Art Blog

From 2023 the news area of Realview Photography is being repurposed as an art blog. It aims to chart my art journey providing feedback on progress, techniques and materials. Blogging proved to be useful for the development of my photography and I hope to gain the same benefit for my artwork.

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Barrel Cacti
07th June 2015 - 0 comments

In the resort of Taurito, Gran Canaria there was a very well cared for and planted garden.......

Maspalomas
05th June 2015 - 0 comments

On an overcast day in Gran Canaria we stopped at the dunes in Maspalomas....

Canarian Friezes
04th June 2015 - 0 comments

On one of the walls in Puerto de Mogan are these depictions of Canarian life. I have applied some post processing techniques to give soft textured finish to the images.

Puerto de Mogán, Gran Canaria
03rd June 2015 - 0 comments

Puerto de Mogán is a picturesque town in the south western part of Gran Canaria. It is a working port, marina, commercial centre and a tourist destination.

Rhododendron
31st May 2015 - 0 comments

I found an isolated lilac coloured flowering rhododendron bush in Clipstone forest. After photographing the whole flower I wanted to produce something a bit more abstract making as much of the colour as possible.

Bluebells, Dockey Wood
24th May 2015 - 0 comments

A visit to Dockey Wood on the Ashridge Estate in Hertfordshire provided a second opportunity this year to photograph bluebells.

Spring Showers and Demonic Sheep
18th May 2015 - 0 comments

There are few better photographic combinations than leaden skies and bright sun. The light is so intense in these conditions drawing out the colours in the landscape. There is also a fair chance of a rainbow - as well as getting wet!

Stitchwort
17th May 2015 - 0 comments

At this time of year there is usually a plethora of stitchwort photographs displayed on the online photographic sites. Over the years I have looked with interest but I have tended to concentrate on landscapes photography. This year however I came across a large patch of flowers in Sherwood Forest and decided to give it a go.

Wood Studies
16th May 2015 - 0 comments

Practice improves photography. There is technical practice which focuses on the image capturing elements and then there is seeing practice.

Dereliction and Demolition
09th May 2015 - 0 comments

Having seen some demolition work whilst driving down Talbot Street in Nottingham, I decided to park up and take a closer look.

Bluebells, Clumber Park
04th May 2015 - 0 comments

Bluebells in Clumber Park are now part of my annual photographic calendar......

Millstones Revisited
03rd May 2015 - 0 comments

Returning to a photographic venue shortly after a previous visit can have advantages. Often the compositions are still fresh in the mind including any mistakes highlighted in post processing!

Blossom, Nottingham Arboretum
02nd May 2015 - 0 comments

Whilst the family shopped and despite drizzly conditions, I spent an hour in Nottingham Arboretum photographing the blossom.

Oilseed Yellows
28th April 2015 - 0 comments

Capturing oilseed rape in full bloom is an annual challenge. The yellows never seem to totally translate from the point of capture into the final image.

Southwell Trail
20th April 2015 - 0 comments

The Southwell trail is a local nature reserve within walking distance from home. It was previously a railway line that connected Rolleston (via Southwell) to Mansfield ......

Nottingham City
19th April 2015 - 0 comments

One of my current favourite photographic past times is a walk around the city. In addition to the more obvious buildings and landmarks, I like to look for the unusual, the angles, the colours, and different textures or patterns.

Ilkley Moor
12th April 2015 - 0 comments

I had a chance opportunity to visit Ilkley Moor and without much preparation on locations for photography I stopped at the Cow and Calf car park and took a walk.

Choosing Mono, Magpie Mine
09th April 2015 - 0 comments

Sometimes a photographic venue screams black and white and this was the case when I visited Magpie Mine.

High Neb Millstones
06th April 2015 - 0 comments

Following on from my previous post, here a few more of the shots of the millstones beneath High Neb on Stanage Edge.

Millstones, High Neb
05th April 2015 - 0 comments

Below High Neb on Stanage Edge are number of groups of abandoned millstones. Some are propped up against each other with others lying flat on the ground. Photographically they make excellent foreground interest and the compositions are numerous.

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