May 25, 2025
Kit out of the air and walk up the beach as the squall approaches on Monifieth beach
IPhone 15 : 1/1000 : 2.2 : 50
G Photo Blog
A wee blog and photos I’ve been taking. Nothing serious. Mostly using Ricoh GRiiiX or Fuji XE4 with a few different primes. The GR has been a revelation this year. Still getting to grips with it – missing more often than I would like but loving it more and more.
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May 18, 2025
Folks chilling at sunset on Syracuses promenade
Griiix : 1/500 : 8.0 : 1250
May 18, 2025
Bathers in the teeny beach on north east side of Syracuse old town - hanging onto the last rays.
Griiix : 1/200 : 3.5 : 100
May 18, 2025
Specialised police car for a super thin allyway in Syracuse.
Griiix : 1/50 : 7.1 : 2500
May 13, 2025
Isola Bella beach was pretty populer for selfies and instagrammers.
Griiix : 1/400 : 5.6 : 100
May 12, 2025
The view from right outside our air b&b was pretty popular.
Griiix : 1/40 : 2.8 : 5000
May 12, 2025
Sicilian urban chic just outside our air b&b apartment in Ragusa - looking toward Ragusa Ibla.
Griiix : 1/30 : 16.0 : 100
February 1, 2025
in the Cafe-Royale for a pre match pint. Reflx flash - love the driectflash look.
Griiix : 1/100 : 3.5 : 160
January 19, 2025
Storm arewn damage still being cleared up
Griiix : 1/125 : 2.8 : 200
January 4, 2025
Teddy really really looked like it needed a drink (Geneva airport)
Griiix : 1/60 : 2.8 : 640
December 31, 2024
Kid running from can with firecracker in on NYE
Griiix : 1/50 : 2.8 : 1600
December 31, 2024
New years serving staff at UCPA Val D'Isere. A grand feast.
Griiix : 1/60 : 2.8 : 500
December 31, 2024
Antoine taking us down through the avalanche barriers on the east side of Tignes. Val Claret
Griiix : 1/320 : 4.5 : 100
December 31, 2024
Had to grab a shot - he clocked me but didnt look like he minded.
Griiix : 1/30 : 2.8 : 1600
December 31, 2024
Beautiful light illuminating the solaise lift on our walk back to the hostel. Handheld but not too noisy and good old gr IBIS held steady at 1/8.
Griiix : 1/8 : 2.8 : 6400
December 31, 2024
NYE 2024 - Val D'Isere - Folks with their back are in the VIP area so no doubt a couple of k a ticket 🤣 Seem to be injoying themselves though. I like the chaos this one captured. Snap focus of course.
Griiix : 1/60 : 2.8 : 1600
December 28, 2024
Cool mist at the garage break en route to ski
Iphone 15 : 1/50 : 1.8 : 640
December 26, 2024
Mum feeding Atlas on a winters eve
Iphone 15 : 1/30 : 1.8 : 1250
December 24, 2024
Building the bike takes attention to detail - and a lot of paperclips. Not many photos of me - mum needed careful direction but she took a good photo.
Iphone 15 : 1/160 : 2.8 : 200
December 24, 2024
10 x £20 notes makes a perfect model of the bike required by nephew 😆
XT50 : XF35 1.4 : 1/680 : 1.4 : 1250
December 1, 2024
A soul sheltering from the cold in Newcastle cathedral.
Griiix : 1/60 : 2.8 : 1600
November 30, 2024
Secret shot worked out nicely. Gr did really well steading this at 1/20 - Scene has something I really like - almost like its posed.
Griiix : 1/20 : 2.8 : 1600
November 30, 2024
Looking n/w up Side/Dean street.
Griiix : 1/40 : 2.8 : 1600
November 30, 2024
Atnospheric view down the long room of the Crown Posada in Newcastle
Griiix : 1/15 : 2.8 : 1600
November 23, 2024
A few whiskies in so glad managed to get a sharp image of the Erict.
