http://www.carterart.co.uk en-gb carterart.co.uk 2012-4-3T00:00:00Z carterart.co.uk http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#115827 2012-4-3 20:33:26 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#115826 My next two trips are now booked. In June I will be travelling to Gdansk and then off to the Baltic coast to photography the S322owi324ski National Park and the moving dunes. In July I will be heading to Norway and the Lofoten Islands a dream location with opportunities to experience the midnight sun well above the artic circle. Claire 2012-4-3 20:25:57 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#115063 I have had a welcome email from the Scottish Nature Photography Awards that states Hello Claire Judging in the Scottish Nature Photography Awards Photographic Competition 2011 has now been completed and the winners selected. Your image SB60 Silver Birch has been awarded 1st place in the Scottish Botanical category. Congratulations on your success amidst strong competition The overall winning title of Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year 2011 has been awarded to the winner of the Scottish Wildlife category. Great news link to the image and website here . 2012-3-21 18:10:04 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#114858 NOW BOOKING FOR NEXT BIRD OF PREY WORKSHOPSunday APRIL 29th 2012. 10am 4pm. Cost 16375See workshop link for further details. 2012-3-18 14:55:26 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#114857 Delighted to say I have been shortlisted in the botanical section in the Scottish Nature Photography Awards image Torrin Tree 2 in Isle of Skye directory. 2012-3-18 14:52:47 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#113755 Latest images from Iceland now online under New Images 2012-3-2 20:13:20 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#113545 The Iceland trip proved to be a great success. The aurora came out to play for two nights and what a show The weather was surprisingly warm 11 degrees C in February was totally unexpected. The wind however was as vicious as last April and was bad enough to sandblast filters. At one point all of us looked like miners as the black sand worked its way into eyes ears and nostrils. When I got back to the guesthouse I literally poured sand from my pockets. Fighting wind is exhausting and means that inevitably shots are ruined by camera shake no matter how firmly you dig the tripod into the sand.I am busy processing the images and theyll be online soon.Big thanks to Connie Hania and Mel for great companyAt some point I will write an article about aurora shooting for www.phototravelreview.com where we are always looking for articles connected to travel and photography. Now the big question is where do I go next. The Baltic at Whitsun and Slovenia in October are being planned but I want a long ... 2012-2-28 21:09:27 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#109916 In February I will be off to Iceland again yes this amazing country has truly grabbed me and I cant let go until I have experienced some real winter weather. It is hard to predict what we will encounter as the weather is like in the UK unpredictable. I know what I want real cold frozen waterfalls and clear nights so we get to see the aurora again. I know what I dont want disrupted travel due to snow the howling winds we had in April. But well take what is given. At least Im well prepared with some good thermal gear and we have a secret weapon in Connie our Canadian friend who is well versed in driving in winter conditions and who will teach us how to drive a large 4x4 safely. Claire 2012-1-7 20:09:24 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#105719 Delighted to say that I have a commended image in the TakeaView Landscape Photographer of the Year 2011 competition to be featured in the book and in the exhibition at the National Theatre in December. image can be seen in earlier thread belowJust back from a great week in Skye with Dougie Salteri and Herman Cater rainbow weather on a few days made for some interesting images Ill be uploading them to this site when I have processed them. I have been invited to give a photographic talk and slideshow at the Kidderminster Camera Club on Nov 14th at 730 hope to see some of you there.Claire 2011-10-30 12:05:54 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#104840 Delighted to say I have been shortlisted in 4 categories of the Outdoor Photographer of the Year 2011 competition. Fingers crossed for the next stage Off to Skye next week looks like snow on the hills which is exciting so early in the season.Back to Iceland in February when snow is guaranteed hoping for some dramatic aurora and frozen waterfalls. Im going to have to learn to drive an automatic 4x4 in some challenging conditions but got a Canadian with us who is a rally driver instructor and this is reassuring. Lots of planning to do and a huge sense of anticipation..... Claire 2011-10-17 18:14:55 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#103629 Skye in a few weeks. What the weather will be like is anyones guess hoping for cold and crisp but hard to imagine as the temperatures as October begins defy beilef. However have you seen the morning mists Splendid. Hope to catch one tomorrow. 