Little White Flowers

It's been a while since I posted any photography on here, I'm not really sure why... I'm going to try and share a photo or two with you once a fortnight - alternating with Tried and Tested :)

The Art of the Printing Press

Part of my Dad's type collection.

If you were following my blog back before I joined blogspot, you might remember a post I did about my Dad's Arab Platen Printing Press. (If you haven't seen it, go have a look at it with bigger pictures here - it's a fascinating insight into a world long forgotten.)

So, why do I mention it now? Well, my Dad was on Britain's Heritage Heroes on BBC2 tonight. You can see John Craven and Jules Hudson arrive at Gwasg G (one of the multiple places Dad helps out with) at about 12:07, and my Dad comes on about 15:10, and helps John Craven print his name using a proofing press! Very exciting to see the art of the printing press being given time on TV.

 Using my Dad's printing press at my parent's house.

Tried and Tested Tip Number 2 [Photoshop]

Sometimes, no matter how careful you are, a few (or more!) photos will end up with wonky horizons.

This week, I want to share with you a video made by Ice Flow Studios, designed to make your life and my life that bit easier. Have a look...

If you're anything like me, you've been doing this the long way round ALL THIS TIME. Well, take a second, find a wonky photo, and try the straighten tool - it's worth it.

It's also worth mentioning that in your history panel it will come up as the straightening and then the cropping, so you can always do a simple undo and do the crop yourself.

Shop: Butterfly Banners!

These butterfly banners make a lovely addition to any occassion - whether it's a little girl's themed party, or an older girl's afternoon tea - they provide a beautiful feminine touch. They would also look lovely just hung in your bedroom or study, brightening up your walls and fluttering happiness around :)

Butterfly Banner - Pale Pink
£5 (+ P&P 99p)

Each butterfly measures approximately 12cm x 11cm. The banner is 110cm in length, with room at each end for it to be hung.
This banner has 6 butterflies in total, 2x pearly pink, 2x sparkly cream, and 2x floral.
 

 Butterfly Banner - Bright Pink
£5 (+ P&P 99p)
Each butterfly measures approximately 12cm x 11cm. The banner is 110cm in length, with room at each end for it to be hung.
This banner has 6 butterflies in total, 2x bright pink, 2x sparkly cream, and 2x stripey.

Also available in any colour scheme you would like, different lengths and a few different designs - just leave a comment or drop me an email.