Griiix : 1/40 : 2.8 : 1600
November 18, 2024
Looking southwest from the road just north of Balmoral - snow flurries the last 24 hrs capping mt keen nicely in the distance.
XT-50 : XC50-230 : 1/15 : 11.0 : 125
October 30, 2024
Useful metal pole for selfie opportunity. at Vorlichs summit.
XT-50 : XF35 : 1/120 : 8.0 : 250
October 30, 2024
Such a good payoff for a solo day off hike on a lovely Oct morning. Light was fantastic so posting a couple. Took a couple of lenses - the Voigtlander was fantastic - although a little tricky setting up with dark glasses and wind chill.
XT-50 : VL18 : 1/240 : 13.0 : 250
October 30, 2024
A chap waiting for his group to catch up at trig point on Ben Vorlich.
XT-50 : XF27 : 1/2900 : 10 : 250
October 28, 2024
Minster beggging when reaslied the pakora are of a chicken nature.
IP 15 : 24mm : 1/33 : 1.78 : 1000
October 11, 2024
Broughty mural after a few Murphy's at the Gunners - offering made to the taxi gods.
Griiix : 1/250 : 5.0 : 400
October 9, 2024
John and Andy fitting new lines in the warm Tiree autumn sunshine.
XT-50 : XF35 1.4 : 1/400 : 1.4 : 65
October 6, 2024
I assume the hen heading home. Grabbed a shot as we stepped out of taxi at end of the night in Manchester center.
Griiix : 1/80 : 2.8 : 2500
October 5, 2024
Window seat at Mei-Dim restraunt in Manchesters chinatown.
Griiix : 1/100 : 2.8 : 400
October 5, 2024
A kind gift brought all the way from Norway 🤣
Griiix : 1/80 : 2.8 : 2500
October 5, 2024
Jumped behind bar to grab a photo - new mini reflx flash unit so some guestimations on exposure. Worked out ok.
Griiix : 1.250 : 5.0 : 400 : Reflx flash
October 5, 2024
Oranges and reds and blues balancing nicely.
Griiix : 1/80 : 2.8 : 1250
October 5, 2024
Under table shapes and textures on the way to Manchester.
Griiix : 1/20 : 2.8 : 1250
October 3, 2024
Courtesy of Mr Steve - lovely tipple to relax the sore muscles.
XT-50 : XF27 : 1/100 : 2.8 : 3200
October 1, 2024
Evening ferry arriving - shot from the Scarninsh post surf pints
XT-50 : XC50-230 : 1/9 : 11.0 : 64
September 25, 2024
Same spot every year at this time. Late morning sun in the hall.
XT-50 : XF27 : 1/3500 : 2.8
September 8, 2024
Somehow first ever climb up Arthurs seat - rainy start and then a brief bit of light.
XT-50 : VL18 : 1/240 : 8.0
September 8, 2024
Scrambling down Arthurs seat - moody scene appeared. Was disappointed with the cloud and rain on the walk up but I like this photo. A few opporunities arose on the descent.
XT-50 : VL18 : 1/500 : 11.0
August 4, 2024
Insepcting the logbook in a quiet hide. Reggie neg recipe again. Little blueish in the greens perhaps but I like it.
Griiix : 1/250 : 4.0 : 200
July 28, 2024
A moment of collaboration on a sunny afternoon - looking for crusteaceans in the gravel.
XT-50 : XF35 1.4 : 8.0 : 1/250 : 2500
July 26, 2024
The birds spot us sitting with fish and chips on St Andrews west sands. Snap focus at 3.5m was a good guess. Grabbed a snap as they completed a swoop.
Griiix : 5.0 : 1/400 : 100
July 17, 2024
Mountain bike ride in Northumberland national park. North of Kidland forest - side of Hazely law.
iPhone 15 27mm : 1.8 : 1/1000 : 80
July 15, 2024
Fantasic 2nd hand bookshop. A few hours perusing. Couple of books bought.
Griiix : 5.6 : 1/80 : 3200
July 6, 2024
Pint and a pie for lunch along the road from our old house. Nostalgic 😎
Griiix : 1/100 : 5.0 : 320
July 4, 2024
Fantastic old staircase at surprisingly cheap grand station hotel. Flags out for the euros of course.
