things that might have been otherwise

Daily photo (22) lorry arrow, originally uploaded by rachelandjohn.

One pic only today (not counting a half-hearted effort late in the evening). Like the way the arrow ‘flows’ out of the lorry’s wheel. No cropping, either!

Daily photo (21) centred coot, originally uploaded by rachelandjohn.

Confined to the mooring today- still feeling rather unwell.

Some people reckon that you should avoid centring the subject of a photo at all costs- they say a centred composition can be unbearably dull. I’ve broken that rule here, but I think the photo still works well. It’s tricky to make a coot the subject of a photo with a wideangle lens- I had to use the railings and hose in the water to frame it. Just as I made this exposure it splashed into the water. (Not surprising, really- it’s very hot today!)

[Have just realised that a lot of my pics are ending up square format- perhaps I’m a closet 6×6 photographer!]

Daily photo (20) flaky flames, originally uploaded by rachelandjohn.

Peeling window film reminded me of cartoon flames. A quick edit today; illness meant I had only two to choose from!

daily photo (19) net curtain shed, originally uploaded by rachelandjohn.

How many sheds have a net curtain? Not many, I suspect. This is at my in-laws in Norfolk. Apparently the net curtain went up on our wedding day, to screen the messy shed contents from the prying eyes of wedding guests!

Daily photo (18) Rachel at Holkam, originally uploaded by rachelandjohn.

Experimented with desaturating and high contrast processing, after a strong burst of fill when shooting. I think the effect accentuates the bright and breezy light out on the beach.

scaffold_lines, originally uploaded by rachelandjohn.

Silhouetted scaffolding makes an interesting form. Interesting to break the run of ‘late night’ shots. Shortly after this shot I got drenched by a deluge- the perils of the Norfolk coast!

thirteen_past_midnight, originally uploaded by rachelandjohn.

Only just a picture of the day, this was an experiment in super-low-light macro photography. I think the high contrast and ‘grain’ suit the subject well.

union_chapel, originally uploaded by rachelandjohn.

Went to a gig in this rather spectacular venue. The elaborate lighting echoes the stained-glass windows and fancy architecture.

daily photo (14) by the light of the moon, originally uploaded by rachelandjohn.

A Canary Wharfer heads home late by the light of the moon.

Daily photo 13 sunny trees, originally uploaded by rachelandjohn.

Sunshine through the trees on our last day in Normandy. *[daily photos 10 to 13 are uploaded in a batch as I was internetless in the wilds of Normandy]