A close-up photograph of a tree trunk covered in climbing ivy with rust-orange autumn leaves. The leaves display prominent white veining against their warm terracotta tones. The textured grey-brown bark of the trunk is partially visible beneath the dense foliage. The blurred background suggests a wintry, dormant landscape with bare branches and a stone wall or structure.

5/5 colour #infrared

Ivy, but not as we know it. Snapped on a footpath somewhere near #Brentwood.

#fourthirds #Olympus14_35mmf2 lens #fullspectrum EM1ii - 590nm clip-in filter

#photography

#landscape #scape #naturephotography

A gravel path winds through a winter landscape, flanked by tall dry golden grasses and dominated by large, bare-branched trees with gnarled, twisting limbs reaching across the sky. The warm amber and rust tones of the dormant vegetation contrast with an overcast blue-grey sky. The scene has a quiet, late-season stillness to it.

4/5 colour #infrared

Another path and more trees in #590nm #IR - Harold Wood Park in E London

#fourthirds #Olympus14_35mmf2 lens #fullspectrum EM1ii - 590nm clip-in filter

#photography

#landscape #scape

A dirt path winds through scrubland in early spring, flanked by a flowering blackthorn bush in full white blossom on the left and bare, tangled bramble or hawthorn shrubs on the right, under a dramatic, heavy grey sky.

3/5 colour #infrared

I like the way the blossom has stayed white in this #ir snap taken on Tylers Common in E London a couple of weeks ago.

#fourthirds #Olympus14_35mmf2 lens #fullspectrum EM1ii - 589nm clip-in filter

#photography

#landscape #scape #naturephotography

A quiet winter or early spring landscape featuring a small winding stream or drainage channel cutting through overgrown wetland vegetation. Bare-branched deciduous trees dominate the scene — including what appears to be a weeping willow in the middle distance — their skeletal forms reaching across a pale, cloudy blue sky. The ground is carpeted in russet and burnt-orange dead ferns or bracken, contrasting with patches of muted sage-green grasses and reeds. The overall palette is soft and muted, with a slightly warm, film-like tone to the edit. The scene has a peaceful, melancholic feel typical of the dormant season.

2/5 colour #infrared

This is the River Ingrebourne in Harold Wood Park E London. This is a 4 shot #panorama / #vertorama as my lens wasn't wide enough.

#fourthirds #Olympus14_35mmf2 lens #fullspectrum EM1ii - #590nm clip-in filter

#photography #ir

#landscape #scape #naturephotography

A narrow dirt path winds through a woodland in late winter, flanked by bare and semi-bare trees whose branches arch overhead to form a natural tunnel. The forest floor and surrounding undergrowth are covered in warm russet and amber tones from dried leaves and grasses. The colour grading gives the scene a rich, slightly surreal quality — deep oranges and teals — with a pale blue sky just visible through the canopy in the upper left corner. The perspective draws the eye down the vanishing path into the misty distance.

1/5 #infrared colour

This week recent colour #IR work - a change from my usual black and white.But this coppery/orange does work for me.

This is south of #Brentwood.

#fourthirds #Olympus14_35mmf2 lens #fullspectrum EM1ii - #590nm clip-in filter

#photography
#landscape #scape #naturephotography

A futuristic-looking enclosed pedestrian walkway or bridge bathed in vivid blue and cyan lighting, shot from a low, central perspective that creates a strong vanishing point. Angular steel and glass panels line both sides, with benches visible along the walls. Two silhouetted figures can be seen in the distance. The reflective floor and symmetrical composition give the scene a sci-fi, tunnel-like atmosphere.

Throwback Saturday
The much-snapped tunnel on Canary Wharf in E London from 2018 with the strong #horizontal #leadinglines for today's #BlueSkyArtShow

Shot with the #fourthirds Olympus 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 on my EM1 (Stupidly at F9 I see from the EXIF).

#photography #architecture #streetphotography.

A black and white photograph of a dense, overgrown wetland scene in winter. A multi-stemmed tree or large shrub — likely a pollarded willow — dominates the centre-right of the frame, its bare branches fanning upward and outward. Around it, tangled undergrowth, dried grasses, and leafless shrubs fill the foreground, while a still body of water — a pond, ditch, or slow-moving stream — is partially visible in the middle ground. More bare trees recede into a flat, overcast sky in the background. The image has a quiet, melancholic mood, emphasising texture and natural complexity in the absence of colour.

