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I've let my Project 365 slip for a while - partly I've just been so busy in other areas, partly because I've suffered from inspiration withdrawal. But this one has made my day....

 

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Project 365 Day 98 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/4/project-365-day-98

 

A lovely moment in the house, some massive window light and 5 seconds of attention 

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 family people portrait https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/4/project-365-day-98 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 18:13:21 GMT
Project 365 Day 97 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/4/project-365-day-97

Another brick in...?

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 decay street https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/4/project-365-day-97 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 18:10:24 GMT
Project 365 Day 96 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/4/project-365-day-96

Meet Alan. 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 animal dog https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/4/project-365-day-96 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 18:09:08 GMT
Project 365 Day 94 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/4/project-365-day-94

 

My girl is feeling a little low. Too much work, about ready for a couple of weeks holiday. She must poorly, she's letting me snap away.

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 family mono moody people portrait https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/4/project-365-day-94 Fri, 04 Apr 2014 17:48:04 GMT
Project 365 Day 93 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/4/project-365-day-93

 

This started out as a conversation with a good friend yesterday: the power of negative space.

in essence, the power of the empty area highlights and enhances the story of the subject (the positive space). A great example of this is the classic image of an athlete - usually there is a space in front of them in the image for them to 'move into'. This is the negative space and allows the motion to be seen.

I might - maybe - have taken this to the extreme...

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 abstract negativespace https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/4/project-365-day-93 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 20:25:27 GMT
Project 365 Day 91 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/4/project-365-day-91

Some moody skies on my walk today.

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 river Trent nottingham https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/4/project-365-day-91 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 09:24:21 GMT
Project 365 Day 90 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-90

Having a bit of fun with high-speed flash. 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 mono strobist flash abstract https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-90 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 21:03:01 GMT
Project 365 Day 89 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-89

 

So things have been a bit busy this past week and I've slipped / missed / delayed uploading to Project 365. As a break from my more typical b&w, I thought having bright, poppy colours would suit today's shot better.

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 family flowers https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-89 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 17:06:51 GMT
Project 365 Day 88 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-88

One of the nicest guys I've ever met. Seriously: I've never left a conversation with him less happy or more wound up than I started it as. Special colour-splash to highlight his wife's "retirement tie" gift

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project376 people coloursplash https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-88 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 00:44:09 GMT
Project 365 Day 83 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-83

Helping my girl decorate an egg for the school, this year's challenge is the celebrate nations. 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 egg childhood https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-83 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 22:58:04 GMT
Project 365 Day 82 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-82

 

I saw this great sign in Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire. I love the pun as much as the faded paintwork.

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 bw mono signs street https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-82 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 13:19:28 GMT
Project 365 Day 81 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-81

I loved the contrast in today's shot, the hard brick and soft flower, the square fencing and curvy leaves...

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-81 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:00:47 GMT
Project 365 Day 80 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-80

This one sums up my family life right now. We've resisted games consoles for a while but then they discovered Minecraft...

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 xbox red family childhood https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-80 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 20:44:05 GMT
Project 365 Day 79 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-79

 

My friend warned me this would happen. "By mid-March" he said "you'll hit a slump". And I have.

ive found it really difficult to get the camera out this past week, so today I threw on a different lens and got a different perspective. The result is four great shots today and difficulty choosing which to post.

in the end I've chosen Brian. He's looking a bit healthier today and the warmer weather is certainly helping.

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 homeless nottingham people portrait https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-79 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:30:54 GMT
Project 365 Day 77 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-77

 

Today has been a slow photo day. The best I could get to was a quick iseefaces of our haunted bathroom floor. 6 years that floors been down, why haven't I noticed before??

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 iseefaces https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-77 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:48:55 GMT
Project 365 Day 76 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-76

I've been struggling this past week so haven't made it to the gym. Today, though, I managed some gentle stretching and supportive comments for Chris.

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 gym fitness gymrat https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-76 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:46:26 GMT
Project 365 Day 75 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-75

Making the most of a great afternoon in the park.

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 family strobist childhood https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-75 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:43:23 GMT
Project 365 Day 74 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-74

2 hours of family film night with my boy - great times! 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 family mono https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-74 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:40:57 GMT
Project 365 Day 73 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-73

Today I was left to fend for myself. 

It shows.

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 food dinner pizza movienight https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-73 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:38:45 GMT
Project 365 Day 72 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-72

Karen loves to model for the camera...

