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North West Stages Rally

Richard — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:47:09 +0000

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 USM

I’m A Photographer Not A Terrorist

Richard — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:55:22 +0000

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 USM

Wreck and Meadow Pipit

Richard — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:24:46 +0000

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 USM

This 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 USM

Fleetwood Marsh Nature Reserve

Richard — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:31:19 +0000

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 USM

Fleetwood Beach

Richard — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:05:50 +0000

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 USM

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Richard — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:44:26 +0000

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

Richard — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:43:49 +0000

I’m meeting the some of the guys from the Amateur Photographer forums there.

Pinhole Exeter Cathedral

Richard — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:03:48 +0000

I spent a couple of hours in Exeter wandering around with the pinhole adapter. I received some funny looks from people and several comments letting me know I didn’t have a lens on the camera. It was a lot of fun to use.

Canon EOS 40D, Pinhole Adapter

Golden-ringed Dragonfly

Richard — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:00:51 +0000

I nipped down to Hartland Fishing Club to have a look for dragonflies this morning. I found several but this was the first time I’d seen a Golden-ringed Dragonfly and I’m quite pleased with the results.

Canon EOS 40D, EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM

Blue Tit

Richard — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:50:00 +0000

It’s been ages since I did any photography and was getting withdrawal symptoms. Spending an hour in the garden feeding and watching the birds did the trick.

Canon EOS 40D, EF 400mm f/5.6L USM