Lewis Hamilton, Silverstone, F1, 2010

A great photo of Lewis Hamilton who had a great race so well done to Lewis! Taken from Woodcote opposite the pit entrance. I have added some artistic blur to the shot to give it a sense of speed.

Jenson Button, Silverstone, F1, 2010

A great photo of Jenson Button who came back from 14th to 4th so well done to Jenson! Taken from Woodcote opposite the pit entrance. I have added some artistic blur to the shot to give it a sense of speed.

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This beautiful shot just shows you how you can dramatically alter the look and feel of a shot using Photoshop. Join me for a one to one workshop to find out how this and other great ideas was achieved.


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Tamron focus problem, 90 mm AF F2.8 macro

Well, I have never written a post complaining about a company before but feel I have to voice my opinions on this particular matter. I purchased a Tamron 90mm AF F2.8 macro lens in the USA while visiting my parents who live there. The lens was fine at first-excellent quality sharpness but very poor AF-slow, clunky and noisy-just what you need when shooting timid wildlife close up!! The build quality is somewhat plasticky compared to my old Tamron 90mm (not AF or auto exposure). On a recent trip to France it suddenly stopped focusing from approx 20ft to infinity. I emailed Tamron USA with pictures showing the problem, even adding shots from my old Tamron 90mm lens to show it was the lens and not me nor the camera.
There response was to suggest I didn't know how to focus my lens properly- I only have 25 years experience behind a camera (15 as a pro) so what do I know?!! I sent them an email saying such and have since had no reply from them. What appalling after sales service, what an appalling lens! I am a firm believer that you only really get to know a company when things go wrong. My recommendation is to steer clear of this lens at all costs and any other Tamron lens. If you have a problem you are well and truly scuppered. I have noticed many other complaints about Tamron so I suggest you do a little Googling for your own research. I have always been a fan of Tamron lenses but now feel completely let down by their poor customer support. Have you had any bad experiences with Tamron?

Photoshop workshop, Kent, London, South East

Here is a deceptively tricky job removing the drainpipe from this lovely street in Honfleur, France. It needed the use of several different tools including the lasso, polygonal, healing brush, clone stamp and several layers. The work had to be done in stages as the pipe was not straight. For more details why not come on a Photoshop workshop and learn all the tricks needed to create great looking shots you would be proud to hang on your wall. Accommodation is in my brand new house and includes your own en suite bathroom.

Weekend Tutorial One to One £380.00 max one person
We have one day out and about and the second day is an intensive Photoshop tutorial indoors, or why not do 2 days of Photoshop- it's your choice!

Accommodation is £60.00 per night to include all meals

Create artistic painting effect in Adobe Photoshop/Elements

sorry for not blogging for so long! I have been away and also working very hard on my new stock library website www.stockshooter.com. Please take a look at it. I would appreciate any feedback! Here is a new shot done today. I was wanting a painterly, artistic effect and came up with quite a nice technique. This and many other techniques are available on my short Photoshop workshop courses. I normally deal in one to one for the best learning experience but if you have a small group I am happy to offer my services also. I am now offering full board accommodation in my house with your own en-suite double bedroom as an added service so you can literally walk from breakfast to my office!

Add snow using Photoshop on Kent photo workshop short course

Come on a Photoshop workshop and see how to add a snow effect using Adobe Photoshop or Elements. Visit my websit for more details. Claim a 15% discount if you mention this blog and the promo offer - tim blog 15! What are you waiting for!

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