The scene, although not particularly photogenic as a whole, was one of fascination. The water in the canal next to us, was mostly sunlit, and over the period of time we sat imbibing, the angle of the sun on the water, changed, and with it the reflections, and clarity of the water, and what and how we saw.

In that fantastic time of year known as summer, we are blessed to see the wonder of the few remaining butterflies. Yes, miserably, in most parts of the world, our pre-occupation with pesticides and monoculture, along with climate change, means there has been a staggering decline in both numbers and species. For those of us lucky enough to still see these beauties, and whom have the desire to try taking pictures of them, here are a few tips.

If you're using a phone camera then you're sort of stuck with aperture, there being relatively little difference between the lenses. The is no simple photography tip that will change that, nor a complicated photography tip for that matter! With a DSLR or similar, and depending on your lens choice, you can stick the thing on f22, or whatever is your smallest aperture, and have much more of the flower up large and in focus, along with the background scene also in focus.

So, after so much dry weather, it was raining quite heavily this morning, great for farmers, and cow's that are allowed on pasture. Also an ideal time for me to get out and take some images to inspire you with simple photography tips for what to do when you're out for a walk in the rain.

Taking you on a photographic walk focusing on leaves

Monet, is reported to have been in the habit of standing and looking, for around forty five minutes, before starting

A walk with the dog. Learning to observe the natural world. Simple tips on how to photograph what you see.

As I sit here on a glorious, just warm enough, Spring day, writing this, wonderfully able to work outside nd top up some Vitamin D.

Free simple photography tips on photographing spring flowers with your phone camera or digital camera.

It’s not about the walk, or the standing, it’s not about the looking, it’s about learning to see – to notice things in a new way

An introduction to my Simple Photography Tips Blog. Helping you to be more fulfilled with your photography.