Frozen Lake

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Mike

Frozen LakeThe current cold weather in the UK has provided some good photo opportunities. An example is the frozen lake in the village of Oxton. Usually it is nothing special, from a photographic point of view, but add some snow and freezing temperatures and the vista changes dramatically.

To enhance the effect of winter on the frozen lake I have processed the image in Photomatix before finishing it off in Photoshop Elements. I would like to think it would look nice on a Christmas card!

I hope you like the effect.

Equipment: Canon EOS 1000D 55mm

Processed in Photomatix Pro and PSE 10

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Winter Wonderland

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Mike

Winter WonderlandWith the first snow of the winter falling in the UK I think this photograph nicely depicts a winter wonderland.

It was certainly very cold and crisp when I went looking for some suitable photographs around the village of Oxton where I live. I love the snow when it is literally “bright and crisp and even!”

Can’t say I really enjoy the aftermath-slush and muck everywhere. Anyway especially for those in warmer climes, enjoy this virtual winter wonderland.

Equipment: Canon EOS 1000 D 55mm

Processed in Photomatix to produce HDR effect

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Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul Oxton

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Mike
Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul Oxton
Church of St Peter and St Paul Oxton

The parish church of St Peter and St Paul is located on Main Street, Oxton. Parts of the building are believed to date back to Saxon times with several other styles of architecture found in different areas of the building. Continue reading →

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