Pixelstate Photography Bloghttp://www.pixelstate.com/blog/Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:36:32 +0000en-GBSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Out and aboutChris SargentSun, 13 Nov 2011 18:34:45 +0000http://www.pixelstate.com/blog/2011/11/13/out-and-about.html406039:4435709:13706193Finally got out with my D3 today... it's been a while for one reason or another... It was a good afternoon with a light mist and some nice late afternoon light in the park

]]>http://www.pixelstate.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-13706193.xmlTheory vs. Reality: How Photographers Actually Spend Their TimeChris SargentTue, 08 Nov 2011 19:35:53 +0000http://www.pixelstate.com/blog/2011/11/8/theory-vs-reality-how-photographers-actually-spend-their-tim.html406039:4435709:13645124The Lesser Photographer featured this diagram on his Blog... interesting reality check for those keen amateurs thinking of turning their hobby into a living :-)

]]>http://www.pixelstate.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-13645124.xmlA Lesser Photographer - 10 Principles for Rediscovering What MattersGuidePhotographybookc.j. chilverslesser photographerChris SargentTue, 08 Nov 2011 19:22:13 +0000http://www.pixelstate.com/blog/2011/11/8/a-lesser-photographer-10-principles-for-rediscovering-what-m.html406039:4435709:13644991

I recently read an excellent book by C.J. Chilvers and have included a short passage below, number 10 in his 10 principles for rediscovering what matters.

I thoroughly recommend that you visit his blog  

Be Grateful

The one antidote for the jealousy that leads to the obsessive buying of gear and chasing of fame is gratitude.

The fact we have the gear we already have, vision clear enough to appreciate beauty and the knowledge to capture it, makes photographers the luckiest people in the world.

While others let beauty pass them by, we recognize it, experience it and share it with the world.

Is there better way to fully live a life? 

]]>http://www.pixelstate.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-13644991.xml50mm f1.450mmAcerbokehChris SargentSat, 29 Oct 2011 15:04:49 +0000http://www.pixelstate.com/blog/2011/10/29/50mm-f14.html406039:4435709:13516713I was playing around with the 50mm f1.4 this morning... it really does make some interesting photos out of nothing...

]]>http://www.pixelstate.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-13516713.xmlAutumn ColorClaremontColor Efex Pro 4FallGF3NIKcolorChris SargentSat, 29 Oct 2011 14:58:57 +0000http://www.pixelstate.com/blog/2011/10/29/autumn-color.html406039:4435709:13516663I was able to get out briefly today to grab some quick snaps...  This is the first time I've been out with a camera for a while and it was good to get some shots even though this was just the GF3 rather than the D3 on this occaision.

This lake shot was taken at Claremont Gardens in Surrey... edited in NIK software Color Efex 4

]]>http://www.pixelstate.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-13516663.xmlSome Garden Stock PhotographyChris SargentMon, 24 Oct 2011 18:12:03 +0000http://www.pixelstate.com/blog/2011/10/24/some-garden-stock-photography.html406039:4435709:13441759I was able to get out in my garden at the weekend and shot some simple compositions for stock. The light was pretty good and this years crop of pine cones was looking photogenic :-)

Photo uploaded and accepted onto Dreamstime

]]>http://www.pixelstate.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-13441759.xmlTime to give the old site a bit of attentionChris SargentSat, 22 Oct 2011 13:47:42 +0000http://www.pixelstate.com/blog/2011/10/22/time-to-give-the-old-site-a-bit-of-attention.html406039:4435709:13417581Think I'll add some images up to the site and post some stuff to the blog

]]>http://www.pixelstate.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-13417581.xmlDawn DelightsChris SargentMon, 19 Sep 2011 19:55:07 +0000http://www.pixelstate.com/blog/2011/9/19/dawn-delights.html406039:4435709:12916999I just had an article published in Advanced Photographer Magazine...

The Article is Titled 'Dawn Delights' and is in Issue 11, October 2011 out now. I've got 2-3 pages of wording and 3 pictures in the article including a thumbnail shot on the cover.

]]>http://www.pixelstate.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-12916999.xmlNIK Software - Color Efex Pro 4BetaColor Efex Pro 4ExamplesNIKReviewreviewChris SargentWed, 14 Sep 2011 09:25:02 +0000http://www.pixelstate.com/blog/2011/9/14/nik-software-color-efex-pro-4.html406039:4435709:12839977I've been Beta Testing NIK Softwares Color Efex Pro 4
It's looking great and should be available very soon.

I'll post a brief review shortly...

]]>http://www.pixelstate.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-12839977.xmlThe Bristol Balloon Fiesta 20112011Balloon Fiesta 2011BristolBristol Balloon FiestaNight Glowflameglowinghot air balloonsChris SargentSun, 14 Aug 2011 20:40:27 +0000http://www.pixelstate.com/blog/2011/8/14/the-bristol-balloon-fiesta-2011.html406039:4435709:12512982I have just got back from a weekend in Bristol... I visited the Balloon Fiesta to get some shots of the night glow event

Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2011 - Night Glow

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