2 shot HDR processing some curves and Levels finished off in Topaz
Canon 40D 50mm f1.8 mkII prime Lens
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Dry Dock Liverpool
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Cigarette
I took this yesterday in Chester England after some work In PS cropping adding boarder for the cinematic effect and finally desaturation I was happy
I used My only lens the Canon 50mm f1.8 mkII
with my Canon 40D
On reflection I suppose it may have been better taken in Landscape format
Monday, 25 July 2011
In Passing
So this was taken when I was sat on the benches in Chester Town Hall Square Just a quick shot I meant to Capture he woman but got the interaction of the adults by Chance
Canon 40D 50mm Prime Lens
Sunday, 24 July 2011
The Royal Liver Buildings
Liver buildings Liverpool icon been here 100 years now.
This was a one off Jpeg shot with the old Nikon D60 but treated in PS to a Red Filter
Test the Hello
Well it had to be done I moved some sliders in the Camera in Manual setting 1000iso Changed shutter changed aperture and got this
Canon 40D 50mm mkII f1.8 Prime
Saturday, 23 July 2011
Edinburgh Tourists
A recent trip to Edinburgh threw up many Characters I find the more People images I take the better I wan't to become .
I try and make people look cool and not make fun of them If I have I am sorry
Canon 40D 50mm mkII f1.8 Prime
Friday, 22 July 2011
Walker Art Gallery
The Walker Gallery Situated in William Brown Street, a short walk from Lime street Station.
It is in an interesting part of the cit as there is also St Georges Hall the Liverpool World Museum, The Empire Theatre and a short walk to St John Precinct Shopping Complex That should keep you busy !
Monday, 18 July 2011
Tourist
On a recent business trip to Edinburgh I was doing what I normally do taking
street candids
This Girl Was Australian
It is a Heavy Crop put through PS to improve the grain which you get when over=cropping
Canon 40D 50mm mkII prime Lens
Sunday, 17 July 2011
Step in Time at 1/8000
Good afternoon in Williamson Square Liverpool Yesterday
Using the Canon 40D & my Faithful 50mm mkII f1.8 50mm Prime
I found after a few test runs using shutter priority was the best setting
Saturday, 16 July 2011
Survey The Crowd
The Liverpool Samba Festival, A dancer looks out at the Crowd from Behind the Stage
Canon 40D 50mm mkII f1.8 Prime Lens
I didn't get all her face due to the Barrier so photo-shopped in the black half frame and the text
Friday, 15 July 2011
Edinburgh
Edinburgh with the Canon 40D & 50mm mkII f 1.8 prime
Showing the multiversity of this great lens From Portraits to Landscapes it does it all
Thursday, 14 July 2011
Giant Tour Of North Wales
Today was my Birthday and as a special treat to me:) I took the day off wrk.
Not to lounge about at home watching Movies etc, no I got Out about 0630 With the intention Of Cycling To Eccleston just outside Chester.
On the way Home From Work I sometimes pass the sign Eccleston 2 miles, well with plans to do the Liverpool Trip in Mind as well I realised with no spare Tube It would be dangerous to go that way abot 10 miles from home was ok with me this Morning.
So made some extra sandwiches, another Water bottle, oh and The Canon 40D and 50mm Prime I was off, well got to Handbridge the usual way Cycling past Airbus on My Giant XR2 Roam there is was the sign turned right and got to Ecclestone http://www.ecclestonvillage.co.uk/3.html The Church would be Missed from the road but Turn Left and left again and there it is I didn't have enough Space with the 50mm to take in the whole Church so It was the spire through some Tree branches for effect, I used this effect with most of the Churches I saw today.
So onward from Eccleston Village Towards Rossett The the Magnificent Church at Gresford one of the seven wonders of Wales http://www.allsaintsgresford.org.uk/ Again you can Drive straight past this Church Turn right at the lights follow the road to the end, past the Beautiful Village Pond on the Left and there it is in all it's glory (Hidden by trees of course)
So after Leaving Gresford I saw the sign Wrexham and thought why not hadn't been to St Giles for a while got to the City a found St Giles Open but under Repair (Thankfully I was allowed to take some shots)http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/heritage/wrexham_town_waslk/st_giles.htm Whilst I was in the Church I noticed I Cross made by a guy from Ellesmere So I asked the vicar how far it was '16 Miles' Right that's about an hours ride I said. But leaving Wrexham I took the wrong Road and ended up on the Oswestry/Llangollen A483 been to both places before so as Llangollen was closer I headed That way.
