Author Archives: John

The British Museum

Posted on 3rd October, 2020 by John

A few weeks ago I went on a short visit to London. Now I do like a museum and I was looking forward to revisiting some of my favourite ones: the V&A; Natural History Museum; and, of course, the Science … Continue reading →

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Polarising Filters

Posted on 31st August, 2020 by John

There’s been a run of dull and dreary weather this month but yesterday the sun came out and we ended up with a lovely late-summer’s day in North Pembrokeshire. The sun is still quite strong at this time of year … Continue reading →

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Light Painting

Posted on 22nd July, 2020 by John

The Royal Photographic Society have continued to run their excellent courses even during the lockdown restrictions. But, of course, at the moment they are being held virtually. This is actually a benefit to me as I live well away from … Continue reading →

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Strange Weather

Posted on 19th June, 2020 by John

I should be grateful that during the strictest part of lockdown the weather was lovely … I think it would have been doubly hard if we’d had the miserable weather we’ve been having recently. But it is still summer and … Continue reading →

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My New-ish Teleconverter

Posted on 17th May, 2020 by John

Well I hit eBay again last week and bought myself a second hand extender (also called a teleconverter). This is something that I can fit between the lens and the body of my camera to increase the overall magnification of … Continue reading →

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