Some time ago I did a brief tutorial on the HiTech big stopper (note this is their New version that isn't subject to IR contamination). As I mentioned I only bought the HiTech as the LEE had such a long lead time, however I kept my order on with the LEE as I wasn't convinced with the HiTech. C...

Well Pete ages ago suggested I write an IR tutorial. I had the following prepared, but wasn't happy with the images I was getting to put my name to it. Thanks to Nik Silver EFEX Pro, I now have a few images I quite like so thought I would put this up in my blog area first. I would appreciate co...

In my last blog I was bemoaning the horrendous lead times with the LEE "Big Stopper" (estimated to be 10 months from when I placed an order in April). I ordered a replacement after my last one hit the rocks. For those unfamiliar with the term - it's what LEE called their extreme 10 stop...

A bit of a departure from the recent themes... but I was a bit cheesed off with LEE today.. Back in April, I was on Anglesey when I heard that horrible sound of my LEE big stopper hitting the rocks and shattering into 1000 pieces. I trudged back to the hotel, calling myself all the expletive...

In my last couple of blogs I discussed some of the photographers that inspire me at this moment in time. Why this moment, well my tastes change over time. Does anyone else find the same? I thought I would look at a couple of photographers that drew inspiration from the art world. The first i...

A thought I would share a few more sites that I've come across whilst researching a more "artistic" direction. Jim Fiscus .. you will have seen his work everywhere. Similar to both Dave Hill & Jill Greenberg in style but of the three IMHO the best as its not 'too' OTT Dave Hill a ...

As I wrote in the last post, I'm evaluating what direction to take my photography. The following are links to some artists that inspire me. Erwin Olaf Gregory Crewdson Andrzej Wencel Yves LeCog Andrzej Dragan And not a landscape in sight LOL .. I will return to that at another day. I...

I don't get enough time these days for my photography familiar story? Over the last 4 years I've found the subjects I tackle going in all directions landscapes, black and White, wildlife, digital manipulation, IR, still life etc etc I need to prioritise but here's my dilemma I honestly enjoy a...

Additions to the Iron & Steel Gallery I've added a few images to the Iron & Steel Gallery. Including images not loaded to my EPZ portfolio like the one below:

A small project of images from my locality. I live in the Upper Dearne Valley, which has some quite spectacular landscapes. Close to the southern edge of the Peak district its vistas are rarely seen in photographic format. This is my small offering to try and redress this just a little. This is o...

The overhaul has begun ! A Panoramic gallery has been added to the website http://www.nickwaltonphotography.co.uk/portfolio146142.html The layout has also undergone a tweak. I would love to hear your views, comments, suggestions, anyone want any reciprocal links? Here's a taster - not ye...