Cheating slightly for the Project 365, this was taken last week but I finished the editing tonight so I'm counting it. Hey - I set the rules.

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 people business dental campbellclinic portrait https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-72 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 22:35:47 GMT
Project 365 Day 70 (late) https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-70-late

I hit distracted by a late cinema trip yesterday and it looks like I missed posting this...

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 coffee totallylocal_wb westbridgford https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-70-late Wed, 12 Mar 2014 18:58:48 GMT
Project 365 Day 71 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-71

A bit of off-camera flash and a macro lens...

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 abstract mono bw macro https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-71 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 18:55:35 GMT
Project 365 Day 69 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-69

I see faces.

Our shower curtain has a tendency to throw random shadows, and I count at least three faces in tonight's shadow. How about you?

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 iseefaces https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-69 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 22:36:37 GMT
Project 365 Day 68 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-68

We went down to the local park this morning and enjoyed the best of spring days 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 flowers spring https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-68 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 22:16:50 GMT
Project 365 Day 67 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-67

I spent a couple of hours around Nottingham's Wollaton Hall today, and couldn't help noticing these guys looking fantastic on the steps so I asked them if I could grab a few shots. 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 people nottingham portrait https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-67 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 19:45:59 GMT
Project 365 Day 66 "Waiting" https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-66-waiting

Meet Willow. She's gorgeous and usually spots the camera as soon as it is out! Usually.

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 pets dog terrier home https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-66-waiting Fri, 07 Mar 2014 18:29:44 GMT
Project 365 Day 65 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-65

I had a fantastic time today meeting some hugely entertaining people. I really struggled to choose a photo for today's Project 365 as I had another that I properly built up and refined the shot for, and I really like the results, but this one was a little bit different and I thought I'd share it. 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 food people nottingham https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-65 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 23:07:30 GMT
Project 365 Day 64 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-64

I see faces everywhere...

...including this little fella looking on at my feeble attempts in the gym! 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 iseefaces abstract mono https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-64 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 07:13:48 GMT
Project 365 Day 63 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-63

What did one church window say to the other...?

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 iseefaces architecture faces mono https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-63 Tue, 04 Mar 2014 22:54:28 GMT
Project 365 Day 62 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-62

A great sunset deserves great photography. But instead of that you'll need to make do with some iphonography and some playing around with the App Store! There's an almost Gamey feel to the end result, sort of unreal, HDR effect which I've gained from merging a heavily contrasted edit with the original. 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 architecture abstract hdr nottingham https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-62 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 22:53:59 GMT
Project 365 Day 61 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-61

My girl, wrapped up warm and loving Grease on the telly

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 people portraits retro family https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-61 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 18:25:53 GMT
Project 365 Day 60 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-60

The new sofas arrived today...

..they're a bit big...

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 home mono https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-60 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 21:02:44 GMT
Project 365 Day 59 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-59

Something a bit different today. 

I was lucky enough to spend the evening completing a Firewalk with Run Reg Run on behalf of Age UK. Somehow - and I'm not entirely sure how - I caught enough time in between the various exercises and experiences to grab a few images en route! 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 video Firewalk firewalking notts westbridgford runregrun people charity https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/3/project-365-day-59 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20:30:01 GMT
Project 365 Day 58 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-58

Something our local team, Nottingham Forest, are doing is approaching all the local schools to give away free shirts and tickets, possibly hoping enough of them become lifelong fans (and I'm not known for my cynicism). So tonight we went along to pick up said shirt and meet some of the team and had a really good time! "Take a photo of this..", "take a photo of me here..", "let me hold that trophy!" (and that was just the players!)

We have our tickets for the Wigan game and my boy was fizzing on his shirt on the walk back to the car. I can't wait!

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 nottingham nottinghamforest nffc football https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-58 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 20:39:29 GMT
Project 365 Day 57 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-57

Exploring some different perspectives with a wide-angle lens today. It's completely surreal standing 10cm from a door and getting the entire building in shot! 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 church nottingham architecture https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-57 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 22:15:27 GMT
Project 365 Day 56 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-56

You'll see this view a bit through my project - at least, that's the plan.

I've often seen how this sign goes through dramatic change as the plants grow over the summer and die back in the winter. So my plan here is to return every month or two and we'll see how this scene changes.

