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Fellowship of The Societies Just a couple of weeks ago I was writing a slightly emotional blog post detailing a significant achievement and something of a milestone – a Fellowship in portraiture with the BIPP (British Institute of Professional Photography). There are four institutions which can award the recognised photographic distinctions of Licentiate, Associate, and…
For further discussion on the various qualifications please head to our animal photography area: The Qualifying Bodies
London Fashion Week 2013 is just coming to a close, with the spring and summer collections making their debut on the catwalk at Somerset House on the Strand. Once again, I took my place in the photographer’s pit to record the parade of bright colourful trends (a slightly incongruous sight given the Arctic weather we’re…
Lindsey you are one of the most prolific and versatile photographers I’ve ever met! I suspect thats the key to success these days, to be very good at several things. I wonder how many photographers have your breadth of talent? I saw your recent BIPP Fellowship panel – in a word AMAZING. I knew you were going to do a portraiture panel but to choose animals as your subjects was risky to say the least, but your images were incredible. Love your catwalk stuff as well, I can’t imagine the credentials you must need to be one of the show photographers! Nat x
Thank you Nat, I think these days it pays to diversify, if you can. Of course it makes sense to be a specialist in something first.
Lindsay, brilliant account of the events leading up to the actual show, certainly need stamina and expertise. Photos are perfectly shot. This is where your experience and obvious love of photography comes into play. Thank you.
Absolutely beautiful photos, Lindsay. Impressed with your handling of the available light. Looks ike the 5D MKIII is certainly the tool for this job, it appears.
Boy, I guess sunglasses are in this coming season!
Thank you Stephen – the hair/sunglasses combo was a bit confusing, all the girls looked identical!
The European Eagle Owl was once fairly common in Britain. However, as is all too common, the birds became extinct in the wild thanks to human persecution. However this wonderful bird has started to reappear in parts of the UK. Eagle Owls are absolutely enormous, you really have to see one in the flesh to…
What a beautiful portrait of Ethel the Eagle Owl, all fluffed up. I have never seen one of these Owls. Thank you.
There are some apparently in the wild now – that must be quite a sight if you happen upon one! Otherwise sanctuaries and bird of prey centres may have them. Ethel lives at the British Wildlife Centre in Surrey, along with several other beautiful native owls.
Wow! Ethel is gorgeous, stunning photo, Lindsay. I’ve never seen an eagle owl, either.
Thank you Stephen, Ethel it is very beautiful and her talons are big enough and strong enough to crush the skull of a small deer!
The PZ 14-42 Pancake Zoom Lens is a fairly recent addition to my Micro 4/3 lens lineup and I have to say, the more I use this little lens, the more I love it. Owning anything which might be described as a “kit lens” usually comes with a series of compromises, such as a slow…
Oh, Lindsay!
Now you are making me miss London.
I really want to spend the day wandering around the Tate Modern.
Thanks for sharing!
Paul Crouse
Kyoto, Japan
Paul, I will happily swap places with you! (-: I find London a tiring place, there are a few boltholes, but not quite in the same league as what you have in Kyoto!
Super write-up Lindsay. Photos are just great, a whole new insight to back streets of London. St. Paul’s magnificent building, photographed to perfection. Tate Modern very impressive. Loved them all. Thank you.
Great pictures. I’ve just got the X100 and this inspires me to go an explore London. Thanks
DRichards – many thanks for the kind comment, I think you’ll have a lot of fun with your X100, it’s ideal for city photography.
I really like your work Lindsay – you see things in the same way as I try to.
I bought an OM-D E5 in November and I’m still adjusting to it after many years using Nikon FF. Love the form factor. I have been using the 12-50 kit lens but seeing your results with the PZ14-42 I am seriously tempted! I have the 45 f1.8, which is a great little lens.
Hi Chris, the 14-42 is a very useful little lens, making the OMD compact enough to carry under a coat or jacket. The copy I have is very sharp, in fact I was using it in the studio over the weekend and it was great. I agree the 45 is terrific, gorgeous for portraits.
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This really is a WOW write-up. Congratulations Lindsay fantastic result. Now a double Fellowship… I have watched your progress over the past few years, and marvelled at your dedication to photography, and have been overjoyed at your progress. Great News.