Photography
26.08.20
Desperately trying to avoid the ‘norm’, cruising down Talbot Valley, the light shining through the trees caught my eye. Quick u-turn to grab what I could. It looked better in my head though.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF50mm f1.4
50mm / ƒ/11 / 1/50s / ISO 400
25.08.20
Being a tourist, exploring the eerie World War II german trenches surround the gun emplacement at Pleinmont. With the winds howling overhead, it gave me a little insight into what these soldiers endured, especially during the winter.
Next time you feel the need to moan about something, imagine fighting a war, not knowing if you’ll ever see your family again.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
35mm / ƒ14 / 1s / ISO 100
24.08.20
The motivation just wasn’t there again today. Macro is great to fall back on, if you can find the subject. Butterflies are out in abundance at the moment but no doubt they won’t be around for much longer.
Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM
210mm / ƒ8.0 / 1/500s / ISO 400
23.08.20
Feeling a little uninspired this morning, I parked up and had a wonder lanes the roads off Victoria Road. Almost gave up but then saw this view down over town.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
120mm / ƒ/11 / 1/500s / ISO 400
22.08.20
Great afternoon at Saumarez Park with the nearest and dearest. These two monkey’s had a great laugh too.
iPhone 11 Pro Max
4.25mm-Wide / ƒ1.8 / 1/1250s / ISO 32
21.08.20
Always looking and always waiting for that moment.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
78mm / ƒ/9.0 / 1/640s / ISO 500
20.08.20
Of all the Loophole Towers dotted around the island, this one has to be my favourite. Amazing views out over the north, across L’Ancreese bay and an elevated view as far as Castel church to the south.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
17mm / ƒ10 / 1/30s / ISO 200
19.08.20
A few days ago I found a great butterfly spot next to the reservoir but most are only active when the sun’s out. The one butterfly you can always rely on to be out and about, whatever the weather, is the common blue. Hard to spot but being so small you can maximize the depth with macro.
Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM
250mm / ƒ7.1 / 1/250s / ISO 500
18.08.20
I’ll be honest, I’m a little bit bored of this area but when time is against you and you know it’s about to kick off, it’s a great spot to be in.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
24mm / ƒ16 / 0.5s / ISO 100
17.08.20
It had potential and it didn’t disappoint. This one certainly turned a few heads this evening.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
17mm / ƒ11 / 0.4s / ISO 200
17.08.20
An accidental find hidden deep a Buddleia bush, probably a Jersey Tiger Moth but there’s a fair few variations of this kind. I was following some butterflies round, and these bushes are heaving with them at the moment, until this caught my eye.
Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM
250mm / ƒ8.0 / 1/250s / ISO 400
16.08.20
Now my two weeks off has come to an end, I’m happy that I’ve had my share of good weather. Time to prepare for the cooler seasons and look forward to some more dramatic scenery.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
30mm / ƒ11 / 1/20s / ISO 100
14.08.20
The newest member of the Le Tissier clan, Tugual, a herman tortoise named after St Tugual’s chapel in Herm.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
40mm / ƒ6.3 / 1/100s / ISO 800
13.08.20
Late morning adventures, between the fog, Saints Bay was like a dream. The water was so clear and not a single wave breaking, the sun was pumping out some warm rays and the sound of the birds topped it off. One of those special Guernsey moments that stick with you.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
17mm / ƒ7.1 / 1/500s / ISO 200
12.08.20
There was some magical light toward sunset. It was a tough choice over which direction to face but the rainbow always wins.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
40mm / ƒ6.3 / 1/125s / ISO 500
11.08.20
This morning was just something else. Warm hazy sunshine and hardly a breath of wind. I can’t remember the last two week holiday I’ve had at home when it’s been this hot for so long!
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
160mm / ƒ/11 / 1/160s / ISO 200
10.08.20
When two weather systems collide. Moulin Huet with the sun breaking over the hazy cliffs, still illuminating the clouds an hour after sunrise.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
36mm / ƒ11 / 1/40s / ISO 200 / HDR
09.08.20
I’d hoped the sky would pick up a little more colour this morning. Tides were right, boats orientated away from the sun but only light pastel shades emerged. Never a wasted journey though!
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
24mm / ƒ11 / 0.3s / ISO 100
08.08.20
My days of Ibiza pool parties are in the past, now it’s friend and kids pool parties at Grandpa’s house.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF50mm f1.4
50mm / ƒ/6.3 / 1/800s / ISO 100
07.08.20
There was only really one place we had to be when you know it’s going to hit 30°. 08:30 milk boat over, 6 hours on Shell Beach, home by 4:30 followed by a swim in Grandpa’s pool. Finally a nice jacuzzi to top it off!
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
24mm / ƒ11 / 1/250s / ISO 200