Framing Places

•••▪︎ Philadelphia Skyline Reflections▪︎•••⁠ I'm not very good at posting regularly at the moment. Life's just too busy right now. So here's the last of the Philadelphia skyline pics. I didnt get to spend too much time here, and on ky second visit during the day the weather was less than favourable for decent photos. But I do like these night shots, especially this one as the reflection is just soooo pleasing. (photo taken in January 2018) If you like my images and feel you're able to support a small business, please check out the shop via my profile. I'm currently selling a beautiful wall calendar amongst other items. ⁠ Sony A77 16-50mm f2.8 SSM @ 35mm⁠ ISO100, f8, 30s ⁠ #pennsylvania #philadelphia #moonset #visitphilly #philadelphia_citylife #welivetoexplore #natgeotravel #neverstopexploring #nightphotography #moon #reflectiongram #moonphotography #moonlight #naturelovers⁠ #photooftheday⁠ #usa #visitusa #natureporn #natureperfection⁠ #pennsylvaniaisbeautiful #naturebeauty⁠ #travelphotography #travelgram #traveltheworld #traveldiaries #usatravel #wanderlust #landscape_features_ #bidenharris2020 @visitpennsylvania @dailypenn @cityofphiladelphia @usaprimeshot @usa @visittheusa (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIlxJQbDDRF/?igshid=1epe3d137sxki

•••▪︎ Frosty Skyline Reflections▪︎•••⁠ Further along the river from the pretty illuminated ship was a great view of the Philadelphia skyline! I was so pleased I ended up there on that evening as it ended up being my best opportunity to capture this view during my stay in the US. The floating sheets of ice on the water give you a pretty good idea how cold it was... (photo taken in January 2018) If you like my images and feel you're able to support a small business, please check out the shop via my profile. I'm currently selling a beautiful wall calendar amongst other items. ⁠ Sony A77 16-50mm f2.8 SSM @ 16mm⁠ ISO200, f8, 30s ⁠ #pennsylvania #philadelphia #moonset #visitphilly #philadelphia_citylife #welivetoexplore #natgeotravel #neverstopexploring #nightphotography #moon #reflectiongram #moonphotography #moonlight #naturelovers⁠ #photooftheday⁠ #usa #visitusa #natureporn #natureperfection⁠ #pennsylvaniaisbeautiful #naturebeauty⁠ #travelphotography #travelgram #traveltheworld #traveldiaries #usatravel #wanderlust #landscape_features_ #bidenharris2020 @visitpennsylvania @dailypenn @cityofphiladelphia @usaprimeshot @usa @visittheusa (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIL-CJZjMis/?igshid=1u8kgft3uzbf0

•••▪︎ Moonset and Ship Reflections▪︎•••⁠ I promised a while ago to post more of my USA travel photos, so here we go. I present to you: Philadelphia on a cool winters evening, after a long day driving through New Jersey and Delaware. Heading back to NYC the car's sat nav decided to route me via Philly. So I thought I may as we go through the city to see if it has much of a skyline. Turns out it sort of does, along with a cool river that acted as a perfect reflection surface for all the twinkly lights - as well as a beautiful setting half moon!! (photo taken in January 2018) If you like my images and feel you're able to support a small business, please check out the shop via my profile. I'm currently selling a beautiful wall calendar amongst other items. ⁠ Sony A77 16-50mm f2.8 SSM @ 50mm⁠ ISO200, f8, 15s ⁠ #pennsylvania #philadelphia #moonset #visitphilly #philadelphia_citylife #welivetoexplore #natgeotravel #neverstopexploring #nightphotography #moon #reflectiongram #moonphotography #moonlight #naturelovers⁠ #photooftheday⁠ #usa #visitusa #natureporn #natureperfection⁠ #pennsylvaniaisbeautiful #naturebeauty⁠ #travelphotography #travelgram #traveltheworld #traveldiaries #usatravel #wanderlust #landscape_features_ #bidenharris2020 @visitpennsylvania @dailypenn @cityofphiladelphia @usaprimeshot @usa @visittheusa (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIJOy8njPFi/?igshid=1x3qad6lzcprw

