Adam Isler

Sailboat

Another image from my recce for “dividing the frame” photographs.

Flight of the Langoustine

View of a decorative metal structure along the seaside, with the ocean in the background and a seagull flying above. — Hove Plinth (Grand Ave)

I’ve photographed Hove Plinth before, but now from a different angle with more sea and the flight of a seagull. I was scouting the viability of this path for a “dividing the frame” group shoot.

I See You

A person sitting on grass with their back to the camera, accompanied by a brown dog, in a park with flowering trees and various people scattered around enjoying the outdoors. — Pavilion Gardens, Brighton

I’m not sure what this dog was looking at, but he maintained this pose long enough for me to get out my camera, get it on and focused and take a few shots. He was very still and focused.

Just happened to see these tulips in a vase against a black wall as we were exiting the gallery and grabbed this quick shot, still with the 60mm macro (90mm equiv), without checking the aperture, yielding the overly narrow depth of field.

Pheasant

Fond Pond Reflections

A tranquil pond surrounded by lush greenery and reflecting trees and foliage in the water. — Wakehurst Botanic Garden, UK

Floral

Close-up view of pink magnolia flowers in a garden, surrounded by green foliage. — Wakehurst Botanic Garden, UK

It was a beautiful early Spring Day (early April) and the magnolias and rhododendrons were in bloom.

A vibrant pink rhododendron flower in bloom, surrounded by dark green leaves. — Wakehurst Botanic Garden, UK

Shadow and Reflection

A tranquil pond covered with green algae, reflecting the blue sky and the shadows of nearby trees. — Wakehurst Botanic Garden, UK

Hide Out

A serene view of a calm lake surrounded by lush greenery and trees under a clear blue sky. — Wakehurst Botanic Garden, UK

We sat in a hide and gazed through the window slots at this peaceful pond or lake. As a gentl breeze blew across the top of the water, specular highlights shimmered towards us. Impossible to capture the movement in a still photograph, I still attempted to get the magic of the scene.

A tranquil river scene with shimmering sunlight reflecting off the water's surface, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Treetop Bottom

A tall tree viewed from below, showcasing a textured trunk and a canopy of green pine needles against a clear blue sky. — Wakehurst Botanic Garden, UK

Why a Duck

A tranquil pond surrounded by trees, with ducks swimming on the water and a clear blue sky in the background. — Wakehurst Botanic Garden, UK

Rock

Some Trees in Bloom

Wakehurst Botanic Garden

Idyll

A scenic view of a grassy hillside with colorful shrubs and trees, featuring a small waterfall and a pond at the bottom. In the background, a stone structure with arches is visible against a clear blue sky. — Wakehurst Botanic Garden, UK

In the Garden

A tranquil garden scene featuring a pond surrounded by vibrant green grass, colorful flowering trees, and tall grasses. The sunlight illuminates the landscape, creating a peaceful atmosphere. — Wakehurst Botanic Garden, Ardingly, UK

A couple days after our hike from Devil’s Dyke (about 3 weeks ago, now), friends who were members took us to see the Wakehurst Botanical Garden. I carried 2 cameras: one with a 16-55mm zoom (24 – 82mm equivalent) and the other with the 60mm macro (90mm equivalent). It was hard not to take lots of pretty pictures which I’ll be showing here over the next few days.

Author: Adam Isler

Zebra Eye

Wash Day

Still Life