David Bird Photography

Saturday, 10 November 2007

Bark glow

Bark glow, originally uploaded by dabi.

Digital infrared image made with a Canon Powershot A640 compact camera fitted with a Hoya R72 IR filter.

Labels: "Canon Powershot", "Royal Botanic Gardens", A640, Edinburgh, Hoya, Infrared, IR, R72

Tuesday, 6 November 2007

Low view of the Links

Low view of the Links, originally uploaded by dabi.

Labels: "Canon Powershot", "Leith Links", A640, Edinburgh, Infrared, IR, Leith, Scotland

Thursday, 13 September 2007

A quiet place

A quiet place, originally uploaded by dabi.

Digital infrared image made using a Canon Powershot A640 compact digital camera fitted with a Hoya R72 IR filter. False colour adjustments done with the free Earthbound Light plug-in for Adobe Elements.

Labels: "Canon Powershot", "Leith Links", A640, Edinburgh, Hoya, Infrared, IR, Leith, R72, Scotland

Saturday, 23 December 2006

Carousel ride

Carousel ride, originally uploaded by dabi.

Labels: Carousel, Edinburgh, fun-fair, Scotland

About Me

Name: David Bird

Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom

Studied at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee, completing a four year degree course in Fine Art in the department of Drawing and Painting in 1986. During the foundation year at Art College I was introduced to 35mm film photography and given the opportunity to learn developing and printing techniques. I really enjoyed these classes and was lucky enough to be taught by Joseph McKenzie, regarded by many as the ‘Father of Modern Scottish Photography’. I have continued to be interested in photography ever since - and now enjoy exploring the creativity possible using digital techniques. Photography has renewed my wonder in the detail found in nature - it always challenges your preconceptions and constantly surprises you with its beauty.