Griiix : 1/80 : 2.8 : 2000
July 2, 2024
Waiting for the ride out on Scott street. Classic neg with h-tn+1 and s-tn+2 - love the guys forage for fungus tshirt in the window.
xt50 : XF27 : 1/160 : 8.0 : 250
June 23, 2024
Reala Ace really renders blues and turquoise nicely. Citroen pizza van down at Kinshaldy.
XT50 : XC50-230 : 1/1000 : 7.1 : 250
June 22, 2024
Newport on Tay festival - the Reala Ace film sim is getting an outing.
XT50 : VL18 : 1/150 : 5.6 : 250
June 22, 2024
Fierce creatures at Newport festival June 24 - The wind blwoing in the wee pomeranians face looked grand. New camera day - shooting from waist with zone focussing so happy this came out.
XT-50 - VL 18mm Skoppar : 1/850 : 7.1 : 250
May 5, 2024
Flooding in Tentsmuir blocking the walk. Minolta Rokkor 40mm f2 really rendered the background like a painting - not that much edit in post.
XE4 Rokkor 40mm F2 : 1/105 : 2.0 : 640
May 4, 2024
Bro standing in the middle of the crowd at Orbital.
GRiiix : 1/40 : 2.8 : 1000
May 4, 2024
Orbital crowd basking in the light show at the Barras.
GRiiix : 1/60 : 2.8 : 250
May 4, 2024
Stairwell at entrance to the Barras. Tim a little blurred but I like it - Kyle and Yumi peeking out at the foot of the stairs.
GRiiix : 1/60 : 2.8 : 2500
May 4, 2024
Detritus strewn floor as the gig clears out at the Barrowland ballrom.
GRiiix : 1/60 : 2.8 : 640
May 4, 2024
Fantasic plaace in the crowd to absorb Orbitals beats. Snap focus on 5m.
GRiiix : 1/40 : 2.8 : 640
April 5, 2024
Love the Fuji colour here. Had to be quick before there wee guy got too high.
Xe4 : VL 18 : 1/8500 : 2.8 : 320 - Classic chrome
April 5, 2024
Thumb in the ear but still managed to concentrate enough to get focus. Not so difficult with an 18mm on a bright day I guess.
Xe4 : VL18 : 1/600 : 6.4 : 320
March 28, 2024
HSS test - great markings for flash.
Griiix : 1/2000 : 8.0 : 100 : Q20ii
March 28, 2024
Wee buggers invaded early this year so some drastic action was needed.
xe4 18mm 2.8 VL : 1/250 : 11.0 : 320
March 28, 2024
Dans most pensive look. Dropped in a for a few cuppas and and reminisces.
Griiix : 1/60 : 2.8 : 400
March 28, 2024
Mam being 81 with a rum and coke at 1pm 🤣 Missed focus on eyes (was using touchscreen focus on the GR) but still liked the result.
Griiix : 1/30 : 2.8 : 400
March 18, 2024
Waiting for Schwarma at the excellent Beirut cafe in Dundee - multiple layers of reflection looked great from my seat.
Griiix : 1/10 : 2.8 : 400 : Trix 400 recipe
March 18, 2024
Lemmings of Dundee - looking up toward the university students union.
Griiix - 1/25 : 2.8 : 2500 - Positive film LR
March 8, 2024
Muckin about after work - think these some magic in the lens 😃
VL 18 : 1/60 : 2.8 : 6400
March 8, 2024
Small prime manual 😀 Pretty - and so sharp, even wide open. Lovely thing. Excited to go take photos on street with it.
VL 18 2.8 : 1/170 : 3.2 : 800
March 3, 2024
Nice sunbeam to chill on the sofa in. A little macabre looking perhaps 🤣
Griiix : 1/250 : 2.8 : 200
February 24, 2024
Grand day out - a Scotland win and a few pints - payed for with a bout of covid in the end. Doorman at Trades had a smile for the camera.