You Pass Trevor http://www.ukattraction.com/north-wales/pontcysyllte-aqueduct.htm as it was summer there seemed a lot going on so Turned Left off the Llangollen Road and Had Lunch At Trevor.
I was told the Tow path from Trevor connected with Llangollen so I tested the Giant XR2 and it passed it's test a super ride along the Canal great scenery .
Got To Llangollen http://www.llangollen.org.uk/ took a few shots and was so pleases when finding out the Llangollen Railway was Open http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk/page.php?id=1 wondered around for a while taking a few shots here and there when the train Turned up Full of passengers it was amazing I managed to take a quick shot of the Engineer as Posted below.
Well had a few chats with people got my picture took (my camera) Decided It was time to go as I was about 4-5 hours back to Flint.
Took the Giant XR2 up the Horseshoe Pass http://www.llangollen.org.uk/en/10_Wonders_of_Llangollen_/The_Horseshoe_Pass, I had dome the Pass Before but Riding down not up and it was on my old 10 Gear Tourer not the 27 gear Giant xr2
So set myself up for the ride if you are wondering why you need 27 gears try cycling up here :)
Got to the top and sat foe a while admiring the view over a sandwich.
So it was off again this time to Ruthin http://visitruthin.com/ Agian been here before but trashed my pics and it was a nice opportunity to take some more .
A couple of Soft Drinks later I was off to Mold I recall this ride before and wasn't looking for ward to it.
It worked out fine again the Giant XR2 27 Gears and lock-out forks worked really well Arrived in Mold in Good Time http://www.visitmold.com/ For the onward ride to Flint http://www.fflint.co.uk/ and Home .
Funny Writing It all Down Like This Brings back The recent Memory Great Day
Take Care
Steve
Not to lounge about at home watching Movies etc, no I got Out about 0630 With the intention Of Cycling To Eccleston just outside Chester.
On the way Home From Work I sometimes pass the sign Eccleston 2 miles, well with plans to do the Liverpool Trip in Mind as well I realised with no spare Tube It would be dangerous to go that way abot 10 miles from home was ok with me this Morning.
So made some extra sandwiches, another Water bottle, oh and The Canon 40D and 50mm Prime I was off, well got to Handbridge the usual way Cycling past Airbus on My Giant XR2 Roam there is was the sign turned right and got to Ecclestone http://www.ecclestonvillage.co.uk/3.html The Church would be Missed from the road but Turn Left and left again and there it is I didn't have enough Space with the 50mm to take in the whole Church so It was the spire through some Tree branches for effect, I used this effect with most of the Churches I saw today.
So onward from Eccleston Village Towards Rossett The the Magnificent Church at Gresford one of the seven wonders of Wales http://www.allsaintsgresford.org.uk/ Again you can Drive straight past this Church Turn right at the lights follow the road to the end, past the Beautiful Village Pond on the Left and there it is in all it's glory (Hidden by trees of course)
So after Leaving Gresford I saw the sign Wrexham and thought why not hadn't been to St Giles for a while got to the City a found St Giles Open but under Repair (Thankfully I was allowed to take some shots)http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/heritage/wrexham_town_waslk/st_giles.htm Whilst I was in the Church I noticed I Cross made by a guy from Ellesmere So I asked the vicar how far it was '16 Miles' Right that's about an hours ride I said. But leaving Wrexham I took the wrong Road and ended up on the Oswestry/Llangollen A483 been to both places before so as Llangollen was closer I headed That way.
You Pass Trevor http://www.ukattraction.com/north-wales/pontcysyllte-aqueduct.htm as it was summer there seemed a lot going on so Turned Left off the Llangollen Road and Had Lunch At Trevor.
I was told the Tow path from Trevor connected with Llangollen so I tested the Giant XR2 and it passed it's test a super ride along the Canal great scenery .
Got To Llangollen http://www.llangollen.org.uk/ took a few shots and was so pleases when finding out the Llangollen Railway was Open http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk/page.php?id=1 wondered around for a while taking a few shots here and there when the train Turned up Full of passengers it was amazing I managed to take a quick shot of the Engineer as Posted below.
Well had a few chats with people got my picture took (my camera) Decided It was time to go as I was about 4-5 hours back to Flint.
