Funky wall art on the corner of Albert Square, Manchester

Came across this funky wall art on the corner of Albert Square, Manchester.

Looks like some sort of drinking campaign, alcohol, drinkaware drinkaware.co.uk type thing, kinda cool !

Adobe Lightroom 4.1 Release Candidate caters for 5d mark iii and with extra features

Care of http://blogs.adobe.com/lightroomjournal/2012/03/lightroom-4-1-now-available-on-adobe-labs.html

Lightroom 4.1 (http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroom4-1/) is now available as Release Candidates on Adobe Labs.

The ‘release candidate’ label indicates that this update is well tested
but would benefit from additional community testing before it is
distributed automatically to all of our customers.

The final release of Lightroom 4.1 may have additional corrections or camera support.

Bugs Corrected in the Lightroom 4.1 Release Candidate
The following bugs that were part the Lightroom 4 releases have been corrected.
The team appreciates the very detailed feedback the community has provided
on Lightroom 4 and we’re excited to correct a number of issues experienced
by our customers. These issues have been FIXED:

Point Curve adjustments made in Lightroom 3 and before have been restored.

Lightroom 4 did not properly open external applications when using the "Edit In" functionality.

Addressed performance issues in Lightroom 4, particularly when loading GPS track logs, using a secondary monitor, and the controls within the Develop module.

Ability to update DNG previews and metadata for more than 100 photos has been restored.

This update allows for improved viewing of subfolders and stacks in folders with a large number of photos.

It was possible that a layout of a saved book could be lost after quitting Lightroom 4.

Please provide feedback on your experience with the Lightroom 4.1 Release Candidate in our (ADOBE) Feedback Portal.


New Camera Support in Lightroom 4.1 Release Candidate
Canon EOS 5D Mk III

Lunar Crescent Moon

I looked up to the sky tonight, and noticed another gorgeous Crescent moon, so I thought I'd share !

Queen's Manchester visit to the town hall on 23rd March 2012.

Queen's Manchester visit to the town hall on 23rd March 2012.

The Queen leaving the Manchester town hall, UK, during her diamond jubilee visit.

The Royal Standard above the Manchester Town Hall.


The Royal Standard, and the Manchester Town Hall Clock.


The Queen and Prince Philip leaving Albert Square, Manchester.

Lightroom 4 training tutorials via CreativeLive

Lightroom 4 Fundamentals with Laura Shoe | creativeLIVE

Woah, stop what you are doing and enrol onto the FREE webcast for Adobe Lightroom training tutorials.

A must watch, essential viewing !

Queen's Diamond Jubilee visit to Manchester

I few snaps taken today, as the Queen visits Manchester in the North West for her Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
These were taken during her visit to the town hall.

The wooden Seat carving for the Queen.


The wooden Seat carving for the Queen.


The wooden Seat carving for the Queen.


Manchester Town Hall prior to the Queen's visit for her Diamond Jubilee celebrations.


Police officers patrolling Albert Square, Manchester.


Obscured view of the Queen in her pink dress.


Obscured view of the Queen in her pink dress.


Obscured view of the Queen in her pink dress.


Obscured view of the Queen in her pink dress.


Obscured view of the Queen in her pink dress.


A brass band, playing music to entertain the gathering crowds.


A Royal fan, selling flags.

Scott Kelby's Lighting Recipes - free iPad app

Scott Kelby's Lighting Recipes for iPad on the iTunes App Store

Oh my god, Scott Kelby has a FREE Apple IPAD APP on studio lighting, link is above.

This is photography gold !!!!

SunSeeker for Android Sun Surveyor Lite

Take a look at "Sun Surveyor Lite"
by Adam Ratana

I've just installed the Sun Surveyor Lite app, to help track the path of the sun, and it's great !!!!

Very simple and intuitive to use, a must have as an equivalent app for the SunSeeker app available on the iPhone.

Lightroom 4, now available !!!

Adobe download link

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 Create amazing images that inspire, inform, and delight. From first look to final image, Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 4 software provides powerfully simple one-click tools and cutting-edge advanced controls for every step. Easily organize, perfect, and share all your photographs.

It’s significantly cheaper than prior versions: the full program costs just $149, while the upgrade costs $79.