Photography workshop, Snowdonia, Wales

Just finished a photography workshop in Snowdonia. Thanks to all who attended-Phil, Charles, Alan and Linzi. Also to Ze on a previous workshop. We had mixed weather but managed to make the most of all the different weather conditions thrown at us. It is amazing how you can find a suitable subject depending on the weather. Even on rainy days we shot waterfalls and detail shots that most people would walk past without even noticing. Photography is often about the little details not just the grand view of the landscape. Here are a few pictures that will hopefully show you about finding little corners to photograph. They are often more rewarding than trying to shoot the 'big picture'.

Photographic Workshop Trafalgar Square, London

Well, It has been a while-apologies for that. I have been working on a new website for my stock photography -www.stockshooter.com- which still has a lot of work to do but I am pleased so far. Quite honestly I am annoyed at Alamy, my principal stock library, as they keep failing my shots for 'lacking sharpness' at the QC stage and quite honestly it has become such a joke and so time consuming to deal with them I have set up my own website!
This is a shot from my latest workshop with Phil. We had a lovely sunny day which makes a change for England! This is the final shot of the day when we set up our tripods at Trafalgar Square and for once we weren't harassed by security guards who are getting so out of control it is becoming a nightmare to shoot in London these days. I have even been harrassed in a lavender field in the middle of nowhere. People are just not friendly to photographers these days. Ah well.

beautiful sunflower field in Sussex

Took this a few days ago-thanks Steve! Had an amazing time walking through these giant sunflowers. A wonderful farmer had planted several fields so spent most of the day and sunset shooting almost 2 x 8Gb cards! Not often you get to see sunflowers in this country so a rare treat. The sun is a montage, I thought it deserved a glorious sun behind. See more of my work on Flickr or visit my website www.timgartsidephotography.com.

Brighton, Sussex and Scotney Castle, Kent Photo Workshop

Sorry it's been a while since my last blog. Here are a few shots taken on a recent workshop with Simon. We went to Scotney Castle, Kent and ended up in Brighton, Sussex for the sunset and had an interesting encounter with the local Hare Krishna who were chanting on the beachfront. Brighton is always great for photography, there are always new ways of seeing it. It's amazing how different a shoot can be in the same place when the weather is different. We were blessed with dramatic storm clouds but also some sunshine - a wonderful mix for landscape photography! I have created a sepia style B&W version which works really well.

Red Arrows close up

Another shot from the Biggin Hill airshow in June. Managed to get this amazing shot of the Red Arrows taking off which was an amazing experience to witness.

Lavender field photography workshop kent

Took Derek, from good old South Africa (my wife's homeland) on a one day workshop and started off with these lovely lavender fields in Kent. The weather was very mixed with torrential rain and sunshine-perfect to get some dramatic shots with a little patience! Photography really is about waiting for that magical moment along with plenty of patience. It doesn't always have to be sunrise or sunset either, this was shot about 10.30 - 11.00 AM.

Poppies in Kent

These poppies were shot last week near to where I live. Apparently they only appear now and again so I was lucky and fortunate enough to visit them on several occasions. Enjoy these special events and remember to book early June in your diary to go poppy hunting!