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 sign nottingham westbridgford season https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-56 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 20:59:31 GMT
Project 365 Day 55 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-55

A few months ago I ordered a new gym shirt from a local Nottingham company, Dusted Combat. I took an opportunity tonight to grab some iphone shots to try a few ideas, and I quite like the results! 

This image is all-in an iphone production. I've taken the shot and then used a few of my favourite applications to tweak the tone levels and add a texture layer. As a final task I added a colour tone in line with the company branding. Proof - as I've said before - that the best camera is the one in your hand.

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 gym fitness iphoneography nottingham clothing dustedcombat https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-55 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:22:24 GMT
Project 365 Day 54 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-54

A bit of some time out with family is always good. Today some if the little people were playing with the matchbox toys on the carpet and I took the chance to grab a few images.

For this one I'm sat with the large windows behind me, giving some great, soft light to the portrait. I've scooched down low and tried to use the playful arms as a frame. 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 family mono bw childhood https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-54 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 19:12:13 GMT
Project 365 Day 53 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-53

Life imitates art.

After telling my boy that he needed to stop playing Minecraft* so much, I walked downstairs to find this scene above...

 

*If you haven't experienced it yet, Minecraft is a popular game, with versions for iPad, laptop, xbox... If you really want to experience my life, search YouTube for Stampy Longnose...

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 family funny people https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-53 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 09:43:04 GMT
Project 365 Day 52 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-52

An early morning was rewarded with a spectacular view of the floodlights at Trent Bridge cricket ground. The trick here is to underexpose enough so the shadows stay black and the colour is maximised in the sky.

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 sunrise sky silhouette Trent bridge nottingham https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-52 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:01:47 GMT
Project 365 Day 51 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-51

An abstract shot for today's Project 365.

If you're new to this, the hint for today is Patterns: look for repeating lines, and especially breaks in those lines. 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 mono architecture abstract bw arch curves nottingham https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-51 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 17:56:41 GMT
Project 365 Day 50 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-50

Enjoying the unseasonably warm weather today, giving my bike a bit of an airing. Only 6 gears, guys, not quite a single-gearer but loads fewer than the 20 or so on the average Boardman.. ,-) #justkidding

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 evening sunset motorbike bike motorcycle light arai https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-50 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 22:07:20 GMT
Project 365 Day 49 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-49

A nice family meal out, I saw Cafe Nero (or "Cafe Nerd" as my daughter saw it! #fontfail ) and had to grab this shot. 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 westbridgford shops night https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-49 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 21:33:24 GMT
Project 365 Day 48 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-48

Smile and the world smiles with you...but stick your thumb up at the same time and they'll take your photo! 

 

I'm afraid I didn't take his name, I should have so that I could send him a copy. Check out the other photo on Instagram (@sreekie).

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 mono street portrait people charity https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-48 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 19:53:27 GMT
Project 365 Day 47 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-47

This, people, is how it looks when your football team concede 2 goals in the final minutes of the game

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 mono people emotions football https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-47 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 21:22:41 GMT
Project 365 Day 46 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-46

Just another evening around the Hutchinsons...

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 party pants underwear mono bw fun https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-46 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 20:47:20 GMT
Project 365 Day 45 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-45

A little bit of a Love feeling to today's, getting into the spirit of the day.

I feel like there needs to be a motto or catchphrase to this one, any suggestions?

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 valentines macro sweets candy https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-45 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 08:20:53 GMT
Project 365 Day 44 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-44

You don't have to smile.

Think about some of the most powerful images you've seen, the really good ones that move you to a different spot: I'm betting the biggest images are the ones where the subject isn't smiling. 

 

We we had a goodnight tonight. We had bubble baths and book reading, followed by a bit of tv in bed. But the I told him it was time to go to bed..

Grab those moments. They're the ones that you'll look back on and laugh. At least I hope they do.

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 people portrait mono bw mood myboy https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-44 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:37:42 GMT
Project 365 Day 43 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-43

 

Meet Brian. 

Brian can often be seen in West Bridgford selling the Big Issue. He's recently been having a bit if trouble with his circulation, and the cold weather is a bit of a trial for him, but he's still here when he's able.

spare a thought, spare some change or just give him a moment if your time: it all helps in it's own way.

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 bw iphoneography mono nottingham people portrait street weather westbridgford winter https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-43 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 18:02:19 GMT
Project 365 Day 42 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-42

I had a great walk this morning: cold, wet, blustery...but so many great moments that I caught but then I found this discarded umbrella and couldn't resist waiting for someone to walk past it.