5/5 Another #infrared walk

This is #panorama / #vertorama as I didn't have a wide enough lens or enough space to get further away.

Tylers Common between #HaroldWood and #Brentwood in #Essex

#fourthirds #Olympus14_35mmf2 lens #fullspectrum EM1ii. 590nm

#photography
#ir
#blackandwhite
#classicmono

A pylon's reflection ripples across a still puddle on wet ground, its form distorted by the water's surface into something ghostly and abstract. The muted blue-grey tones of the water contrast with the muddy gravel edges of the puddle, giving the image a quiet, melancholic atmosphere.

4/5 Another #infrared walk

A reflection of a pylon in one of the puddles that made this walk something of a mudbath.

Shot on Tylers Common in 590nm infrared between #HaroldWood and #Brentwood in #Essex

#fourthirds #Olympus14_35mmf2 lens
#fullspectrum EM1ii.

#photography #ir #reflection

A rusted metal drum lies on its side among fallen leaves and tangled undergrowth, partially decayed with a jagged hole torn through its face. Behind it, bare-branched trees rise against a pale winter sky, their skeletal limbs interlacing overhead. The black-and-white treatment emphasises the desolate, overgrown atmosphere of what appears to be an abandoned woodland clearing.

3/5 Another #infrared walk

A rusty oil drum on Tylers Common in 590nm infrared between #HaroldWood and #Brentwood in #Essex

I took my new #fourthirds #Olympus14_35mmf2 lens for a test run with my #fullspectrum EM1ii.

#photography #ir #blackandwhite #classicmono

A weathered wooden picnic table sits abandoned in a wild, overgrown meadow, surrounded by tall dry grass and bare winter trees beneath a cloudy grey sky, photographed in black and white.

2/5 another #Infrared walk

A bench on Tylers Common in 590nm infrared between #HaroldWood and #Brentwood in #Essex

I took my new #fourthirds #Olympus14_35mmf2 lens for a test run with my #fullspectrum EM1ii.

#photography #classicmono #blackandwhite

A black and white photograph of a woodland scene carpeted with snowdrops in full bloom. The delicate white bell-shaped flowers rise on slender stems among broad leaves, spreading densely across the forest floor. Behind them, bare and semi-bare trees recede into a misty background, their branching silhouettes filling the upper portion of the frame. The monochrome treatment gives the image a quiet, timeless quality, emphasising texture and tone over colour

1/5 another #Infrared walk

Here's a fine display of #snowdrops in #590nm infrared on the side of lane near #Brentwood in #Essex

I took my new #fourthirds #Olympus14_35mmf2 lens for a test run with my #fullspectrum EM1ii.

#photography #ir #classicmono
#blackandwhite

A dramatic black and white photograph of a traditional barrel aging cellar with rows of wooden whiskey barrels stacked along both sides of a long corridor, creating a symmetrical vanishing point perspective under exposed wooden beam ceiling.

Throwback Saturday

Here's a snap from 2019 of #barrels of #whiskey stored in the Jameson distillery near #Cork in #Ireland - made of #wood for today's #BlueSkyArtShow

Shot through a small window in a door.
#fourthirds Olympus 9-18mm on #OlympusEM1ii
#photography #blackandwhite

Black and white photograph taken from a low angle looking up through ornamental grasses or pampas-like plants with feathery plumes silhouetted against an overcast sky

Here's another shot with a 20 year old Panasonic DMC-L1 (the same camera as a Leica Digilux 3) using the exceptional Olympus #fourthirds 14-35f2.
#photography #vintagedigitalcamera
#blackandwhite #naturephotography #stunday

Antique electrical control panel with two round analog gauges labeled 'AMPERES' and 'VOLTS', mounted above a metal housing with a viewing window showing internal mechanical components and START/STOP buttons

Weathered brass manufacturer's nameplate from 1929 reading 'The Lancashire Dynamo Motor Co Ltd, Trafford Park, Manchester' associated with 'The Crypto Electrical Co Ltd', showing DC generator specifications

Large vintage turquoise and cream-colored industrial generator or motor with protective mesh screening and safety railings, mounted on a concrete platform in a tiled power station room with red floor

Vintage turquoise industrial electric motor with ribbed cooling fins mounted on a concrete base, connected to brass valves and metal-braided hydraulic hoses in a tiled mechanical room

5/5 West India Quay Impounding Station

For the last post in this set I decided to share four snaps to provide more insight into the work of the pump station for the (former) docks in E London.

