One of my favorite abstract images taken at the John Rylands library in Manchester, I love how the light pours in through the glass roof and the shadows showing off the angles of a modern extension to an old building.
© Sean Wareing 2013
Tuesday 30 April 2013
Risk Assessment.
What is risk assessment?
A risk assessment is simply a careful examination of what, in your work, could cause harm to people, so that you can weigh up whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm. Workers and others have a right to be protected from harm caused by a failure to take reasonable control measures.
Five steps to risk assessment-
A risk assessment is simply a careful examination of what, in your work, could cause harm to people, so that you can weigh up whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm. Workers and others have a right to be protected from harm caused by a failure to take reasonable control measures.
Five steps to risk assessment-
- Identify the hazards.
- Decide who may be harmed and how.
- Evaluate the risks and decide on precaution.
- Record your findings and implement them.
- Review your assessment and update if necessary.
An example scenario- Working in a salon.
1. Identifying hazards.
Chemicals, hair dyes, hazardous solutions, tripping over cables, slipping on hair, water, spilt shampoo etc. Hot water, sharp scissors and razors.
2. Deciding who may be harmed and how.
Customers and staff being scalded from hot water, customers not given protective eye wear and gowns when using bleach, peroxide, dyes etc. Ingestion and contamination of chemicals by the public. providing adequate ventilation from inhaling chemical fumes. chance of electrocution from faulty electrical appliances.
3. Evaluate the risks and decide on precaution.
Provide protective gloves and eye wear etc. Good house keeping, keep hazardous chemicals locked away, provide adequate ventilation and lighting, PAT test electrical equipment annually and provide adequate training for staff.
4. Record your findings and implement them.
Keep a log of any potential hazards, if any hazards are found rectify the problem straight away or notify your employer as soon as possible and keep a log of faults or accidents.
5. Review your assessment and update if necessary.
Have regular checks of electrical equipment, remove any faulty equipment, have regular emergency lighting checks, keep chemicals tidy and with clearly visible labels.
Risk assessments are important and we all do it subconsciously every day when at home or at work but people do get complacent and try to cut corners sometimes with fatal consequences
keeping a log and being aware will avoid costing you money or a life.
© Sean Wareing 2013
Documentary photography
The Manchester Marathon.
The Manchester Marathon was an ideal opportunity to submit as a documentary task, after all I wasn't doing anything better to do on a Sunday afternoon. Fortunately the marathon route passed through my hometown of Flixton. It also gave me an opportunity to capture a couple of images of a friend of mine Richard De Pol who was running for Macmillan cancer support raising over £700 in sponsorships.
Armed with my trusty Canon 500d with a Tamron 28-74mm zoom I headed off with family in tow the 200 yard walk to the rendevous point where Richard would receive vital lubrication from his wife.
It was by no means the brightest of days but ample light for shooting at reasonably fast shutter speeds. Making use of my 74 mm zoom and wide aperture.
I set my focusing mode to AI SERVO to keep the focus locked on the runners which were coming towards me.
I tried a few shots from a different view point and depth of field, I`m not sure some of these images are ok as I've chopped peoples feet off, but I suppose its inevitable.
The Manchester Marathon was an ideal opportunity to submit as a documentary task, after all I wasn't doing anything better to do on a Sunday afternoon. Fortunately the marathon route passed through my hometown of Flixton. It also gave me an opportunity to capture a couple of images of a friend of mine Richard De Pol who was running for Macmillan cancer support raising over £700 in sponsorships.
Armed with my trusty Canon 500d with a Tamron 28-74mm zoom I headed off with family in tow the 200 yard walk to the rendevous point where Richard would receive vital lubrication from his wife.
It was by no means the brightest of days but ample light for shooting at reasonably fast shutter speeds. Making use of my 74 mm zoom and wide aperture.
I thought it was important to show spectators as well which is an important part of a sports event, in this case
its my wife, Mrs De-pol, her children and my three, a crowd in its self.
I tried to get as close as I could to the action without getting mowed down.
Richard makes it to the 18 mile point and receives his vital lubrication!
Patiently waiting in traffic and wondering what all the fuss is about.
I spent about 40 minutes on this shoot and did no post processing, i think documentary image should come straight from camera to show things in their truest light. I enjoyed the shoot as i felt under no pressure to get the shot quickly as there was ample opportunity to get the right shot.
© Sean Wareing 2013
Monday 29 April 2013
Photographic media
St. Michael's country fair and exhibition.
