visit to the Natural History Museum, London

Had a delightful trip to the Natural History Museum yesterday. Really interesting place to visit for photography and learning. The architecture, especially the details are beautiful. Nearest tube is South Kensington. Mid week will probably be quieter. Signing off for Christmas, so Merry Christmas wherever you are!

abstract art in Photoshop®

Had a hard drive failure, (my backup's backup!) so I am pulling my hair out at the moment. I am now burning huge amounts of dvd's which I have concluded is the safest way to archive. Never had a dvd failure in 10 years. So I now have 2 copies on hard drives and dvd disks also. It's a pain but necessary. One day solid state technology will be so comforting.
Anyway, a few more photographs- these have been manipulated in Photoshop using Layers and Blend Modes. It's good fun experimenting and the foggy trees are part of an ongoing series, some of which can be seen on my website.

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workshop holiday to bryce, zion, utah and monument valley

Working on a trip to Mid-West USA for next May 2009. I will be going to Bryce, Zion, Monument Valley, Canyonland, Antelope Slot Canyon and Arches. Did a similar trip last year and it was an amazing experience so next year I am hoping to take a few people on a photo holiday with a workshop type feel to it. If interested please visit my website www.timgartsidephotography.com for more info or email me at timgartside@ymail.com. The shot here is from the amazing Monument Valley which is run and owned by the Navajo people.

The other shot is from the Lake District in England and was taken in October 2008 during the autumn/fall period. It really is a beautiful place to visit at any time of the year.

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photography workshop courses in uk and fine art prints

Well today I have just sold a mounted fine art picture showing the Seven Sisters at Beachy Head on the South Downs, England. This was a beautiful evening and was well worth the trip to the seaside. I have also confirmed a new photographic workshop in Snowdonia-a one to one for two days-GREAT!! I was Googled for both items which is really nice that people are now finding me and my work.

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Tim Gartside's Photo Blog the beginning!

Hi there!

My name is Tim Gartside and this is basically my first ever blog so be gentle! I am a professional photographer and have been working for different companies and eventually myself for twenty years. After doing a one year art foundation course in sunny Blackpool, I then went on to do a three year BA(Hons) degree in Graphic Design at Maidstone College of Art. I have worked for reprographic companies, interior photography companies and eventually became self employed twelve years ago shooting interiors for property companies and estate agents. I have shot stock photography which I supply to three stock libraries. I enjoy shooting landscapes, cityscapes and wildlife.

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