I recently realised that I’ve gathered far too much camera equipment. As a result, I have great cameras and lenses sitting on a shelf doing nothing. This has made me contemplate selling or trading some of these kits, but where to start? Before deciding, I wanted to check the image quality to ensure I didn’t … Continue reading Appreciating the Fuji XT5
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Making a Slow Recovery
My knee is finally on the mend, although it is still giving me problems at times. I did manage to get out for a walk during the week and climbed up to the Trinnacle rock above Dovestones, and then along the edge above the reservoirs. I took this snap of the Trinnacle with my iPhone … Continue reading Making a Slow Recovery
More Disappointing Photography Saved
Last week, I shared a disappointing sunset photo that turned out to be one of the best of the evening. I haven’t had time to get out with the camera this week, so I thought I would look through some old photos instead. That’s where I found this shot. Misty sunrise on Higger Tor, The … Continue reading More Disappointing Photography Saved
My Top 3 Coastal Photography Locations
Living in the UK, I’m never that far from the coast, and I love a bit of coastal photography. Now for the bad news. I live in the North West of England, which doesn’t have the rugged coastal beauty of somewhere like Cornwall. Despite this, I do have three locations that I return to repeatedly. … Continue reading My Top 3 Coastal Photography Locations
Creative Fine Art Black & White Photo Editing
I’m sure that you will have seen these sorts of photos before. The ones where the sky is black, and the buildings are thrown into deep shadows, other than for a shaft of light picking out an area of detail. I've even shared images like this here in the past. I must admit that I … Continue reading Creative Fine Art Black & White Photo Editing
Another Misty Landscape from Bole Hill Quarry
Last week, I shared an image that I had taken at Bole Hill Quarry in the Peak District. This week it’s the turn of another from the same shoot. It’s difficult to describe quite how wet and unpleasant it was when I took this shot, although worse rain was still to come. The only thing … Continue reading Another Misty Landscape from Bole Hill Quarry
Wet & Misty in the Peak District
On Wednesday, I arrived home from a trip to the Lake District where the colours were turning autumnal. Feeling motivated to get out for some photography, I checked the weather forecast. I could see that a mist was predicted in some parts of the Peak District the following day. It looked like there would be … Continue reading Wet & Misty in the Peak District
The Best Sunset
In September 2020, I was fortunate to witness the best sunset I’ve ever seen. Whilst I have seen lots of dramatic and beautiful sunsets, this one sticks in my memory as the best. The colours were so vivid and lasted so long. I remember the sky colouring up at least an hour before sunset and … Continue reading The Best Sunset
Photographing Sunset on Derwent Edge
The last time I posted here, I was getting all stressed about having yet more interruptions to my photography. I then took some time out for a family holiday where I picked up COVID. Fortunately, I’m now recovered (but still suffering from dizzy spells) and managed to venture out on Wednesday evening. Boy, am I … Continue reading Photographing Sunset on Derwent Edge
Looking Forward to September
Here we are in mid-July, and I find myself eagerly looking forward to September already. Since the end of March this year, I’ve been over-committed and stretched in many directions. Unfortunately, I can see the situation continuing until September which is why I’m looking forward to it. Many of the things taking up my time … Continue reading Looking Forward to September
The Lightweight Photographer 