Thursday 26 December 2013

It was a very Merry Christmas

and the most relaxed that I can remember in years. We ate well and took it easy (the rain meant that we didn't even venture out for a walk after lunch) and with ongoing rain/snow today, it looks as if we may be stuck inside all day again.

I am exploring my new Adobe Lightroom software and I think that it will be a big improvement over the old stuff which I was using. There is some sort of a learning curve but I am in no big rush and want to get it right.

Tune of the Day:  She's Got Balls     by AC/DC

Friday 20 December 2013

Lucerne was fun

and I was happy with the way in which my photos turned out. It is always interesting to shoot film (especially Medium-Format) alongside someone who is shooting digital. I think that during the course of the day I took nearly 30 photos whereas he had shot 150 by lunchtime  :-)

Went shopping today for some new photo software and grabbed another external drive whilst in the store and my order from ars-imago arrived in the Post. Just like Christmas!


Looking forward to taking it easy tomorrow and getting a few things done around home. Can't forget that tomorrow is Dr Dan's birthday!


Tune of the Day:  Mannish Boy    by Muddy Waters

Tuesday 17 December 2013

Off to Lucerne in the morning

to have a look about and take some more photos. Meeting a mate in town nice and early for a wake-up coffee before heading off to try our luck. It should be fun and as I haven't been to Lucerne in a little while, it will be good to try to get some more shots.

I am planning on taking a big, old camera and a tripod..... so if you see me out there, please be kind.

Not a lot of news- caught up with some friends this morning for a very interesting chat about photography and I'm looking forward to seeing Big Dan for a beer on Thursday evening. Christmas is getting closer!

Tune of the Day:  Orange Claw Hammer    by Captain Beefheart

Friday 13 December 2013

I've met more interesting people, had a great little dinner party

at home, lunch-set-match, been to the Tricky concert and done a bit of running about. Full steam ahead this week as well. After shopping today, things look to be organised for our guests on Sunday evening.

One more photo to shoot for my Week 50 Challenge which ends tomorrow. Depending on the weather in the morning I may even shoot another roll of film and try to get something out of that.

Not too much else to report..... if anyone is struggling with Christmas gift ideas for me, please feel free to drop me a note  ;-)

Tune of the Day:  Sympathy For The Devil

Sunday 8 December 2013

Thanks Masi and Walti

we both really enjoyed the day out. Lunch was great and the company was terrific as always. Just a shame about the weather  ;-)

I have a busy week ahead of me- a concert tomorrow night, visitors for dinner on Tuesday night, a magazine launch on Wednesday morning and then lunch with some mates.... I could go on.

My Week 50 Photo Challenge started today- I was happy enough with my first photo and will be trying to shoot quite a bit to make sure that I have more pics for the rest of the week.

Very Tricky!


Tune of the Day:  Crime in the Desert    by Eno and Cale

Friday 6 December 2013

Not a lot to report

but Tricky is getting closer, lunch with Ralf and the lads is looming and Carina's new magazine is going to be released next week as well. Look out!

Plenty to do with Week 50 on the horizon as well- that will mean taking plenty of photos with a 50mm lens (I have a few to choose from) and sharing one daily on Nikoncafe. It is always great to see what the others are able to produce and there will definitely be some inspiring stuff.

Tune of the Day:  Can I Sit Next To You Girl    by AC/DC

Sunday 1 December 2013

Foto Museum Winterthur is well worth a visit

and it is nice to find somewhere else to spend a cool December day. I really enjoyed having a look around there today and even became a member. They will see me again soon!

Thanks to Catherine for a fantastic dinner (yet again). We enjoyed a great beef and vegetable pie topped with mashed potato and accompanied by a bottle of Il Bruciato. Brilliant!

Tomorrow is back to work. No! Wait! Hahahahahahahahaha.....


Tune of the Day: Out Of The Blue   by Roxy Music