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Tattoos and Ink
September 18th, 2011 by Janice Alamanou
Hello everyone,
Above is a new image from my Nude Art range of portraiture – this series is entitled “Ink”. Take a look on the website in www.coastalphotography.co.uk “People and Portraits” – “Nude Art”.
The new images taken at Gorleston, Norfolk are now on the site too. These can be seen in several categories including: Black & White, Black and White with a touch of colour, Landscapes, Landscapes Beaches. Images include big seas from the aftermath of Hurricane Katia bringing a strong wind to the coast and creating some impressive waves. I did spend quite some time wiping the lens with the spray of the sea carrying in the wind but am pleased with the results.
This week I am showing my work at Blakeney in the room on the front. I will be there until 4pm, Friday 23rd September.
Bye for now
Janice
Big Skies, saltmarsh, beautiful beaches and big seas.
September 13th, 2011 by Janice Alamanou
Hello everyone,
The image above of a crab boat on the shingle shore is taken at Cley, Norfolk. The clouds rolling in with the late summer sunshine worked well. More images of Cley and neighbouring Morston are on the website. Have a look through or just type the place into the search.
Previously at Morston I took cloudy skies over the salt marsh and mud flats. I did manage to get one foot knee deep in mud and nearly (not quite), lost my footwear, but corrected my path through and was glad of the effort when I saw the results. Take a look at: http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/4-landscapes/page11 - and onwards from there.
There are also some new images of Holkham Hall, Holkham and Wells-next-the-Sea beaches and I’m presently processing a new area for me, ashamedly not having photographed it before – Gorleston. I got some lovely big sea shots – the aftermath of Hurricane Katia. These will be on the website within the week, so keep watching.
This time of year is great for workshops – each of my workshops is customised around the client. You may have one or two hours – or up to a day. Just contact me for prices and availability and I will take you around the area and advise on your photography, giving a few pointers and inspiration. Workshops may also be bought as a Gift Certificate.
It’s getting close to Christmas – yes that dreaded word that seems to cut the summer off and plunge us into the winter months. Well let’s not forget it is a celebration and what better way to celebrate than with a gift of a Portrait. Available from £85 for yourself or bought as a Gift Certificate. Portraits are either location or at the studio.
Contact for details of the above and booking.
Well, I’ll blog again soon and keep watching for the Gorleston images.
Janice
Norfolk Sunsets – Photography
August 28th, 2011 by Janice Alamanou
Hello everyone,
If you look at the image above you can see with the vibrant, warm reflection over the calm sea, I felt truly blessed to be in such a beautiful seascape and to capture this one moment in time. I realise every time I photograph landscapes that this is not work to me but an absolute passion.
The reality of capturing this though, you may think that I was in a boat or on a jetty of some kind to take this, the truth is I waded in fully clothed with my camera and tripod. I also had my small dog with me and he was on an extension lead – still on shore. As the tide started to flow he indicated to me, with a bit of a concerned woof, that it was getting a bit deep. So this image was actually taken in the water, with camera and tripod and wet dog balanced on hip. Multi-tasking again. I took a few different angles and various settings, take a look at: http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/4-landscapes/4236-lss091111pan-skies-of-glory
To see other images look in ‘Landscapes – Sunsets’ ‘Landscapes’ and ‘Black & White with a touch of colour’ on the website.
In the last few days I have also continued with my project of nude art. I should be having an exhibition in November with these so keep watching for details shortly. Take a look at the new images at: http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/63-portraits-nude-art/page2
That’s all for now. Keep watching, I’ll blog again soon.
Janice
Household Cavalry
July 20th, 2011 by Janice Alamanou
Hello all,
Above is one image from three mornings spent at Holkham Beach photographing the Household Cavalry. The first morning, the Foot Guards arrived with some beautiful horses and even though the weather was bleak and very windy the horses and men seemed to enjoy the time out along the Norfolk beaches.
Take a look by typing in “Household Cavalry” into the search – or following this link: http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/search?q=household+cavalry
Images can be found in – Places/Norfolk/Household Cavalry 2011 – also in Landscapes and Black and White categories.
The second day were the Blues & Royals and the third day, the best for the weather with a little warmth and sunshine, the Life Guards.
It was a privilege to photograph the horses, they were beautiful and wonderful to watch, and the men – who were great fun.
I was told that some of the horses had never seen the sea before, being used to the streets of London, but they had their saddles removed and were coaxed into the waves by their bare-back riders. A couple of them stood at the edge for a while and stamped the incoming waves. Others shied slightly but then went forward with the gentle urges of their riders. Great to see.
