tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41060268025937302882024-02-21T06:32:05.993-08:00Naimah G PhotographyNaimahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00835149968673235230noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106026802593730288.post-68468094988193997302013-05-11T06:56:00.003-07:002013-05-11T06:56:40.306-07:00While I was gone......It's been quite a while since I've posted on here, and I'm so behind with posting my pics, have taken quite alot since my last update. We recently visited Brecon Beacons, and while visiting my family we ventured out and got some pics of the waterfall and the area I grew up in, which brought alot of fond memories back :) That was only recently and as yet haven't gone through them on my camera and edited, but for know will leave you with some random photos I've taken here and there.....Oh and how can I forget to tell you! I recently became the proud owner of a Nikon D5100...my first DSLR, very kindly bought for me by my parents, taking some time to fully get used to it, but loving the extra capabilities it has over my previous fuji film s200 exr, which I do miss, but is now in good hands in Scotland! :)<div>
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<i>Long exposure...Penarth beach/Cardiff</i></div>
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<i>Bute Park, Cardiff.....</i></div>
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<i>Edited using Kim Klassen's 'dream' texture..</i></div>
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<i>I was so happy to get this shot...was out on a photo walk with the kids, and noticed the moon was out and it wasn't far from this big crane, so just had to re-position the tripod to line the moon up under the crane, would have been nice if I could have zoomed in a bit more to make the moon look a tad bigger, but I'm happy with it all the same :D</i></div>
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And that's it for now folks...will check in again soon! :D</div>
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Naimahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00835149968673235230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106026802593730288.post-15339252561605395002012-09-20T06:11:00.001-07:002012-09-20T06:11:59.210-07:00Venturing into Manual Mode....<br />
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Well I've been busy here snapping away! Trying to stay a bit more consistent with my photography, it's so easy to lose motivation, but I've found the best way to keep it going is simply to get out there and keep shooting (photographic subjects of course!!). Lately I've ventured off to Barry Island and Penarth Pier, which I would really love to return to very soon god willing, maybe on a less cloudy day.</div>
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For most days you'll find me searching my average sized garden for interesting things to shoot, much to the amusement of my neighbours if they every catch sight of me out there! Some of the best shots are taken down low by the floor,which means getting a tad dirty, but thats the price you pay I suppose :)</div>
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Just a few days ago I decided to dive into the world of manual mode setting, taking full control of my camera, rather a daunting task, but I was up for the challenge nonetheless!</div>
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That day the wind was my biggest challenge, so I aimed for a high shutter speed, and also tried out lower shutter speeds just for experimental purposes. I'll continue practicing in manual mode, although I do find myself often returning to aperture mode, but it is a step away from automatic, so slowly making progress I suppose :)</div>
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Right now I'm really considering buying a new camera, I currently use fujifilm s200exr which is a pretty decent camera, but I think I'm now ready to move up to a DSLR, preferably Nikon or Canon, better start the saving fund then!! But I look forward to the day when I can get my hands on one! insha Allah (God willing)</div>
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Naimahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00835149968673235230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106026802593730288.post-38218517077982065062012-09-16T04:49:00.003-07:002012-09-16T04:50:58.362-07:00Pic of the day & improve your iphone photography skills ebook<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Enjoying a relaxing Sunday here in Cardiff.......well, before I get started on the laundry at least! children are quiet for now, wonder how long that will last!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>If like me, you often take photos with your iphone, but want to know how to improve the look of them, then you may be interested in a new <a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/iphone-photography-ebook" target="_blank">ebook</a> that's just come out by Misho Baranovic, and digital photography school, showing you how to take creative control of your iphone and get the best out of it. I purchased the book myself yesterday, as yet have not started reading it, but definitely eager to start! </i></span></div>
