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During the UK wide COVID-19 lockdown I was finding it frustrating that I couldn't really venture out and shoot the sort of things I normally do. So with plenty of time on my hands indoors, I decided to set myself a little challenge, to document my family in as simple a way as possible.
Basically all I used was one main camera - my Sony A7iii and one lens - my Sigma ART 35mm f/1.4. I would shoot only in camera JPEG and use the in camera black and white profile.
In post process, all I did was some simple crop and rotation corrections. Im sure I have one leg bigger than the other - always seem to be wonky!
I really like the set of images and I might make a little book out of them. I think it captures our moods quite well. Happy one moment, and bored and sad the next.
Kinda glad we can venture out a bit more these days; even if we aren't completely out of the woods yet. The freedom feels amazing....!
As the coronavirus lockdown continues in Belgium, this is what the country's third most used railway station looks like just before rush hour. Normally it sees almost 56,000 passengers per day on weekdays - today, during rush hour, I saw about ten at the same time at most.
I also learnt that even just being present at the railway station is in violation of the corona protocols, which I wasn't aware of, considering I was using it as a shortcut during a walk. Luckily the policewoman kindly informed me that presence at the railway station was in fact a violation, and let me off with a warning.
This picture was taken on Thursday 26 March, 2020.
Lyall Bay surf, thick with wetsuits the weekend before the expected announcemen of a relaxation of the lockdown to Level 2. The weather and tides contributed to a quite staggering turnout on the beach and in the water. I don't think I've ever seen the water so busy in the 10 years I've lived here. everyone still observing the 2m distancing rules - out of the water at any rate...
During the UK wide COVID-19 lockdown I was finding it frustrating that I couldn't really venture out and shoot the sort of things I normally do. So with plenty of time on my hands indoors, I decided to set myself a little challenge, to document my family in as simple a way as possible.
Basically all I used was one main camera - my Sony A7iii and one lens - my Sigma ART 35mm f/1.4. I would shoot only in camera JPEG and use the in camera black and white profile.
In post process, all I did was some simple crop and rotation corrections. Im sure I have one leg bigger than the other - always seem to be wonky!
I really like the set of images and I might make a little book out of them. I think it captures our moods quite well. Happy one moment, and bored and sad the next.
Kinda glad we can venture out a bit more these days; even if we aren't completely out of the woods yet. The freedom feels amazing....!
Feeling stuck in the four walls of your bedroom?
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Stepping Out
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About a month ago I was going mad behind the four walls of my room and was doing so much, (my to-do lists were ridiculously long) that that in itself, drove me barmy as well. Very much struggled to find the medium. Stepping out and being able to enjoy the park for the day has been wonderful, but I must admit, I have adapted to my routine of staying in. This was my first shot that I took in this project, back then it represented being stuck within my 4 walls. Upon reflection, it can be both.
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During Lockdown I've been keeping my photography brain busy with a self portrait project. Using my bedroom wall, things I can find around the house and my feelings about this bloody lockdown. Which you may or may not, possibly relate to.
During the UK wide COVID-19 lockdown I was finding it frustrating that I couldn't really venture out and shoot the sort of things I normally do. So with plenty of time on my hands indoors, I decided to set myself a little challenge, to document my family in as simple a way as possible.
Basically all I used was one main camera - my Sony A7iii and one lens - my Sigma ART 35mm f/1.4. I would shoot only in camera JPEG and use the in camera black and white profile.
In post process, all I did was some simple crop and rotation corrections. Im sure I have one leg bigger than the other - always seem to be wonky!
I really like the set of images and I might make a little book out of them. I think it captures our moods quite well. Happy one moment, and bored and sad the next.
Kinda glad we can venture out a bit more these days; even if we aren't completely out of the woods yet. The freedom feels amazing....!
During the UK wide COVID-19 lockdown I was finding it frustrating that I couldn't really venture out and shoot the sort of things I normally do. So with plenty of time on my hands indoors, I decided to set myself a little challenge, to document my family in as simple a way as possible.
Basically all I used was one main camera - my Sony A7iii and one lens - my Sigma ART 35mm f/1.4. I would shoot only in camera JPEG and use the in camera black and white profile.
In post process, all I did was some simple crop and rotation corrections. Im sure I have one leg bigger than the other - always seem to be wonky!
I really like the set of images and I might make a little book out of them. I think it captures our moods quite well. Happy one moment, and bored and sad the next.
Kinda glad we can venture out a bit more these days; even if we aren't completely out of the woods yet. The freedom feels amazing....!
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Brussels lockdown : From 21 November to 25 November 2015, the government of Belgium imposed a security lockdown on Brussels, including the closure of shops, schools, public transportation, due to information about potential terrorist attacks in the wake of the series of coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant on November 13. One of the perpetrators of the attack, Belgian-born French national Salah Abdeslam, was thought to be hiding in the city. As a result of warnings of a serious and imminent threat, the terror alert level was raised to the highest level (four) across the Brussels metropolitan area, and people were advised not to congregate publicly, effectively putting the city under lockdown.