2011-9-30 20:33:58 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#101733 Images from the Westfjord of Iceland August trip now uploaded. Not named yet will do so as I gather this info as most of the time I had no idea where I was in this remote and beautiful region with names that dont trip off the tongue and are hard to place on a map and even harder to get to. Summer isnt my favourite season the light and greens dont work for me so I headed north hoping to find kinder light and for brief spells there was some magic and indescribable colours. I discovered mountains that glow purple hues and shades of yellow orange and pure lime greens I have never seen before in a landscape. For the first few days it was actually warmer than in the UK. On my trip to catch my plane early on August 19th I drove through wonderful early aututumnal mists near my home but in Iceland it was surprisingly mild. We had clear skies initially and then days of grey with just a few bright moments. However there were gaps in the skies usually a just as the sun set or rose and... 2011-9-4 01:50:40 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#100722 My second Iceland photo tour starts tomorrow Western Fjords this time. There is the possibility of aurora shots given a clear night so fingers crossed. I have an app on my iphone that gives aurora updates there was very high activity last week but has calmed down a bit now so hoping for an up turn as the week progresses. 2011-8-18 20:04:28 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#100226 cARTerART is now able to provide mounted photographic prints direct to your door from her online UK shop. Paypal only so please contact me for other payment methods or use my Zazzle store for large format prints and greeting cards. 2011-8-10 13:28:06 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#99836 This image has been shortlisted for the 2011 Landscape photographer of the year competition. 2011-8-4 22:13:42 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#99835 We are now offering 11 and small group max of 3 bird of prey photography days. Contact me to organise a date and details of pricing. The days can be organised around the light according to season with opportunities for morning and evening shoots. Claire 2011-8-4 22:08:11 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#98366 Iceland Tour now FULL 2011-7-14 17:53:35 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#98047 Please see my new page outlining a great opportunity to tour Iceland and take great photos this summer. 2011-7-10 12:32:22 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#95485 The first Bird of Prey workshop was a great success with the weather being just about perfect slightly overcast in the morning to avoid harsh shadows but bright in the afternoon to allow flight shots. Mahorall farm gave us a perfect location set as it is in the glorious Shropshire countryside and Chris Hawkeye Neal had several treats in store with some beautiful young birds.Participants have agreed to let me upload images they have taken and I will be doing this as they arrive.The date is set for the next one August 2nd and places can now be reserved. We plan to make this a regular event with ideas already brewing for evening shoots.See the link on webpage for further details.Claire 2011-6-4 22:39:57 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#93421 Carterart Photography Services NEW website now online. httpwww.carterartphotography.co.ukindex.htmDetails of wedding packages and local services covering Shropshire Herefordshie and Worcestershire. I am based in Cleobury Mortimer Shropshire and have a shop front on the High Street where images can be viewed or give me a call on 01299 271137. Previous clients can still access their images on this site but gradually they will be moved over. Claire Carter 2011-5-8 13:54:14 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#93305 Link to details of my Iceland trip here httpwww.phototravelreview.comtheptrteamgoestoicelandinapril 2011-5-6 22:30:15 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#92776 Iceland images now added under NEW. Iceland had been a dream destination for many years not only because of the photo opportunities but also because I wanted to experience all the fascinating geology. It is an oasis of experiences glaciers hot springs volcanoes black volcanic sands the Northern Lights and an ever changing experience due to its latitiude so far north. It is also almost on the doorstep another planet just over two hours away from Manchester airport. The economic climate in Iceland means that the pound goes further in fact prices are currently similar to the UK except food which is expensive but most guest houses out of towns have cooking facilities