FIXING ARLO

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One of the cutest things I have seen Finley do so far.  His Arlo dinosaur ran out of batteries so he grabbed his tool kit and attempted to fix it himself.  

Canon EOS 70D - EF50mm f/1.4

50mm / ƒ/2.5/ 1/100s / ISO 640

CONTEMPLATING LIFE

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If I had to dedicate my photography to one genre, it would defiantly be landscape.  I love being outdoors and feeling a sense of adventure.

Rain or shine I'll try my best to capture what I see and how I felt at the time. The ever changing seasons produce some visually stunning scenes but sometimes you just have to wait and wait and hope that something magical will happen.

Canon EOS 70D - EF17-40mm f/4L

17mm / ƒ/8/ 1/2s / ISO 200

 

 

 

 

THE BLUE HOUR

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Rush hour through Town with a hint of daylight still lingering on the horizon.  Not long till we leave work and head for BBQ down the beach. 

Canon EOS 70D - EF17-40mm f/4

17mm / ƒ/14/ 20s / ISO 100

STORM DORIS

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After one of the driest January's on record, the wet weather has well and truly settled in.  The storm named 'Doris' is slowly approaching with a little hint of what's to come!

Canon EOS 70D - EF17-40mm f/4L

17mm / ƒ/11 / 1/4s / ISO 400

MUD BATH

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Some new addirtions to the Fauxquets Valley animal farm enjoying the wet weather.

Canon EOS 70D - EF50mm f/1.4

50mm / ƒ/3.5 / 1/1000s / ISO 200

S-CURVE

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Last day of January and its been another wet and foggy one.  I last shot the Val de Terres nearly two years ago to the day so it was time for a refresh.  I was hoping that the cars would light up the trees like a tunnel but the best I got was a streak of light on a wet branch at the top of the frame. 

Canon EOS 70D - EF17-40mm f/4L

17mm / ƒ/14 / 30s / ISO 200

HILL FOG

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Driving to work this morning was like driving into the clouds up a tall mountain.  This is Le Bequet Lane, a narrow windy lane in St Martin with a stream dividing the land in two.

Canon EOS 70D - EF17-40mm f/4L

17mm / ƒ/11 / 1/4s / ISO 400

SUNDAY LUNCH

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Sunday roast at Roc Salt this afternoon with the rest of the clan.  Alana made the extra effort to dress up, even wearing her own stick on earrings :)

Canon EOS 70D - EF50mm f/1.4

50mm / ƒ/2.2 / 1/125s / ISO 800

PINE FOREST

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The whole East Coast has some spectacular views across the channel, but there is something I really enjoy about the Pine Forest.  Staring up at the huge pine trees, part of me feels like I've stepped back in time into a prehistoric forest.
  
I think we should introduce squirels to guernsey and let them make a home down there.

The weather was a little hazy this morning but the colour broke through for ten minutes to give a nice orange glow.  
 

Canon EOS 70D - EF17-40mm f/4L

17mm / ƒ/8 / 1/100s / ISO 400

FREE RANGE

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Today has been one of those 'anything goes' days.  No plan, no inspiration and no energy.  I drove around the lanes of St Saviour and this chicken appeared over a hedge :)

Canon EOS 70D - EF70-200mm f/2.8L

200mm / ƒ/3.5 / 1/500s / ISO 200

LES VAUXBELETS

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We really have been spoilt with the stunning winter weather recently.  I think I'm going to miss the cold frosty mornings. It's probably the closest we will get to snow!

 

Canon EOS 70D - EFS55-250mm f/3.5-5.6 STM

70mm / ƒ/11 / 1/30s / ISO 400

LOOPHOLE TOWER NO.6

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The clear skies continued overnight, leading to another stunning white frost across the island.  I couldn't resist another trip to L'Ancresse to admire the beatiful landscape.

Canon EOS 70D - EF17-40mm f/4L

17mm / ƒ/8 / 1/4s / ISO 200

FISHERMAN'S DINGHY

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Yet another still, calm and frosty morning over St Peter Port.  The only movement in the sheltered Quay was from the birds and the fishermen heading out for the day.

Canon EOS 70D - EF17-40mm f/4L

24mm / ƒ/7.1 / 1/40s / ISO 400

BEACH LIFE

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Best way to end the weekend, down the beach with the kids watching the sun go down.

Canon EOS 70D - EF50mm f/1.4

50mm / ƒ/3.2 / 1/800s / ISO 100

FROZEN VALLEY

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The bitterly cold temperatures this morning were floating around 0 degrees.  The picturesque valleys were covered in a white sparkly layer of frost which made for very atmospheric landscape image.

Canon EOS 70D - EF17-40mm f/4L

17mm / ƒ/8 / 1/60s / ISO 200

STINKING ONIONS

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Driving through the lanes of St Martin, you can't help but notice the small details of spring starting to emerge.  The Snow Drops, also known as Stinking Onions, are starting to appear on the hedges and fields. 

Canon EOS 70D - EFS55-250mm f/3.5-5.6 STM - 20mm Macro Adapter

220mm / ƒ/7.1 / 1/1000s / ISO 400

THE MILKY WAY

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Back in the early 00's we used to head to L'Ancresse and stargaze with a few beers, with not a care in the world. Things are slightly different now but I still love to take an hour and just look up and wander what really is out there.

There were a few clouds blowing in with the icy breeze but I was happy with the overall composition of this shot. Photographing stars is always tricky, especially working with the light pollution almost anywhere you go in Guernsey, but finding a good foreground subject to fill the frame is the key.

Canon EOS 70D - EF17-40mm f/4L USM

17mm / ƒ/4 / 30s / ISO 3200

CAREENING HARD

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The nights are drawing out slowly but surely.  Its nice to head home with even a hint of light in the sky.

Canon EOS 70D - EF17-40mm f/4L USM

17mm / ƒ/14 / 30s / ISO 400

ANCHORS

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Another stunning sunrise across St Sampson Harbour.  This is La Crocq Pier, located just to the side of the Bridge Clock Tower.

Canon EOS 70D - EF17-40mm f/4L USM

17mm / ƒ/11 / 0.4s / ISO 200