Took the Giant XR2 up the Horseshoe Pass http://www.llangollen.org.uk/en/10_Wonders_of_Llangollen_/The_Horseshoe_Pass, I had dome the Pass Before but Riding down not up and it was on my old 10 Gear Tourer not the 27 gear Giant xr2
So set myself up for the ride if you are wondering why you need 27 gears try cycling up here :)
Got to the top and sat foe a while admiring the view over a sandwich.
So it was off again this time to Ruthin http://visitruthin.com/ Agian been here before but trashed my pics and it was a nice opportunity to take some more .
A couple of Soft Drinks later I was off to Mold I recall this ride before and wasn't looking for ward to it.
It worked out fine again the Giant XR2 27 Gears and lock-out forks worked really well Arrived in Mold in Good Time http://www.visitmold.com/ For the onward ride to Flint http://www.fflint.co.uk/ and Home .
Funny Writing It all Down Like This Brings back The recent Memory Great Day
Take Care
Steve
I Love Steam
A day out around North Wales the Steam Engine arrive on Time Everyone seemed happy In Their Work
Canon 40D 50mm f1.8 Prime
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
Film Crew
Well this is my Favourite Capture of my short time in Edinburgh
A film Crew were on the street doing their thing
Canon 40D 50mm Prime Lens and a slight Crop
Was my choice
Scotland Again
Sorry to keep banging on about Scotland (some more pics to come) but It really was a great day The business trip Good the Travel by Train Very cool Virgin have dome a marvellous job getting the right team together to make your journey as comfortable as possible.
Now as far as Edinburgh is Concerned this was my Third Visit, my first way back in 1980 don't recall much about it as I was in a bar most of the evening:0
The Second Trip I took the company Car Stayed over for the business trip, but the hotel's meal booking system was broken so I ended up in Burger king which was fine by me. except it was winter wet miserable and I was on my own it was that bad a Tile from a building narrowly missed me if you Know Edinburgh you will understand my terror those building are blooming high, you don't have to be a Physicist to work out this if it had hit me I may not be writing this
Now back yesterdays adventure, With 2 hours to so to waste whilst I waited for the Train back south I walked around the City with the Canon 40D as you know by now I only Have a 50mm Prime (I say only very lightly cause it's a fab lens) Well after a few street shots buildings taking a 30sec Movie with my Pentax Optio I eventually ended up in The Scottish National Gallery here's the Link http://www.nationalgalleries.org/collection/online_home/4:315/
It was an amazing and emotional visit I was moved to tears seeing such wonderful works of art and so well presented, you are asked to carry by hand any back-back so as not to damage the Pictures (This gives you an idea of how close you can get to the exhibits.
I have been to both Liverpool & Manchester Galleries but as you cab expect this in Edinburgh was just head and shoulders above can you imagine being right next to a Rubens, Franz Halls, Van Dyke and seeing their Brush strokes!
Or a Sir Joshua Reynolds the Reynolds was the one that did it for me it was a good job Photography wasn't allowed I wouldn't have been able to Hold my Camera Steady here is the Picture http://212.20.233.42/index.php/collection/online_az/4:322/results/0/5360/
Well That's about it for now signing off to watch a Movies On Film 4
Steve
Now as far as Edinburgh is Concerned this was my Third Visit, my first way back in 1980 don't recall much about it as I was in a bar most of the evening:0
The Second Trip I took the company Car Stayed over for the business trip, but the hotel's meal booking system was broken so I ended up in Burger king which was fine by me. except it was winter wet miserable and I was on my own it was that bad a Tile from a building narrowly missed me if you Know Edinburgh you will understand my terror those building are blooming high, you don't have to be a Physicist to work out this if it had hit me I may not be writing this
Now back yesterdays adventure, With 2 hours to so to waste whilst I waited for the Train back south I walked around the City with the Canon 40D as you know by now I only Have a 50mm Prime (I say only very lightly cause it's a fab lens) Well after a few street shots buildings taking a 30sec Movie with my Pentax Optio I eventually ended up in The Scottish National Gallery here's the Link http://www.nationalgalleries.org/collection/online_home/4:315/
It was an amazing and emotional visit I was moved to tears seeing such wonderful works of art and so well presented, you are asked to carry by hand any back-back so as not to damage the Pictures (This gives you an idea of how close you can get to the exhibits.