Griiix : 1/60 : 2.8 :
February 24, 2024
A photo of G - tricky at the tight end of the bar with 40mm - just enough. Messed around in LR to create a preset for B&W thats somewhat close to the in camera recipe for Trix-400. Photo was taken after a couple of pints (Scotland rugby match) but perhaps could have gone a bit slower that 1/60 with ibis.
Griiix : 1/60 : 2.8 : 5000
February 10, 2024
Dan kindly found a bottle of Chatanooga that havent seen retailing in uk - Sweet and vanilla. Ice was not an improvement - lovely without. Cliche fire shot deserved. Minolta 40mm gave it a lovely extra warmth.
XE4 : Rokkor 40 f2 : 1/4 : 2.0 : 400
January 26, 2024
Not my photo - but of me 😎 HR 180 or so clambering up to the entrance to the couloir and the other side of the mountain without lift access.
iphone : ?
January 25, 2024
Seldom seen clouds above the lift up Fresse in Tignes.
Griiix : 1/3200 : 11 : 200
January 25, 2024
Traversing down into the valley. Stunning scene and not a soul about apart from our group.
Griiix : 1/3200 : 7.1 : 200
January 20, 2024
Solitary apron worker - loved the colours in the early sunshine at Geneva airport.
Griiix : 1/100 : 5.0 : 200
January 20, 2024
So many transfers from Geneva airport - felt a bit like wheres Wally so grabbed a photo.
Griiix : 1/50 : 5.6 : 800
January 20, 2024
1hr wait in Geneva airport - not sure if its a brexit thing. Gave me a chance to grab a couple of photos though.
Griiix : 1:100 : 5.0 : 100
January 19, 2024
Nicely busy with mum Layla and mum at the right yabbing away
Griiix : 1/320 : 5.6 : 400
January 18, 2024
Waiting for a break in performance, at the inaugural Dundee Ukrainian club, to go grab a seat. Please with how it turned out with some layers to the composition.
Griiix : 2.8 : 1/60 : 1000
January 18, 2024
X-E4 trix recipe but with grain turned down a little. TTArtisans 23 1.4 lens hasnt had much love since I got it (I tend to grab the 27 2.8 for family stuff because of autofocus).
XE4 : TTArtisans 23mm 1.4 : 1/60 : 1.4 : 320
January 6, 2024
Finally stops raining but gets cold. Lovely structures formed by the ice in the forest track puddles.
GRiiix : 1/25 : 5.0 : 1250
January 1, 2024
Same walk as puddle wade. The flooding at the side of road is a perfect mirror. Couldnt avoid the flare but I quite like it. Should have stopped down aperture more and got the tree line sharp.
XE4 : XF35 1.4 : 1/5000 : 4.0 : 320
January 1, 2024
Track has taken a beating in the rains recently. Wading through deciding the set deciding if its doable in a vehicle. Took the XE4 and XF 35mm with me - happy I did as the light and water was great for a few shots.
XE4 : XF35 1.4 : 1/220 : 5.0 : 160
December 24, 2023
Brief muck about with GRiii - not really concentrating too much as blabbing with friends but I liked a couple of shots. Shot well underexposed and brought shadow details up in LR.
GRiiix : 1/40 : 2.8 : 400
December 22, 2023
Laylas shot - trying the Rokkor 40mm. Would love to own a full frame camera with this lens and avoid the crop. Going to use this a bit more on the XE4 and grab some street shots in B&W. Little bit of cats eye toward the edges but still quite like the bokeh on this.
XE4 : Minolta Rokkor 40 f2 : 1/100 : 2.0 : 1000
December 16, 2023
High speed sync daylight shot - albeit early summers eve so not much light about.
GRiiix : 1/800 : 5.6 : 100 : Lightpix Q20
December 16, 2023
My favorite mug - we had Hornsea mugs in the house when I was small. Not the animal series by John Clappison though. Such a nice thing. Bounced flash and a bit of dark card to isolate it. Taken in a daylight lit room - learnt a lot.
