Amateur Photographer - UK (2020-05-16)

(Antfer) #1

Early morning dew and
raindrops add sparkle
to macro shots
Sony A6100, 16-70mm, 1/250sec
at f/5.6, ISO 100


Tim Coleman
Timothy Coleman is a husband, father of three and
former AP staff writer who continues to write features
and kit reviews for several websites and magazines.
Since leaving AP in 2013, he has divided his time
between the UK and East Africa, where he creates
content for a faith-based charity. See http://www.
timcoleman.net and on Instagram timothy_coleman

ALL PICTURES © TIM COLEMAN


Technique


F


or a year now I’ve been going for regular local photo
walks. I had been writing about my experiences
in order to encourage people to do the same. Then
Covid-19 happened. With the present virus lockdown
we’ve all had to stay at home and limit movement to our local
area for necessities and exercise. While my words have taken
on new meaning, they still apply. There are plenty of
photographic opportunities on your doorstep and the key is
knowing where to look for them. Over the past few weeks I have
(responsibly) been using an exercise allowance as a chance for a


Virus lockdown is keeping us local,


but these restrictions may revive your


photography. Tim Coleman has been


discovering the joy of local photo


walks within a mile from his home


Going it


on foot


Explore and capture the smaller
details on your photo walks
Sony A6100, 16-70mm, 1/320sec at f/5.6, ISO 100
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