Well, it would be rude not to...

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 weather rain winter https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-42 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 22:08:33 GMT
Project 365 Day 41 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-41

Today's Project 365 lesson: never underestimate the quality of light from a normal window.

 

Catching my girl in a quiet moment, sat on the beanbag by our (North facing) living room window. The shadows are soft, the contrast low, and this works with the pensive look - at least in my opinion. In our living room we have light walls and a glossy floor, so the wrap-around light just feeds the left side of her face, evening out the tones.  

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 portrait face family https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-41 Mon, 10 Feb 2014 22:33:38 GMT
Project 365 Day 40 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-40

I liked this contrast

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 abstract colourful vodka alcohol https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-40 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 13:14:19 GMT
Project 365 Day 39 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-39

Today is a good day to DIY...

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 decorating DIY home painting https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-39 Sat, 08 Feb 2014 15:55:35 GMT
Project 365 Day 38 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-38

 

I intentionally took this shot with the express idea to print it out as a poster for the family room. Or am I wasting my money??

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 bw mono signs words https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-38 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:35:00 GMT
Project 365 Day 37 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-37

 

There's this piece of street art just along my street. I liked the way the colours stood out this morning.

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 art graffiti nottingham street https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-37 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 16:36:00 GMT
Project 365 Day 36 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-36

Messing about with some macro rings and my 40mm lens, I discovered that you can't manually focus the STM lens without power being switched on (or equally when using manual macro tubes which disconnects the power pins too!)

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 macro mono bw guitar https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-36 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 21:30:11 GMT
Project 365 Day 35 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-35

Project 365 and today has been test shots with off-camera flash.

My own one has been playing up so I've borrowed a friend's Canon flash to test with. And I'm impressed - silly, small things that are trivial just seem so much like inspired genius: things like the little on switch that is perfectly sized and easy to flick when your eye is behind the lens and you're making quick adjustments as you shoot. 

I'm lying when I say I want one...

...I want at least two!!

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-35 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 22:14:08 GMT
Project 365 Day 34 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-34

A walk in the wild side.

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 shadows bricks urban myboy https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-34 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 18:32:53 GMT
Project 365 Day 33 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-33

 

End of Drynuary. So that means some liquid refreshment whilst I iron the week's uniforms... #themstherules

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 ale beer dof ipa https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-33 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 22:55:23 GMT
Project 365 Day 32 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-32

Film night with my boy, testing flash techniques. And he dies look flash.

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 myboy family mono bw https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/2/project-365-day-32 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 21:51:34 GMT
Project 365 Day 31 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-31

A damp, misty night adding lots of atmosphere to this shot.

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 night mono bw rain nottingham https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-31 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 18:16:44 GMT
Project 365 Day 30 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-30

 

Today's Instagram theme was "White". So white was what I searched for!

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Nutella Project365 kitchen macro mono white https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-30 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 17:18:00 GMT
Project 365 Day 29 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-29

 

Walking past this wall I was reminded of the Mayan/Aztec type art. I'm not precisely sure this is what the cheeky scamp had in mind when painting the wall, but it took me to a happy warm place in the cold Nottingham light (if only for a moment).

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 bw graffiti mono street https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-29 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 21:18:36 GMT
Project 365 Day 28 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-28

"I see faces" like something out of The Neverending Story, or perhaps some tree-based Transformer! 

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Iseefaces project365 face architecture https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-28 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 17:00:25 GMT
Project 365 Day 27 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-27

Today I have mostly been...

...editing videos.

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Mono project365 bw music video https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-27 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 22:48:13 GMT
Project 365 Day 26 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-26

Caught a day indoors between the tennis open final and some catch-up on DIY.

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 mono rain weather https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-26 Sun, 26 Jan 2014 23:19:53 GMT
Project 365 Day 25 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-25

Narrowly missed being caught in a flash downpour. 2minutes after this shot of such a great Dad moment we were in Broadmarsh listening to the hail batter the roof! 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 rain street https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-25 Sat, 25 Jan 2014 16:19:56 GMT
Project 365 Day 24 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-24

 

Today I stepped out of my comfort zone: before I knew what I was doing I was talking to these two gents, explaining what I wanted to do and what the humour was of them stood gassing in front of this sign. Thankfully everyone had a laugh at the idea and we got the shot - chap on the right even stepping back a little for me to get the words in.

i only wish I got their name or thought to give them one if my cards so they could see the result!