(Source : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brussels_lockdown)
Belgium Covid Lockdown : On 10 March, the government advised to cancel any indoor scheduled events to be attended by more than 1000 people for the month of March. Prime minister Wilmes stressed this was not an interdiction but rather a recommendation. Schools remain open but are advised to cancel trips abroad and multi-day excursions in general. Companies are advised to have their personnel work from home as much as possible and allow flexible working times to allow a better spread of public transport use throughout the day. The authorities called this reinforced phase 2.
Late in the evening on 12 March, after a meeting of the National Security Council, the Belgian government moved into the federal phase of crisis management, and ordered the closure of schools, discos, cafes and restaurants, and the cancellation of all public gatherings for sporting, cultural or festive purposes from Friday 13 March at midnight onwards. It was stressed that the measures taken were not a lockdown because people are not required to stay home.
Concrete blocks in Mouscron, used to avoid all non-essential travel between France and Belgium (27 March 2020)
On 17 March, the National Security Council decided to take additional measures, based on the evolution of the spread of COVID-19 in Belgium and on recommendations of experts. Stricter social distancing measures were imposed from noon the following day until 5 April, with non-essential travel prohibited, non-essential shops to close, gatherings banned, and penalties to force companies and individuals to abide by the rules.
On 20 March, from 3 p.m. onwards Belgium closed its borders to all non-essential travel. Earlier, the governor of West Flanders had complained about Dutch and French citizens coming to Belgium for tourism or shopping, while mayors of municipalities close to the border with the Netherlands such as Paul Van Miert of Turnhout urged their Dutch counterparts to request their national authorities in the Netherlands to implement similar measures as in Belgium, in order to stop Belgian citizens going to Dutch cafes or restaurants. From 25 March onwards, people arriving at Brussels Airport were handed over a leaflet with the compelling advice to quarantine themselves for a fortnight.
On 27 March, the National Security Council and the governments decided to extend the measures until 19 April (end of the Easter vacation). On 15 April, the containment measures were extended until the 3 May.
(source : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_Belgium)
The slope off the footbridge, Bell's Bridge, converges with ramps in the footpath along the River Clyde.
Whilst walkers are two a penny, roller skiers are something of a novelty here. Each of us set out shortly after breakfast so it would be quiet, only to find lots of people had had the same idea.
'I always feel like somebody's watching me' sang Rockwell in his 1984 hit (which features Michael Jackson on backing vocals assumably because Rockwell's dad was Motown CEO Berry Gordy). And he wasn't wrong. In today's always-connected society the feeling that you're being watched is very real indeed. Because you probably are. Being under lockdown hasn't really helped to allay this anxiety for Marcus here but he's getting on with things as best he can. Aren't we all.
Well, there it is. My first solo mission. I'm pretty pleased with the final product - from the skin tone to the wallpaper. Now I just need some sunshine again and I can move on with some modifications before whitewashing and starting all over again.
Cheers
id-iom
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Oh gosh, I've been playing faaaar too much Pokemon Unite lately so my flickr and wordpress have really fallen to the wayside.
There are still so many dolls, plushies and Rengoku merch I need to share! And the great news is, I'll be going on a full month's leave next month in November which will give me plenty of time to post.
The year 2021 is coming to a close, and admittedly it's been a rough last couple of months for me. Between work issues and covid lockdowns, I've noticed burnout slowly, but surely, creeping up on me.
I timed my leave for November as I was desperately hoping we'd be out of lockdown by then, so I could go doll hunting for the Rainbow High Winter Break and series 3 dolls. How frustrating that they were released all at once during the first month of lockdown, following several months of "doll drought" in New Zealand. I got so bored (or thirsty) that I bought at least three of each Cheer doll (even Jade, who I don't collect, to use as an eye donor for customs) because that was all we had for many months.
My desperate hope to be released from lockdown quickly diminished to disappointment with the government's recent announcement that a target of 90% double vaccination rate is required. Even though I'm medical, I think this is rather ambitious and bordering on ludicrous.
Aaaaanyway, I don't want to muddy my post with politics and covid talk. So I want to share pics of my De'Vious twins that I ordered from Amazon several months ago. I got them at about the same time as Jett Dawson, but never got around to posting them.
I actually ended up purchasing three sets, because of previous issues with defects when ordering online. Fortunately, most of them were pretty decent, so I ended up keeping two sets. One set will remain unopened and be used as background decor for my desk.
So up until Series 3, these De'Vious twins were hands down my favourite Rainbow High dolls. I just love how sultrily fierce and unique their face moulds are.
I adore the beautiful blend of colours in their luscious locks - one cool, one hot. The colours contrast, yet complement each other perfectly. Both twins are absolutely gorgeous, but I do favour Laurel a tad more, because I'm all about fire. I'm also a big sucker for that gold/white colour scheme she has on.
