Early morning, 14th of Jan 2019 Arrived at Dubai airport and waiting for my next flight to London Two airbus A380 planes(Emirates) A6-EEL and A6-EOR (Shot through a glass) Read More »
St. Fagans National Museum of History
24 days ago
Visited St Fagans National Museum of History End of Jan 2019 I moved quite close recently and never been there – this is my first visit ever. Positive:– It is large. You will need the whole and day. And if you want to see and explore everything – may be a few days.– It is ... Read More »
Orchids at Suvarnabhumi airport
28 days ago
Just after midnight, 14th of Jan 2019 Suvarnabhumi airport, Bangkok, Thailand Shot with Sony A7 III + Sony FE 50mm F/1.8 Read More »
Suvarnabhumi airport, late evening
29 days ago
– Suvarnabhumi Airport – It was late evening, around midnight.13th of Jan 2019I arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport to get back home.It is always sad when you need to get back home – I will miss Thailand, but I will be back – hopefully soon. Read More »
A frosty morning in Norwich, UK
29 days ago
A frosty morning walk in Norwich, UK Short walk up to Carrow hill and central Norwich with a lovely Mocha in Warings Lifestore cafe Read More »
– Ko Larn island –
January 19, 2019
– Ko Larn island – (view from the sea)Pattaya, Thailand11 Jan 2019 Read More »
SILVERLAKE VINEYARD
January 18, 2019
SILVERLAKE VINEYARD Pattaya, Thaland 6th of Jan 2019 Read More »
Wine tasting at Silverlake vineyard
January 18, 2019
I visit Silverlake vineyard on 6th of Jan 2019 Not far from South Pattaya. – Silverlake Vineyard – Silverlake is a large vineyard located in the countryside South East of Pattaya. Several grape varieties are grown from which white, red and rosé wines are produced. A romantic place with a serene atmosphere, the winery is ... Read More »
Boeing 777 at Dubai airport
January 15, 2019
Boeing 777 – 300 ER 4rd of Jan 2019 The time is just after Midnight.We arrived at Dubai international airport (My first leg of the trip to Thailand) Read More »
Published in the official LAOWA gallery
December 24, 2018
My photo is published in the official LAOWA gallery on the net: https://www.venuslens.net/gallery/ The photo of the cat – I took it in April 2018 in Pattaya, Thailand – one of my visits to Thailand. Read More »
Ffynnon Fair Llwynypia
December 19, 2018
Ffynnon Fair (also: Ffynon Mair), St. Mary’s Well, located in Llwynypia is a holy well which lies on the hillside overlooking the village of Llwynypia. The well has been the focus of religious activity in Penrhys and is the oldest recorded Christian site in the Rhondda. It is recognised by some historians that the site ... Read More »
Cleaning Sony A7 III sensor
December 19, 2018
Cleaning Sony A7 III sensor Recently I’ve got a new camera. Used it a month or so and noticed some dust on the sensor. Bought this item from ebay (Pixel Peeper Pro Sensor Cleaning Kit for Full Frame Cameras. 12 x Swabs + Fluid) : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pixel-Peeper-Pro-Sensor-Cleaning-Kit-for-Full-Frame-Cameras-12-x-Swabs-Fluid/122192776062 Before and After: After: Read More »
The atlantic ocean
December 12, 2018
The atlantic ocean View from Cabo de Roca – the westernmost extent of mainland Portugal, continental Europe and the Eurasian landmass (from my trip to Portugal End of Nov 2018) Late evening, just after the sunset 28th of Nov 2018 Cabo da Roca, Portugal Camera used: Sony A7 III Lens used: Sony FE 50mm F/1.8 Read More »
Cabo da Roca Portugal
December 11, 2018
Cabo da Roca is a cape which forms the westernmost extent of mainland Portugal, continental Europe and the Eurasian land mass. The cape is in the Portuguese municipality of Sintra, near Azóia, in the southwest of the district of Lisbon, forming the westernmost extent of the Serra de Sintra. Camera used: Sony A7 III End ... Read More »
– Cabo da Roca –
December 5, 2018
