Grand Canyon – Helicopter Flight

October 6, 2013October 6, 2013Mike Hope Leave a comment

Grand Canyon, a set on Flickr.

Well I finally got together some of the photos I took over the Grand Canyon from the heilcopter flight. It was a pretty amazing experience. I thought you might like to take a look and let me know what you think. I was using a 24mm-105mm Canon L series lens and even though we were rocking about a bit and the down draft from the rotors kept blowing the zoom back in still managed to take some reasonable shots. A couple of times, when leaning out of the window, I thought I was going to loose the camera and I’m pretty sure were wern’t going to land to pick it up.

Thanks again for taking a look!!

Mike Hope

Sun-up at the Grand Canyon

October 3, 2013October 3, 2013Mike Hope 1 Comment

As I mentioned the Grand Canyon in my last post I thought I’d upload a picture I took from the rim early one morning just as the sun was rising (sounds like a song coming on). I am just getting the feel for some slow shutter speed work, long exsposure and bracketing. This was pretty low light and zoomed using the 24mm – 105mm Canon L series. I took three shots at different exposures and then overlayed in post to give it dimension. I will keep practicing and the next shoot will be down by the ocean at Abalone Cove.

Sun up at Grand Canyon Mike-Hope

Thanks for stopping by,

Mike Hope

Shane Knight’s Fine Art Photography

October 3, 2013October 4, 2013Mike Hope Leave a comment

On a recent trip to the awe inspiring Grand Canyon we stopped off in the City of Flagstaff, Arizona. A really eclectic city with great people and history. On our wanderings we came accross a fascinating gallery set up in the old jail house.

The gallery was that of Shane Knight, a renowned fine-art photographer of the surrounding areas and beyond. We discocvered all this through the gallery admistrator Michelle, a wonderfull lady who was truley a pleasure to meet. Shane Knight’s work is truley inspiring. His works on horses and wild lanscapes are breathtaking and really have to be seen to be appreciated! You can see the hard work, joy and exhilaration that goes into each shot. I personally found this chance visit one of the highlights of our Grand Canyon stop and am seriously considering a major buy! There is some wonderful professional fine-art photography here. (mostly film and no Photoshop) as depicted on a motto in the window display posted on and old large format plate camera (maybe a Gandolphi I am not sure). Perhaps someone can put me straight on this one. Anyway, the gallery is doted with great photographic curiosities and artifacts as well as old cameras, not to mention the fantastic photography! What’s more it is located in an old historic jail house that still has bars on the windows, brick walls and prisoner graffiti from 1914.

If you are there please check it out, it’s awsome!! The Gallery is located at:

Shane Knight Photography

5 East Aspen Avenue

Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928.556.1563

Arrowead Resort – Mike Hope

August 17, 2013August 23, 2013Mike Hope Leave a comment

Arrowhead Resort – Mike Hope, a photo by Mike-Hope on Flickr.

The lovely Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa, great place for a weekend getaway. They have a little private beach, lot’s of lake view rooms and pretty good amenities. Close to Arrowhead Village with plenty of live music on Friday and Saturday evenings!! I took this one while hanging out on the balcony watching the light fade away… which is exactly what I was doing too!!

Lake Arrowhead Concert Series

Malaga – Mike Hope

May 6, 2013October 7, 2013Mike Hope Leave a comment

Malaga – Mike Hope, a photo by Mike-Hope on Flickr.

Malaga Cove Plaza, Spanish Style brick and archway. Dates from the 1930’s. Taken with the Fuji X-20 walk around camera on Sunday May 5th. Just trying to get used to the Fuji. It is different from using the SLR and fun.

Looking for the perfect golf course? – iSpyGolf will get you there!!

November 1, 2011November 1, 2011Mike Hope Leave a comment

If your serious about golf you really should check out this site!! iSpyGolf.com, great locations in UK (yes there is a connection) Europe and beyond.

Here’s a few snippets from the site, but better still click on the link. The site is easy to navigate and superbly set out. These guys know what they are doing…

Featuring the best golf courses, in the UK and Ireland, and now beyond to Portugal, the United Arab Emirates and other world-renowned golfing destinations, iSpyGolf.com brings together some of the biggest names in golf to make it easier than ever before to find the very best golf. Search among thouands of golf courses, then view, compare, and book online – all on a single website!

What’s more, the service is FREE – you book DIRECT saving you time and money. See more at iSpyGolf.com

Iguazu Falls, Magnificent! Wonderful! Impressive!

April 7, 2008April 7, 2008Mike Hope Leave a comment

B&B in blissful Hampshire village anyone?

April 3, 2008April 3, 2008Mike Hope Leave a comment

If you are thinking of taking a holiday or short break in the UK this summer? How about a B&B in a quant little English town with easy access to the rail and London. This is a very pleasant and comfortable location, which I can personally vouch for. It is situated in the lovely Hampshire country side of my boyhood and has all you’d want from a small country village. Check out the link and contact me with any queries you may have.

This is how it is described:

“Two warm, comfortable, large double rooms. Tea & Coffee making facilities. On-suite shower-wc in one room, private bathroom with other room. Both rooms overlook village green. Sky or Freeview TV, Wireless Internet Access.” Check here for more…