Sunset

So much fun playing with the camera settings, looking at the sunset... Can't decide which photo I like most. Or which works best for me... Just really enjoy the whole rang as a series..

Nature

Two shots from today, playing with the camera settings in manual mode... both of these photos were shot around 6:30pm with rapidly dimming light, and no flash..

Flower:



Spider:

Exhibition

So on the weekend I am going to a small exhibition / get together of some photographers in Slovakia. It is an opportunity for all to show some works, be voted on by peers and also mingle and discuss all things photography wise... I decided I would like to put some photos up. I was planning to only limit to photos taken this year, but two from last year grabbed my eye, and so that means I have decided to get 5 photos printed, at a size of 30X40cm, to display on Saturday.
Now I am trying to decide upon names for each of the photos.. If anyone has any ideas I would like to hear them. I have some in the back of my mind, but not sure if anything fits.
Below are the 5 photos, some have been on this blog before, but I wanted to post the whole series to be seen as a group.

Bratislava Photo Marathon 2010

12 photographs on 12 topics over 6 hours.. Sounds easy, however, when in the heat of the moment, thinking of ideas. Easy quickly disappears..
Had an amazing day though, was really fun to challenge myself and develop my abilities.
Below are the photos, in order, with the topic which they relate. Taken straight from the list given to us this morning..

0) Registracne cislo / Registration number



1) Prvy Plan / First Plan



2) Zaostri / Focus



3) Krik / Shout



4) v Zrkadle / In a mirror



5) Cudzinec / Stranger



6) Na horucej stope / A burning trace



7) Imunita / Immunity



8) Tancovala / She danced



9) V spagetach / In spaghetti



10) Voyeur / Voyeur



11) Nestiham / Out of time



12) Kosice / Kosice



Well I hope you enjoyed that. I know I did...

To slice the sky

Open

Caught in the Act

We are Reflections of the Same

When in Bratislava earlier this week I came across this interesting reflection. A memorial for a destroyed Synagogue reflecting the image of St Martin's Cathedral... I found this to be a very interesting and inspiring Idea.
A couple of the pictures I took. Will make my way back there if a clearer day comes to try a few more different angles/aspects..

Royal in the Afternoon

A afternoon walk through Devin reveals the beauty when manmade and natural intertwine..

A union

A friend who is dear to my heart asked that I upload some photos of William and Nava's wedding. Here is a selection of some of my favourites, and also a link to an album of the photos that I think turned out the best...
It was a wonderful day, and the memories will stay with all who were present for the rest of our lives.







Link to Album: http://s599.photobucket.com/albums/tt75/202becki/William%20and%20Navas%20wedding

RUN...

Rockwall

Water Water

Moments passing

A collection of some photos from Plymouth that I decided to have a little play with last night..

V8 Supercars

Playing around with some old photos on iphoto..

Watcha looking at?

A bird with a shifty look, and black also.. Perhaps he is a petty criminal caught in the act? Not sure, but thats the feeling I get..

Tower Bridge

Managed to get a nice shot of Tower Bridge in my trip to London a few weeks ago. The Thames was at low tide so that enabled me to get down onto the pebbles of the riverbank and take a series. This is probably the best shot.

Absorbing the light

Enjoying Summer

End Of School Year

Another School year has finally come to an end. Yesterday the children were all bundled off home, after giving many flowers and chocolates to their teachers. Including me... My table at home has a pile of chocolates on it which I dont think I am ever going to be able to work my way through, mainly because i've never eaten that much chocolate in my life...
Now all the staff are at work again today, trying to forge our way through the mountain of paperwork in front of us. It is amazing how many sheets and books you find in drawers, on shelves and in cupboards. It literally becomes mountains, with some of it dating back to years before I was even teaching here..
Hopefully over the next two days we will be able to work our way out of this paper jungle. Then finally gaining freedom into the world. To prepare ourselves for next year and the new adventures that will begin..

The Little boy on a walk - (a story of virtues)

One day...
There was a little stick boy who went for a walk down his street to the shop.



As he was walking down the street he saw a man trying to put money into his pocket, sadly the man didn't notice he dropped a euro. Luckily the boy saw this, and as he was HONEST the boy picked up the coin and gave it back to the man.
Continuing down the street the boy reached the corner. Standing on the corner was a lady who was wearing very little clothing. The boy was very CHASTE and proceeded to walk past the lady with his head held high in the air, he would not be ashamed.
Finally the boy was nearing the shop he had set out for. As he turned the corner he saw a black man. Instead of sticking out his leg and trying to trip the man the boy showed his TOLERANCE and smiled at the man, saying "Good day".
Thus he arrived at the shop with a greater capacity than when he set out...

this story came as a result of being asked to mention 3 virtues.. I am dedicating it to Danny and the great night of discussion we just had :D