Stephen Thackeray

Stephen Thackeray replied to the topic White-marked Tussock Moth Caterpillar (Orgyia leucostigma) in the forum Macro Photography 2wk, 1d ago

That’s an amazing caterpillar! Great find 👏

Stephen Thackeray replied to the topic Dry Grass in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 3wk ago

Many thanks, that helps 😀

Stephen Thackeray replied to the topic Dry Grass in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 3wk, 2d ago

Thanks Rob. I was worried it my be too “busy” but I was also trying to fill the frame.

Stephen Thackeray replied to the topic Backlighting in the forum General Photo Chit Chat 3wk, 2d ago

Many thanks Rob

Stephen Thackeray replied to the topic New member in the forum Introduce Yourself Here!! 3wk, 5d ago

Hello and welcome Clair.

Stephen Thackeray replied to the topic Backlighting in the forum General Photo Chit Chat 3wk, 5d ago

Thank you very much Tersha

Stephen Thackeray replied to the topic Backlighting in the forum General Photo Chit Chat 3wk, 5d ago

Thank you Robert

Stephen Thackeray started the topic Dry Grass in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 3wk, 6d ago

Here is a “busy” sort of shot with a lot packed into the frame. I’ve done some tonal editing and aimed for just one stem to be in focus, but with an overall “soft” feeling. Any thoughts?

Stephen Thackeray started the topic Backlighting in the forum General Photo Chit Chat 3wk, 6d ago

Looking for opportunities to photograph backlit nature subjects can be rewarding. Here I found a couple of backlit leaves. I worked on subject isolation by careful framing and managed some bokeh …..

Stephen Thackeray replied to the topic A bit of B&W – Rounding the bend in the forum General Photo Chit Chat 4wk ago

Cool shades 😎

Stephen Thackeray replied to the topic A bit of B&W – Rounding the bend in the forum General Photo Chit Chat 1mo ago

Thank you very much Rob

Stephen Thackeray replied to the topic I Get Misty in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 1mo ago

This is is what I was getting at:

Stephen Thackeray replied to the topic I Get Misty in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 1mo ago

I love “Window” shots! I’m goining to mention the two things that struck me immediately. They may seem a bit pedantic but hey, thats what this is about 😀

1. The image alignment is a bit off. I would rotate it slightly clockwise to square it up.

2. Exposure. Shooting into a bright light from a darkened room will always test exposure balance. I…[Read more]

Stephen Thackeray replied to the topic June 2026 Photo Contest Winners: The Intersection of Nature and Technology in the forum General Photo Chit Chat 1mo ago

Congratulations everyone 👏

Stephen Thackeray replied to the topic Skipper Butterfly in the forum Macro Photography 1mo ago

Thanks Rob. No, just a single frame macro. I never considered image stacking, it just doesn’t appeal to me.

Stephen Thackeray started the topic A bit of B&W – Rounding the bend in the forum General Photo Chit Chat 1mo, 1wk ago

Stephen Thackeray replied to the topic Blow hard in the forum General Photo Chit Chat 1mo, 1wk ago

Love this!

Stephen Thackeray replied to the topic Abstract Photography in the forum General Photo Chit Chat 1mo, 1wk ago

Thank you very much!

Stephen Thackeray replied to the topic Abstract Photography in the forum General Photo Chit Chat 1mo, 1wk ago

Thank you!

Stephen Thackeray replied to the topic Abstract Photography in the forum General Photo Chit Chat 1mo, 1wk ago

Thank you Tersha. The subject is a tree in full leaf. The ICM technique was to move the camera in a small circle whilst shooting at a long(ish) exposure.

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