I'm normally not fussed about nails and manicures, but let's just appreciate how cute their multicoloured nails are! Each with colours reflecting their respective hot and cold themes. Such attention to details is as equally impressive as it is refreshing, and is partly what keeps me coming back for more and more Rainbow High (despite the sizeable chasm it has left in my bank account).
I'm now a little afraid of watching the Rainbow High Show, because I've become hopelessly bewitched by this gorgeous pair, and I'd hate to have their spell's hold over me weaken due to how b*tchy or obnoxious these girls are in the show. Please, please, pleeeease make them likeable and relateable villains!!!
And finally, I must end with my first of two confessions. That I bought another two sets of these girls from Amazon yesterday, just in time to arrive close towards the end of my leave. Along with them, I also ordered some Barbie Looks dolls (I completely missed out on these on release day). I am hoping to luck out with a perfect De'Vious twins set to keep "mint in box". I use quotation marks because lately I've received nothing but broken and damaged packages from Amazon. Sadness.
My second and final confession tonight, is that I caved and ended up spending about $800 ordering a bunch of Rainbow High Series 3 and Winter Break dolls online! And I've actually received some already! I can't wait to share them with you. I also have a bunch of barbies including the otherworldly beauty Gold Label Amethyst barbie to post about! There's also my 17" Disney limited edition Mary Blair Alice doll and Esmeralda too!!! And my Jellycats! Oh gosh, the list is endless. Can you see why I need to take that one month off now?!
'I always feel like somebody's watching me' sang Rockwell in his 1984 hit (which features Michael Jackson on backing vocals assumably because Rockwell's dad was Motown CEO Berry Gordy). And he wasn't wrong. In today's always-connected society the feeling that you're being watched is very real indeed. Because you probably are. Being under lockdown hasn't really helped to allay this anxiety for Marcus here but he's getting on with things as best he can. Aren't we all.
Well, there it is. My first solo mission. I'm pretty pleased with the final product - from the skin tone to the wallpaper. Now I just need some sunshine again and I can move on with some modifications before whitewashing and starting all over again.
Cheers
id-iom
During the UK wide COVID-19 lockdown I was finding it frustrating that I couldn't really venture out and shoot the sort of things I normally do. So with plenty of time on my hands indoors, I decided to set myself a little challenge, to document my family in as simple a way as possible.
Basically all I used was one main camera - my Sony A7iii and one lens - my Sigma ART 35mm f/1.4. I would shoot only in camera JPEG and use the in camera black and white profile.
In post process, all I did was some simple crop and rotation corrections. Im sure I have one leg bigger than the other - always seem to be wonky!
I really like the set of images and I might make a little book out of them. I think it captures our moods quite well. Happy one moment, and bored and sad the next.
Kinda glad we can venture out a bit more these days; even if we aren't completely out of the woods yet. The freedom feels amazing....!
The Dianthus plumarius is known to grow invasively in New York State. It's behaving nicely in our garden.
'I always feel like somebody's watching me' sang Rockwell in his 1984 hit (which features Michael Jackson on backing vocals assumably because Rockwell's dad was Motown CEO Berry Gordy). And he wasn't wrong. In today's always-connected society the feeling that you're being watched is very real indeed. Because you probably are. Being under lockdown hasn't really helped to allay this anxiety for Marcus here but he's getting on with things as best he can. Aren't we all.
Well, there it is. My first solo mission. I'm pretty pleased with the final product - from the skin tone to the wallpaper. Now I just need some sunshine again and I can move on with some modifications before whitewashing and starting all over again.
Cheers
id-iom
During the UK wide COVID-19 lockdown I was finding it frustrating that I couldn't really venture out and shoot the sort of things I normally do. So with plenty of time on my hands indoors, I decided to set myself a little challenge, to document my family in as simple a way as possible.
Basically all I used was one main camera - my Sony A7iii and one lens - my Sigma ART 35mm f/1.4. I would shoot only in camera JPEG and use the in camera black and white profile.
In post process, all I did was some simple crop and rotation corrections. Im sure I have one leg bigger than the other - always seem to be wonky!
I really like the set of images and I might make a little book out of them. I think it captures our moods quite well. Happy one moment, and bored and sad the next.
Kinda glad we can venture out a bit more these days; even if we aren't completely out of the woods yet. The freedom feels amazing....!
'I always feel like somebody's watching me' sang Rockwell in his 1984 hit (which features Michael Jackson on backing vocals assumably because Rockwell's dad was Motown CEO Berry Gordy). And he wasn't wrong. In today's always-connected society the feeling that you're being watched is very real indeed. Because you probably are. Being under lockdown hasn't really helped to allay this anxiety for Marcus here but he's getting on with things as best he can. Aren't we all.
Well, there it is. My first solo mission. I'm pretty pleased with the final product - from the skin tone to the wallpaper. Now I just need some sunshine again and I can move on with some modifications before whitewashing and starting all over again.
Cheers
id-iom