Photography

A late comer to photography I initially started taking pictures of my fancy dress parties and putting them on flickr. Things have come a long way since then, branching out into using a digital SLR camera and falling in love with Photoshop. Here I will share with you some of my favourites.

Happy B.day to my sister Shelley!

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Ruth Weal

Shelley and Joey - Copyright R.Weal 2008

It’s my sister Shelley’s b.day in about an hour, so in honour of her b.day (let’s say she’s no longer 30, but she’s a couple of years shy of my 35) I’m dedicating today’s blog post to her. If you … Continue reading →

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A Single Moment

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Ruth Weal

Lizzie Gardens Sunset - Copyright R.Weal 2010

Yesterday I had a lovely hour out taking photographs, which I haven’t done for quite some time. Just as the sun was setting I captured this picture looking out over the river in Lizzie Gardens. As I was walking around … Continue reading →

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Autumnal Blooms

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Ruth Weal

I’ve heard a number of people lament the lack of blooms in the UK after September. Well I went out for a quick photography trip this afternoon as it was a lovely sunny evening and guess what…..I found loads of … Continue reading →

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How did you mark 10/10/10?

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Ruth Weal

Today is the 10th of October 2010, or as it appears in the two digit date format 10/10/10! As humans we are always looking for special meaning and significance in dates like these. Many people are drawn to mark these … Continue reading →

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Here is a rose, or two, one for me and one for you x

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Ruth Weal

I’ve always loved roses since I was a little girl and my Nan had a wonderful set of rose bushes outside the front of her house that she was always proud of. Nan’s pride is not surprising as her roses … Continue reading →

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Celebrating National Poetry Day!

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Ruth Weal

It’s National Poetry Day in the UK today and the theme is “Home”. I’m sure there are a lot of people out there with a guilty love of poetry. I often see a book of poetry on people’s bookshelves, even … Continue reading →