Past Masters and Expressive Photography: Hokusai
In a sense, ancient Japan died with Hokusai. The idealised image of ancient Japan we all have died with him. more
Intimate Experiences
That is how, to me, all designs and patterns on the sand became metaphoric testimonies of great love. Perhaps this explains why I photographed this moment so passionately and even found their sensuality. more
Issue 283
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End frame: Lake Julien by Joshel Namkung
The colour contrast between the reflected blue sky on the water and the yellow grass delineates the two parts of the scene cleanly. more
4×4 Portfolios
Our 4x4 feature is a set of four mini landscape photography portfolios submitted by: Konrad Hellfeuer, Lakruwan Rajapaksha, Robert Betka & Walter Schmitt. more
Out of Darkness – Book Review
Alister Benn is Scottish by birth and has lived in the Highlands of Scotland for quite some time. Firstly on the Isle of Skye and latterly in mainland Lochaber. And yet his first book is a deep dive project into the remote Gobi desert in Northern China. more
Brian Pollock – Portrait of a Photographer
His work from the Scottish Highlands is superb and drips with a personal flair that can only come from the deep connections made through care, effort, and passion. more
Mary Frances
Photography has made my life much richer in many ways. I am appreciating more than ever the interest to be found in what may seem at first to be dull and empty places. more
Zen and the art of photography
We learn that frustration is caused by desire. It's easy to agree with this wise statement. Perhaps it’s so simple that desire drives us to create pictures which we believe will be successful. more
In Praise of Uninteresting Places
The point is that my father saw nothing of interest and made no photographs here, while I have been tramping happily about this landscape with my camera for several years and haven’t found it tedious yet. more
Issue 282
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End frame: Cattle, Turbine, Pylon by Robin Friend
The inclusion of the wind turbines clearly date stamps the image as post late 20th century, in the same way that the horse and cart in the Hay Wain dates Constables’ painting to the early 19th century. more
The Island
The Island, like a lot of my work, is a construction, it’s England and the Brexit vote but a response distilled through my experience, thoughts and feelings. more
The Courage to Stand Alone
People often criticise those they admire most because they are living out the dreams they do not have the courage to follow themselves. Or they feel that they are more deserving of the praise or success that someone else has received. more
Andrea Celli
A childhood spent among the Beech forests of the Casentino Forests left an indelible mark on me. My memories sink into summers spent with my grandparents in these beautiful places and formed my spirit. more