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 bw mono nottingham people https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-24 Fri, 24 Jan 2014 13:59:23 GMT
Project 365 Day 23 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-23

Iseefaces like a grumpy cartoon dog with lopsided ears...

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 iseefaces DIY mono https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-23 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 22:34:13 GMT
Project 365 Day 22 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-22

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No turning back now.

 

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 city lights mono nottingham urban https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-21 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:33:48 GMT
Project 365 Day 20 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-20

Slippery underfoot

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 garden frost winter https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-20 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 23:03:31 GMT
Project 365 Day 19 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-19

Mamar's Fridge.

the collection of 15 years of Grandchildren and their artwork. 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) family art fridge Project365 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-19 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 16:46:35 GMT
Project 365 Day 18 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-18

The remodelling starts, the mountain of cardboard boxes builds. 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-18 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 21:41:19 GMT
Project 365 Day 17 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-17

 

A day in the life...

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 architecture night https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-17 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 22:42:44 GMT
Project 365 Day 16 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-16

 

Doodle Time.

Damp, dewy mornings and a cold bus shelter. 

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Sunrise boy family project365 sun https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-16 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 17:02:49 GMT
Project 365 Day 15 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-15

 

Dominolds.

 

i found these on a detour this morning. I need to look up what might be under this patch of wasteland, there's a number of air pipe-type ends protruding through the grass.

 

I've used the HDR facility on my iPhone to take this shot,  further enhanced by the Dynamic Light app to boost the HDR effect further.

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) HDR Iphoneography field project365 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-15 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:26:49 GMT
Project 365 Day 14 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-14

 

By the water's edge.

A cold wind, deceptively cold from the look of the photo, most of the runners having ear muffs or hats on. 

And a goose in the water, appearing to be walking on the water.

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 nottingham river silhouette wildlife https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-14 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:46:33 GMT
Project 365 Day 13 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-13

 

Fantastic meeting today with a great young couple about their wedding plans. I'm really looking forward to seeing their day unfold.

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 bw iphoneography mono pen wedding https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-13 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:53:09 GMT
Project 365 Day 12 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-12

 

Another family (minecraft) trip out

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 face iPad minecraft mono https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-12 Sun, 12 Jan 2014 21:56:54 GMT
Project 365 Day 11 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-11

 

Motion less

Taking my canon camera out for the afternoon and I ended up grabbing this one - my favourite today - using my iphone. Proof if needed that the best camera you can have is the one in your hand. 

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 auto automobile bw car iphone iphoneography mono https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-11 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 17:39:01 GMT
Project 365 Day 10 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-10

Standing Guard.

i just want to see the size of the fort!

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 street mono bw https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-10 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 18:50:00 GMT
Project 365 Day 9 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-9

 

Bedtime routines and the irony of her book choice today.

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 dof people portrait https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-9 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 22:35:14 GMT
Project 365 Day 8 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-8

 

Excuses don't burn calories.

i quite liked this advert in my gym, it rang true for me on a couple of levels. Those cold nights when you really don't want to, the dark evenings after a tough day when you'd much rather be in front of the telly: these are the times that make the difference. 

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 fitness gym health motto https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-8 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:15:11 GMT
Project 365 Day 7 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-7

 

A slightly abstract image today. There's a swimming pool in Norfolk that looks just like this. 

Probably. 

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 bw mono https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-7 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 19:22:31 GMT
Project 365 Day 6 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-6

As a habit, I tend to take a glass of water to bed. More often than not it doesn't get touched, but nice to know it is there.

Except this morning I got a surprise when I stumbled, bleary eyes and totally unprepared for the new school term, into the kitchen with last night's glass in hand. 

Now, to be fair I left the glass next to the sink for a few minutes whilst fetching breakfast, so I can't be certain this guest didn't arrive until later, but still...

And in case you're thinking, the answer is "Yes. Twice".

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 glass iphoneography spider https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-6 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 18:10:53 GMT
Project 365 Day 5 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-5

 

A little bit of game time before Sunday dinner with the in-laws. My boy hitting the Lego Star Wars that he found whilst tidying up.