#fourthirds Olympus 7-14mm f4 on #OMsystemsOM1

#photography #industry #engineering #OMsystemsOM1

Industrial control panel with colored indicator lights (red and green) mounted next to aged cylindrical pressure vessels or tanks with weathered white paint and bolted flanges in a deteriorating factory or plant setting

4/5 West India Quay Impounding Station

Focusing in on the control panel for one of the pumps used to top up the docks on the Isle of Dogs in E London. I always like a bespoke control system.

#fourthirds Olympus 7-14mm f4 on #OMsystemsOM1

#photography #industry #engineering #OMsystemsOM1

Industrial heritage interior showing a historic pump house or water treatment facility with symmetrical rows of large turquoise-colored pumping equipment and cylindrical turbines. The spacious hall features exposed steel truss roof structure, arched multi-paned windows along weathered yellow-ochre walls, and an elevated catwalk system. Orange-red flooring runs between the vintage machinery. Natural light filters through the industrial windows, illuminating the preserved early 20th-century mechanical infrastructure.

1/5 West India Quay Impounding Station

The docks on the Isle of Dogs in E London are all connected These pumps top them up when needed. You can visit on occasional open days run by the Canal & River Trust

#fourthirds Olympus7_14mmf4 #OMsystemsOM1

#photography #industry #engineering #pump

An ornate architectural ceiling photographed from directly below, featuring an elaborate geometric design. The centerpiece consists of four symmetrical panels arranged in a 2x2 grid, each containing a cross-shaped pattern with pale blue backgrounds and beige molding. Small decorative medallions sit at the center of each cross. The panels are separated by a horizontal red band adorned with white floral rosettes. Intricate chevron and leaf patterns frame the entire composition. The surrounding walls display checkered stonework in beige and gray tones, creating a tunnel-like perspective that draws the eye upward to the decorated ceiling vault

3/5 Natural History Museum

Always look up. Here's one of the many wonderful ceilings in the #naturalhistorymuseum - note the animals in the centre of each panel.

#fourthirds Olympus 7-14mmf4 lens on #OMsystems om1 camera

#photography #architecture #architecturephotography #victorianarchitecture

Upward view of an ornate Romanesque Revival building facade featuring concentric arches of alternating terracotta and cream-colored bricks. The entrance displays elaborate carved stonework, decorative columns with foliate capitals, and twin arched doorways with ornamental ironwork. Two rows of narrow arched windows sit above the entrance, surrounded by intricate architectural detailing and a checkerboard pattern frieze. The dramatic low-angle perspective emphasizes the building's monumental scale against a blue sky.

2/5 Natural History Museum

Looking up at the entrance to the #naturalhistorymuseum - some of London's peak #VictorianArchitecture .

#fourthirds Olympus 7-14mmf4 lens on #OMsystems om1 camera

#photography #architecture #architecturephotography #victorianarchitecture

Close-up of a delicate pink and white flower cluster blooming on a brown stem, with small tubular petals arranged in a rounded formation against a soft, blurred green and gray background

5/5 not a Leica

The final snap in this set from my #PanasonicDMcL1 (the same camera as a Leica #Digilux3) and the Olympus 14-35mm F2 #fourthirds lens comes from some early blossom in E London's Harrow Lodge Park.

#photography #flower #flowerphotography #macro

A serene winter landscape showing a calm lake or pond with bare deciduous trees lining its banks. The still water creates a perfect mirror reflection of the blue sky dotted with white and gray clouds above. Leafless trees and brown vegetation frame the left side of the image, while more distant trees are visible across the water. The scene captures a peaceful moment in nature with beautiful symmetry between sky and water.

