Then & Now

My first photograph at the start of year one on 21st August 2016 and todays. The first was taken with a Canon Bridge, probably (actually, certainly) set to Automatic, today’s taken with a Canon EOS full-frame set to AV.

Been a very enjoyable journey.

[Desi]

Wow. You have certainly come a long way. Both are beautiful but the latter does have more polish to it

[moni kozi]

Well, you did not start badly! I haven't followed you very long, but you sure have acquired some tremendous skills!

[Casablanca]

What a super juxtaposition. Congrats on 5 years!

[Judith Johnson]

What a great idea to post the different photos and to tell the story of your journey. I do love the cornflowers best!

[haskar]

Congrets! Keep playing.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

gorgeous dof in the old photo!

[Granny7(Denise)]

Love both of these congratulations on your anniversary! I have enjoyed following you since the beginning of the year. I feel that I actually know you as I often know a photo is your just by it’s style and beauty

[Phil Sandford]

@koalagardens Believe me, that would have been pure luck.

[Phil Sandford]

@denful Thank you so much.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

@phil_sandford yeah I look back at my photography that I was proud of 5 years ago and can't believe what I've learned 😊

[Carole Sandford]

A great comparison! We’ve learnt a lot!

[Mags]

Both shots are lovely! I still think I took better pictures nine years ago. Same camera - just older, less limber and tire a lot easier.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Both shots are lovely

[Kathy A]

I love both these photos! I've been doing this for over 10 years and I wouldn't dare to post my first shot again. I haven't progressed camera wise as I started with a point and shoot and am now using a phone but I'm now doing better with pov and composition plus I got most in focus these days 😂

[Bill]

Your first shot is very good, but you can see the tremendous improvement you have made.

[Carole G]

A great way of tracking progress. I started with a point and shoot too. Now DSLR, fully manual. It's a great but expensive hobby

[Ingrid]

Both are beautiful shots, but it is clear you made progress! Congratulations on year 5 and I look forward to seeing more!