Petworth House Under Grey Sky

January 11, 2015March 10, 2015Mike Hope Leave a comment

Hi all,

This is a photograph I thought you might like that I took of Petworth house approaching from an old cart track towards an old giant tree. There are two figures in the distance approaching the house. It is late afternoon and the clouds were beginning to gather. It just had that moody effect and classic english country side feel. It reminds me of famous painting but I’m still trying to find it. The grounds were designed by Capability Brown. J. W Turner and Anthony Van Dyck used to hang out there, amongst others, so I am sure one of them painted a similar scene… Let me know if you have any ideas!

Petworth House by Mike Hope

I got a really nice reply from Gustavo Moniz Ferreira who saw my photo on 500px and did a little research on a painting I shot displayed at the above Petworth House. He found out that the painting of the table (below) is called “Gulliver Presented to the Queen of Brobdignag” and the author is Charles Robert Leslie. The picture was painted in 1834/35 and has the dimensions of 100 x 123 cm.

“Gulliver Presented to the Queen of Brobdignag” painted by Charles Robert Leslie. Photo by Mike-Hope

Thanks again for taking a look,

Mike Hope

Some Instagram stuff

November 19, 2014August 11, 2015Mike Hope Leave a comment

I was just messing about with Instagram and have posted some square photo stuff up from the phone. Something to keep you amused in the wee hours!! I was wondering if you can get these filters for your regular photos?

Yes you can…next post!

Mike Hope on Instagram

Instagram like filters and a bit of Tilt-shift!

November 19, 2014November 19, 2014Mike Hope Leave a comment

So, on checking around a bit I found this very informative page on Instagram type filters that you can apply to your regular photos. Most are FREE and don’t require a subscription. they are web based and easy to use. Here is the link, try them out and have some fun…

Oh! and while I was doing that I came across this Tilt-Shift site and thought I’d give that a try too. Gives a sort of “Toy Town” effect and is a lot less expensive that buying a Tilt-Shift lens!!! $800-$2,000 bucks!! Here is one I tried it out on earlier. I took this at Sissinghurst Castle in Kent from the top of the tower. You can just upload your image apply the effect and Voilà…

Tilt-Shift at Sissinghurst by Mike Hope

Let me know what you think and try out the filters!!

Mike Hope

Just Another Redondo Sunset

November 17, 2014November 17, 2014Mike Hope Leave a comment

Hello all,

I was walking about on Redondo Pier a couple of Sundays ago and caught this as the sun was starting to get low in the sky just before sunset. It came out quite well and full of color. I was using the Canon 6D with the 24mm – 105mm f/4 lens. Thought you might like to take a look and let me know what you think…

Redondo Sunset by Mike Hope

Thanks for taking a look,

Mike Hope

Kincaids On the Pier

October 29, 2014October 30, 2014Mike Hope Leave a comment

Hi all,

This was one of the Kincaids Restaurant on Redondo Beach Pier that I shot with a Tokina 16 – 28mm lens on test. It worked well but couldn’t match the Canon 16-35mm f1.4 IS. Great fun trying them out and a gorgeous day in Redondo!

Redondo Kincaids by Mike Hope

Thanks you again for checking it out and hope you like the photos on 500px…

Mike Hope

The Bridge to Change

September 22, 2014Mike Hope Leave a comment

Hi all, Autumn is coming!!

Thought you might like to take a look at this one. I shot this when in Castle Combe. The bridge across the river “By Brook” to the Manor in Castle Combe UK on the edge of the Cotswolds. A magical “Harry Potter” village. This is a beautiful village really a must visit if you are in the cotswolds!

The Bridge to Autumn by Mike-Hope

Thanks for taking a look!

Mike-Hope

Magicopolis

August 3, 2014October 3, 2014Mike Hope Leave a comment

When I was walking around Santa Monica yesterday I stumbled upon the old Magicopolis Shop on 4th Street!! Next time I’m going to disappear inside!! Hope you like it!!

The Magic Shop by Mike Hope

Thanks for taking a look,

Mike Hope

The Old Fig Tree

August 3, 2014August 3, 2014Mike Hope Leave a comment

Hi all,

I was in Santa Monica yesterday and caught this giant old Fig Tree. It was at the Fairmont Hotel on Wilshire near to Ocean. I thought for a moment there was a Howler monkey lurking in the branches. Can you see him? Thought you might like to take a look! Check it out on 500px too…

Old Fig Tree by Mike-Hope

Century Park Towers in Black & White by Mike-Hope

July 2, 2014July 2, 2014Mike Hope Leave a comment

Hi all,

Hope you have a Happy and Safe 4th of July!!!

I just posted this one on 500px and thought you might like to take a look! It is the two towers at Century Park where the Annenberg Space for photography has some great exhibits, currently Country: Portraits of an American Sound. It really is worth a visit and is always free!! Can’t beat that… I took this photo while looking up on a sunny and clear afternoon. Then I used some post black and white filters to give it the dramatic effect.

Towers by Mike-Hope

Thank you again for taking a look!! and Happy 4th!!

Mike-Hope

Hermosa Beach – One Minute on Earth Project – June 21st, 2014

June 22, 2014June 22, 2014Mike Hope 1 Comment

I took this shot on Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach yesterday as part of the One Minute on Earth photo project with Kujaja.com. Everyone takes a photo at exactly the same time around the world. Then Kujaja will put together a book where all the proceeds go to helping a children’s orphanage in Cape Town South Africa!! I’ll keep you posted on the progress…