Photography

Paul W. Baker

Poland

My wife and I recently travelled to Poland. The reason for that trip was I have wanted to photograph Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps for a very long time.

After much deliberation and planning we flew out in the latter part of October, I also decided some time ago that if and when we went I wanted to Vlog the visit, that as I feel that these locations overtime are being or will be forgotten for what they were, that being places of sheer terror.

I was originally going to do the video as one complete video, but after editing the vlogging section decided that it should be done as two separate entities as the first video was 30 minutes long, those being the Vlog and then a video of most of the photographs.

It has to have been one of the most difficult, hard videos that I have put together in the five or six years that I have been vlogging. It was hard enough walking around the grounds as every time I took a step I was thinking of those poor souls that took the very same steps, but never left in the way that I did.

Sadly, both videos have not been viewed as much as I had hoped probably because of what they are? I don’t know if it is because people would rather forget, which was the whole purpose of this video i.e. to ensure they are not forgotten, the people, the souls, the crimes committed within those grounds.

I therefore don’t know if what I did was counterproductive? I guess that is something the viewers of those videos can only decide!

Below, I will paste the links to those videos and I would be grateful if you could watch and comment on the videos on the YouTube platform.

Thank you for reading this post.

LINK: https://youtu.be/eOSYM4O7G3k

LINK: https://youtu.be/ABOnYDYWIZQ

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You decide

I know which I prefer, I already have it hanging on my wall but I would like to know which you preferred and why.

Image 1 – Colour

Image 2 – Black and White

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Cromer Pier – Worth Every Mile!

O yes I did, o yes! And it was just stunning. The 5+ hour drive up to Norfolk went by surprisingly quickly, although quite how I don’t know. I was stuck in traffic, held up by accidents, and crawling through the endless roadworks.

But despite all of that, I got there — and Cromer Pier did not disappoint. Ooo she is a beauty!

I initially met up with Andrew Banner, a really nice guy, a very talented vlogger on YouTube, and photographer/videographer with a great eye. More than that, he’s just a good man to chat with — especially when the conversation turns to all things photography.

A sneak preview of Cromer – taken with the DJI Mini Pro 4

There’s something about Cromer Pier that draws you in. The structure, the sea, the atmosphere — it all combines to create something timeless. Standing there with my camera in hand, and after talking shop with Andrew, I was reminded once again why I love these long trips so much.

Sometimes, the journey is a test of patience, but the destination makes every minute worthwhile. Cromer Pier was one of those moments — the kind that lingers long after the shutter clicks.

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Heading back, but to where? Next Stop: The Norfolk Broads (Weather Permitting!)

After last weekend’s epic road trip to Stoke and back, I’m swapping stadium noise for something a little calmer — a return to the Norfolk Broads.

I’m not sure exactly where I’ll end up yet (half the fun is in the exploring), but the forecast says the weather’s heating up again. Perfect for boating (not that I do that), walking, or just sitting by the water with something cold in hand.

Of course, this is Britain, so “how long will it last?” is anyone’s guess. The sunshine could stick around for a week… or disappear before I’ve packed the car. Either way, I’ll make the most of it.

From the roar of the crowd to the ripple of the water — here’s looking forward to another weekend worth remembering, and the making of some great memories.

Paul W. Baker

Northumberland

The images taken on our roadtrip to Northumberland have now been added to the website. This trip was organized by Ginger Captures and we were accompanied by 4 other photographers. The trip was fantastic, I don’t think I have laughed so much since I left the army in 2003.

Just go to the menu, at the lower end, and select your page within that group.

Thank you.

Paul W. Baker

Disappointed (14/07/25)

Very disappointed in my not managing to get out over the weekend, I had stuff ongoing last week at home (decorating) and I fell ill on Friday evening through the weekend.

Chesterton Mill – from a week ago.

Today is Monday and I have had to call in sick, something I hate doing as I feel I am letting others down but with V&D there is really no other choice.

I am planning on another trip to the Norfolk Broads in the coming weeks, if not this week? I also want to get out there and do some woodland photography, but the issue is where?

One of the towers at Pisa – fine art style.

I have over the past few days added many new pages and photographs to the website, which as you may know is very time consuming but I do love doing it, I love to share my photography with you all.

Anyway, it gives me today to do what I can in the remaining hours on the website and other things.

Have a great week everyone

Paul W. Baker

VLOG

The Link to the latest vlog in the Menu has been updated, this will be done every time I upload a new vlog to YouTube (normally a Saturday at 8AM)! I will add a date to the right of the of the drop down also (See below) to verify the date it went live! Both of those tabs will take you to the YouTube video.

^ Both tabs are linked to the video ^

Here is a link to the latest video:

It is looking doubtful that a vlog will be released next week due to things happening at home? If I can get out I will let you know in a future post.

Finally, to help my channel grow, please subscribe it would be greatly appriciated.

Thank you

Here is the link:

https://www.youtube.com/@paulwbakerphotography

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Cornwall

One of my favourite places to photograph today is Cornwall, part of the country is simply outstanding in beauty. Nightfall / Sunset and sunrise produce some of the most beautiful opportunities from behind the camera.

Below is an image I took in sunset couple of years ago Saint Michael’s Mount as a gentleman left his fishing boat on the side of the shore as the tide retreated. The gentleman ran across the sound to catch his baskets so he could put his daily catch into them presumably to take home and eat, or to take to a local shop and sell for his own daily bread?

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Lyndhurst in Dorset.

To celebrate my wife’s birthday (which is actually tomorrow) we took a trip to the majestic town of Lyndhurst in Dorset and I, as I always do, took a camera along for the day out.

The NIKON 1

The camera wasn’t the normal Nikon Z8 but the much smaller though very capable NIKON 1, a small 10 Pixel (or there about’s) camera.

I took the NIKON 1 as it is lighter, could be kept in my pocket and is perfect for those recce trips out when with the family at such stunning locations.

Lens wise, I only took the 10-30mm lens, again very capable and just right for what I had in mind for this trip.

I didn’t take too many, but you get an idea of the treats available on the right day to all having a camera by their side. Below are three of the photographs taken on the trip. Please share your thoughts below.

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How is it going?

It’s not uncommon to encounter some challenges while setting up a website.

I have decided not to go all, just yet, in regard to what is offered on WordPress as it is simply too expensive, especially when you have two websites up and running at the same time. As good as WordPress is I cannot justify paying for two websites with all guns blazing at this time.

That does limit what I can do, so no newsletter for instance, not at this time. I know a lot of you enjoyed that whilst I was on the SquareSpace platform, but it is simply not affordable at this time, it will come at some point in the future.

The shop well let’s be honest, it was not that good on the previous platform. Just know all the photographs are for sale and all you need do is contact me and we will sort something out.

The template is not the best, I just knew how to work with this one. I will peruse all that are available in time and make the required changes over a period.

I am sorting out the landing page where you will be able to click an image of all the available location to view those images, that’s just time. Please use the drop-down men option in the meantime.

If you see any issues with the website in the meantime, please let me know so I can get that resolved as soon as possible.