New year's eve and a picnic at the beach. Rainy weather predicted seemed to keep people away. Rain didn't happen and a friend asked me to take some shots which would be used back in China. It was achance to have rock shots which some 'life' in it.
Variations
Changes in weather are always a signal to me to go for wander and see what has changed in the environment. Especially the case after significant rainfall and sunshine. Treatment of images, and by that I mean in the conversion process from colour to black and white can yield dramatically different results. All to taste of course. A bit like how much spice you add to a meal. In this case, whether to isolate a subject or highlight texture. The first two images below are maybe 4-6 ft apart. But how they are processed can give very different results.
Still some spring left
Spring has partially arrived though weather has been fairly changeable as always. Having been away for the past several weeks it was good to find these lilies doing well in a nearby pond. Subdued light and subtle tones in the flowers produced and excellent b&w result.
White pointer cruising the rocks
Below are a few images from another coastal foray including what appears to be a white pointer making its way along the rock face.
Enter spring...
No doubt there will be some chilly mornings still to come but the plant life certainly knows the change of seasons. Making use of the Zeiss 120mm macro. An excellent portrait lens as well.
Delving into the past
Not sure when this photo was taken. My grandfather was a sculptor - brought up in Russia until moving to Hungary I think in his late 20s (early last century). Had more talent than me. I would have liked to ask him about his development as an artist or even watch him as he worked. Alas... In his later years, after moving to Australia in the 50s he took to painting and knocked out some landscapes with oil as well as pencil drawings. I was a bit young to ask sensible questions while he was still alive. At least some of his work remains.
