Escape to Hong Kong – Wan Chai
Went to Wan Chai with my pal and his girlfriend, and took a few snaps.
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MGF at Ferrybridge power station
MGF by the Angel of the North and by the cooling towers at Ferrybridge power station. Camera: Olympus C2500L.
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Why does Google think I’m at Barnard Castle?
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Studio lit by LED
I rather like LED lighting. I never cease to be amazed what one can do with it – and do very cheaply. So I decided to have a bit of fun in the studio, with some of the latest budget RGB LED and a couple of Cokin starburst filters.
