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The Happy Pumpkin: December 2014
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Ramblings and musings of a UK based Photographer. Tuesday, 16 December 2014. After the weekend's crazy photo shoot and then being back at work yesterday, this morning it was just nice to go for a meditative photo walk through Ambion Woods. All taken with Canon 6D and Canon 135mm f2 lens. Monday, 15 December 2014. Creative Shoot with Kitty LeCreme. At last time to draw breath! So here's the snow shot. I gelled a flash with blue cellophane to hit the background and turn it blue,. 85mm lens at f8. Welcome t...
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The Happy Pumpkin: Photography Info
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Ramblings and musings of a UK based Photographer. I shoot with a Canon 5D Mark III and a Canon 7D. The 7D is great for action shots or for when I need the extra 'reach' of a cropped sensor. The 5D's image quality is just outstanding. Lenses; Canon 50mm f/1.8, Canon 85mm f/1.8, Canon 10-22mm (only fits the cropped sensor), Sigma 35mm 1.4 (possibly my favourite lens), Sigma 105mm macro, Sigma 70-200 f2.8mm, Canon 135mm f2. For processing I usually use Lightroom 5 with a bit of Elements. Gotta catch 'em all .
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The Happy Pumpkin: February 2015
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Ramblings and musings of a UK based Photographer. Thursday, 26 February 2015. Still-life shooting is like meditation with a camera… you can be totally in the moment, you don't have to think of anyone or anything else, just what's in front of you. I found these sweet little pots at the charity shop at our local animal rescue centre, they were 20p each! Labels: Be Still 52. Thursday, 19 February 2015. I used Kim's new LR preset 'Darkmood' on this…. Labels: Be Still 52. Wednesday, 18 February 2015. This wee...
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The Happy Pumpkin: November 2014
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Ramblings and musings of a UK based Photographer. Monday, 17 November 2014. Why You Should Shoot in Manual. I know it's scary but really you should! Many people have a DSLR but you mainly shoot in Programme i.e. Auto) Mode or maybe Aperture Priority, but I'm here to tell you why you should finally take the training wheels off and go Manual. But more of that another time). So here's a quick image I took on my Canon 6D in Programme Mode. My assistant Charlie was lying against the sofa, backlit by the f...
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The Happy Pumpkin: Be Still 52...
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Ramblings and musings of a UK based Photographer. Thursday, 19 February 2015. This week it's all about props. I've become an avid collector of all manner of odd bits and bobs since starting to shoot still-life. My only problem now is where to put it all! I used Kim's new LR preset 'Darkmood' on this…. Last three edited with Kim's Melancholy LR preset (with slight tweaking). Labels: Be Still 52. Beautiful images. I really like the pitcher in the last one! 19 February 2015 at 13:39. I save too much as well.
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We Don't Eat Anything With A Face: Halloumi Arancini with Roasted Vegetables
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About Me and Privacy Policy. Saturday, 18 April 2015. Halloumi Arancini with Roasted Vegetables. I've blogged an arancini recipe before, and cooked the traditional Italian stuffed rice balls many times, but this time, I thought I'd ring the changes a bit. Miss K inspired me to make an Greek-fusion version, as she fancied something made with halloumi for dinner. She helped make the arancini, whilst I prepared the tomato sauce and roasted vegetables. I think this variation. 1 cup risotto rice (arborio).
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We Don't Eat Anything With A Face: Asparagus & Goat's Cheese Quiche: Yapp’s Drinks On Us Challenge
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About Me and Privacy Policy. Tuesday, 23 June 2015. Asparagus and Goat's Cheese Quiche: Yapp’s Drinks On Us Challenge. I'm not usually one to take up bloggers' challenges, but as this one involved wine, it was hard to resist! The wine merchants) were kind enough to send out a bottle of wine and an individually tailored handwritten note to some of their favourite food bloggers in order for us to blog a suitable recipe which would pair well with our carefully-selected wine. So, was this a good wine pairing?
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Mom or Mum Wars: December 2009
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Mom or Mum Wars. Tales from the front-line of a British mummy living in the American land of mommies. Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Santa gave me his business card today. Seriously. He slipped it into my palm as my youngest, Monkey, sat upon his knee, telling the big white beard all of his Christmas wishes. As Monkey gazed adoringly into Mr C's eyes, I looked at the business card he managed to hand me in exchange for my son to climb upon his knee. Clowns, magicians, pony rides, Carnival games, train rides.
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