AUTUMN IN SCOTLAND OCT 09

Dennis Hardley Photography were chosen by Visit Scotland this year to promote Autumn

breaks.3 of our pictures were used for this special promotion. One of my favourite recent autumn shots taken from the shore of the Lake of mentieth with a natural starburst and its reflection from the edge of a tree trunk.Using small aperture to get the starburst effect.www.scotphoto.com

AUTUMN IN SCOTLAND OCT 09

Once again the Autumn colours are back and do look great with nice lighting. Perthshire always looks good in the Fall .Here is a recent picture taken from the queens view towards Loch Tummel.

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS OCT 09

Well folks you must have guessed that I was away again,with no new postings for over a week. I have just returned from visiting Blackpool Illuminations where we spent a week on holiday,but of course my camera went with me,just the Nikon D3X this time. Here is a selection of images from that trip including this one of a street vendor selling illuminated spinning toys .Living in rural Scotland Blackpool is in complete contrast to Benderloch,Argyll.Every night i was out walking the prom amongst the lights,the donkeys,the horses,the trams,and WOW was it busy.Blackpool is 25% up this year.www.scotphoto.com

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS OCT 09

Here's another night scene of the fountains which are synchronized to the music of the Beatles,and Michael Jackson. Its fascinating to watch.For those who have not yet seen Blackpool illuminations especially the kids,its hard to believe that they run along the promenade for approx 4 miles.Dennis Hardley Photography.

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS OCT 09

During my week in Blackpool last week I was always looking for other types of imagery and I was well pleased with this shot of two cyclists cycling along the prom.I took this with a well practised

slow shutter speed.Ill use this as an art card.I am a happy chappy.One day Ill spend my days doing just this along this lovely new prom.

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS OCT 09

I JUST love love TAKING NIGHT SHOTS searching the depths of my imagination for new effects and ideas.and Blackpool illuminations is the place.Its like Vegas full of excitement people,trams,donkeys,horses,circus,tower,sea and millions of light bulbs.Here is another shot of the fountains www.scotphoto.com and www.ineedanimage.com

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS OCT 09

Another shot of the fountain water feature at south shore near pleasure beach.painting the camera sensor with light.Nikon D3X with 70-300 zoom.