so costs can be kept down. The weather was challenging at times April could have given fair weather and I was expecting a climate similar to UK in winter but they were experiencing rather windy times. Their winter had been mild compared to ours at times but April was making up for it. I dont mind the cold I have the right g... 2011-4-29 21:31:40 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#90621 The first Bird of Prey Shoot in Shropshire is fully booked. It promises to be a great day. By midJune I will post details of further dates. In the meantime please email me if interested.The Iceland trip is now so close I can almost smell the sea and ice. Been a busy time recently and the prospect of some time outdoors dusting off the wide angle lens feels me with a real sense of joy. Claire 2011-3-30 21:22:42 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#87655 cARTerART has teamed up with a highly experienced falconer who has a collection of beautiful birds and we will soon be offering bird of prey photography shoots in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. An opportunity to hone your photography techniques and also learn about these amazing birds.Please email me to express an interest or come back soon for more details.In the meantime I am planning for my next trip which will be in April 12 days in Iceland. It is quite late in the season for the Northern Lights but I live in hope....Claire 2011-2-23 21:27:07 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#85096 February 8th 2011Claire will be giving a presentation to the Ludlow Photography Club. Entitled Let there be Light she will give an illustrated talk about how her passion for photography has developed and she will share her experiences gained while searching for light in the landscape. httpwww.ludlowphotographicclub.org.ukProgramme.html 2011-1-20 19:37:36 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#83569 I am perhaps one of few who misses the extreme cold we had over the last few weeks. The pictures here show how cold it was in Shropshire with the River Rea freezing. Happy New Year to all.Claire 2010-12-31 15:14:48 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#81700 Image shortlisted for Outdoor Photographer of the year. 2010-11-30 17:30:29 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#81229 I am now offering photography lessons. This can either be a technical tour of your camera help with software and printing or a photo walk with cameras. I am also available if you wish to organise a photography holiday with tuition for groups or on an individual basis. As a teacher with many years of experience this seemed a logical progression and is proving a popular decision. Contact me with any ideas an hour a day or a week tour. Claire 2010-11-25 21:52:01 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#81227 On December 4th I will have a stall at the Cleobury Mortimer Market Hall. This coincides with the Christmas Lights being switched on and Radio Shropshire will be there along with Father Christmas. Claire 2010-11-25 21:45:23 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#79654 The leaves are still there one good wind and they will be gone but a nice afternoon today on Catherton Common. I am determined to increase my portfolio of local shots in Shropshire and two added to my England gallery today.Claire 2010-11-6 20:12:12 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#79431 At last my favourite season is here and I managed a week long trip to Wales. The colours have been very late coming and were only just beginning to peak as I left. The weather was surprisingly varied with unseasonally warm weather and just one frosty dawn. A big thanks to Hania who came over from Poland to join me. Great company and wonderful seeing a land I am so familiar with through her new eyes. It was the greens of the fields and green mosses in the woods that caught her eye no doubt a direct result of the wet and yes we did see plenty of rain as well.A selection of images now uploaded to the NEW page.Enjoy the rest of autumn it is not going to last much longer Im afraid but the colours are pretty spectacular just now.Claire 2010-11-3 20:21:18 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#78459 Off to Wales tomorrow for a week of autumn colour hopefully. After many weeks of printing exhibitions and fairs on top of my day job I am in need of some open spaces. Last weekend I found some brilliant colour and have uploaded some autumn leaves in the NEW gallery. Plus added Mr Mole to the animal folder I know gardeners hate them but ever since I read Duncton Wood I have been a fan. Image of what my stall looks like. Looking for new venues...... please email if you hear of one. Claire 2010-10-21 19:48:44 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#77404 After many years selling and promoting on the web I have started to go local that is I am working local exhibitions in Shropshire and standing at fairs with my prints. The idea is to let people know I am