed as the tide went out.
Canon EOS 40D, EF 400mm f/5.6L USMCanon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Having sold the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM I didn’t have a wide angle lens. I’d hired a EF-S 10-22mm from Lenses For Hire and was impressed by both the image and build quality so I decided to buy one.
Mass Photo Gathering
I’m meeting the some of the guys from the Amateur Photographer forums there.
Nuthatch
This Nuthatch has been a regular visitor to the garden but capturing it has proved quite difficult.
Canon EOS 40D, EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
About Me
I'm a freelance photographer currently living in Lancashire. Although I've been interested in photography most of my life, it's only recently that I've started to concentrate on shooting wildlife.
This blog is just a few of my thoughts as my journey with a digital camera unfolds. Photos are taken from my Flickr photostream.
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