•••▪︎ Long Shadows▪︎•••⁠ Apologies for the short break, let's get back to the remaining swing States - I see there's still no official confirmation of a new President, so I might still be able to squeeze in some North Carolina, Nevada, and maybe even Alaska, Michigan, and Wisconsin photos before ending with Pennsylvania. Funny, I've been sitting on these pictures for years, in some cases not even looking at them since visiting these places. I almost feel like thanking Donald Trump for this opportunity, haha! Anyway. Here's another Georgia sunrise from Tybee Beach. I originally went down there for the lighthouse, but was slightly disappointed with it. So ended up going for a walk on the beach - in freezing conditions 🥶 But hey, there is no art without suffering, right? (photo taken in January 2018) If you like my images and feel you're able to support a small business, please check out the shop via my profile. I'm currently selling a beautiful wall calendar amongst other items. ⁠ Sony A77 16-50mm f2.8 SSM @ 26mm⁠ ISO200, f13, 1/45s ⁠ #georgia #tybeeisland #sunrise #visitgeorgia #georgiatravel #welivetoexplore #natgeotravel #neverstopexploring #nature⁠ #sunset_madness #sunsetview #beautifulsun #sunset #naturelovers⁠ #photooftheday⁠ #usa #visitusa #natureporn #natureperfection⁠ #southerncharm #naturebeauty⁠ #travelphotography #travelgram #traveltheworld #traveldiaries #usatravel #wanderlust #landscape_features_ #instatravel #bidenharris2020 @visitgeorgia @georgia @usaprimeshot @usa @visittheusa (at Tybee Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHgExbdDWVG/?igshid=1g07nqwiskjko

•••▪︎ Tree Tunnel▪︎•••⁠ Another Georgia favourite of mine. The Wormsloe Plantation was high on my list of locations to visit when I was down there for a long weekend. What I didnt know though was that the long weekend I had picked was a National Holiday and a lot of places where shut as a result. Initially I thought I might have to pull up at the gates and take a photo through them, but then I noticed a small sign at the hut next gate the gate to say that they will be open for a few short hours the next morning. Phew!! It also meant I was able to visit on a very quiet day, allowing me to take loads of photos of this road leading up to the house without any cars driving along it :) Win! (photo taken in January 2018) If you like my images and feel you're able to support a small business, please check out the shop via my profile. I'm currently selling a beautiful wall calendar amongst other items. ⁠ Sony A77 16-50mm f2.8 SSM @ 50mm⁠ ISO400, f9.5, 1/200s ⁠ #georgia #wormsloeplantation #spanishmoss #visitgeorgia #georgiatravel #welivetoexplore #natgeotravel #neverstopexploring #nature⁠ #you_trees #thehub_trees #tree_perfection #loves_trees_rural #naturelovers⁠ #photooftheday⁠ #usa #visitusa #natureporn #natureperfection⁠ #southerncharm #naturebeauty⁠ #travelphotography #travelgram #traveltheworld #traveldiaries #usatravel #wanderlust #landscape_features_ #instatravel #bidenharris2020 @visitgeorgia @georgia @usaprimeshot @usa (at Wormsloe Historic Site) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHXXbIPDAtQ/?igshid=yttavo3lbti0

