BlogHide Resteemstrencheel303 (36)in photography • 4 years agoManchester Anti Lockdown & Remembrance Sunday march 08-11-2020Owing to an increasingly growing dissatisfaction among the public with the UK government measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic there have been several demonstrations around the country in…trencheel303 (36)in photography • 4 years agoWhy do photographers charge for their work?Why do photographers charge for their work? The question seems rhetorical and the answer blindingly obvious. But in today's ever increasing society of "I want it for nothing" the value of work…trencheel303 (36)in photography • 5 years agoInverkip Power Station 2010 - high resolution photos a couple of years prior to demolitionAlthough I've talked about Inverkip Power Station previously, I've never posted high res images of the exterior. Recently, when searching through my archives for photos, I came across these two…trencheel303 (36)in photography • 5 years agoIndustrial landscape - Stanlow oil refinery, Ellesmere Port UKThere's a certain beauty in landscapes like this, well at least I think so. This is Stanlow oil refinery at Ellesmere Port UK. It's not easy to get close enough on land to take photos…trencheel303 (36)in photography • 5 years agoIs there anybody out there?Ever get the feeling that you're alone? Like, really alone? Where did everyone go? My gear: Sony SLT-A35, Sigma 12-24, Sony 18-55, Sigma 85/1.4. iPhone, Mavic Mini, Mac/Lightroom/PS…trencheel303 (36)in photography • 5 years agoSunrise over Frodsham, M56 motorway England UKI hate early starts, but I really wanted this shot with the sun rising over the road and the row of pylons. I decided just to pull an all nighter instead (ouch, that was a mistake) but the journey…trencheel303 (36)in photography • 5 years agoFiddlers Ferry Power Station, Warrington, Cheshire, EnglandFiddlers Ferry is yet another coal powered/biomass power station in England that has now closed. The power station was commissioned in 1971 and as of 31st of March 2020 generation has ceased. Its…trencheel303 (36)in photography • 6 years agoThe story of how I rediscovered my love for photography (and some light trails)Kit:- Sony SLT-A35 | Sigma 12-24 f/4.5-5.6 EX DG | Sony 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 SAM | Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM | iPhone 8 Plus | Mac OS X & The GIMP // etc After a couple of years on hiatus, I got back…trencheel303 (36)in photography • 6 years agoDolosse at Old Colwyn, Llanddulas, WalesKit:- Sony SLT-A35 | Sigma 12-24 f/4.5-5.6 EX DG | Sony 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 SAM | Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM | iPhone 8 Plus | Mac OS X & The GIMP // etc A big pile of concrete shapes seen near…trencheel303 (36)in photography • 6 years agoArdnamurchan LighthouseArdnamurchan point, on the tip of the Ardnamurchan Peninsula to the west of Fort William, Scotland is the most westerly point on the UK mainland. Home to a very sparse population and served by a…trencheel303 (36)in photography • 6 years agoThe Acropolis of AthensRepairs to the Parthenon temple are ongoing as seen here. It dates back to the 5th century BC. The positioning of the sun created several challenges here, but these were mostly overcome thanks to…trencheel303 (36)in photography • 6 years agoSunsets from the 2000s on 35mmI've always been a fan of shooting on film, but of course as a kid I had no choice as it was the standard medium back then. Here is a small collection of images from around 15 years ago taken in…trencheel303 (36)in photography • 6 years agoParis; the Eiffel Tower from TrocaderoI'm now on Instagram. Join me there:trencheel303 (36)in photography • 6 years agoBerlin 2018In June I went to Berlin, which was my first time in Germany. Here are some highlights from the trip. I stayed near Bernauer Strasse, where the Berlin Wall memorial (an open air museum…trencheel303 (36)in technology • 6 years agoWhy the 2017 27" iMac is a better buy than the 21.5" - in any configurationIt has the same size hard drive, same base memory, a slightly bigger screen and a somewhat faster processor; and costs $700 more than a base model 21.5". Why then, is the 27" iMac a much better buy…trencheel303 (36)in photography • 6 years agoLaser LightSeveral laser pointers with high enough power levels to have visible beams are arranged here to create an aesthetically pleasing image. The first image was shot on film; ISO 100 Kodak Ektar to be…trencheel303 (36)in photography • 6 years agoSOX lighting still sees use in 2018A once common sight on UK roads, the orange glow of the low pressure sodium (SOX) lamp will soon be no more. The last SOX factory at Philips in Hamilton, Scotland is due to cease production in 2020.…trencheel303 (36)in photography • 6 years agoThe Power Station - Central Control RoomWith the boilers and turbines having been conquered, it was time to make my way to the holy grail of this journey - the Central Control Room. The jewel of Inverkip Power Station, and a place…trencheel303 (36)in photography • 6 years agoRome Winter 2018At the beginning of the year I visited Rome; amazing city. I never got round to posting the pics, so I figured I would before I have too much of a backlog. On the first day I started by going to…trencheel303 (36)in photography • 6 years agoLightning FantasticA couple of years ago in Scotland I was lucky enough to capture this lightning bolt on camera - on an iPhone no less!