XE4 : XC15-45 : 1/60 : 14.0 : 80 : Godox 350
December 14, 2023
I'm not holding my breath - Reddit post ... would be great though. If you see this Ricoh ... pretty please 😀
December 13, 2023
Geometry of the steps and rails looked good - suprised the 40mm was wide enough.
GRiiix : 1/40 : 2.8 : 500
December 12, 2023
Waiting for the bus after a wander around the Baltic contemporary arts center near Newcastle quayside. Image stabilisation working well on the gr 😎
GRiiix : 1/30 : 2.8 : 2500
December 11, 2023
Helping out with moving a mast into the workshop for some winter tlc. Not much light - but managed to grab a snap at 2.8 on the GR. Turned out not too noisy for high ISO. Havent quite worked out what factors most affect the noise yet. Thinking about shooting alot more in B&W. Who knows - maybe Ricoh will release a mono GR next year.
GRiiix : 1/50 : 2.8 : 5000
December 9, 2023
Walking back from Baltic - the Tyne bridge silhouetted against early evening sky
GRiiix : 1/25 : 2.8 : 2500
November 13, 2023
Ok - not one of my photos 😉 ... Surfmotion had a photographer standing in the bay so for a change I have a photo of myself kiting.
November 10, 2023
A half a dozen photos stacked in Affinity photo to smooth out the sea. Grand sunsets looking back from the peninsula to the mountains.
GRiiix : 1/250 : 10.0 : 5000
November 2, 2023
Glasgow gig - Soupdragons and The Vaselines - unexpected gig. Fantastic to see them well over 30 years after I first heard.
GRiiix : 1/60 : 5.0 : 6400
October 25, 2023
Gott bay windsurfers and wingfoilers playing in the afternoon sunshine. The BBC website put this one up on 'Your photos of Scotland' 😃 BBC Twitter
August 14, 2023
Looking ut at bunting and foreshore at Pittenweem festival this year. I love the colours - just default Adobe standard profile on raw so didnt change.
GRiiiX: 1/600 : 3.5 : 100
August 14, 2023
Snap focus avoiding the window. Not quite sharp but still quite liked this one.
GRiiix : 1/60 : 3.5 : 400
August 1, 2023
On our walk, mam asked if I could take a photo that would look like a Vettriano painting 😆 best efforts. Posted to Flikr then noticed duston on sensor (thanks Rafa) - cleared now.
XE4 : XC 50-230 : 1/1000 : 6.4 : 160
June 14, 2023
First time out with a Lightpix q20 flash (manual - no TTL). To be honest a couple of whiskys didnt help me technically 😬 - got a few shots I was happy with though. The wireless link is fantastic. Lovely wee thing.
GRiiix : 1/250 : 7.1 : 100
January 3, 2023
A break in the wind and cloud for a perfect Glenshee moment
GRiiix : 1/2000 : 5.6 : 200
December 12, 2022
Learning to ride a bike with Dirtschool
XE4 : XF27 : 1/85 : 8.0 : 1600
November 2, 2022
Back of the fishing museum. Local chap deep in concentration in a busy old room. Minolta Rokkor CLE 40mm f2 on Fuji XE4.
XE4 : Rokkor F2 40mm : 1/180 / ? / 400
September 14, 2022
Nothing like the dark skies of Tiree to bring out the seven sisters
XE4 : Samyang 12mm 2.0 : 30s : 1250
August 13, 2022
Berlin escalator snap Marienplatz u-bahn
XE4 : XF35 : 1/105 : 2.8 : 400
August 2, 2022
Beautiful conditions as the ferry left Newcastle for Amsterdam
XE4 : XF27 : 1/8000 : 7.1 : 640
July 2, 2021
Mediteranean conditions in the north of Scotland
XE4 : XC15-45 : 1/2000 : 5.6 : 250
April 14, 2021
Amazing sole tree atop the Keillor hill in either Perthshire or Angus 🤷♂️ ... Branches look a little unusual for a scots pine, but checked my book and thats my best guess. Monochrome-R film sim.
XE4 : XC15-45 : 1/125 : 11.0 : 160