London

Just a quick peek at my recent trip to London, was only there for a day so didn't have much time to fit a lot in!

Filters

I bought two filters yesterday, a circular polariser and an ultra violet. I had a quick play with the polariser. It's best used for bright sunlight and reflections and as I used it at sunset it didn't have the best effects but you can still see the difference. I've been wanting to use filters for some time now but didn't really know where to start as I don't know much about them, I figured I'd start with a couple of basic filters. The ultra violet is used for general photography and doubles up as a lens protector, I didn't get chance to use it yesterday so not sure what effect it'll have yet! Here are some examples of the polariser, like I say it's best used for water reflections and harsh sunlight as it increases colour saturation but the results can be seen below!

As I'm very new to using filters if you know anything about them or have any tips on when is best to use them etc please let me know! At the minute I'm just experimenting but it would be good to hear from people who use them regularly!

Fireworks

Fireworks taken on Bonfire night this year. First attempt at photographing fireworks, it was hard but can't wait to do it again!

Guinness, Guinness and more Guinness!

Recently (well about 2 months ago now so not that recent!) Me and George and his family went to Dublin for the weekend, George's Mum and Dad took part in the Dragon boating event off the river Liffey while me and George explored all Dublin had to offer! It was a brilliant weekend with good food, drinks (LOTS of Guinness) and company. We went round the Guinness factory which is a must, it was so fascinating and you got a free drink, yay! Also Temple Bar is a must see area, the pubs there are incredible! We'll definitely be going back (once we've saved a small fortune - it's very expensive!) would definitely recommend a weekend trip over there if you ever get chance!