Author: dalecooper57

dalecooper57 may or may not necessarily be my real name, although I couldn't swear to it. An aging hippy living in Devon, I do all this stuff (and I do mean everything - blog, animation, music, photography, the lot) on my lovely smartphone because I started like that, and now I'm too stubborn to get a computer. I don't have a theme, because I don't see why I'd want to talk about the same thing all the time, so why only write about one thing? So if you like eclecticism, humour, nonsense, opinionated ranting, and occasionally educational stuff, you've come to the right place. Any and all feedback is welcome, both positive and negative, on the content, style and overall look of the blog. You keep following me, I'll keep telling you stuff, ok? Cheers, dalecooper57

The Cosmic Photo Challenge: As the sun goes down.

On By dalecooper57In photography8 Comments

Howdy, I hope you all had a pleasant weekend, now let’s get to today’s Cosmic Photo Challenge.

It’s been another couple of scorching days here, so it’s just as well we were out taking pictures; As the sun goes down.

I took an evening’s riverside walk in the park on Saturday, when there was a very hazy sunset.

So now it’s time to take a look at your searches for sundown…

*****

To get involved with the challenge; check out the Cosmic Photo Prompt each Friday, then post a photo (or photos) on your blog the following Monday, with a pingback link to my Monday post.
Tag your posts with #CosPhoChal.

Any and all effects, editing, Photoshop, Instagram, morphing, collages, animation, gifs, or whatever other post production techniques you fancy are permitted, (in fact, they’re actively encouraged!) so get creative and turn your photos into artworks for the Cosmic Photo Challenge.

Cosmic Photo prompt.

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Good evening, hope you’re all doing well, I’m just in time to give you your prompt for The Cosmic Photo Challenge.

I think this week we’ll wait for it to cool off before we take our pictures; As the sun goes down.

Have a great weekend, see you all on Monday.

*****

To get involved with the challenge; check out the Cosmic Photo Prompt each Friday, then post a photo (or photos) on your blog the following Monday, with a pingback link to my Monday post.
Tag your posts with #CosPhoChal.

Any and all effects, editing, Photoshop, Instagram, morphing, collages, animation, gifs, or whatever other post production techniques you fancy are permitted, (in fact, they’re actively encouraged!) so get creative and turn your photos into artworks for the Cosmic Photo Challenge.

The Cosmic Photo Challenge: Close up.

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Hi there, welcome to The Cosmic Photo Challenge, which this week is all about the detail, because we’re taking a look at everything; Close up.

I did something you’re only allowed to do if you’re a grown up (or at least look like one), I played with some matches, capturing them in various stages of conflagration. Oh, and a nice shot of a rose.

What did you get up close and personal with this week..?

*****

To get involved with the challenge; check out the Cosmic Photo Prompt each Friday, then post a photo (or photos) on your blog the following Monday, with a pingback link to my Monday post.
Tag your posts with #CosPhoChal.

Any and all effects, editing, Photoshop, Instagram, morphing, collages, animation, gifs, or whatever other post production techniques you fancy are permitted, (in fact, they’re actively encouraged!) so get creative and turn your photos into artworks for the Cosmic Photo Challenge.

Cosmic Photo prompt.

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Good evening, here’s your Friday prompt for The Cosmic Photo Challenge.

On Monday I’d like to see some details, as we’re going in for a; Close up.

Have a great weekend, see you all soon.

*****

To get involved with the challenge; check out the Cosmic Photo Prompt each Friday, then post a photo (or photos) on your blog the following Monday, with a pingback link to my Monday post.
Tag your posts with #CosPhoChal.

Any and all effects, editing, Photoshop, Instagram, morphing, collages, animation, gifs, or whatever other post production techniques you fancy are permitted, (in fact, they’re actively encouraged!) so get creative and turn your photos into artworks for the Cosmic Photo Challenge.

The Cosmic Photo Challenge: In town.

On By dalecooper57In photography9 Comments

Hello, it’s a new week and a new edition of The Cosmic Photo Challenge, which today focuses on pictures taken; In town.

I went into town on Saturday and thought I’d capture some of the larger old buildings in Barnstaple. The problem is, it’s often difficult to get further away than just across the street, so I decided to use a wide angle for all my shots, adding a bit of extra drama.

How did your urban exploration go? Let’s have a look at what you found…

*****

To get involved with the challenge; check out the Cosmic Photo Prompt each Friday, then post a photo (or photos) on your blog the following Monday, with a pingback link to my Monday post.
Tag your posts with #CosPhoChal.

Any and all effects, editing, Photoshop, Instagram, morphing, collages, animation, gifs, or whatever other post production techniques you fancy are permitted, (in fact, they’re actively encouraged!) so get creative and turn your photos into artworks for the Cosmic Photo Challenge.

