Photos again

Anyone who takes photographs on a regular basis will know the frustration of not being able to get a wide enough shot, even with a wide angle lens. I got a piece of software called Panorama from Serif. It wasn't expensive and I didn't hold out much hope for it to be  honest, but I felt like getting myself a little gift and this seemed a good idea. I have no idea how it does what it does, but it does it well.The picture below was 15 photos stitched together, showing a favourite park of mine.

Photography

Well, I'm developing an interest in photography. I always used to just point and shoot, but it seems a waste of a decent SLR so I armed myself with some books and magazines an headed into the garden to photograph the birds. They didn't seem keen so I've come to the conclusion that I'll practice on landscapes. Not that these are straightforward, as I have found in my painting. I felt a trip to the coast was in order and off we went to St Mary's Lighthouse to take some shots. I couldn't get any closer because there is no car access and I still can't walk very well because of my knees. Anyways - here's what I got. As a limited photographer I'm learning to play with the shots I take. I'll put one of those in as well.

It's odd

It's odd that impressing a parent can still be important when you're 40 years old. I'm doing a hypnotherapy course and my dad is impressed at each essay or set of questions that I get right. More important to me is a painting that I did of a city beneath a morning sun

Weird

A little weirdness for the weekend

Back again

Sorry been missing for a while what with ill health and trying to get the magazine going. I allowed myself an art day at the Laing. Was nearly knocked out by a painting I've not seen before by John Charlton. The photo doesn't do it justice. When you're in front of it you feel as though you're going to be trampled. 

Car hassle and salvation

Don't worry this isn't a religious post. Our car was a wreck and we don't have the money to replace it. We. Live in the middle of nowhere with hardly any buses so a car is vital. Unfortunately my grandfather has suffered from glaucoma for a number of years. Now they say he can't drive and what did he do? He offered to give it to my father. It's not posh but it's a lovely little car that uses less petrol. We're going to try and sell ou old car for spares or repair. Just a little story during the day to hopefully make you smile.