3/5 not a Leica

Shot on an E London walk with a Panasonic DMC-L1 (the same camera as a Leica Digilux 3) using the exceptional Olympus #fourthirds 14-35f2.
#photography #landscapephotography #landscape #vintagedigitalcamera

A peaceful wetland scene in winter, featuring a calm pond or lake with perfect mirror-like reflections. Bare deciduous trees line the far shore, their branches displaying warm golden-brown tones in the sunlight. A tall wind pump tower stands prominently in the middle distance, reflected in the still water. The foreground shows dormant reeds and grasses in tan and brown hues, with a green bench or gate visible among the vegetation. White waterfowl, possibly swans or egrets, can be seen gathered on the water's surface. The sky is partly cloudy, creating a serene, naturalistic atmosphere typical of a nature reserve or wildlife sanctuary.

2/5 not a Leica
a second shot from an E London walk with the Panasonic DMC-L1 (the same camera as a Leica Digilux 3) using the exceptional Olympus #fourthirds 14-35f2. It's from 2006 unusually for a DSLR is rangefinder style.

#photography #landscapephotography #landscape #vintagedigitalcamera

A tranquil winter lake scene featuring bare and golden-leafed trees reflected perfectly in still water, with wooden docks and buildings visible along the shoreline beneath an overcast sky.

1/5 not a Leica

This week snaps from a Panasonic DMC-L1 #fourthirds camera. Introduced in 2006 (the same as a Leica Digilux3).
Olympus fourthirds 14-35mm f2 lens.

From a walk last week between Dagenham and Hornchurch - note the coot on the ice.

#photography #landscapephotography #landscape

A reggae musician performing on stage against a vibrant yellow-orange gradient background. He's wearing clothing in red, gold, and green colors (the colors associated with Rastafarian culture and reggae music), holding a microphone in one hand while raising a striped scarf in the same colors with the other hand. He has dreadlocks and is wearing jewelry including chains and bracelets. The dramatic lighting creates a warm, sunset-like atmosphere behind him as he engages with the audience during his performance.

Throwback Saturday
Here's a #vibrant Levi Roots performing in Newham's Central Park in 2018 for today's #BlueSkyArtShow

#fourthirds Olympus 50-200mm f2.8-3.5 SWD lens on Olympus EM1 mk1.

#photography #musicphotography #gigphotography #portrait #environmentalportrait #LeviRoots

A plump red eastern fox squirrel stares directly into the camera from his perch on a tree trunk

Chonky

#wildlife #squirrel #fourthirds

Olympus E-5
Panasonic Leica 14-150mm f/3.5-5.6

A bright red 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air hot rod sits in traffic at a red light on a city street.

'57 Chevy Bel Air 2-door sedan hot rod

#carsky #oldcarBS #fourthirds

Olympus E-5
Zuiko Digital 12-60mm f/2.8-4

Looking directly upward at an ornate Gothic cathedral ceiling with fan vaulting radiating from a central octagonal chandelier. The pale stone ribs create a symmetrical star pattern, with stained glass windows positioned between pointed arches at each corner. Warm golden lighting from side chambers contrasts with the cool white stone and colorful glass

Best of 25: 2

Looking up in the Lincoln's Inn Great Hall/Library building into the tower. This is one of my favourite ever #lookingup shots - I'm slightly obsessed with these.

#fourthirds #Olympus7_14mmf4 lens on my #Olympus EM1iii

#photography #architecture #architecturephotography #symmetry

Coastal sunset with reflection of the last of the sun on the sea

Coastal sunset with reflection of the last of the sun on the sea

Coastal sunset with reflection of the last of the sun on the sea

Sometimes you just have to sit and wait for the sun to do its thing and enjoy every minute.

#Gnerja #Malta #Sunset #Coast #OMsystem #Olympus #landscape #seascape #fourthirds

夜オカメ
#バロン #オカメインコ #トリ #cockatiel #olympus #epl10 #mmf2 #FourThirds #70_300mm

I went to the cricket this week - or at least The Hundred which is almost cricket. My seat was close to the stage for the half time entertainment from #NatOaks @natoakks so I took a snap.

#fourthirds #olympus50200 lens 📷 OM1

#photography #musicphotography #portraitphotography #microfourthirds

Breskens (NL) - Olympus E-500 + 40-150mm

#netherlands #breskens #olympus #ccd #kodak #photo #beach #photography #summer #sunset #goldenhour #photographer #zeeland #seaside #color #colors #fourthirds #dslr #oldschool #landscape