This is an ongoing project I`m working on culminating in an exhibition and sale at the church's annual fete.
I'm exhibiting a range of images from my collection but I've also been asked to provide images for the church's new website. I've been granted special access to the church and its grounds.
In addition i have been asked to display my images within the church for one week prior to the fair then hold a sale on the day.
I have visited the chuch on several occasions taking images from different view points and lighting conditions. I've also been given access to all areas within the church including the medi-evil bell tower and its roof for some unique shots. I have treated a lot of my images in Photoshop, Lightroom or Paintshop Pro, with various filters and effects to give them a unique look. Here are a few I've done so far.
This first one suits the vintage effect and would suit being in a frame.
This is an ongoing project I`m working on culminating in an exhibition and sale at the church's annual fete.
I'm exhibiting a range of images from my collection but I've also been asked to provide images for the church's new website. I've been granted special access to the church and its grounds.
In addition i have been asked to display my images within the church for one week prior to the fair then hold a sale on the day.
I have visited the chuch on several occasions taking images from different view points and lighting conditions. I've also been given access to all areas within the church including the medi-evil bell tower and its roof for some unique shots. I have treated a lot of my images in Photoshop, Lightroom or Paintshop Pro, with various filters and effects to give them a unique look. Here are a few I've done so far.
This first one suits the vintage effect and would suit being in a frame.
Shot at f8.0, exposure 1/160 sec with a vintage effect in Paintshop pro.x4
This image has been given a subtle painted effect, this also would look nice in a frame or canvas.
Shot at f4.5, exposure 1/200 sec. Painted effect in Paintshop pro.x4
Taken with a Sigma 10/20 wide angle lens, I realised after taking this image that in mid summer the church would be no longer visible hidden behind the trees. The only disappointing thing about this image is the lack of detail in the sky but it suits mono.
Shot at f8.0, exposure 1/160 sec. Black and white filter in Lightroom.
Looking up at the clock tower dramatised by adding a HDR filter.
Shot at f8.0, exposure, 1/500 sec, treated with HDR, Paintsop pro.x4.
These next two images were taken at home i'm going to include these in my exhibition, they are lighter than the image displayed here.
Shot at f2.8 exposure 1/160 sec with fill-in flash.
Shot at f2.8 exposure 1/160 sec with fill-in flash
© Sean Wareing 2013.
Manchester Music Scene, The Deaf Institute.
The Manchester Deaf Institute.
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The Deaf Institute is begining to be up there with the more well known venues such as Road house, Night and Day and The Ruby lounge as a choice of venue for up and coming bands.
© Sean Wareing 2013
Not so long ago, the Grade II-listed Deaf and Dumb Institute was an abandoned shell, loved only by pigeons and history buffs. All that changed when the folk behind the Trof chain of bars got their hands on the place. They swiftly turned neo-Gothic decay into decadent wonder thanks to a winning combination of food, booze and live music, and an interior that ticks all those cute/cool/quirky boxes.
In the blink of a fashionable eye, the Deaf Institute went from crumbling building-on-the-block to one of Manchester’s best-loved live music venues. Now a three-storey musical palace, the venue’s dome-shaped music hall, complete with smoking terrace, tiered seating and glittering mirror ball, has hosted scores of critically acclaimed international acts and is a focal point for the city’s local musicians and promoters. A wonderful aesthetic and ethos runs throughout, which draws young professionals and knowing students alike for good food, drink and well attended club nights. Open day and night, it also serves up decent pub food, and is reasonably welcoming to those of you with kids (note that its entrance has steep steps; buggies and wheelchairs may need extra help).
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Jack Savoretti and his support act shot on my iphone during a gig at the deaf club.
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The Deaf Institute is begining to be up there with the more well known venues such as Road house, Night and Day and The Ruby lounge as a choice of venue for up and coming bands.
© Sean Wareing 2013
Manchester music scene
This short sound and image clip was taken using my iphone as a means of recording images and sounds relating to the Manchester music scene. The location was The Ducie Bridge located behind Victoria train station. A friend old work collegue invited us to watch their band, Kill Pretty, play a gig along with two other bands.
It was quite easy to document, leaving my DSLR at home meant that I didn`t have to lug a camera around all night giving me more flexibility and freedom. Although the images are not the best quality they still put across a message. Adding sound to the images also added an extra finish to the project. I have to say this wasn't a video media exercise, I thought this was the best way to convey this part of my project.
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