– Cabo da Roca – 28 Nov 2018, late evening, just after sunset Camera used: Sony A7 III Lens: Sony FE 50mm F/1.8 Cabo da Roca is a wild and rugged headland that marks the most westerly point of mainland Europe. The windswept cliffs of Cabo de Roca were believed to be the edge ... Read More »
– Pastel de nata –
December 4, 2018
– Pastel de nata – Like a Egg custard tart, but not exactly … But it is very very tasty. Very easy to get addicted 🙂 And a few facts about it: 1. The confection of Belém’s Pastries began in 1837 and the recipe remains exactly the same to this day. In the early 19th century, ... Read More »
Portugal trip Nov 2018
December 3, 2018
Portugal trip Nov 2018 – My trip to Portugal – Flying with EasyJet – 27 Nov Bristol airport – Lisbon airport (T1) – 29 Nov Lisbon (T2) – Bristol airport At Bristol used Express drop off at Bristol Airport – £1 (I believe up to 10 min) Camera used: Sony A7 III Lens used: Sony ... Read More »
Greetings from Portugal
December 1, 2018
Greetings from Portugal Photo from my recent trip to Portugal. 27 – 29 Nov 2018 Camera used: Sony A7 III Lens: Sony FE 50mm F/1.8 Read More »
Abstract (in Portugal)
December 1, 2018
Abstract The location is very close to Lisbon, on the coast. during the day, 28 Nov 2018 Camera used: Sony A7 III Lens: Sony FE 50mm F/2.8 Read More »
Belem Tower another view
November 30, 2018
The history of the tower is substantially related to the age of the great geographical discoveries. It was built in the 16th century (between 1514 and 1520), by order of King Manuel I, who decided to implement the plans of his predecessor, King Joao II, in order to reinforce the defense system on the shores ... Read More »
Belem Tower Portugal
November 30, 2018
Belem Tower or the Tower of St Vincent is a fortified tower located in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém in the municipality of Lisbon, Portugal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (along with the nearby Jerónimos Monastery) because of the significant role it played in the Portuguese maritime discoveries of the ... Read More »
Ribeira Beach Cascais Portugal
November 30, 2018
Ribeira Beach Cascais Portugal Late night, 27 Nov 2018 It was quite cold and windy. Camera: Sony A7 III Lens: Sony FE 50mm F/2.8 Read More »
Nant Ddu cemetery
November 24, 2018
My second visit to the little known Nant Ddu cemetery in the Brecon Beacons national park Almost hidden, next to the main road with no signs. Nov 2018 Nant Ddu, Wales, UK Read More »
Brecon Beacons
November 23, 2018
Brecon Beacons national park 22 Nov 2018 It was cold as usual, but at least was not raining. The time is just before sunset. and the place is around Nant Ddu in Breacon Beacons national park (Wales, UK) Shot with Sony A7 III + Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Read More »
My Garden
November 19, 2018
My garden in Wales, UK Testing my new Sony FE 50mm F/1.8 lens. The focus speed of this lens is definitely not it’s best side. It is not very fast focus. but it works. And could deliver good results. The photo below is wide open at F/1.8 Tested on Sony A7R II (ver ... Read More »
– Dunraven Bay –
November 17, 2018
– Dunraven Bay – Hidden bay surrounded by scenic cliffs & featuring rock pools & fossil hunting on a pebble beach. 2018 Wales, UK Camera: Sony A7R II Lens used: Canon EF 24-70 F/2.8 L II Read More »
– Dark Green –
November 15, 2018
Testing my new Sony FE 50mm F/1.8 lens. The focus speed of this lens is definitely not it’s best side. It is not very fast focus. but it works. And could deliver good results. The photo below is wide open at F/1.8 Tested on Sony A7R II (ver 4.0) and lend ver 3.0 Rhondda valleys, ... Read More »
Big Pit National Coal Museum – part 1
November 13, 2018
Big Pit National Coal Museum – part 1 Today (13 Nov 2018) I decided to visit the Big pit – a very well know coal mine which is a museum. A friend recommended me to visit this place and wow, a very wise decision. I like it, a lot. Very welcoming staff, friendly people and ... Read More »