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Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:10:36 -0400

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The man who coined the word ‘snapshot’ : Sir John Herschel
The term snapshot was coined in 1860 by Sir John Herschel, who saw the aiming and quick snapping of the camera shutter as analogous to the quick aim and snap of a gun trigger used in hunting. Although Herschel envisioned pictures being made quickly at the snap of the camera shutter as early as 1860, snapshot photography did not really come into existence for another 20 years. This was the result of increased film speeds and hand-held cameras, which made it possible to capture both the moment and the movement.

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Flower Fairy
Here’s a flower fairy I met recently. Quite a make up job, I think you’ll agree.

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Tue, 06 Mar 2018 11:46:32 -0500

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Spring is on it’s way!
Lambs at Goodwood this morning, enjoying a bright brisk morning.

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Mon, 05 Mar 2018 14:53:25 -0500

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Rome meditation
I love the contrast of scale with the figure sitting at the base.

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Sat, 03 Mar 2018 15:03:39 -0500

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The great John Surtees
I photographed the great John Surtees a few times. This shot is from 2010.

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Sat, 24 Feb 2018 10:03:38 -0500

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Sigiriya in Central Province of Sri Lanka
Sigiriya (Lion Rock) is an ancient rock fortress located in Central Province of Sri Lanka. The site is of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century.
Today it is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning.

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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 13:42:28 -0500

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Reflections on a river
A shot from one of my very few boat trips around the West Country. This would be around 1987-ish.

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Thu, 15 Feb 2018 15:47:27 -0500

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Carved stone foot. Israel, 2000.
I photographed this carved Stone Foot, part of a very large statue, in Israel in around 2000. We see them now as interesting Roman artefacts, but back when this was made of course, the Romans were the occupying forces, and the oppressors if the ancient Israelite people.

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Sun, 03 Dec 2017 07:58:17 -0500

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Gorilla
I photographed this at Bristol Zoo many years ago. I know this feeling!

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Sat, 02 Dec 2017 13:49:49 -0500

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Concorde
I shot this picture of the fabulous Concorde flying over Brands Hatch in 1986. I so wish it was still flying today. Such a beauty.

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Tue, 28 Nov 2017 15:58:57 -0500

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The Doge’s Palace in Venice, Italy.
The beautiful Doge’s Palace in Venice is one of my very favourite buildings. I shot this during a recent trip there.

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Fri, 24 Nov 2017 14:04:46 -0500

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Sunset at Bognor Regis today.
I work in London quite often, and people ask me why I live down in Bognor Regis instead of London. This is my answer.

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Sat, 28 Oct 2017 11:08:25 -0400

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A few photos from last night’s production of the show: “I Love You, You’re Perfect. Now Change”
A few more photos from the fabulously and very funny show called “I Love You, You’re Perfect. Now Change” put on with the Rox Fringe Theatre at the Waverley in Bognor Regis, West Sussex

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Fri, 27 Oct 2017 05:14:48 -0400

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Photos from a show: “I Love You, You’re Perfect. Now Change”
More photos from the fabulously and very funny show called “I Love You, You’re Perfect. Now Change” put on with the Rox Fringe Theatre at the Waverley in Bognor Regis, West Sussex

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Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:18:28 -0400

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Photos from a fabulously and very funny show put on with the Rox Fringe Theatre at the Waverley in Bognor Regis, West Sussex

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Sat, 16 Sep 2017 07:57:10 -0400

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VW advert with blind photographer Pete Eckert.
So glad that VW have used Pete Eckert in their new advert. He is an amazing man who illustrates to me that a photographer uses ALL their senses to make a photograph.

https://petapixel.com/2013/08/07/blind-photographer-pete-eckert-describes-how-he-sees-and-captures-the-world/

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Tue, 22 Aug 2017 08:23:52 -0400

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Caring for your image stabilising lens

Image stabilisation is a great feature to help your photography, especially with the longer lenses like the Sigma 150 to 500mm shown above, which I use for motorsport, air shows, medieval shows and nature shots where I can’t get too close to my subject. The best IS lenses can give an up to 4 stops advantage when shooting.

But these lenses need a certain amount of care when handling in order to avoid damage to the stabilisation mechanism. These lenses all work on much the same principal. A group of elements near the rear of the unit is held in position by magnets. A couple of motion sensors detect camera movements, and the circuit uses this part to make corrections, which ends up producing a much steadier image.

With what is effectively a tiny computer sitting loose in the lens, it goes without saying that care should be taken with it when attaching or removing the lens to or from the camera.

When you put the lens onto the camera and switch it on, the magnets are powered up and release the elements, ready to stabilise any shot you may take. It’s activated at the same time as the autofocus. But when the camera is switched off, the power to the magnet circuit is also switched of, which locks the floating elements in one place to avoid damage should the lens get knocked.

If the lens is removed before the locking has chance to complete, then the elements can move around thus leaving them susceptible to damage. So, the best way to protect you valuable investment in technology is to wait a couple of seconds after you switch off the camera, in order to allow the lens elements to lock into their safe position. Depending on make, some will give a click once that locking is complete, but some will have to done with judgement. But a couple of seconds usually does it.

Repairing lenses with broken IS units can be extremely expensive. You have been warned!

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Wed, 16 Aug 2017 10:50:28 -0400

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Just received this from the lady I worked with at Breast Cancer Now:
Breast Cancer Now Riders at the Cheerpoint for RideLondon 2017

David took photos of our charity cyclists at RideLondon this year. He brilliantly captured the emotion, courage and strength of these amazing men and women as they sped past our key cheer-point. David has been a pleasure to work with and his photos are of an exceptionally high standard and quality. Highly recommended.

Lizzy Clark. From Breast Cancer Now

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Tue, 01 Aug 2017 08:17:20 -0400

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Great to see everyone at #RideLondon on Sunday.

It was a privilege to work for @breastcancernow charity at the #RideLondon100 event on Sunday. I was stationed at Kingston Grammar School @KGS_news ‏. Breast Cancer Now had 215 amazing people who cycled 100 miles for them. A fantastic effort from all involved!

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Wed, 21 Jun 2017 02:48:05 -0400

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A beautiful piece of motorcycling history.
A beautiful piece of motorcycling history. The Triumph Triton.