This week I will be showing photography at The Maltings, Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, 10am to 5pm, 21st/22nd July.
The Coastal Photography 2012 Calendar is now on the website. http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/60-calendar-2012/4115-calendar-2012
For location workshops please contact. Each day is designed around the client.
Bye for now.
Janice
One Day in Scotland – Connel, Falls of Lora, Oban
July 6th, 2011 by Janice Alamanou
Hello,
Well, back from a quick jaunt to Scotland. An eleven hour journey there on Friday followed by the same back on Sunday, left me with one day of photography – which was combined with a party, a meal out and some sightseeing. Hectic and I loved every minute. A contrast to the Norfolk landscapes with the mountains and lochs, still near water – which I love and, quite rare I was told – the sun was blazing the entire time.
The evening I arrived was a quick stroll with the camera but the light wasn’t that good and I didn’t know the area. So, I was up early on the Saturday morning but unfortunately not early enough. I forgot the Northern light is different and at this time of year the sun was already up and rising, which meant there was very little mist left around the mountains – disappointing for me as I was hoping to get some shots but I managed a couple of hours under the bridge at the Falls of Lora, Connel, before meeting friends for breakfast. Take a look at the results by typing “Scotland” into the search on the site. http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/search?q=Scotland
After breakfast I went into Oban, a lovely little town. It’s harbour lined with fishing boats and little stalls that cooked mussels and sold them in trays ready to eat on the quayside. There were ferries across to Mull and to Kerrera. I took the one to Kerrera and had a walk up to see the view over the harbour and Loch. There was a red and white lighthouse at the edge of the Loch and mountains surrounding. Beautiful place. From then it was back to Oban and in the midday sun it was time for a coffee and a sit down – to just watch. Late afternoon was eating again, followed by the party – Scottish dancing all evening – Strip the Willow was very fast. Even so, walking back to the hotel at 1am I was still thinking if I could sneak out to get some night shots, but as I was exhausted and had another early start to travel back the next day, I thought better of it. Only solution is to go again!
I’ll Blog again soon.
Janice
Norfolk, Sharpies, Landscapes & Wildlife
June 25th, 2011 by Janice Alamanou
Hello everyone,
Above is a new image of Norfolk Poppies. The fields are vibrant colours this year with a lovely splash of barley in between. Other photographs taken at the same location can be seen at: http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/4-landscapes/page18 Plus some more to come soon.
New images of Norfolk are on the website in the following categories: Landscapes, Landscapes Beaches, Landscapes Boats, Places Norfolk, Wildlife Flowers and Wildlife Insects. Have a browse and contact me if you wish to buy but would like a different size to those on the website.
Also in the past weeks, I have new images of Blakeney and photographed the British Sharpie Championships at Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk. It was great to see them back again.
From next week my 2012 Calendar – Janice Alamanou – Coastal Photography 2012 (Norfolk), will be available to purchase from my website and local outlets. There are only a limited number of these available so make sure you buy early as gifts. (Nearly said the C holiday word – but still seems too early!)
From the 30th June, for one month, I will be showing at the Picturecraft Gallery, Lees Yard, Holt, Norfolk. There will be a new range of framed photographs there.
You can meet me at The Maltings on the 16th and 17th July or the 21st and 22nd July, where I will be showing mounted, framed and canvas photography.
I am also now doing location workshops again from one person – up to a group of four people. Please contact for details and availability. As another gift idea, vouchers for workshops and portraits can be purchased. Again please contact for details.
Well that’s all for now. Keep watching this page.
Janice
Norfolk Photography – workshops and Corfu
June 7th, 2011 by Janice Alamanou
Hello everyone,
It has been over a month since my last blog, it has been a busy time. Above is one image taken while I was in Corfu, Greece. The weather was a little changeable while I was there but a fantastic trip. Look at the website for the new images http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/53-black-and-white also in Landscapes, Places Greece and Landscapes Beaches. Alternatively type “Corfu” into the search. More are still to come so keep watching.
My first attempt at underwater photography is also on the website type in “underwater” into the search to take a look. This ended up harder than expected. The undercurrent was strong and I was moving a lot, the fish seemed to clear as soon as I got into the water, but eventually I got something passable. Watch this space – it will improve. I did have a lot of fun though so I can’t grumble too much.
I also had a wonderful portrait session last month and a few commercial projects, two of which were a School/Academy Prospectus and a Company’s advertising which included wildlife photographs.