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Naimahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00835149968673235230noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106026802593730288.post-59518310466623141842012-09-15T05:38:00.001-07:002012-09-15T05:38:11.857-07:00A walk along Penarth Pier....<br />
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The weathers pretty gloomy here today, had wanted to take a walk from Cardiff Bay along to Penarth, but may put on hold for another day!</div>
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Took a trip to Penarth Pier yesterday, first time! it's taken me this long to actually go there, and it's only 5/10 minutes up the road! We did get a bit lost, but managed to arrive shortly before sunset. Was slightly overcast though, but did manage to get a few nice shots.</div>
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Naimahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00835149968673235230noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106026802593730288.post-88513262267608201582012-09-14T06:00:00.001-07:002012-09-14T06:00:16.911-07:00On a cloudy beach.....<br />
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Popping back in to post a few recent pics I've taken, My youngest broke his arm on Sunday, which meant an overnight stay at the hospital, he double fractured his arm, but he's doing really well alhamdulillah.</div>
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Took a nice afternoon trip to Barry Island a few days ago, the weather wasn't really on our side that day, was lovely when we got there, but as soon as we got up a bit higher on the mountain the dark clouds started moving in, think its the first time I've actually been at the beach when it's rained, which was kind of nice in a way :)</div>
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Have got a few more photos I need to edit, will post them shortly insha Allah (God willing)</div>
Naimahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00835149968673235230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106026802593730288.post-39300121817162426082012-08-15T04:57:00.000-07:002012-08-15T04:57:23.581-07:00Using the pro-HDR app on iphone<br />
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While at my mums recently I took some photos using my iphone, really need to start remembering to take my camera everywhere I go! I took the photo above with the pro HDR app, which I find produces some pretty good pictures. Probably not the best photo I could have taken, but theres just something about the houses below with the washing on the line...don't ask! lol</div>
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I thought I'd re-edit these earlier photos, to be honest I prefer the new look, there's something about black & white that I really like, and have been editing a few other photos in the same way. </div>
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These photos were taken back in Sparkhill, Birmingham...</div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello & Salaams! It's been a while since I last posted, my apologies. I do have a small collection of photos I've built up which insha Allah I'll be uploading over the next few days, hope you like them!</span></i></div>
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<br />Naimahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00835149968673235230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106026802593730288.post-12299980273000833582011-10-30T07:15:00.000-07:002011-10-30T07:15:18.941-07:00Recommended HDR Photographer.....I recently came across a photographer online called Trey Ratcliff, his photography is just amazing. He uses the HDR technique for most of his photos which really makes them stand out. You can read more about HDR <a href="http://www.stuckincustoms.com/hdr-photography/">here</a> on Trey's website<a href="http://www.stuckincustoms.com/"> stuckincustoms.com</a>. <br />
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Below you can see a selection of Trey's photography.....<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I realised yesterday how long it's been since I'd uploaded any new photos....March!! 7mths ago! time surely does fly. I took this photo a while back but recently edited it, I think it was taken in Birmingham, I do actually miss the place, it's where my interest in photography started to grow, I don't know if anyone else feels the same, but for me when I've taken photos of a certain place, theres always a feeling of connection, it's quite hard to explain to be honest but I suppose it gives me a good feeling towards that specific place. One of the many beauties of photography :)</div>Naimahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00835149968673235230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106026802593730288.post-28586924370612036522011-10-24T14:54:00.000-07:002011-10-24T14:54:27.225-07:00Love is what brings the hearts closer.......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja3NvfJ5B-RWnFv1JBkVQHXG8MfHLvQykCQ7lM5YH1N_7_y_lQkZcmvVDOwSPTxANpTetDPLKNO4kZXkG-UhERRd5etgaZ06TyZZQWwrRGkbh_vEqi2LgDqg5EOQJZiaSXaLQao4iQnWsp/s1600/amour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja3NvfJ5B-RWnFv1JBkVQHXG8MfHLvQykCQ7lM5YH1N_7_y_lQkZcmvVDOwSPTxANpTetDPLKNO4kZXkG-UhERRd5etgaZ06TyZZQWwrRGkbh_vEqi2LgDqg5EOQJZiaSXaLQao4iQnWsp/s320/amour.