Embossing Goosanders in flight

At my temporary local patch  which consists of a Canal, Tidal River, Fishing ponds, Marsh Area and Farmland, There is no doubt there are quite a few waterfowl around. I have been recording up to 12 Goosanders which is a type of sawbill (Duck). Larger then your average Mallard and quite streamlined which seems to have a long neck and bill in flight. Today I was able to photograph a silhouette of a pair in flight at dusk.  With Photoshop CS5, I managed to create and design a simple picture using the embossing filter which was the first time I have put it to the test.

I am very happy with the way it has turned out.

 

Goosanders

For web purposes only, I have downsized, reduced the quality and watermarked. 

 

 

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Patterns in Nature - The Drought

Just weeks into the summer, the climate becomes hot and dry in Africa. Water becomes hard to find as dried up river beds play a part in natures patterns. The ground shouts out as you walk across the cracked earth crust, sending you into a experience where creativity keeps your mind open to the harsh reality which third world countries face.

 

'Dry Hard'
 Coming to a Cinema near you!

 Beckles Photography

http://www.flickr.com/photos/58414712@N02/11786006753/

Spring Time in Scotland

Just one of those magical scenes where you can just sit and watch the world go by

 

This stunning coast line was taken on
the west coast of Scotland high up in
the Highlands!

Beckles Photography

http://www.flickr.com/photos/58414712@N02/11782982236/

 

 

Creative Creations comes in all Packages

Welcome to the new blog

 

'Beckles Creations'

I originally come from Yorkshire

but have spent a lot of time up in the Shetland Islands, Scotland.

 

This blog is really something for me to document and watch my progress 

as I try to learn and explore new crafts.

 Advice and Tips will always be welcome.

 

I have a big interest in photography whether

its outdoor, wildlife, pets or scenic pictures

so no doubt you will be seeing quite a lot of my images on the blog.

I'm use the programme Photoshop CS5, 

learning  the use of filters, HDR,

Black and white images, layers, etc. 

 

I like to see myself as a Arts and Crafts sort of person

from card making to cross stitching.

The latter have had me create my own designs from my photos

of which good feed back was greatly received.  

I have been learning the art of knitting of which I have

already made a Fisherman's Kep and a snood.

I have been lucky enough to be apart of a community

which holds a great history and culture in to this craft

where the type of patterns are world famous.

 

People who knows me, know me best for my baking

whether its for my

soft  Bread, Luxurious Muffins, Tray bakes, Sponges, Crumbles, Scones, etc.

This is where I like to be adventurous and explore new ideas.

 

I have a big interest in our beloved mans best friend

of which I own a excitable canine.

You will probably guess what Type of breed

by its distinctive  markings in my images

 

I enjoy wildlife where birds are my main focus.

I have had the privilege of being on a fantastic wildlife hot spot 

during the last several summers

 which have played host to numerous

pods of Dolphins and the incredible Orca 'Killer Whale.  

 

I would like to see my interests come out

in my creations in one way of another.

I will be looking forward to any feedback

as I update this blog as and when.

 

Now for the important bit

 

 

ALL IMAGES, RECIPES, DESIGNS, CREATIONS AND TEXT CONTAINED IN THIS BLOG ARE THE COPYRIGHT OF BECKLES CREATIONS AND ARE PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW. ALL RIGHTS ARE RESERVED WORLDWIDE.

PRIOR PERMISSION SHOULD BE SOUGHT FOR THE USE OF ANYTHING CONTAINED IN THE BLOG BY GETTING IN TOUCH WITH BECKLES CREATIONS 

NO IMAGE MAY BE DOWNLOADED, COPIED, PRINTED OR USED IN ANY FORM, WHETHER ITS WHOLE OR PART WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF BECKLES CREATIONS

 

©Beckles Creations