now doing weddings and portraits but it has been become more interesting than that. I have met some lovely people. I have sold some landscape prints and I have some feedback as to what people would like to hang on their walls.Selling on the interent is hard in so much getting traffic your way takes time and effort but is easy because you never have to meet your critics. Standing at a stall for hours has been enlightening and fascinating to hear what people like and dont and it really has given me fresh eyes on my work.They say the customer is always right and how true because my best seller at Ludlow has caught the attention of the preselection panel of the Digital Camera of the Year awards.I also met a woman whose husband runs this website httpwww.nepaliadventure.co.ukpagesjunglesa... 2010-10-8 22:12:30 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#76042 After a very successful and enjoyable event in Cleobury I have decided to repeat the experience and will be showing my work in Ironbridge.The Art amp Photography Exhibition amp Sale is on Saturday 25th September at the Ironbridge Parish Rooms Madeley Road from 10am to 4pm. This is now a part of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival so plenty going on that weekend.I will also be in Ludlow over the weekend of 2nd and 3rd October at the Autumn Fair at the College Market Square. It has been a challenge getting ready for these in time and hence little new work in my web galleries in fact not had time yet to upload the images from my summer trip BUT I will be in Wales to catch some autumn colour at the end of October and I really cant wait.Claire 2010-9-21 20:59:17 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#74113 During the weekend of Sept 4th and 5th I will be displaying my photographic prints at the Market Hall in Cleobury Mortimer Shropshire. Other local artists will be represented and this will coincide with the Cleobury Fringe festival so lots of other events going on making the trip into the sticks worthwhile. Hope to see a few of my website visitors there.Claire 2010-8-30 09:23:33 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#74010 Coming soon new website advertising cARTerART wedding and portrait photography services. 2010-8-28 20:21:43 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#71100 Just heard I have been shortlisted again for the TakeaView landscape photographer of the year again which was a great way to begin my summer holiday.Got a shoot in Wales midAugust and hoping to spend some of the summer exploring Shropshire a bit more and putting together a new website advertising the fact Im now photographing weddings something that has been evolving during this year and has proved both successful and enjoyable. More soon ....October will find me back in Wales cant wait for the mists and colours of autumn as I cant get excited by the summer greens at the moment. 2010-7-23 16:19:14 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#67551 Phew what a week. 6 days in Wales followed by my first full wedding shoot. So many images to process but Welsh ones will be online tonight under new images. A week where initially the weather didnt excite but ended with the sound of silence and swirling dawn mists at the 4am were magical. A lasting memory is an otter encounter the photos are not worth publishing as I had the wrong lens on but the brave critter swam right by up a little creek followed by some mad splashing and he swam back with a fish in its mouth I had a new second camera with me the Canon 7D bought for its ability to make better use of my zoom lenses. The jury is out as to whether it has the sharpness I want but it did enable me to try some different perspectives and the peacock shot is added so you can also judge yes a peacock down a quiet lane in Wales.The wedding was a new experience and one I had considered but hadnt until now braved but I was asked and decided to give it my best shot. The prewedding shoot went... 2010-6-9 19:12:04 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#65696 Countryfile Perfect Days Out 100 of our favourite places to visitby Cavan Scott This book now published with 5 images from cARTerART. A good read and of interest for photographers looking for locations. Claire 2010-5-19 21:25:22 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#64544 Article about the recent Scottish photo trip here 2010-5-4 19:29:52 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#64162 Images now added to New April 2010 page. Im generally happy with the results considering the light was challenging for a few days.Next trip organised for the end of May to Wales checking out a slightly different area within Snowdonia. An article about the trip will be added to www.phototravelreview.com soon. Claire 2010-4-29 19:09:40 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#63166 What a great 10 days. Initially the weather didnt play ball but by the end of the week the sun came out and on one memorable evening the clouds at sunset were a