Archive for the “personal” category

Lighthouse at sunrise

by Phil on October 13, 2011

Lighthouse at sunrise, originally uploaded by Phil Sheard. Via Flickr: A favourite shot from my recent summer break to Gran Canaria. I made an early start one morning to try and catch a sunrise. The skies were quite cloudy so (…)

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Home brew

by Phil on July 16, 2011

Home brew, originally uploaded by Phil Sheard. Via Flickr: The Nespresso machine is one of the best presents I’ve ever received, and now Lou’s mum bought her the milk frother as a housewarming gift – love it.

“Pitchfork is so obvious”

by Phil on May 22, 2011

Great hipster sketch (via Mixtape Monster blog)

You are now secure.

by Phil on May 12, 2011

You are now secure., originally uploaded by Phil Sheard.

Comparing DSLR lenses – Canon 35mm f2.0 vs 28mm f2.8

by Phil on April 22, 2011

  Rented lenses – 35mm f2 & 28mm f2.8, originally uploaded by Phil Sheard. The first thing I did when I bought my Canon 450D was to get the ‘thrifty fifty’ 50mm 1.8, Canon’s cheapest prime lens. It’s fantastic quality (…)

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In case you’ve never experienced John Martyn

by Phil on April 11, 2011

Two versions of the same great song. What an incredible voice.  

Circus at Finsbury Park

by Phil on April 5, 2011

Circus at Finsbury Park, a set on Flickr. Last Thursday Lou bought us a couple of tickets for the Zippo’s circus that had set-up at Finsbury Park. It was my first trip to the circus somehow and so wanted to (…)

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How to: Camera insert helps you create a DIY camera bag (photo guide)

by Phil on March 27, 2011

Since buying my DSLR camera last year I’ve been carrying it around in a normal bag with just a neoprene laptop sleeve to protect it. If you’re like me and you don’t like the styling of the Lowepro camera bags, (…)

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Welcome back, spring

by Phil on March 21, 2011

Don’t be daff’d, originally uploaded by Phil Sheard. Such a great weekend in London for spring weather. We walked from Angel through Farringdon, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, Green Park, Buck Palace, St James’ Park, Westminster, the south bank, Holborn and (…)

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Fuel

by Phil on February 28, 2011

Fuel, originally uploaded by Phil Sheard. Getting a decent coffee machine at home was a great move, if I do say so myself. I’ve been chided a couple of times for cheating and getting a Nespresso machine but no regrets (…)

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