cabin in the woods

cabin in the woods, a photo by s†eve on Flickr.

I posted a picture of this a few months ago iirc.. here's it again from the other side. I liked this old ghost and I hope my processing did the mood justice. Thanks for viewing.

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cawdor

cawdor, a photo by s†eve on Flickr.

As you can see, I'm still in the mood for making pics look old. I quite like this one of Cawdor Castle in northern Scotland. Taken from a fairly low perspective in their gardens, looking up at the castle.

All processing done in Aperture with textures layered in using Photoshop on my iMac.

brodie

brodie, a photo by s†eve on Flickr.

Brodie Castle again in norther Scotland, UK. This time I fancied that olde look and played with a texture in photoshop #Mac

Interestingly, whilst on the tour inside this old home we learned two things:

One, it's not a castle! That just sounds good and gets the tourists in! It's actually a fortified home.....

Two, the old postal address for this place was just Brodie Castle, NB. !!

NB being: North Britain.

What an address, eh??? !!!
Brilliant :)

too late

too late, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

I think this little fella is a few months too late...

home

home, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

Brodie Castle in northern Scotland. It's not really a castle but a fortified home. But, like the tour guide said, "castle" sounds far better to get those tourists in! Had to love their honesty.

Really cool place too. I'll get some more pics upload soon enough… Thanks for taking the time to view.

dunham massey

dunham massey, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Textured an older picture from our visit to Dunham Massey earlier this year.
Press L key and thanks for taking the time to view.

droplet

droplet, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

One lone droplet of water ... if only England was really this dry! ;^)

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flutterby

flutterby, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

Sometimes nature plays ball - it stays still and allows me to make the shot. Odd as butterflies never normally keep still!!!

better halves

better halves, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

I shot this one when we went for a little woodland walk a couple of weeks ago. Processed in Apple Aperture but then layered it a little in PS with the original to lessen that blur..

I liked the end result. Hope you do too!
Thanks for viewing :)

cut short

cut short, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

My latest flickr and 500px upload. Taken across the sea in northern Scotland. A little rainbow with the rest probably hidden behind those clouds....

It rained very heavily about 10 mins later!

Yes, the bird is real. Not a photoshopped version at all. Totally real. Good timing!! :-)

cannon fodder

cannon fodder, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

My latest upload on Flickr today. Taken in northern Scotland at a place I cannot remember the name of.

Some fortified house (not a castle!) and I processed this on my Mac using Perfect Effects, Aperture and Photoshop Elements.

I like the end result.. hope you do too!

windy day

windy day, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Taken on the beach at Forres a few weeks back.
Thanks for viewing :)

hiding

hiding, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

Went on a little walk in northern Scotland last week and saw this little fella hiding from his mates!

Taking 5 ... and then shot by me! ;)

peace

Evening walk, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

Taking a break from photography / flickr .....

This pic was taken on the iPhone using Hipstamatic app. Thanks for viewing.

armour

armour, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

These suckers are tough. Armour plated bugs! Whatever next....?

daisy

daisy, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

A big daisy .. with a bug on it!

squatters

squatters, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

I love a bit of nature at this time of year... especially flowers and insects. And here are both! ;-)

Oi!

Oi!, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Saw this on the edge of a flower pot .. sure looks like he's shouting at something .. or maybe just yawning? Thanks for viewing.

hoverfly

hoverfly, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

This was taken with a 50mm prime plus x4 mag filter .. I'd love to play with a real macro lens someday!

shade

shade, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

A nice rural scene.. textured in photoshop on my Mac :)

slow down!

slow down!, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

Black & White piccy taken at the Moore Lane Swingbridge in Cheshire, England.

swingbridge

swingbridge, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

Moore Lane Swingbridge in Cheshire, England. Processed in Aperture and then layered with a texture in photoshop for that olde vintage feel...

olde times

olde times, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

What happens when you take a bum shot but strangely you still like it? You texture it !!!

Rescued! ;-)

cool sheep

cool sheep, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

Cool sheep taking 5.... Textured in Photoshop on my Mac for a more painterly effect.

lancashire

lancashire, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

Trying out a plugin for Apple Aperture called Perfect Effects (free). Seems like it's really cool... although I doubt I could afford to upgrade! $$

Donations very much welcome!

Until then, enjoy rural Lancashire...

mag

mag, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

A little bit of macro to start the weekend.... Ok, I've no macro lens as such. This was taken with those awful mag filters. PITA to use but sometimes the results are good.

remnants

remnants, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

Another from Whalley Abbey in Lancashire, England. This time looking across the ruins towards the country house.. Processed in Aperture & textured in photoshop.

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ruins

ruins, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

The ancient ruins of Whalley Abbey in Lancashire, England.

busy

busy, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

I've uploaded 20+ images over the last day or so - I won't post each and every one here. So please, just check out Flickr directly.

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Comments always welcome :-)

mersey estuary

mersey estuary, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

The famous Mersey Estuary in Runcorn looking north towards widness (I think). The Runcorn Bridge is actually to my left off picture...

ouch!

ouch!, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

Another taken at Dutton Locks and that fella dropped the rope on the poor woman's head. Ouch, indeed !!

shame

shame, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

Ignoring the mess ... shame on the council... this is actually a cool pic in b/w. Hope you agree!

red eye

red eye, a photo by Steve_Gregory on Flickr.

Still saving for a macro lens... until then, a hefty crop will have to do! ;^)