•••▪︎ A New Dawn▪︎•••⁠ I know it was Pennsylvania that sealed the deal yesterday, but bare with me. I have some city shots of Philly lined up, but want to stick with landscapes for now. This is the pier and pavilion at Tybee Beach, Georgia on a freezing morning in January 2018. I naively thought the Southern States would be a little warmer than NYC that time of year, so did not pack sensible things like gloves or a scarf. Or a winter coat for that matter.. I think I was expecting 20+ degrees. Celsius, not Fahrenheit!! I think this was the first year in a long time that States like Georgia and South Carolina had experienced ice and snow during the winter months.. Anyway, the morning was too beautiful to not have a shot at photographing it even though my fingers were numb after a few minutes. (photo taken in January 2018) If you like my images and feel you're able to support a small business, please check out the shop via my profile. I'm currently selling a beautiful wall calendar amongst other items. ⁠ Sony A77 16-50mm f2.8 SSM @ 35mm⁠ ISO200, f8, 1/250s ⁠ #georgia #tybeeisland #sunrise #visitgeorgia #georgiatravel #welivetoexplore #natgeotravel #neverstopexploring #nature⁠ #sunset_madness #sunsetview #beautifulsun #sunset #naturelovers⁠ #photooftheday⁠ #usa #visitusa #natureporn #natureperfection⁠ #southerncharm #naturebeauty⁠ #travelphotography #travelgram #traveltheworld #traveldiaries #usatravel #wanderlust #landscape_features_ #instatravel #bidenharris2020 @visitgeorgia @georgia @usaprimeshot @usa @visittheusa (at Tybee Island, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHU8jUzjQQJ/?igshid=1so7lhtqd60k1

•••▪︎ Divine Light▪︎•••⁠ The last Arizona photos for now, even though the State has yet to declare which candidate wins its 11 electoral votes. I do seem to have a fair amount of photos form the State though, so maybe I'll post some more another time. My visit to Antelope Canyon was hands down my favourite part of this State though. Sure, there are more amazing things to see, but it is just such a surreal and incredible place, it does stand out for me. I was lucky enough to manage to book onto a photography tour as well. Totally worth paying extra for this, although it was the most stressful hour of the entire trip. Our guide was doing a fantastic job of getting us to the spots within the Canyon that would have the sun rats piercing through the cracks at just the right time, while also making sure none of the other "normal" tour groups would end up in our photos. But, with this being a Canyon, there wasn't much space for manoeuvre, or much time to think about composition. I'd love to visit again some time! At least this time I'd know what to expect and I might be better prepared. I'd also put a dust cover on my camera... Hang tight for another State tomorrow! (photo taken in March 2018) If you like my images and feel you're able to support a small business, please check out the shop via my profile. I'm currently selling a beautiful wall calendar amongst other items. ⁠ Sony A7Riii⁠ FE 12-24mm f4 GM @ 16mm⁠ ISO200, f8, 0.5s ⁠ #arizona #antelopecanyon #nationalparkexpress #visitarizona #grandcanyonnationalpark #welivetoexplore #natgeotravel #neverstopexploring #nature⁠ #sunset_madness #sunsetview #beautifulsun #sunset #naturelovers⁠ #photooftheday⁠ #usa #visitusa #natureporn #natureperfection⁠ #navajo #naturebeauty⁠ #travelphotography #travelgram #traveltheworld #traveldiaries #coloradoriver #wanderlust #landscape_features_ #instatravel #bidenharris2020 (at Antelope Canyon, Page, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHSnaGyjM3Z/?igshid=1o1afi7bn4748

