Tag: Photography

Lining up the shot

Sometimes nature takes a hand and ‘consumes the shot’. With the above grouping of blossom on the shrubs, the old outbuilding (see below) and a one of the surviving ash trees, I was feeling distinctly poetic. My mind mused ‘from blossom to birds to bold blue sky; and the idea of one’s attention being hijacked by beauty was compelling. For several minutes I simply … Read More Lining up the shot

Ilkley after the rain

An early start; coffee and croissants in this lovely gem of a town, rich with West Yorkshire history. A short visit to the local street market to buy strawberries, run them back to the car, then meet up for lunch with my son and his son – our grandson. The heavens opened. The pavement stones gave off hints of steam as the rain pounded … Read More Ilkley after the rain

#StillLight : Night then Day

A simple grouping, photographed, then post-processed to look like a painting. The spring beauty of night and day. ©Stephen Tanham 2022 Stephen Tanham is a Director of the Silent Eye, a journey through the forest of personality to the dawn of Being. http://www.thesilenteye.co.uk and http://www.suningemini.blog