Charles Bruce - photoblog

Frosty

Charles Bruce — 2008-01-31T00:00:00Z

]]> Frosty with Orton. Taken at Aden Country Park, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire

Off White Tulip

Charles Bruce — 2008-01-22T00:00:00Z

]]> Taken with just natural light streaming through the window and a thick card to bounce the flash away from the flower and camera set to macro. In the wise words of Mr Bill Phillips, I twiddled by brightning the midtones with a curves layer, boosted the saturation, more twiddling with levels and then finaly an Orton effect.

even more droplets

Charles Bruce — 2008-01-08T00:00:00Z

]]> Bill, this was the best of the rest. As you suggested I used an Unsharp mask on this one and I was pleased with the result.

Right no one's looking

Charles Bruce — 2008-01-07T00:00:00Z

]]> My only opportunity of capturing a Red Squirrel and I get blown highlights. I was in a hurry to capture the beastie before it disappeared I shot in Auto mode.

Pink Orchid

Charles Bruce — 2008-01-06T00:00:00Z

]]> Taken at Duthie Park winter gardens in Aberdeen. An Orton effect was applied.

Dawn

Charles Bruce — 2008-01-05T00:00:00Z

]]> As promised Astrid, a view of sunrise as seen from my kitchen window.

More Droplets

Charles Bruce — 2008-01-04T00:00:00Z

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Droplets

Charles Bruce — 2008-01-03T00:00:00Z

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Blue Toon not so fiery sky

Charles Bruce — 2008-01-02T00:00:00Z

]]> Same view from my lounge but a different sunset.

Red Admiral

Charles Bruce — 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

]]> Just a reminder that summer isn't that far away if your in the UK. Happy New Year!!!!

Slains Castle

Charles Bruce — 2007-12-31T00:00:00Z

]]> This castle situated just north of Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire and is said to be the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula. Orton effect with an orange grad filter.

Blue Toon firey sky

Charles Bruce — 2007-12-30T00:00:00Z

]]> The view west from my lounge window