Ruminations of an Optical Neurotic
The creative approach is always to work within the limitations available to us at the time and come up with the best solution, certainly not to regret the lack of a particular focal length, or an exotically-priced superior alternative. more
A Special Place called Meteora
In Greece, the word “Meteora” means “middle of the sky”, “suspended in the air”, or “in the heavens above”. more
Franka M Gabler
Before I set up my tripod, I slow down and pause for a minute. I take the time to feel the place. I open all my senses. I listen to the sounds of undisturbed forest and wildlife, the sounds of rustling leaves beneath my feet, the sounds of the river or crashing waves. more
Bottomlands: Luminous/Anonymous
How a global pandemic influenced my relationships with the outdoors, my region, my photography and myself during a yearlong forced sabbatical. more
Between Tides
The seashore has something magical about it. It is amazing how in the course of a few hours a landscape emerges that was hidden by the water. more
End frame: Radiant Mountain Aspen by Christopher Burkett
Burkett is recognised nationally for making Cibachrome prints that employ sophisticated and unique masking techniques. He hand-prints his 8 by 10-inch transparencies to sizes of 20 x 24 inches, 30 x 40 inches, and 40 x 50 inches. more
Conversations With Nature by Eric Bennett
I first heard of Eric Bennet after listening to one of Matt Payne’s podcasts. Although the photography was excellent, a notch above the usual in many ways, I thought his work was similar to many other “well-travelled” photographers. more
Subscribers 4×4 Portfolios
This issue our 4x4 landscape photography portfolio features are from subscribers: Graham Nobles, James Peck, Nick Oakley & Randall Romano more
Obsession With Ice
The structure of natural Ice is changing and is rarely the same from day today. It is a product of atmospheric conditions such as temperature, rain, snowfall and the flow of water. I more
Surrey Landscapes
With Surrey Landscapes, I wanted to challenge the perception that this county in southeast England is over-developed commuter belt with few distinctive qualities compared to some of the more glamourous counties. more
Less is More
The feeling of being around calm relaxing waters is special to me, since I live in London there is the ever-present bustling, perhaps this is what makes the outdoors all that more alluring to me. more
Curved Water
Unlike other National Parks in northern England and Wales, my local patch the Peak District isn’t famed for its dramatic waterfalls. more
Professional Freedom
The camera has been part of some of the most powerful, emotional, contemplative, and consequential experiences in my life. more
James Lane
On his Instagram feed, this man of science reveals a love of words and writing; here he talks about finding his voice, images that whisper, and the impact this is having on his life. It is clear he has found his passion. more
The pleasure of the search for the unexpected
In photography, we can at least embrace the process of actively looking for the unexpected. That will give opportunities to expand the range of possibilities that our eyes permit us to see. more