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Je t'aime plus qu'hier et moins que demain ....</div><div class="StreamView" id="yui_3_4_0_3_1319493060890_388" style="text-align: center;"><div class="Desc" id="yui_3_4_0_3_1319493060890_582"><div class="insitu-trigger insitu-highlight" data-insitu-param="description" data-photo-id="6043636320" id="description_div6043636320"><div id="yui_3_4_0_3_1319493060890_581">I love you more than I did yesterday and less than I will tomorrow :)</div></div></div></div>Naimahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00835149968673235230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106026802593730288.post-85433707808861447502011-10-24T06:11:00.000-07:002011-10-24T06:11:29.639-07:00Down on the beach...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhP-JtfDg5nDt9LN7ni8zDrlFhAu6eRqhzuaz6p-hGBp1sOnnC3oXZpnzkOg2GAOOTg91cfeC9CuGM3nNmf_5zIFfNhG9Syb_4U3oFbHg1p8sawWTUUnR4Vdff2VuREtPeiz5uMQWy_k4A/s1600/beach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhP-JtfDg5nDt9LN7ni8zDrlFhAu6eRqhzuaz6p-hGBp1sOnnC3oXZpnzkOg2GAOOTg91cfeC9CuGM3nNmf_5zIFfNhG9Syb_4U3oFbHg1p8sawWTUUnR4Vdff2VuREtPeiz5uMQWy_k4A/s320/beach.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I took these on our recent outing to Barry Island, with 4 kids in tow I didn't manage to get many photos, but I was quite happy with these two. Now that I'm back on the road I want to try and explore Cardiff a bit more with my camera, since I've moved back here I haven't taken many outdoor shots, and have been slowly starting to run out of ideas of what to capture around the home! Hoping to visit Penarth Pier soon, maybe Roath Park, there's some beautiful places here just need to get out and see them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div>We've had some gorgeous weather the past couple of days, so yesterday I took the kids out to the park to get some fresh air, it was lovely :) While sitting on the bench relaxing, my daughter brought me some flowers, I only had my iphone, but couldn't resist taking a few pics. Nowadays I prefer using the iphone to take photos, maybe it's the editing I can do there and then, then post and share, hhmmm....</div><div><br />
</div><div>I noticed yesterday that someone had cracked my right wing mirror on the car, I was not happy, especially as a couple of months back a few times we had nails in our tyres. Just the other week also our neighbour had her back window of her car cracked and eventually ended up shattering, so I'm not sure if it's the same person targetting some of the cars here, but whoever it is it makes me really annoyed, these people don't have any respect for other people's property, if it happened to their car, well....probably the whole world would know about it. </div><div><br />
</div><div>But enough ranting for today, the weather's gorgeous again, I want to enjoy my day insha Allaah :D</div><div><br />
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<div> </div><div>But before I get off the computer and start tidying like a mad woman, I wanted to share a website I just came across called <a href="http://dailyshoot.com/">The Daily Shoot</a> , they post assignments each day on <a href="http://twitter.com/dailyshoot">Twitter</a> which after completing you can then upload to one of the photo sharing sites, like flickr for example, and then tweet a link to your photo to share.</div><div><br />
</div><div>The idea is to encourage you - The photographer, to get your camera out and start shooting, as they say 'practice makes perfect!' So I may have a go at this insha Allaah.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Also wanted to share a photo I added some textures to yesterday, it may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I love it, one of the textures I used is 'northern lights' by pareerica, you can find the texture on flick <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8078381@N03/3716347742/in/set-72157603745560932/">here</a> , I've used it on another photo and I just love the effect it gives, I also used a texture by Kim Klassen. Hope you like it :) ....</div><div><br />
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<div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If there is a particular photo you like on my blog that isn't showing in the gallery, please let me know and I'll add it on.</span></i><br />
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<div>You can check out Kim's website <a href="http://www.kimklassencafe.com/">here</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>I've just got myself an iphone, and downloaded a couple of cool photography apps, namely 'LomoLomo' and 'Instragram' and have managed to capture a few cool shots, like the canon photo I have here on my blog. some of the photos people are uploading on Instragram are amazing.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Ok, well I'll leave you with this re-edited photo I did on photoshop earlier this evening as part of my homework for the texture course, I actually prefer this to the previous one, hope you like it!</div><div><br />
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</div><div>My friend Mouna took this photo and I took care of the editing</div>Naimahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00835149968673235230noreply@blogger.com0