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Who
hasn't, at some time during their photographic travels, been seduced
by the infinite variety of patterns and texture in the world around
us, whether it be natural or man made. They can be repetitive patterns
or simply interesting textures in the material before us. They can be
huge or minute and can be captured by all manner of equipment. Lighting
often becomes a very important part of the successful pattern/texture
image and proper attention should be paid to this element when capturing
the photo before you.
Personally, I have a weakness for the textures of nature, in particular the surface of tree bark. Living in the Australian bush makes that part of the exercise easy. Please
browse though these photographs at your leisure and email
me with any comments or just plain chatter as you prefer. My main aim
in producing these pages is to establish contact with like-minded folk
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The
sheer firey display of this sunset backlit waveform makes for some nice
texture in the water. By adding an orange filter, I have deepened the
natural colour to enhance the mood. Purists would disagree, but, as
I have said before, we are painting with light and so are allowed to
mix our paints sometimes.
Nikkormat FT2, 200mm Nikkor, Orange Filter |
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The
magnificent artwork of nature is displayed with intricate detail in
seashells. This close-up of the lip of a Murex pecten shows the perfection
of the markings on the outer shell.
Nikkormat FT2, 55mm Micro-Nikkor. |
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What
is a gravestone doing in this page? Treat yourself to a wander through
a cemetary (particularly a very old one) one day and observe the subtle
textures that abound on the mason's artwork. Some are the work of the
artisan and some, as in this example of age & weathering. Over 150
years of exposure have left a lot of character on this headstone. The
tiny yellow flower adds a touch of life.
Nikkormat FT2, Micro-Nikkor 55mm. |
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This
grave marker was so overgrown with various lichens, etc., that I simply
could not ignore it. The colours and textures were quite spectacular.
Nikkormat FT2, Micro-Nikkor 55mm |
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At
the local markets, I spotted this row of preserved chillies, etc. The
repetition of bottles gave me enough reason to include the photo' here
and the punchy colour is a good attention grabber. Look tight, look
close.
Nikkormat FT2, Micro-Nikkor 55mm, Fuji 200 |
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With
delicate sculpture like a wedding cake, this bivalve shows what nature
can turn on when it is inclined. Pure and simple, the side-lighting
shows the shell to best effect.
Nikkormat FT2, Nikkor 55mm lens, scanned from an Ektachrome slide. |
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Often
considered the scourge of the coral reef by conservationists, the Crown
of Thorns starfish is nonetheless a spectacular and beautiful animal
as this small example captured in the Solomon Islands shows
Nikonos III, 35mm lens, +2 Close-up lens, strobe |
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Staying
underwater for a couple more, the sheer, incredible enormity of
the variety that
nature presents for us to appreciate constantly leaves the caring observer
breathless. This brilliant little sponge shouted at me to photograph
it in the clear waters of Fiji. The coral sand scattered over this living
colony of animals adds a slight texture and small degree of scale.
Nikonos III, 35mm lens, +3 Close-up lens, strobe. Scanned from Ektachrome 64. |
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Looking
for all the world like a satellite map of a city, this large starfish
shows the sort of texture which adds to
the animals defence in the form of camouflage.
Nikonos III, 35mm lens, +2 Close-up lens, strobe, Scanned from Ektachrome 64. |
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Marine
invertabrates are well known to beachcombers as often seen bleached
white skeletons. The live animal of this small plate coral displays
all the subtleties of colour that cause diving photographers to get
so carried away. We wonder why the profusion of hue is so prevalent
in an environment where colour disappears after the first 2 metres depth?
Nikonos III, 35mm lens, +3 Close-up lens, strobe. Scanned from Ektachrome 64. |
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Back
onboard, this large hawser draped over the rail of a warship to dry provides
a few interesting patterns, subtle colours and a nice silky sheen to the
surface of the new nylon line. Nikon F3HP/MD4, Micro-Nikkor 55mm f2.8, Fuji Superia 400 |
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