Printing a Photobook: ‘In the era of digital photography and social media, it’s so easy for an image to just become data on a forgotten file hidden on a hard drive. Or to be viewed for a fleeting moment as we share on various social media sites, becoming almost disposable and forgotten the second the viewer scrolls to the next image. For those reasons, for me, printing my images has always been a big part of my workflow. But, even then, it’s difficult to curate into a meaningful viewing experience….short of having a gallery’
Look back, but don't stare.
….There is a photography show on which I am set to guest soon as a ‘feature’ interview. The show, which will air in a couple of weeks is recording in a few days and I am currently sat here looking through the questions that will be used to help the show flow (I will link through to the channel at the bottom of this blog where you can watch previous episodes and subscribe).
One of the questions is which two landscape shots of mine are my favourites…….
Now Is The Time
…..It’s been a busy time in the world of Landscape Photography. The end of summer into Autumn always is. As the light begins to draw in a little and the colours of the land start to turn from vibrant greens to rustic oranges, it is a beautiful time of year to get out and photograph…..
Great Family Days Out And Stunning Photography Locations - Part 2
Great family days out plus stunning photography: Part 2 of 2 - So onto part two of our location guide for some great photography, where the family will also have plenty to keep them occupied. Just as in part 1, these are in no particular order, and the parking places are named as they are listed in Google Maps, to make it easier to search for your destination. As you may have guessed by the title, this is the second of this two part feature, but there may be a BONUS article with a couple more suggestions before the summer is over…..
Great Family Days Out And Stunning Photography Locations - Part 1
Summer is in full bloom, although looking out the window at the pouring rain and dark grey skies as I write this, you wouldn’t quite believe it. Another thing now in full bloom is the school summer holidays, this year though, you’d be forgiven for not noticing them even start. However now that we are officially in the summer holidays, and 2020 having being what it has been, it is likely that many of us will be taking day trips out, or shorter trips within the UK. So with that in mind, I’ve put together a few locations around the North West of England and North Wales which not only make for fantastic landscape photography locations, but double up as great adventures for the family.
Let There Be Light
Dovestone Reservoir in the Peak District, Greater Manchester during Golden Hour - the warmth in the image down to the time of day
It’s summer in the UK - hooray!! We can finally leave the house without our rain jacket, well on some days at least. The temperature is up, the natural world is buzzing with activity, the nights are short and the days are long. What a great time to be a landscape photographer. And it is…..well kinda!
You see, it’s that ‘the days are long’ bit, that can cause some issues for landscape photographers…..
Disconnect To Connect
For about 90 minutes, I didn’t have a screen to look at, just the vastness of the landscape, the wonder of nature. It was blissful; and I walked far more than I had anticipated doing, barely noticing the rain. Clambering over streams, rocks, wall ladders. Climbing hills and jumping felled trees. It was a feeling of connection with the landscape that I rarely feel. Free of distraction, I experienced the wonder and excitement of
Whatever The Weather
…..Throughout the journey there the conditions looked perfectly set for such a shot. Wave clouds were high in the sky, the horizon was hazy but clear of low cloud formations and it was fairly still. We hit a bit of a delay as a coach had come off the road near Devoke Water and whilst waiting to get moving again, a weather front moved in from the west coast. Upon arriving at Wastwater, the sky had completely covered……
The Obvious Shot
…….So do photographers just going around plagiarising each others shots? Or is it just that the shot is so obvious, every photographer who walks that walk stops to take that shot?
In truth, in the age of the internet, it is likely that it is a bit of both………..
Revisiting a location - Marys Shell, Lancashire
This is always a popular part of the coast for photographers, who come from miles around to capture their take of the fabled shell. But most of those photographers aren’t aware that they are being watched from beneath the ocean by the Ogre. You see; Mary’s Shell is magical, and it has a story to tell…….