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
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
Following a chest infection a few weeks ago, I haven’t been doing any photography. The last time I ventured out was to Liverpool with my newly acquired XT5. After that trip, I shared a shot taken inside the Cathedral. This time I want to share a simple scene of a car park. The regularity of … Continue reading Back to Urban Photography in Liverpool
I’ll start by saying sorry for not publishing in April. There was simply too much happening in my life, and something had to give. Interestingly, now that I’ve caught up a little, I realise that I haven’t been out with a camera since mid-March. More worrying is that I haven’t really missed it. I think … Continue reading I Need a Photo Project
I was up and out this morning at 6:00am, heading over to Higger Tor in the Peak District. The weather forecast looked promising, but as I headed into the Peaks the fog thickened. Unfortunately, by the time the fog had lifted the sun was well up. Even then, when I thought that the sky was … Continue reading DxO PhotoLab 5 is a Fuji Game-Changer
I’ll start with an apology, as I haven’t posted anything for the past two Friday’s. Unfortunately, commitments got the better of me and I was away both days and didn’t have time to schedule a post in advance. Last Friday I was in the Lake District, filming clips for YouTube videos. Whilst there, I had … Continue reading The Unexpected Image
Recently I met a friend in the Lake District for some photography. After a good start the light became too harsh, so we waited it out whilst drinking coffee and eating cake. We did though have a plan. We wanted to be on top of a hill called Tom Heights at the end of the … Continue reading Creating a New Angle in Your Photography
One of the great things about having a large back catalogue of images is that you can always find something new. This week I spent some time looking back at some images I shot in Cornwall 2015. Previously I’ve only processed a couple of these, but now that I’m looking at them, I can see … Continue reading More Forgotten Images
This week it’s finally stopped raining and the weather has turned cold. Instead, it’s been snowing with temperatures dropping sharply overnight. I love these conditions for photography. Early morning frost and a covering of snow can transform even a dull landscape. But you can get even better light for photography when you venture out in … Continue reading What Great Photography Conditions
The Lightweight Photographer 