Monthly Archives: September 2010

Obsession is not just the name of a perfume. PHD

Posted on September 30, 2010 by paulhd

When it comes to natural history I hesitate to use the word ‘obsession’ because of the unfortunate connotations of something uncontrollable. We hear it in obsessive-compulsive disorder and read of the amazing lengths, sometimes criminal, that people (most often males) … Continue reading →

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One to one tuition. NB.

Posted on September 25, 2010 by niallbenvie

I have say that since I started to offer one to one days, I’ve rather enjoyed  delivering them. While most, so far, have focused on technique (photographic and workflow), one I did recently was wholly concerned with  ”the business” and … Continue reading →

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Time passes, time passes. PHD

Posted on September 24, 2010 by paulhd

Far too frequently I just cannot believe the way time passes or, perhaps, how my perception of that passage has changed.  I still remember, as a child, those seemingly endless nose-pressed-against-the-window days as rain drops chased one another and I longed … Continue reading →

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Nikkor 200 mm Micro Nikkor for sale. NB

Posted on September 22, 2010 by niallbenvie

Yes, that 200 mm Micro- Nikkor f4 AF-D lens of mine is on offer for £587.50 (£500 plus VAT) plus shipping. It’s a sweet lens but I’m smitten by the Sigma 150 mm Macro and will be using this in … Continue reading →

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The whole bar of chocolate. NB

Posted on September 21, 2010 by niallbenvie

I think many of us like making close-ups  of bark and lichens, seaweed and all sorts of other things that are great fun to do but rarely get published. My take is this: it is a bit like offereing a … Continue reading →

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Altogether now.NB.

Posted on September 15, 2010 by niallbenvie

Later this week I am giving a one-to-one workshop on the business aspects of nature photography. The first question on my client’s list is, “What is nature photography?” – in the sense of what do people mean by that term … Continue reading →

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pixiq.com – a remarkable new photographic resource. PHD

Posted on September 15, 2010 by paulhd

Here is a press release received last night… Date:  September 13, 2010, Asheville, NC, USA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sterling Publishing today announced the beta launch of a unique, new website for photographers. Destined to become the preeminent photographic site on … Continue reading →

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Small acts of resistance. NB.

Posted on September 11, 2010 by niallbenvie

The John Muir Trust Journal recently this commissioned short article about “wildness” and what it means to me. Just out of of interest, try substituting the word “faith” for  ”wildness”. In some places, the effect is quite curious… © Niall … Continue reading →

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A new captioning system by Peter Moonlight. NB

Posted on September 8, 2010 by niallbenvie

Peregrine [CA3, PC1] Some time ago, aspiring professional wildlife photographer, Peter Moonlight, sent me his and Sam Waldron’s proposal for a clearer captioning system to give the user and viewer a better understanding of the circumstances behind the final picture. … Continue reading →

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