THE SUMMER OF DISCONTENT
It’s late July, and the evening is breezy and overcast. My camera rests in its bag, while the garden water butts are full, and my sunflowers look bedraggled. I’m not
Category: Personal
THE THRILL HAS GONE
I’m actually terrible at writing for this blog (that’s not the reason for the title). Often I have an idea for a blog, make a note of the title and
JACK OF ALL TRADES, MASTER OF NONE
I always taught growing up… ‘practise makes better,’ rather than ‘practise makes perfect,’ and I have always agreed with this. I believe everyone always has room for improvement whether this
WHY 365?
A few years back I embarked on a ‘365’ project. The idea of taking a photo each and every day. I successfully completed it but at times it felt like a chore,
DARK DANK DAYS
There is no pleasing some photographers (myself included). During the summer months you’ll hear things like ‘everything is just green,’ or ‘sunrise is far too early.’ And now we seem to be
BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES AND GETTING BACK ON THE HORSE
Okay, so it’s not your everyday blog title. As the lockdown restrictions begin to ease my thoughts turn to the landscape, but I have my reservations. There was a
REMINISCING
At the end of last year when the kids returned to school I suddenly had an opportunity for some time to myself. This was always somehow going to manifest itself
LOCKDOWN LESSONS
I’ve wanted to write something during these exceptional times, but have struggled with what to write. I’m fortunate that at the moment my finances are secure, and as a keyworker
COMPETITIONS DON’T MAKE YOU A BAD PHOTOGRAPHER
It’s the taking part that counts right? That is what I try to tell myself and ultimately the act of ‘making an image,’ is an enjoyable experience. ‘Making an image’ sounds very
2019 – LOOKING BACK
2019 is a difficult year to look back on photographically. Not because was a bad year, but besides the obvious highlight of 1st runner up in the South West Coast