In a first I’ve joined forces with another photographer and friend, Richard Cooper-Knight of CK Ponderings.
We took a long walk along London’s Grand Union Canal, starting at Paddington Station and finishing at Ladbroke Grove in the west of the city. It encompassed the contemporary high rises of Paddington Basin, the charm of Little Venice to urban grit – and even a meeting with a photography barge selling pictures.
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Richard takes up the story of two photographers’ first collaboration:
I’d been looking forward to working on a joint photo project with another fellow blogger. After a false start and unexpected change of venue, Mike and I hit Paddington Basin with the weather on our side.
It was interesting to see the different approaches we take to photography. Mike has a studied approach, taking time to work out the framing and set up of each shot, while I tend to go for more quick fire shooting.
There are definite pros and cons to both approaches – I like capturing the moment, while Mike ends up with fewer photographs to process (he had around 40 shots compared to my 200). But it was interesting to see both in action, and I hope you’re pleased with the results!
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I like the result. Definitely, both have pro and con.
Thank you, and I agree.
A great collection of shots from the pair of you :) It’s always interesting to see how other photographers approach the same subject; an opportunity to see the world through different eyes.
Thank you very much Noeline. Indeed, and two pairs of eyes inevitably come up with some differing results.
Looks like a productive day for you both. Good work.
Cheers Stevie. It was good stuff. Who says that photographers are lone creatures all the time?
Some great shots, Mike. Thank you for hosting and inspiring! :D
It turned out to be a great exercise in how no two pairs of eyes are quite the same. And a very enjoyable day out it was too :)
A tale of two bears with awesome results.
Hahahahaha! Love it. Not sure that I qualify, more otter-esque.
I echo Mike’s comment, ahem… ;)
I like the way you both look and recognise it in my own approach. Mike’s are really strong in lines and framing and composition. Richard’s are spontaneous and hit the right details that seem to be his triggers. Whereas Mike looks more for the whole picture! In my humble opinion :-) There are some gems in these. Well done!
Chris, many thanks indeed for appraising our first joint post. It’s very interesting to see how our contrasting approaches have come through. And also it’s good to “meet” you for the first time, so I’ll enjoy following your work from now on. Greetings from the canal :)
Hi Mike, warm greetings from this side of the channel! I will pick you up as well, love ur detailed framing and use of lines and shapes
Thank you Chris. It’s a pleasure to have the connection :)
I totally agree Mike!
Glad you like, Chris! :)
How could I not? I discovered Mike’s blog this way and you are developing your style more and more! Good luck with the last days of the 500 days!
Great collaboration, Mike and Richard! Beautiful photos and great to see the people behind the lenses ;-)
Thank you Koos, good to have your support from the country of canals :)
Thanks, Koos! When are you coming to England? :)
Yes, get yourself over here!
I would like to, but we’re saving money for our planned trip to the USA :-/
Boo!
Yeah, I agree :'(
Haha… Sounds good! :)