•••▪︎ Grand Canyon View▪︎•••⁠ Obviously I can't post Arizona photos without including the Grand Canyon. When I visited this natural wonder for the first time, I have to admit I was disappointed. After the grand views and "wow factor" of the Horseshoe Bend, the Canyon somehow appeared more bland than grand to me. Sure, its a massive landscape, and on a clear day you can see for miles along the Colorado River. But I found it all very samey and unvaried (controversial, I know). The hike along the ridge is good fun though and the landscape does change slightly the further away you go from the entrance and car park. It also gets more and more quiet as most people don't venture all the way up to the Hermits Rest trailhead, and you'll end up seeing more squirrels and chipmunks than people. My kinda place, basically. I wonder if we're going to see some election results from Arizona today. If so, I might post another photo tonight. If not, you'll have to wait until tomorrow 🙃 It also looks like I need to dig out my Georgia photos next.. (photo taken in March 2018) If you like my images and feel you're able to support a small business, please check out the shop via my profile. I'm currently selling a beautiful wall calendar amongst other items. ⁠ Sony A7Riii⁠ FE 12-24mm f4 GM @ 12mm⁠ ISO100, f18, 5 bracketed images No filters because I was too cheap to invest in a good set of 150mm filter glass ⁠ #arizona #grandcanyon #nationalparkexpress #visitarizona #grandcanyonnationalpark #welivetoexplore #natgeotravel #neverstopexploring #nature⁠ #sunset_madness #sunsetview #beautifulsun #sunset #naturelovers⁠ #photooftheday⁠ #usa #visitusa #natureporn #natureperfection⁠ #navajo #naturebeauty⁠ #travelphotography #travelgram #traveltheworld #traveldiaries #coloradoriver #wanderlust #landscape_features_ #instatravel #bidenharris2020 (at Grand Canyon National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHP0dhZj5eE/?igshid=ybu1cid2ywnj

•••▪︎ Arizona Sunset ▪︎•••⁠ If you're also glued to the news, watching the US election drama unfold, you'll be very aware that Arizona is one of the five States yet to declare officially. Without siding with either of the candidates, or getting all political, I thought it would be fun to use this opportunity to post some of my photos from these States! Two years ago I was sent to NYC for work for 6 months, and obviously I used the opportunity to do some travelling (mmm, travel... remember that..?). Arizona was one of six States I visited on a crazy little road trip in March 2018, and it's home to incredible places such as the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, and of course the Horseshoe Bend pictured here. I had no idea how vast this landscape was when I rocked up alongside a thousand other tourists, I wasn't expecting to feel so small and overwhelmed. If you get the chance to visit, do! But take lots of time, lots of water, insect repellant, and (if you're a photographer) a very wide angle lens 😉 (photo taken in March 2018) If you like my images and feel you're able to support a small business, please check out the shop via my profile. I'm currently selling a beautiful wall calendar amongst other items. ⁠ Sony A7Riii⁠ FE 12-24mm f4 GM @ 12mm⁠ ISO100, f18, 5 bracketed images No filters because I was too cheap to invest in a good set of 150mm filter glass ⁠ #arizona #horseshoebend #nationalparkexpress #visitarizona #roamtheplanet #welivetoexplore #natgeotravel #neverstopexploring #nature⁠ #sunset_madness #sunsetview #beautifulsun #sunset #naturelovers⁠ #photooftheday⁠ #usa #visitusa #natureporn #natureperfection⁠ #navajo #naturebeauty⁠ #travelphotography #travelgram #traveltheworld #traveldiaries #coloradoriver #wanderlust #landscape_features_ #instatravel #bidenharris2020 (at Horseshoe Bend) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHOLSn_D-gQ/?igshid=k3j6vmnzozyc

•••▪︎ The Heart of the Forest ▪︎•••⁠ Can you see it? 🤎 Would you have noticed it or walked straight past? This missing piece of bark in the shape of a heart made me smile so much when I spotted it. After a frustrating morning getting lost in the forest, not finding the exact mushrooms I was looking for, and generally being fed up with this year, I nearly tripped over some tangled up branches and caught myself on this fallen tree stump. Everything was going to be ok 🥰 If you're having a rubbish day, week, or month, I hope this picture brings a smile to your face too. If you like my images and feel you're able to support a small business, please check out the shop via my profile. I'm currently selling a beautiful wall calendar amongst other items. ⁠ Sony A7Riii⁠ FE 90mm f2.8 Macro G OSS @ 90mm⁠ ISO100, f6.3, 5 bracketed images ⁠ #earthtones # moodnation #countrywalks #thenewforest #newforestnationalpark #thehub_trees #forestmagic #woodlandphotography #magicalforest #naturepic #mothernature #photooftheday #tree_brilliance #treeworld #splendid_woodlands #divine_forest #forest_captures #whywelovenature #naturelover #splendid_nature #treesofinstagram #forestphotography #photographylovers #naturegram #charming_nature_ #leaveonlyleaves #nature #getoutside #natureperfection #raw_allnature (at New-Forest-Nationalpark) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG79k_gjKoZ/?igshid=9h6p2rub0ih0