I have been to both Liverpool & Manchester Galleries but as you cab expect this in Edinburgh was just head and shoulders above can you imagine being right next to a Rubens, Franz Halls, Van Dyke and seeing their Brush strokes!
Or a Sir Joshua Reynolds the Reynolds was the one that did it for me it was a good job Photography wasn't allowed I wouldn't have been able to Hold my Camera Steady here is the Picture http://212.20.233.42/index.php/collection/online_az/4:322/results/0/5360/
Well That's about it for now signing off to watch a Movies On Film 4
Steve
Take The High Road
A day In Scotland Walking Around Edinburgh Has it's rewards
Canon 40D 50mm mkII f1.8 Prime Lens
Monday, 11 July 2011
Steve J O'Brien's photostream
Steve J O'Brien's photostream on Flickr.
Well Here's my work so Far hope it's not too much to Handle
Scotland Turned out Well
Had a business Trip to Scotland today after the meeting I had a few hours to spare so Walked around Edinburgh taking Candid as well as Building shots.
As we Know I only Have the 50mm mkII f1.8 Prime in my Kit
Today it showed how versatile it was
Getting Used to the camera now I was concerned it wasn't reacting fast enough with the focus, got to grips with that now after reading the Manual and the train up to the meeting
See You Soon
Keep Shooting
Steve
As we Know I only Have the 50mm mkII f1.8 Prime in my Kit
Today it showed how versatile it was
Getting Used to the camera now I was concerned it wasn't reacting fast enough with the focus, got to grips with that now after reading the Manual and the train up to the meeting
See You Soon
Keep Shooting
Steve
Dancing with Mr Wippy
Well The Scotland Trip was successful
This is a Candid of a Tourist
The Canon 40D with 50mm mkII f1.8 did the trick
I waited for her to Turn around as her friend called her for a Photograph I was stood next to her
Sunday, 10 July 2011
Conversation on a Bench
Here is a nice B/W shot I shot this in RAW and converted to B/W in PS
I have shot in B/W in Camera but the RAW file always turns out in Colour Anyway
I used the Canon 40D with 50mm mkII f1.8 Prime
(my only digital lens at the moment
The Plan
Well with my business trip coming up North of the Boarder I am making sure the 40D is set ready for a very quick walk around Edinburgh in-between trains I think I may have 2 hours to take in the best of the city, lets hope the suns out and the rain stays off earlier this year I had a similar trip but it was winter I had no Photography photography plans I walked around the city Like a man possessed and most of the shots I binned.
Why did I bin them, well for one I didn't shoot in RAW so had no margin of error if the colour was wrong that really was it.
So with just the One CF Card the next trip I will be able to shoot about 250 think that's enough for the 2 hours or so eh?
Another thing since my return from Scotland on my last trip, I have become the proud owner of no less than 3 Canon Analogue Cameras! Now if it wasn't so expensive for me.......... (I worked out it's about £1 per shot) This includes Purchase of film and processing/printing Max Speilmann so far are the best I have come across
My first expedition into35mm SLR Film for about 35 years was a trip to Chester I then did Liverpool when I got the images on 8x10 prints I asked for a CD this cost an extra £1 or 2 I was knocked out by the images.
The best Laid plans etc if I was able to put any of my shots on my House wall at Least 3 would be up there now, but alas this is not to be so I'll just have to look at them on my FLICKR site .
Well that's aboiut it I'll try and post some shots soon of my Scotland trip (this time I'll shoot in RAW)
Take Care all
Steve
Why did I bin them, well for one I didn't shoot in RAW so had no margin of error if the colour was wrong that really was it.
So with just the One CF Card the next trip I will be able to shoot about 250 think that's enough for the 2 hours or so eh?
Another thing since my return from Scotland on my last trip, I have become the proud owner of no less than 3 Canon Analogue Cameras! Now if it wasn't so expensive for me.......... (I worked out it's about £1 per shot) This includes Purchase of film and processing/printing Max Speilmann so far are the best I have come across
My first expedition into35mm SLR Film for about 35 years was a trip to Chester I then did Liverpool when I got the images on 8x10 prints I asked for a CD this cost an extra £1 or 2 I was knocked out by the images.
The best Laid plans etc if I was able to put any of my shots on my House wall at Least 3 would be up there now, but alas this is not to be so I'll just have to look at them on my FLICKR site .
Well that's aboiut it I'll try and post some shots soon of my Scotland trip (this time I'll shoot in RAW)
Take Care all
Steve
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