This is my final post before Christmas and New Year, when I will be taking a break. I had hoped to share some breathtaking frozen landscape photos, but unfortunately, I haven’t had the opportunity to venture out with my camera. More importantly, we haven’t had any real frost. December has been a complete washout here, … Continue reading December Landscape Photography: From Rain to Frost
When I discuss my photography and give presentations, I notice people are often surprised when I say I practice photo editing. Not only do I spend time practising, but I frequently experiment, trying to refine and improve my skills. Many photographers seem to be under “the illusion” that once something has been mastered, we can … Continue reading Why Consistent Practice is Key in Photo Editing
The other day, I headed to Formby to meet with Steve O’Nions. Every year, we visit Formby because winter in the UK is one of the best times to photograph the beach. In the past, we’ve had some fantastic light throughout the day, and the sunsets have often been spectacular. This year, we weren’t so … Continue reading Transforming Dull Beach Photos: The Holga Advantage
Last week, I was away in the Lake District. I find the end of autumn and the start of winter a great time for photography. The landscape still has colour, and the sun is low in the sky most of the day. When it stops raining, the light at this time of year can be … Continue reading Capturing Winter Light In The Lake District
Recently, I’ve begun experimenting with colour in my photography. By this, I mean using processes like colour grading images to create an atmosphere or mood. Take this example of the Bodleian Library in Oxford. Bodleian Library, Oxford I shot this about five years ago but was never happy with the image. It wasn’t until I … Continue reading Photographic Experiments With Colour
Earlier this week, I headed up to the Yorkshire Dales with a friend to photograph the waterfalls. Well, two waterfalls, to be precise, but we managed a bonus waterfall on the way. Our primary objective was to photograph Cauldron Falls at West Burton. If you know this waterfall, you will know that trees surround it, … Continue reading Photographing Yorkshire’s Waterfalls In Autumn
When I launched the Lightweight Photography Blog many years ago, I did so because I was fascinated with small, lightweight cameras. I noticed that people using camera phones and small cameras often produced more exciting photographs than those with expensive cameras. My own photography then changed as I began experimenting with the early mirrorless and … Continue reading How A Camera Changed My Approach To Landscape Photography
I’ve been down in London this past week, taking a break from work and doing all the tourist things I never had time to do when I lived and worked there. This time, it was the turn of the Tower of London to see the Crown Jewels. We also went on one of the free … Continue reading A Tip for Photographing London’s Iconic Landmarks
Earlier this week, I met an old friend in New Brighton for photography. In hindsight, we should have met in a forest, as that would have suited the conditions. But we believed the weather forecast and opted for the coast. On arrival, the conditions didn’t look promising. Then, after a swift coffee when my friend … Continue reading Saved by the Mud at Heswall
Like it or not, we all make assumptions when taking photographs. This could be about a shot that won’t work because of the conditions, so we don’t take the photo. My own example is that I avoided taking images that risked highlight clipping for a long time. The result was that my images lacked dramatic … Continue reading Challenge Yourself: Break Free from Photography Habits
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