delight.Amazingly it was 20 degrees C at almost the same point it had been minus 15 just 7 weeks previously.Pictures will be uploaded soon.Claire 2010-4-16 17:47:59 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#60343 Early April I am off to Scotland again. Heading up to the NW corner staying in Lochinver and then a few days inland to Kinlochewe. I hope the winter lingers a while. This year has so far been amazing for photography and I wish Id had more time to make use of it. The past two mornings on the way to work the frosts and mists drove me crazy as I wanted to jump out of the car and shoot the views. On the way home tonight I drove into a red ball setting over the Clee most frustrating. I am looking forwards to welcoming Herman Cater back to the UK. We first met in Scotland and he has given me two fantastic trips to his homeland Slovenia so I am hoping that the Scottish weather will not let us down. Claire 2010-3-11 20:09:17 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#59734 Scottish Images uploaded to NEW folder. Got to find time to title properly but will have to get my maps and Scottish dictionary out to check some spellings Claire 2010-3-3 23:04:53 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#59582 5 images from cARTerART to appear in Countryfile 100 Favourite Days Out to be published by BBC Books in May 2010. 2010-3-2 17:18:13 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#59038 Had a fabulous time in Skye with interesting weather. Images to be posted soon.Big thanks to Dougie for showing me new locations and organising the sunshine snow and frosts perfect.Claire 2010-2-23 18:43:36 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#57813 In just 7 days I will be on a plane and heading off to Scotland for a week. Yes flying there and getting a train back. Can anyone explain the economics here If I catch the train to Glasgow on a Friday night it will cost 163106. I am however getting a taxi an hour journey and a plane ticket cheaper than the train costs and that isnt of course a door to door service. The return fare by train on a Saturday is just 16316.Why would I want to take the train for the journey out at this price the last time I did it I stood most of the way and involves 2 changes dragging luggage and camera equipment.I know flying isnt green but I need a better financial incentive to get on a train. If I can get the return trip for 16316 why must I spend 163106 for a crowded Friday night trainCrazy. I look forwards to meeting Mari and getting a Dougie tour of Skye. I cant wait to feel the icy air I know will greet me at Elgol. Im in need of clear thinking time and hours stood waiting for the light in a winte... 2010-2-5 21:24:46 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#56914 Big thanks to Carol Martin and Jon for visiting the Take a View exhibition at the National Theatre and getting this photo of my photo on display. 2010-1-24 17:36:26 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#55097 Occassionally one is in the right place at the right time and just before Christmas I found myself in Wales. While the rest of the country struggled to cope with the weather we found some snow but not enough to stop us travelling about. Four days of dawn to dusk shooting is a rare treat sometimes the wind chill nearly drove us off the beach but a watery sun usually kept us interested if not warm. One frosty morning saw us struggling up to the New Precipice Walk in my little car eventually it had to be abandoned as the incline and ice got too much. I was a little concerned how I was going to drive down but as we arrived back to the car a minature gritting lorry arrived perfect timing. The images from this trip can been seen under New Images December 2009.I have also updated the Wings Fins and Fur page.I now have prints for sale at the hotel mentioned in the last post a very fine venue indeed. I also want to thank Andrew Kime for putting some of my images for sale in his gallery in Cr... 2009-12-28 13:34:36 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#53697 I am putting the finishing touches to a set of framed images to be hung at Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel North Wales with mounted prints for sale. This hotel offers fabulous facilities and anyone wanting to visit the North Wales locations featured in my gallery and wanting a touch of luxury would be well advised to follow the link above.Venues for winter and spring are now in placeI am returning to the Arthog area for a quick 4 day visit in December. Melanie from Lasting Light will be joining me and Im hoping we find some frosts.February will see me in Skye again Im very excited by this as will be staying in Elgol and sharing the experience with my friend Dougie who is a master of Scottish landscapes. This means I fall out of bed and find myself in one of the worlds most beautiful locations with a class act giving guidance. Thanks to Dougie for organising this trip.April will see me in Lochinver Scotland. I have only once before travelled so far north in Scotland. Melanie and Bill my collea... 