Nathan Thomas @TakeN@dingdash.com
Breakfast show Presenter at Pure 247 Radio
Joined Jan 2021
So, I went for a 5km run for the first time in around 2 months yesterday. It was not easy, but I made it, in spite of vehement objections from my body the whole way. 😩
I did take one or two short breaks along the way though and took a couple of photos, to capture some of the beautiful scenery.
Sunshine and blue skies ☀️, rolling hills and green fields 🌾, a fresh, cool breeze 🌬️, and a quiet, smooth open road - what more could could one desire of a running route? 😌
@BrettHawthorn
Magnificent! 😲
@DevotionalTreasures
I look forward to it. 🙂
@DevotionalTreasures
Thanks, I have indeed. And, I must admit, it's most gratifying. As a photographer, when someone desires to see the location in one of my pictures in person, that is one of the best kind of compliments.
I'm awfully grateful to you for using my photos on your blogs; it's quite an honour to think that somebody likes my photos enough to want to use them in the way you are.
@sinbach Looks delicious. 😋
"A Fine Evening"
When you think of a day at the beach, you probably imagine white sand, blue skies, and warm sunshine. 🏖️ But a typical day at the beach in England is usually slightly different - below 10°C, strong gusts of wind, and mostly overcast.
But I love it; I never tire of walking along the beach, hearing the sound of waves gently breaking onto the shore, the dark, still sheet of cloud hanging above me, and the cool, fresh, sea air whirling about my ears, refreshing my lungs, and invigorating my mind. 😌
Anyway, my thoughts run away with me sometimes 🙄 💭. As I was saying, here is a photo I took recently at a wonderful beach in typically British weather.
I hope you like it, otherwise I hiked for 3½ hours, over rough terrain and through a biting wind, for nothing 😅.
@sinbach I can't un-see that. Now everytime I look at a map of the world, I'll just see that cat. 😅
"Remembering"
This is a pair of abstract images which can be interpreted in a variety of ways. For me, they convey a sense of memory, or remembering old times - traumatic or tragic memories in the case of the first picture, and pleasant or comforting memories in the case of the second.
@Olamide I thought I needed a holiday. You've confirmed my hypothesis. 😆
"Head In the Clouds"
Here's a glorious cloud formation from a while ago. Lit up majestically by the sun, the texture of this cloud caught my eye when I looked out the window. I knew it would certainly pass within moments, so I hastily popped outside with my camera to photograph it.
@sinbach I never learned one way or the other. However, I personally prefer typing single spaced; I find it looks neater. Plus, using single spacing will make the text more compact, so, it's a win win.
"Red sky at night, shepherd's delight.
Red sky in the morning, shepherds take warning."
I can't actually remember what the weather was like on the day that I took this photo, but if the rhyme is accurate, then it can't have been fair.
Anyway, the photograph below is of an incredible sunrise I witnessed a short while ago. For a brief moment (literally just a few minutes!), prior to the sun's appearance, the clouds above it suddenly exploded with magnificent texture and colour, lit up vibrantly in rich orange-pink.
"Reach Out"
Another of my abstract image collection. For this one I added some grain and desaturated it significantly.
(In case you are wondering, it's my hand in the picture. I couldn't hire a hand model 😏)
@MaryMamuzich Thank you very much. 🙂
...And here are all the rest, showing the beautiful sunset in all its glory.
There is nothing quite like watching the sun go down, surrounded by God's beautiful creation.
Here are some pictures from a highly memorable sunset from the other week (and last year now). While my family and I were out for an evening walk, the sun began to set, casting a beautiful golden light upon the surrounding landscape.
More photos to follow in the next post...
@tanjaostman Remarkable. I don't believe I've ever seen such a long shadow before.
I don't usually do much abstract or experimental photography, but I find abstract photographs can often be great for conveying emotion. By experimenting with lighting, texture, colour, blur, and a whole host of other elements, one can create powerful, emotionally impactive images.
Some can be bright, with vibrant colours and sharp edges in a chaotic blur, conveying joy, excitement, or holiday vibes; others can be dark, grainy, and shadowy, conveying fear, tragedy, or sadness; still others can have numerous imperceptible shapes with soft gradients, conveying mystery, thought, or spirituality.
I've been experimenting with such photography recently, the results of which I hope to share shortly. Here is the first, which is titled "Hazy Excitement".
A nice close-up of a blooming flower from the other week. I noticed the midday sun illuminating a group of flowers from behind, showing the texture of the petals. I liked the lighting, the blend of vibrant orange and light pink, and the complementary backlighting, so I decided to take a few photos before a cloud blocked the sun.
(Unfortunately, I couldn't think of a title for this photo, but I'm open to suggestions)
@Berrybunchfamily @MaryMamuzich I think not. 🤨