My Coastal Landscape Photography Workshops are now up and running. They range from one on one to groups up to four people. Each is individually catered toward the clients and can be a few hours up to a dawn till dusk. These can also be bought as a voucher and a special gift. Contact by email or telephone for prices and availability.
Portraits on the beach or a favourite location can now be bought as a voucher and a special gift too. Contact by email or telephone for prices and availability.
If anyone is interested in Coastal Photography workshops in Corfu, Greece 2012- contact me by email of telephone for details.
I will be showing at Blakeney, Norfolk, on the front, from Saturday 11th June to Friday 17th June 10am till 4pm. A selection of framed photographs and mounted prints will also be on display to purchase at the Picturecraft Gallery, Lees Yard, Holt, Norfolk from 30th June to 27th July and mounted prints are at Big Blue Sky, Warham Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk all year.
Well that’s all for now.
Have a great month
Janice
Norfolk, Broads, Boats and Beauty
April 26th, 2011 by Janice Alamanou
Hello again,
I’ve been back on the Norfolk Broads, drifting along the rivers and enjoying the sunlit views. The windmills are always a joy to see and the reeds that line the marshes were swaying in the warm breeze. Take a look at the new images on the website in Black and White, Landscapes Boats, Landscapes and Landscapes Beaches.
At Wells-next-the-Sea the water was calm and high when I photographed the late light over the boats. A blue haze and peaceful water.
Also, I had a walk along the beach at Hunstanton and got a couple of images of the huts. Type in “Hunstanton” in the website search to view.
The end of this week I will be showing at The Maltings, Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk. UK. Time: 10am to 5pm Saturday 30th April, Sunday 1st May and Monday 2nd May. If you can’t make it, look at the events section on the website to see where and when I will be showing next.
Are you thinking of a portrait on the beach? If so, contact me and we can organise a date for this to happen and you can take home happy memories that you can look at on a dull day.
Well that’s all for now. I hope to see you at the weekend.
Janice
Sun, sand, sea and steam trains
April 14th, 2011 by Janice Alamanou
Hello everyone,
Well, we can’t grumble about the weather this time – we have had a little cool wind along the coast but to me this meant wave photographs. This month I have been photographing at Cromer, one of the Pier is above, also Blakeney, Wells-next-the-Sea, Happisburgh and Holkham. Keep checking the website for the new images, all have been posted.
In between this, I have photographed the lovely new steam engine at the Wells and Walsingham Light Railway, Wells-next-the-Sea. I took a trip along the line, which is looking lovely as spring is blossoming the countryside and the lambs are now in the fields we passed.
When I returned from this I got a couple of shots of the Alpacas before they were going on a trek. Their wool is becoming very thick now, when they first came to Wells they had just been sheared. Very gentle creatures and cute.
A trip on the Norfolk Broads ended in a couple of images of wildlife. See the birds section on the website.
This month you can find me showing at the Maltings, Good Friday and Saturday and at the Granary Theatre, Sunday and Easter Monday – both Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk. 10am to 5pm. You can also find my photography in Big Blue Sky Gallery, Warham Road, Wells-next-the-Sea and Picturecraft Gallery, Lees Yard, Holt, Norfolk.
Well that’s all for now. Hope you all have a good Easter and if you are in the area, pop in and take a look at the Maltings or Granary Theatre.
Janice
Janice Alamanou LBIPP – Coastal Photography
March 31st, 2011 by Janice Alamanou
Great news this time – I am now a Licentiate of the British Institute of Professional Photography (LBIPP) for my landscapes – loving that.
Well, the last month or so has been a bit of a blur with different things going on. I am now exhibiting at different locations throughout the year. From today framed photographs, canvas and block prints along with a few mounted prints are exhibiting at the Picturecraft Gallery, Lees Yard, Holt, Norfolk. Take a look at where you can find me at: http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/events
The 2nd & 3rd April you can find me exhibiting in person at the Granary Theatre, Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, 10am to 5pm. Come along, it’s Mother’s Day and a memory of this beautiful coastline will make a wonderful gift.
I also sell a few images on products such as greeting cards, bookmarks, fridge magnets and coasters which are now in a small selection of outlets along the coast.
Photography-wise, I have taken a couple of night shots, some street photography and a few of the local beaches but I am now getting a few ideas of some new work and want to start visiting locations.
Keep watching the website for new images to view and buy.
Now is the time to think of booking that important location portrait too. The weather has improved, we have a little warmth in the air and yet it is still quite tranquil on the beaches. Look at the website for details on how to book: http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/49-portraits-booking-info/3161-portraits-booking-info
Bye for now
Janice