•••▪︎ New Forest Sunrise ▪︎•••⁠ Aka the sunrise that wasn't meant to happen.. According to the Met Office it was going to be a pretty dull and grey morning so I didnt bother leaving the house with any kind of urgency to get anywhere for sunrise. As I was driving into the New Forest, I noticed a dark red glow in my rear view mirror, which was obviously amazing, but pretty annoying at the same time. Shnrise and sunset are short here, so I had to find somewhere picturesque asap. Unfortunately I had no idea where to go and I was in a place full of trees.. Somewhere with a pond, or even a puddle would have been nice to get some reflection! My somewhat aimless drive brought me to a tiny pond, but I couldn't get any good angles or compositions (until a bit later). So I decided to just enjoy sunrise and started wandering... When I was almost back at the car, I noticed the sun bursting through the trees opposite the car park. That would have to do. And in fairness, its probably the most spectacular sunburst I ever managed to capture 🤣 If you like my images and feel you're able to support a small business, please check out the shop via my profile. I'm currently selling a beautiful wall calendar amongst other items. ⁠ Sony A7Riii⁠ FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM @ 24mm⁠ ISO100, f18, 5 bracketed images @nisiglobal NiSi V5 100mm filter kit NiSi landscape CPL NiSi ND 0.9 (3 stops) ⁠ #firesky #autumnwatch #countrywalks #thenewforest #newforestnationalpark #thehub_trees #forestmagic #woodlandphotography #magicalforest #uk_greatshots #surpriseview #yourcountryside #nisifilters #treeworld #splendid_woodlands #divine_forest #forest_captures #whywelovenature #naturelover #splendid_nature #treesofinstagram #forestphotography #photographylovers #naturegram #uk_shooters #sunset_today #nature #getoutside #natureperfection #raw_allnature ⁠ @your_skies @scenicbritain @uk.shooters @1ukshot @nisi.uk @gloriousbritain @yourbritain @yourcountryside @littlepiecesofbritain @nature_brilliance @explore_britain_ @britainshiddengems @newforestnpa @worldshares @natgeoyourshot @bbcspringwatch @sunsetbritain @greatbritainshots @bns_sunset @ap_magazine (at New-Forest-Nationalpark) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG23TOJD8Dg/?igshid=12cv61rvumunt

Sony A7Riii⁠ FE 12-24mm f4 GM @ 13mm⁠ ISO100, f8, 5 bracketed images @nisiglobal NiSi S5 150mm filter kit NiSi landscape CPL NiSi ND 0.9 (3 stops) NiSi reverse grad

Sony A7Riii⁠ FE 90mm f2.8 Macro G OSS @ 90mm⁠ ISO2500, f9, 4x 5 bracketed images HDR merged and focus stacked⁠

Sony A7Riii⁠ FE 90mm f2.8 Macro G OSS @ 90mm⁠⁠ ISO2000, f8, 4x 5 bracketed images HDR merged and focus stacked

Sony A7Riii⁠ FE 90mm f2.8 Macro G OSS @ 90mm⁠ ISO2500, f10, 5 bracketed images

Sony A7Riii⁠ FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM @ 25mm⁠ ISO800, f10, 5 bracketed images NiSi landscape CPL

Sony A7Riii⁠ FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM @ 25mm⁠ ISO800, f10, 5 bracketed images NiSi landscape CPL