Photo Post: HDR Eye

Something I always wanted to try, a close up HDR image of an eye. In this case, my 6 y.o.'s, so I got him to sit still for 2 seconds to take the photo(s). Turned out alright, but to many reflections though. Love his blue eyes though.

Photo Post: Ford Mustang Engine Bay

The same blue Ford Mustang at Flitwick Classic Car Show, but a bit of a wider angle.

HDR, 3 exposures, Canon 600D.

Photo Post: Sunrise over Fuengirola Beach

During our holiday to Fuengirola in Spain, I decided I had to get up early one day to see what the sunrise over the sea was like. Turned out quite nice. To be honest I don't think I have ever witnessed a complete sunrise. It was great. I got there about 20 mins before the sun was due to come up so just sat down on the beach and awaited. When it comes up, it comes up fast, surprisingly fast. Was well worth getting up early for. Although it wasn't too early. Sunrise was about 0720 local time. This is no HDR, just a straight shot out the camera.

Photo Post: Sunrise over a Field

Early one morning on the way to work I stopped the car as I noticed a nice looking sunrise and I had my camera with me. I just walked off into a field to see what I could find. Not a lot, but a sunrise can make any scene look good... kinda like snow. HDR, 3 exposures shot with my Canon 600D.

Photo Post: Ford Mustang V8 Engine

A lovely blue Ford Mustang's shiny V8 engine from the Flitwick Classic Car Show 2014.

Photo Post: Reliant Scimitar Interior

Gorgeous interior of a Reliant Scimitar at the Flitwick Classic Car Show 2014 (Flitwick, Bedfordshire, UK).

HDR created from 3 exposures, then some further post processing including one of +Trey Ratcliff 's LR presets.

Barry Eisler + John Rain + Ben Treven = Awesome!

Barry Eisler

Been working my way, in order, through +Barry Eisler books, starting with the amazing John Rain series and then it had a break to follow a new character, Ben Treven.

I have been listening to them all on audio books, using +Audible, read by the man himself, +Barry Eisler, who does a cracking job, putting lots of character and drama into the readings. Some audio books are dull and monotone but Barry's are amazing. Check out Barry's books on Audible. 

Other formats are obviously available, I just find Audible really easy to use on my phone. Now I have a 4G connected phone, I can just download a new book when I am on the move, which I did the other day as I finished one book and was only half way through a long drive and couldn't wait! 

If you like your secret agent/ex special forces/assassin/martial arts/clandestine/violent/political/deniable ops/gritty/tense/action filled/passionate dramas then I highly recommend you give them a try.

I would say start at the beginning of the John Rain series, although not essential, but there are many references to previous storylines.

I just finished Inside Out which is Ben Treven book 2 and was so excited at the end when Dox and Rain were mentioned and Ben is to go find them in the next book, The Detachment! Cannot wait (until Monday)!

Check out Barry's website and blog.