Stars and Lights (Image credit: solentseakayaking.co.uk)

With the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic just days away, I’ve been thinking alot about paddling at night.  I personally love to glide through inky darkness with the stars overhead and the silence that only night time can bring, but it is a notoriously difficult time of the day to photograph due to light issues.

One of my twitter mates @solentseakayak however has done a little experimenting with slow shutter rates to see if he can capture the magic of night, with some quite beautiful results.

Contemplation (Image credit: solentseakayaking.co.uk)

I’m loving these shots, and can only hope that with a little push Solent Sea Kayaking will continue to take more for the rest of us to enjoy. Go and check out the post for higher rez versions, they are really something special. Cheers – FP

Tags: kayak, night photography, Photography, sea kayak, solent sea kayaking

Fat Paddler entry in the Panasonic Lumix photography competition

I received a random note via Twitter that perhaps I should submit some of my paddling photos to the Panasonic Lumix Life photography competition (I use a Panasonic Lumix FT1 waterproof camera). And since I’ve just returned from my paddling expedition to Alaska, I thought it would be great to put in a selection of these photos for public viewing, and hopefully full public display if I get in the top 50 entries.

Please have a look at my gallery and click the “Full Screen” button to see them in their full un-edited full-rez glory (the only time you’ll ever see the Alaskan shots at this resolution). And then if you like them, please click on the Vote button (looks like a Tick) and give me your vote.

Remember, one vote can make all the difference. Thanks kindly!

Tags: Alaska, Lumix Life, Panasonic, Photography, Photography Competition