Field of Oil Seed Rape

It's been a while since I last posted here, so here goes. I've recently changed jobs and now work in Oxfordshire, as a result I pass through some fantastic countryside. Driving to work the other day I came across a field of oil seed rape. Feeling inspired on the way home I pulled over to take a couple of shots with my faithful Canon G7, a shot of which I uploaded to my istockphoto portfolio. Today the shot was accepted so here it is...

Abstract Lights

If you have a nice dark room, a tripod, fluorescent handheld lights, christmas coloured lights a couple of willing volunteers then this kind of effect can be produced. Just play around with long exposures, high ISO, self timer and zooming in and out. Just great! :-)

Autumn views of Pitstone and Ivinghoe

Yesterday was a glorious day for the light, I took number of pics around the area where I live. Here is just a few. Enjoy!


Tractor tracks on grass



St Mary the Virgin church spire viewed through wheel spokes



Abstract view through wheel spokes of ploughed field


Pitstone windmill

This shot was taken during the golden hour when the lighting was at its best. Crisp autumnal colours are accentuated.

Sunnyside Allotments, Berkhamsted

As part of the National Allotment Week, an open day was held at the Sunnyside allotments in Berkhamsted. My wife Rachel and I spent a good three hours looking around various plots eyeing up and admiring the bountiful produce and flowers on display.

We're new to the self sufficiency game (as can be seen from earlier posts)... so we were grateful to all those on the allotments who gave us some useful advice and encouragement!

Hope you enjoy the pics!