Richard Hardwick Photography » Photography

Ingleton Falls

Richard — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:25:29 +0000

I spent the day walking in the rain at Ingleton Falls with a group of people from the Talk Photography forum. Having only taken four identical photos during the day due to the weather I spent a few minutes in Photoshop Elements trying to rescue one of Pecca Falls.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Processing Skomer Photos

Richard — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:30:47 +0000

I’ve had a chance to look through my 1100 photos from Skomer, Gigrin and Mere Sands Wood. This is one that has stood out after a bit more processing. The sun had dropped behind the hills, illuminating only the birds in flight. I tried to get the wings backlit as the Puffin landed and the illuminated feet are a bonus.

Canon 7D, EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

First Kingfisher

Richard — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:13:11 +0000

Travelling home today I called in at Mere Sands Wood just to stretch my legs. Five minutes after arriving in the hide the Kingfisher turned up on a branch in front of us and I managed a few shots, my first of this beautiful bird and something I’d hoped to achieve this year.

Canon 7D, EF 500mm f/4L USM plus Canon EF 1.4x Extender II

Gigrin Farm

Richard — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:05:47 +0000

After leaving Skomer I drove up to Gigrin Farm with Dave Benson to shoot the Red Kites. It was a truly awe-inspiring sight having hundreds of Kites filling the sky. The challenge was isolating one bird and trying to keep up.

Canon 7D, EF 400mm f/5.6L USM

Skomer Weekend

Richard — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:02:21 +0000

Another year and another weekend on Skomer with the Talk Photography guys. Once again it was very enjoyable and the wildlife didn’t disappoint.

Canon 7D, EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM

Canon 7D, EF 500mm f/4L USM plus Canon EF 1.4x Extender II

Canon 7D, EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

War Weekend

Richard — Sun, 30 May 2010 18:54:16 +0000

East Lancs Railway held a 1940’s Wartime Weekend at Ramsbottom and other stations along the line. There was an excellent turnout of people in period dress although the crowds made taking photographs a little tricky.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Blackpool Dance Festival

Richard — Sat, 29 May 2010 17:20:05 +0000

I’ve been looking forward to photographing at Blackpool Dance Festival but today turned into a bit of a disaster. I arrived just as a two hour break in proceedings started, the venue was extremely hot under the spotlights and I was too tired to concentrate, then the official photographer started giving me a hard time. I just couldn’t be bothered and gave up…I need a good nights sleep I think.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 24 – 70mm f/2.8L USM

Butterfly House

Richard — Sun, 23 May 2010 18:59:19 +0000

This morning I visited the Butterfly House in Williamson Park, Lancaster with a group from the Talk Photography forum. Spending the morning in a greenhouse on one of the hottest days of the year so far could well have been a mistake, but it wasn’t too bad. There were plenty of butterflies to shoot but not many of them posed in accessible positions.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM

Another Model Shoot

Richard — Sun, 09 May 2010 18:57:52 +0000

I crossed the Pennines for a shoot at the Serenity Studios in Bramley, Leeds with a few guys from the Talk Photography forum.

Model: Sara Bradley

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Whitby Gothic Weekend

Richard — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 21:57:36 +0000

I attended Whitby Gothic Weekend for the first time and it proved to be a great photo opportunity and a great day out. The Goths are a friendly bunch and love posing to have their photograph taken.

Model: Lizzy Hoaksey

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 70-200mm f/4L USM