2009-11-30 19:31:27 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#52103 Images from a 4 day shoot in Southern Snowdonia Wales uploaded. I stayed in Arthog and spent time shooting Llynnau Cregennen Barmouth and the Mawddach Trail. Four days is not enough time unless the weather is on your side and sunset and rises were disappointing but the odd flash of light made the trip wothwhile and I was happy to get a shot of mating Emperor Dragonflies. The autumn colours were peaking and a walk along the Torrent Walk near Dolgellau was a delight but as always woodland walks are a challenge as so many elements compete to fill the frame. The final afternoon gave me a chance to get some classic estuary shots with the sun behind me with strong colours and a brief hour when the tide gave an aopportunity for a few reflections. See here for details of the walk.Claire 2009-11-6 23:10:10 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#51530 Fight for Survival Image shortlisted from 100000 images to top 50 in Digital Camera Photographer of Year competition. Link here. 2009-10-28 22:11:49 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#51497 My image on front cover. Cropped from the original to fit book size but I think they have done a good job. 2009-10-28 14:03:26 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#50962 New images added to Vegetation page all about the season I love for a photographer a time to rejoice in the return of misty mornings frosts and the demise of green hurrah Also a few Shropshire images added to England page.Claire 2009-10-19 19:57:58 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#50894 Takeaview. Landscape Photographer of the Year 2009 The image below has been commended by the judges and has won a place both in the awards book and as an exhibition print at Londons National Theatre. In addition it has been chosen as the book cover image and will appear on the exhibition banner amp invitations. 2009-10-18 22:26:09 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#47960 Ive started today to upload images from the Poland Slovakia trip. The first the panorama of the storm over the Polish Tatras represents a first for me as Ive never tried to stitch shots before but I thought the scene deserved a wide view. This is 3 merged images from the Canon 5D Mk II so the final image is huge and made me consider how just a few years ago working with such files would have been impossible but my current system processed it in just a few minute remarkable. Thanks to Dougie for the suggested crop.Claire 2009-9-2 19:08:44 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#47729 After two fabulous weeks in Southern Poland and the High Tatras in Slovakia I at last have found time to put some new images online from my last Welsh trip. Thanks to DSL broadband mobile broadband and other connections these photos can be downloaded and viewed by virtually anyone connected to the Internet. The Polish and Slovakia shots will follow as soon as possible. The theme from the first week is mist every morning around the lake where we stayed saw incoming fog and this made for interest and challenges. The second week presented less photographic opportunity with summer haze but one eventful rainy day gave us a splendid rainbow that came and went continuously over an hour.A trip to an ice cave was also a great experience plus rafting and cable cars a great time.A huge thanks to my host Hania.Claire 2009-8-29 16:17:17 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#46890 Not had time to add new Welsh shots yet but had a fairly productive week will upload on return from next trip. The dawns proved more successful than the sunsets and it was a joy to be below Snowdon for dawn. The accommodation by Lake Padern proved to be a very convenient spot for the mountains sea and Angelsey. The following two weeks promise to be exciting with a trip to Polish and Slovakian mountains and lakes with my wonderful Polish friend Hania as a guide. It will be great to be in the Tatra Mountains again though in a different season. I am not a fan of the summer months usually as the light often lacks drama but after a week in Snowdonia with mists and wonderful dawns I am now converted I just need to try and cope with early morning and late nights for two weeks. Claire 2009-8-13 22:14:17 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#45522 TakeaView Landscape Photographer of the Year 2009Just heard Ive had 3 images shortlised for this competition. In 2007 I had the image below published in the book of winning entries Landscape Photographer of the Year Collection 01 by AA Publishing and on view at a sixweek exhibition held at the National Theatre on Londons South BankThe competition has now become an annual event that reflects the heart and spirit of Britain. Claire 2009-7-24 18:42:37 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#45520 A trip to Wales planned for the end of next week and then off to