25.01.10 - Signs of the Past
When I walked past this sign I thought someone had drawn graffiti on it, then I realised that the fine lines and patterns were fossils. Closer inspection revealed that the stones in the wall were full of the same fossils, they were only more evident in the sign because it was polished. Some of you may know that I trained as geologist many years ago, and it still remains a hobby, so I spent a long time examining these.
Some of you might be interested in the photographic technique here, it is one I like to use every now and again. Rather than use a macro or long lens, I used a wide angle 18mm and got very close to the subject. It gives an interesting perspective and dof.
This is your last chance if you want to vote for me over at Photography Corner in their Photo of 2009 Competition. My entry is "Ghosts of Christmas Present"
http://photographycorner.smugmug.com/Photograph-of-the-Year-Photo/2009/2009-poty-final-round/10991789_kNiRu#768479225_VbeEf
When I walked past this sign I thought someone had drawn graffiti on it, then I realised that the fine lines and patterns were fossils. Closer inspection revealed that the stones in the wall were full of the same fossils, they were only more evident in the sign because it was polished. Some of you may know that I trained as geologist many years ago, and it still remains a hobby, so I spent a long time examining these.
Some of you might be interested in the photographic technique here, it is one I like to use every now and again. Rather than use a macro or long lens, I used a wide angle 18mm and got very close to the subject. It gives an interesting perspective and dof.
This is your last chance if you want to vote for me over at Photography Corner in their Photo of 2009 Competition. My entry is "Ghosts of Christmas Present"
http://photographycorner.smugmug.com/Photograph-of-the-Year-Photo/2009/2009-poty-final-round/10991789_kNiRu#768479225_VbeEf
25.01.10 - Signs of the Past
When I walked past this sign I thought someone had drawn graffiti on it, then I realised that the fine lines and patterns were fossils. Closer inspection revealed that the stones in the wall were full of the same fossils, they were only more evident in the sign because it was polished. Some of you may know that I trained as geologist many years ago, and it still remains a hobby, so I spent a long time examining these.
Some of you might be interested in the photographic technique here, it is one I like to use every now and again. Rather than use a macro or long lens, I used a wide angle 18mm and got very close to the subject. It gives an interesting perspective and dof.
This is your last chance if you want to vote for me over at Photography Corner in their Photo of 2009 Competition. My entry is "Ghosts of Christmas Present"
http://photographycorner.smugmug.com/Photograph-of-the-Year-Photo/2009/2009-poty-final-round/10991789_kNiRu#768479225_VbeEf
When I walked past this sign I thought someone had drawn graffiti on it, then I realised that the fine lines and patterns were fossils. Closer inspection revealed that the stones in the wall were full of the same fossils, they were only more evident in the sign because it was polished. Some of you may know that I trained as geologist many years ago, and it still remains a hobby, so I spent a long time examining these.
Some of you might be interested in the photographic technique here, it is one I like to use every now and again. Rather than use a macro or long lens, I used a wide angle 18mm and got very close to the subject. It gives an interesting perspective and dof.
This is your last chance if you want to vote for me over at Photography Corner in their Photo of 2009 Competition. My entry is "Ghosts of Christmas Present"
http://photographycorner.smugmug.com/Photograph-of-the-Year-Photo/2009/2009-poty-final-round/10991789_kNiRu#768479225_VbeEf
See photo in original gallery.
