June 30th, 2010
Photograph taken in Mexico. © Chris Blacktin 2010
Chris Blacktin (AKA Blagger on the vftwo forum) is a keen Travel Photographer who has recently made His own website to showcase a wide array of photography taken during various expeditions all over the globe. Chris started traveling in 2005 and has built up an impressive portfolio of shots that really give the viewer a peek into the different cultures and landscapes that your “average joe” (ie. Me!) will have only experienced second hand on the TV.
Photograph taken in Malaysia. © Chris Blacktin 2010
As you can tell from the examples that I have chosen for the Blog post, Chris has a keen eye for striking visuals and doesn’t miss an opportunity to get a great shot. Landscapes, Portraits, Wildlife, Architecture and Still Life photography are just some of the subjects worth checking out on the website. Prints are also available to purchase at a good price, so head on over to: http://www.chrisblacktinphotography.co.uk/ and take a look for yourself.
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June 15th, 2010
Photograph from the “Falling Feathers” set. © Alex Worsley 2010
Alex has been a pro-active member on a bunch of forums that I’ve also been posting on for a few years now and I’m proud to say that He has recently signed up to the vftwo forum as well. Personally I have always been impressed with the level of skill and knowledge that goes into some of the photography posted on vftwo over the years. Alex being a prime example of this, racking up a large number of posts showcasing a variety of His own photography and digital manipulation work. The best news is that He has compiled a pretty impressive online portfolio of His collected photography for you all to see, you can check it out by heading on over too alexworsley.co.uk.
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June 14th, 2010
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This weekend I took a trip down to the Ipswich Waterfront to test out my new camera and decided to revisit the old (and derelict) R. & W. Paul Ltd and Burton’s buildings. They look pretty much the same as they did when I first photographed them back in 2006, they have been left untouched while the rest of the Waterfront has undergone major building work over the last four years or so. Read more »
May 25th, 2010
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Green Wind (2006) by Diane Maclean is a Sculpture located at The Tump, Ravenswood, Ipswich. The raised earthwork with poles in the shape of a horseshoe commemorate the site of the former Ipswich Airport. Photos in the gallery have been processed using Photomatix and Nikon “Nik” Colour Efx tools in Photoshop.
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May 24th, 2010
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Another (more recent) shot taken down at Ipswich Docks. Every time that I walk pass this “building” there seems to be one more piece of it missing. I’m not sure what is holding the last few walls together but thought it made for an interesting photograph.
Colours and detail enhanced in Photoshop using Nikon “Nik” Colour Efex tools.
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