Poland and Slovakia at the end of August. Hopefully will have some new material to share. Claire 2009-7-24 18:40:24 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#43142 Recently I had an email from someone wanting to buy one of my Irish Giants Causeway images. This sounds simple enough but they wanted it blown up to 7m x 2m As it was taken with my Canon 5D 12mp camera I was sceptical that it was possible. However he achieved it and it now sits in a conference centre in Dublin Electroplus. A photo of it in situ can be seen here... Im left wondering how big my Canon Mk II 21 mp images can go is there a space big enough ......... lol Claire 2009-6-11 19:32:19 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#43138 Just heard that my Robin pulling out a worm image will be published in this Sundays paper Sunday Telegraph Claire 2009-6-11 19:02:32 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#43130 Ill add some new images tonight from a recent trip to Snowdonia. A great week away with one very memorable morning at Llynnau Cregennen apologies for so many images from this shoot at but it was difficult to pick a favourite as the mood and light changed by the second. Id appreciate a comment as to which you think works the best. Claire 2009-6-11 16:49:35 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#40959 Images added to Whats New at last. Also my review of 5D MkII will appear at www.phototravelreview.com in next few days. The Anglesy shots heavily feature Penmon Lighthouse but thought it would be fun to show it under the very different weather and light conditions we had during the week. 2009-5-3 23:16:22 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#39489 Off to Wales for a week. Exploring Anglesey and Smowdonia. Weather forecast looks good so fingers crossed for good light. Claire 2009-4-9 20:05:07 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#37378 Ardnamurchan was a bit murky weather wise. I suppose I eventually had to have a week of bad weather in Scotland. The images show what was possible during some brief light. Im not wildly excited by them but gives some idea of the potential of the area. Looks like I will have to return The 5D MarkII is proving to be a great tool. I especially appreciated the auto ISO when hand holding in poor light and images at high ISO settings are much more useable. It is very unforgiving unless top quality lenses are used so I will be upgrading my old trusty 1735 2.8L a fabulous lens on the 5D but with the extra pixels chromatic aberration is a bit of a concern with the new camera if you need to crop in tight or print large. Claire 2009-2-27 18:34:04 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#35925 I will be away for a week visiting an area of Scotland Ive not been to before. Will give me a chance to try out my new 5D MKII and hopefully have images to share. Claire 2009-2-2 20:18:47 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#34570 Madeira shots added to Whats New page. Not the images I had in mind when I arrived on the island but after a few days of blue skies restful but not great for photography we had a storm that whipped up the Atlantic swell and made being by the sea a lot more interesting. Madeira was a joy for a Christmas break. We avoided the city Funchal and explored the west and eastern coast. The interior is mountainous lush and green and worth another visit as the day we made the trip the clouds came down. If you like exotic flowers it is a paradise. Claire 2009-1-5 22:20:50 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#34377 The next trip will be to Scotland in February really looking forwards to heading North again and with a new 5D Mk II to try out. Claire 2009-1-1 18:12:08 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#34376 Ill be adding some images from Madeira soon wild seas mainly which was unexpected bonus Happy New year to all. Claire 2009-1-1 18:10:30 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#33793 Heading for the sun and hopefully sunsets for Christmas on Madeira. Hope to have some images by New Year. 2008-12-14 18:19:18 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#33791 Enjoyed a great weekend on Anglesey around Llanddwyn Island and Penmon Lighthouse. Images to be added to Whats New page. 2008-12-14 18:16:24 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#32438 Slovenian Images from october trip added to Whats New page. Some other pages also updated. 