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 bw family mono https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-5 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 14:14:05 GMT
Project 365 Day 4 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-4

 

 

The first Saturday of the New Year; a time to relax, to unwind...and pack up all the Christmas baubles, relocate the fish and clear out the smaller fishtank, take old toys to the charity shop and watch Nadal on the telly...

 

Meanwhile, my girl sat on the sofa playing Minecraft, so I took the chance if a small detail shot. I can't wait until December 31st to find out how the all-absorbing game for both my kids pans out over the next 12 months. Top attraction for the past 3 months, will it last the course?

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-4 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 17:28:41 GMT
Project 365 Day 3 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-3

Day 3 and a quick photo walk whilst fetching some sandwiches for lunch.

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 bw mono https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-3 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:54:28 GMT
Project 365 day 2 https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-2

 

Day 2 of Project365. I found out this morning that I was watching more: looking for objects or views, trying to consider different perspectives and looking at the ordinary in an in ordinary way. Not intentionally, just a by-product of knowing I wanted to find something to add.

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 decay font nottingham postbox writing https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-day-2 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 18:42:58 GMT
Project 365: the start https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-the-start

 

I always said I'd never do this....

A couple of years ago a good friend did a year long project, publishing a photo every single day. It challenges you to look outside of the box in order to keep the momentum going. He said it was enjoyable, and at the end he was glad he did it, but some days it was a burden to try and find the inspiration as much as the time. So I always said no, he didn't look like he was enjoying it and I couldn't see the appeal.

And then this morning it just clicked. Or I snapped - however you choose to see it.

To badly quote one of my favourite films, let's see how deep the rabbit hole goes...

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Project365 bw mask mono party https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2014/1/project-365-the-start Wed, 01 Jan 2014 17:09:57 GMT
Where did March go?? https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2013/4/where-did-match-go So, April already. Already??? What happened to the first quarter of the year??

So it's been quite busy for me - lots of at-home practicing styles and finishes for some new lighting tools I've bought or adapted over the winter - I think I've burned the goodwill of my children-stroke-models until at least July! My favourite so far is the light globe - great for flooding a room with background light to stop it disappearing behind the subject - but second place is the small barn door attachment for the studio lights (think of the atypical film set light). Speaking of which, I think one of them might need a service, it started playing up midway through the shoot with Colin (http://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/colincampbell)... Despite the issues I think we managed to come away with a great variety of shots for the two hours.

The best thing about photography is that feeling of pride when you see one of your shots getting used out in the "wild" - well, twitter* and suchlike.

(*Other social media applications are available)

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Lights children rambling https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2013/4/where-did-match-go Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:25:34 GMT
Cards on the table https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2013/2/cards-on-the-table I'm working with a good friend to produce the first of our specialist card range.

After spending some time on preparing the props, the end photographs turned out better than I could have hoped and the natural thing seemed to be to connect with my friend's custom card making business to provide a range of products. We're meeting up tomorrow to preview the samples and I'm really looking forward to see how they turn out.

Although nearly out of time for Valentine's Day this year, the initial set will make perfect anniversary cards and I'm already working on ideas for Mothers Day (10th March if you're interested!) and Easter cards. The intention will be to produce them in strictly limited numbers, with each photograph individually numbered, to keep with the Artisan philisophy.

So if you're looking for something a little bit different and special, something of a change from the high Street or Supermarket card aisles, we'll be providing a few alternatives for you here - they'll appear on a gallery page soon!

I'd love to hear your feedback, leave me a message through the Contact pages.

 

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Limited artisan artist bespoke card cards custom limited edition news nottingham specialist valentine valentines https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2013/2/cards-on-the-table Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:07:14 GMT
Snow Joke https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2013/1/snow-joke What a start to the year! New Year's Resolutions, New Customers, New Web Site! There's been a few late nights and chewed fingernails, let me know your thoughts by signing the Guestbook.

Just getting back into the swing of things after the Christmas break and then the snow comes - it's been absolutely fantastic for photography, if I could only get my circulation into my fingers!

In between it all I've had a few more props arrive through the hands of Royal Mail's finest for a portrait session coming up - one I'm genuinely excited about. Hopefully we'll be able to get it booked over the next couple of weeks whilst we still have dark evenings to help create some moody light effects.Nottingham in the snowWinter HQ IMG_2486

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(Stuart Reekie Photography) Nottingham bw mono people person river riverside snow trent walking winter https://www.stuartreekiephotography.co.uk/blog/2013/1/snow-joke Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:44:09 GMT