Cosmic Photo prompt.

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Good afternoon, I hope you’re all doing ok, I’m here to issue you with your prompt for next week’s Cosmic Photo Challenge.

When we reconvene on Monday, I’d like to see some pictures which encapsulate the theme; In town.

Until then, have a great weekend, everybody.

*****

To get involved with the challenge; check out the Cosmic Photo Prompt each Friday, then post a photo (or photos) on your blog the following Monday, with a pingback link to my Monday post.
Tag your posts with #CosPhoChal.

Any and all effects, editing, Photoshop, Instagram, morphing, collages, animation, gifs, or whatever other post production techniques you fancy are permitted, (in fact, they’re actively encouraged!) so get creative and turn your photos into artworks for the Cosmic Photo Challenge.

The Cosmic Photo Challenge: Up, down and sideways.

On By dalecooper57In photography7 Comments

Hello, good morning and welcome to The Cosmic Photo Challenge on this fine Monday, let’s see what you have to fit the prompt; Up, down and sideways.

Three pictures, one taken in each of the relevant directions, simple.

My trio are; looking up at my huge Stargazer lilly in the garden; looking down at a hedgehog I heard wandering past in the dark when I was camping last week; and looking sideways at some wilting flowers, which I noticed looked rather good with the hats hanging behind them.

What did you find to capture over the weekend..?

*****

To get involved with the challenge; check out the Cosmic Photo Prompt each Friday, then post a photo (or photos) on your blog the following Monday, with a pingback link to my Monday post.
Tag your posts with #CosPhoChal.

Any and all effects, editing, Photoshop, Instagram, morphing, collages, animation, gifs, or whatever other post production techniques you fancy are permitted, (in fact, they’re actively encouraged!) so get creative and turn your photos into artworks for the Cosmic Photo Challenge.

Cosmic Photo prompt.

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Good morning, sorry I’m late setting a prompt for The Cosmic Photo Challenge, coming back from a holiday midweek always makes me forget what day it is.

Anyway, now I’m here, your mission for Monday, should you choose to accept it, is to provide three shots which illustrate the theme; Up, down and sideways.

Have a great weekend, see you again soon.

*****

To get involved with the challenge; check out the Cosmic Photo Prompt each Friday, then post a photo (or photos) on your blog the following Monday, with a pingback link to my Monday post.
Tag your posts with #CosPhoChal.

Any and all effects, editing, Photoshop, Instagram, morphing, collages, animation, gifs, or whatever other post production techniques you fancy are permitted, (in fact, they’re actively encouraged!) so get creative and turn your photos into artworks for the Cosmic Photo Challenge.

The Cosmic Photo Challenge: Landscapes.

On By dalecooper57In editing and effects, nature photography, photography14 Comments

Hello, it’s Monday again and time to see what you brought to The Cosmic Photo Challenge show and tell session today

The uncomplicated theme this week is; Landscapes.

I’ve been on holiday for the last few days, camping in Wiltshire, where I visited the 19th century engineering marvel that is Caen Hill Locks; a stretch of canal with 29 locks, with a rise of 237 feet over two miles with a 1-in-44 gradient.

The first few photos fall broadly into the “landscape” category, showing as they do views across Salisbury plain in the distance, but I’ve also included some bonus shots of the hugely impressive locks themselves.

The amount of work it must have taken to create this giant waterway staircase really is quite awe-inspiring.

Zoom in up the hill
There’s a cafe at the top of the flight, where you can stop for a well earned rest

Now let’s see your views and vistas…

*****

To get involved with the challenge; check out the Cosmic Photo Prompt each Friday, then post a photo (or photos) on your blog the following Monday, with a pingback link to my Monday post.
Tag your posts with #CosPhoChal.

Any and all effects, editing, Photoshop, Instagram, morphing, collages, animation, gifs, or whatever other post production techniques you fancy are permitted, (in fact, they’re actively encouraged!) so get creative and turn your photos into artworks for the Cosmic Photo Challenge.

Cosmic Photo prompt.

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Hi there, I hope your Friday has been a good one so far, I’m just here to provide you with some inspiration for Monday’s edition of The Cosmic Photo Challenge.

For this week, we’re all about; Landscapes

That’s it, easy, no explanation required, have a great weekend.

*****

To get involved with the challenge; check out the Cosmic Photo Prompt each Friday, then post a photo (or photos) on your blog the following Monday, with a pingback link to my Monday post.
Tag your posts with #CosPhoChal.

Any and all effects, editing, Photoshop, Instagram, morphing, collages, animation, gifs, or whatever other post production techniques you fancy are permitted, (in fact, they’re actively encouraged!) so get creative and turn your photos into artworks for the Cosmic Photo Challenge.