2008-11-15 22:48:23 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#31858 Back from Slovenia. A great trip with perfect weather at the beginning of the trip mists and sun. Later in the week we found some snow on the tops but I believe there was more snow in the UK The last few days were wet drenching wet. Thankfully the autumn colours were still clinging on and they were amazing even in the rain. Photos to be added shortly. A big thanks to Herman for being the perfect guide and to Kaz for driving and Bill for his company and ensuring we stopped and ate now and again Claire 2008-11-2 14:45:43 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#31446 Off to Slovenia this weekend the colours are fading fast so fingers crossed the leaves hang on. 2008-10-22 20:26:29 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#29797 Whats New page updated following a shoot on Sunday. The picture of the barn owl is a captive bird. Whilst Id love it to have been a true wild life shot I was pleased to get something that is a little unusual and hope it shows a bird doing what comes naturally. Mainly the day was for me is an opportunity to study the birds and learn. 2008-9-14 22:40:26 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#29407 Created this blog today and transferred all the news items over from home page hence comments now appear empty. Look forward to hearing from people and sharing my photo journey. Claire 2008-9-7 19:56:03 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#29406 Back at work after a great holiday. Looking forwards to Slovenia in October a few places left. If anyone joining the group wants a lift from the Midlands this can be arranged as Ill be driving to Stansted from Shropshire. 2008-9-1 19:36:03 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#29405 The Elan Valley Powys reservoirs are just 90 minutes from home but I have to be up early to get there for dawn during the summer. Last night it was cold and still with a few stars in the sky so I decided to see what dawn would be like. It was a good decision all the rain has benefits as the water was pouring over the dams a rare sight in recent years. 2008-8-24 19:30:22 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#29404 Back from a soggy Wales. Rain was the main feature of the trip but was saved by one good sunset and an unforgettable sunrise. Some images now added to site. 2008-8-20 19:27:36 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#29403 Claire is runner up in the Shropshire Hills photography competition. httpwww.shropshirehillsaonb.co.ukpublications50thwinners.htm 2008-8-14 19:23:04 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#29402 Claire and the PTR team are now offering opportunities to join us on tour. These trips will be 100 dedicated to photography and would suit beginners or advanced photographers. They will enable you to visit places that are beyond the tourist trail. As this is our first year prices are unbeatable. So far tours to Slovenia and Alaska are planned. Visit www.phototravelreview.com for details or email Claire at Barnabysbtinternet.com 2008-7-8 19:12:49 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#29401 Photos from trip to County Mayo Ireland added to site. An interesting trip in poor weather saved by a few fabulous sunsets. 2008-7-5 19:09:57 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#29400 Back from Slovenia after a fantastic trip. Some images now online See www.phototravelreview.com for full details. 2008-6-8 19:02:51 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#29398 April 08 New photo travel website now live. Photo Travel Review. Claire has been working with two world class photographers to produce a new website designed to promote travel photography. The intention is to allow photographers to showcase their work whilst sharing their experiences to aid photographers make similar trips. We will also review photo tour companies and equipment we have used or are recommended. Please visit and let Claire know if you wish to contribute. 2008-3-3 18:55:55 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#29397 Feb 08. Back from a quick trip to Spain. The weather wasnt kind but a few breaks in the clouds and high winds made for a few shots. 2008-2-20 18:54:54 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#29396 Jan 08. Hello to all those finding cARTerART for the first time via Outdoor Photography Magazine where this site got full marks for content and design. Please sign the guest book and say hi. 2008-1-15 18:46:42 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#29395 Jan 08. Shearwater story in January EOS magazine. The Manx Shearwater comes on land to breed landing at night to avoid predators. This is an amazing sight well more a noise as tens of thousands of them arrive under the cover of darkness. HOWEVER whilst on Skomer Island I encountered one during the day I photographed it at close quarters and it proceeded to jump on my camera climb up my arm and sit on my head Fortunately my friend Rosemary was there with her camera to catch the event. I was smiling for a week............................ Claire 2008-1-7 18:45:45 http://www.carterart.co.uk/page11.htm#29394 September 2007. Claire had two images shortlisted fot the AA Landscape Photographer of Year Award and one has been selected to appear in the TakeAView Landscape Photographer of the Year Exhibition at the The National Theatre London. September 15th to November 2nd 2007 and to appear in the book to be published in October. White Park bay Antrim in Northern Ireland Gallery 2007-9-7 18:42:57