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Updates, lists, rants and other assorted things you may find interesting courtesy of Piston Photography.

Website v2.0

Coming soon!

25th November 2019

Welsh Three Peaks Challenge

www.justgiving.com/three-peaks-wales

15th October 2018

REVIEW: Saal Digital Wall Decors and Photobooks

A look at Alu-Dibond, Alu-Dibond Butlerfinish, Hardcover and Softcover Photobooks

4th August 2018

HDR Photography: dealing with a high dynamic range

By Max Therry, Photo Geeky

2nd July 2018

Kevlar vs Dyneema

Which miracle material is best?

30th May 2018

SPOTTED: Cooter’s Cafe BMW K1100

Unicorn spotting in Amsterdam

18th April 2018

We’re getting married!

A good reason to have a quiet blog

13th April 2018

Vintage Photography: How to Make a Digital Photo Look Old-Fashioned

By Max Therry, Photo Geeky

26th February 2018

Sam Fowler, Mythic Industries – Piston Challenge

What would you have made?

14th February 2018

Save the date: MK Bikeshow

Supporting an excellent family day out

7th February 2018

Max Therry – Photo Geeky

NEW Guest blogger and all around nice guy

26th January 2018

FREE Lens Calibration Chart

Download & Print for free

22nd December 2017

222,761 Miles away

16,139 miles closer than average

4th December 2017

If I had the cash: Royal Enfield Himalayan

Retro enduro with a modern twist

21st November 2017

We are now @PistonographyUK!

Adding some breathing room on Social Media

14th November 2017

FREE Flash Bounce Card

Download & Print for free

9th November 2017

Coming soon: Sarah Elizabethxx

Published glamour model

1st November 2017

10 tips for photographing fireworks

How to capture the light show

30th October 2017

Looking back at year 1

It's been a rollercoaster year

16th October 2017

How to deal with stress whilst travelling

Working away from home has its downsides too

11th October 2017

If I had the cash: 2005-2008 BMW K1200R

Transcending ugly

4th October 2017

Dress up is for kids, right? Wrong!

Exploring the world of Cosplay

12th September 2017

Are DSLRs on borrowed time?

Is the rise of mirrorless cameras threatening the future of DSLRs, or is it already over?

6th September 2017

Making the most of business travel

With lounge access comes free drinks!

2nd September 2017

The Happening 2017

Custom motorcycles, moonshine and music.

31st August 2017

Northants Bike Show 2017

Vintage and Classic Motorcyc;e

19th August 2017

Brackley Festival of Motorcycling 2017

Annual fun in a small market town

13th August 2017

If I had the cash: 2018 Indian Scout Bobber

Step 1: Add 'Bobber' - Step 2: ??? - Step 3: Profit!

23rd July 2017

Special Delivery

Branded clothing available!

2nd July 2017

Branded clothing is on the way

Arriving in the next 10 days

19th June 2017

If I had the cash: YAMAHA XJR1300

A retro muscle bike with undeniable pedigree

18th June 2017

Daventry Motorcycle Festival 2017

A day in the sun with motorcycles, food and music, whats not to like?

11th June 2017

If I had the cash: Kawasaki ZZR 1400

Is 207bhp enough?

17th May 2017

Adobe Lightroom Tips and Tricks: Playlist

Don't forget to subscribe!

9th May 2017

Adobe Photoshop vs Lightroom (Part 3)

Creative Sharpening

2nd May 2017

Adobe Lightroom Tips & Tricks: Vibrance & Saturation

A short video looking at the Vibrance and Saturation tools in Adobe Lightroom CC

23rd April 2017

Adobe Lightroom Tips & Tricks: Dehaze

A short video looking at the Dehaze tool in Adobe Lightroom CC

21st April 2017

Piston Photography is now on YouTube

Short videos looking at the tools available in Adobe Lightroom CC and Adobe Photoshop CC

21st April 2017

If I had the cash: Benelli Tornado

It's all about the fans!

18th April 2017

Adobe Photoshop vs Lightroom (Part 2)

Input Sharpening

12th April 2017

49 years and still going

Making progress with the Mamiya-Sekor 500DTL and 55mm f/1.8 lens

8th April 2017

Adobe Photoshop vs Lightroom (Part 1)

Which to use, when, how and why.

3rd April 2017

Post Processing and RAW Files

Why shoot RAW and why should I post process?

30th March 2017

Time to blow off the cobwebs

Starting your motorcycle after winter storage

21st March 2017

If I had the cash: Yamaha MT-01

Litre bike? That's cute!

17th March 2017

Unbelievable Fiery Forging Goodness

Much Fire, Many Hammers, So Metal!

15th March 2017

Special Delivery from Canada

A chance encounter

6th March 2017

Unplanned but true to nature

Take your camera for a walk

20th February 2017

If I had the cash: Triumph Bonneville Bobber

'British is best' is back!

14th February 2017

Instant Gratification

Do Polaroids dream of instant sheep?

7th February 2017

Catadioptric Mirror Lenses

Smaller, lighter, cooler?

31st January 2017

If I had the cash: Moto Guzzi Bellagio

Italian flair is hard to beat

13th January 2017

NCC Chops & Props Custom Show

The Shuttleworth Collection - Sunday 10th September 2017

9th January 2017

Worth a look: The Bike Shed

One of the best motorcycle clubs / brands around

4th January 2017

Get a grip

More power, more control and it looks awesome too!

29th December 2016

Raincheck?

No longer the final shoot of 2016...

20th December 2016

Welcome to the shoot: Billie Rocker

Alternative, Gothic, Punk and Burlesque Model

16th December 2016

Complete Cafe Racer: The Bikes

3 bikes for the end of year shoot

12th December 2016

Welcome to the shoot: Luna Loves

Published lingerie and beauty model

10th December 2016

Welcome to the shoot: Complete Cafe Racer

Custom bikes and parts from the UK

7th December 2016

Site Suvery: The Garage

A perfect spot for a classic style shoot

2nd December 2016

Sorry no fuel!

A new photoshoot location in the Milton Keynes area

1st December 2016

Eureka!

If at first you don't succeed keep trying until you do!

27th November 2016

Do your research first

Enter the rear lens element...

25th November 2016

We are out there

Connect with us

22nd November 2016

LED vs Flash Photography

Why use LED lighting?

21st November 2016

The only cure for G.A.S? Radiation!

A little Thorium can't hurt?

17th November 2016

Shoot for the moon

"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars" - Norman Vincent Peale

13th November 2016

Favourite Lens of 2016

My lens of the moment.

5th November 2016

Adding a classic touch

Why use vintage lenses?

29th October 2016

Building Piston Photography

A thank you

22nd October 2016