… well according to the calendar and the lovely image Google has provided when I open a new tab, we are officially in summer. However the boffins seem to have other ideas and have mixed things up. Maybe they have…
Read MoreBrief: Today, let’s bump up the contrast for a bold take on triumph. The triumphal end result of gardening is in the eating. And what better way than using the strawberries to create a sweet yet sharp topping to complement…
Read MoreBrief: Today (Yesterday actually) is all about straight edges, and tweaking your image to ensure your lines are perfectly positioned. I have raised beds in my garden because we live in what was once a swamp. There is nothing wrong…
Read MoreBrief: Today, you and your camera are seeing double. Double can be interpreted in many ways. I have two sets of kids gardening tools to let the kids know they are welcome in the garden anytime – just so long…
Read MoreBrief: Incorporate a form of glass into your image to add a layer of complexity. What a perfect excuse to photograph the greenhouse… again! We were also encouraged to experiment with how glass reacts in different situations, so anticipating my…
Read MoreBrief: Show us something you cherish, and get up close. I love my trug and treasure it so much I went out and bought another one. You see, not only is it a cool gardening item, possibly on the luxury…
Read MoreBrief: Focus on one color this weekend, then, select your favorites from your shoot and publish a gallery. And Observe and capture an entire scene, but also zooming in within it. There was other stuff too but I’ll save that for…
Read MoreBrief: Today, snap a picture of a landscape. After your shooting session, sift through your landscapes and find one that needs cropping. I decided to focus on the view beyond the garden, but I had to climb up onto our…
Read MoreBrief: Show us something that overruns your scene, but observe and compose carefully before you click the shutter. There is no way I want a swarm of any kind in my garden and work hard to avoid pestilence and infestation,…
Read MoreBrief: Capture a fleeting moment and experiment with blur and movement. Ok this is difficult because veggies don’t move. But as it was the third sunny day in a row and I had done all my inside urgent tasks, then…
Read More