Day 38 - vintage look

Sian bought a new hat today so we could try a vintage look portrait.  I tried a few lighting set ups, but this was my favourite.

Another shot and lighting info for those who click...

Day 25 - Garlic

Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion family Alliaceae.  This you can learn from Wikipedia.

What that page doesn't tell you is how to create a masterful low-key still life of aforementioned close relative of the onion, shallot, leek and chive, so I had to figure that out on my own.  I'll let you decide whether I've come anywhere close.

Strobist - YN460-II with a paper snoot attached with some velcro on lowest power close camera right.  Sigma 530 DG Super at 1/32 power into a reflective umbrella camera left.

Day 21 - beer o'clock

Rather foolishly, I attempted something tricky today and it has taken slightly longer than anticipated.  I was motivated by the Strobist 102 assignment on kitchen items and controlling the lighting for reflective objects.

More details and another example after the jump.

Day 20 - Huddersfield Station

I've never tried much night time photography, but this photo 365 is supposed to be about learning by trying new things.  I've always thought Huddersfield train station was an impressive building, but struggled to find an interesting photo of it.  This is certainly my best look at it so far...

This was 1.3s at f/5.6 with the Sigma lens wide at 10mm.  I'm fairly happy with the amount of motion  blur and contrast with the people standing still, but the station isn't perfectly straight, so perhaps this is one to try again.

Day 19 - Leeds Art Gallery and Library

A lunchtime exploration of the fantastic interior of Leeds art gallery and library building.  I must say I was more impressed by the building than much of the art on show at the moment.  The visit was only marred by one overly officious lady who accosted me while I snapped:

OL: Have you got permission to photograph in here?
me: Do I need permission?
OL: Yes! It could be an invasion of privacy!
me: Oh.

pause...

OL: I've given you permission now.  Carry on.

Anyway, here's the snap:

A couple more after the jump...

Day 5

A snowy day in Leeds led me to risk life and limb in a slippery city centre for today's shot.

Day 4

A strange building in Leeds, which looks derelict but appears to be used by the police.  All very strange...