The start of a new year often arrives with mixed emotions, depending on how you approach life. For some it is a time of new possibilities and opportunities; out with the old and in with the new as the saying goes. For others, it is not such a positive time as they struggle to return to normality after the fun and excitement of the festive period.
When I was growing up and even up to only a few years ago photography, at least in the UK, was only a hobby for those lucky enough to own a camera. And of those people, it was usually only those with a fairly decent camera that would continue with the hobby. There were still many, perhaps around five per cent of the population. Fast forward to today and that number has massively increased due to the smartphone.
With Christmas only a few weeks away the time has come when we need to get our thinking caps on to decide what gifts to buy for our friends and family. For some people, this can be quite daunting as it can be somewhat difficult to think of things to purchase.
Do you need to have a picture mount? What are the benefits of a picture mount? What is a picture mount? These are common questions that people ask. In this blog post, we will look into the different purposes of a picture mount and describe why it is an important component in picture framing.
Football is the number one sport in terms of popularity in the UK. There is a good chance that someone in your friends and family circle has a favourite team, and it’s more than likely that the majority of them have one. When it comes to buying presents for Christmas or their birthday the fact that they are a football supporter certainly makes it easier to decide what to buy.
When managing to obtain a goal in life whether it is academic, sporting, health-related or something else, it is worth showcasing the achievement as it is a good way to remember how much hard work, effort, time and determination you put in. It can also act as an inspiration to others as it shows them that with the right attitude, focus and work ethic, you can achieve things and ultimately improve your life.
I have recently been attempting to increase my fitness levels via walking, and I have to say that I am really enjoying it. It has also been very beneficial in helping to clear my mind of any negative thoughts and I always seem to return home a lot happier than when I left. Over the weekend I went for a couple of long walks through our local woods. At one stage I looked up at this huge tree which was standing tall and proud.
Deciding what colour picture frame to purchase largely comes down to personal choice. Other factors can also play a part such as the colour scheme in the room that the picture frame is going to be hung, and the specific piece of artwork or whatever else will be framed. A black picture frame is often seen as a popular choice for the reasons explained below.
Have you ever heard the term “biophilic design”? I would imagine that the majority of people wouldn’t have as it is not exactly a term that is mentioned on a regular basis in the news or the social arena. It’s basically the concept of bringing nature into our internal spaces to boost our physical and mental wellbeing. It’s a term that has been used since the 1960s but it became more and more popular during the recent pandemic.
There has been plenty of rain in the UK already this month and for those keen on photography, it can soon become somewhat frustrating. And this frustration is the same for those who have a photography assignment to complete. I am happy to be patient for one day, perhaps even two. But when the rain continues into a third day, with the weather forecast suggesting that it will be here for quite a while yet, I then start to become restless.
