Three Rocks, The Butt of Lewis
The textures and patterns, angles and structures are visible amid the many seabirds that cling to the rocks and swoop in and out of the waves. more
The Hill
It is a remarkable unremarkable place that plays an important part in my photography, though not necessarily in terms of actual photographs. more
Issue 206 PDF
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End Frame: ‘High Light’ by Colin Prior
What is striking is his capability to capture the authentic spirit of place, and by doing so, his place within that place. He offers some of the most natural interpretations of a landscape more
The Sublime Landscape
At its best, sublime landscape photography reminds us of the (literally) awesome power, and beauty, of nature. more
Lockdown Project
A few weeks ago, during one of our lockdown podcasts, I challenged Joe Cornish and David Ward to take a few photographs as a 'mini lockdown project'. more
Frederic Demeuse
I felt an irrepressible call for this mythical forest, which resounded in me as the last refuge of a certain nature which no longer exists elsewhere. more
The Way We Were
Over-walked paths are growing with fresh wildflowers, ferns trampled in river gorges are bursting upwards towards the light; joyful in their isolation. more
It’s Up To You What You See
Abstract art can be the most frustrating of art forms, but it can also be the most rewarding. There is a simple reason for this I think: the responsibility for finding ‘meaning’ in an image is thrown entirely on to the viewer. more
Love Dandelions
Could we use our creativity and skill, our dedication and commitment, to raise the profile of specific issues and/or might we link in with the scientists from Wildlife Trusts, conservation bodies and local universities? more
The Value of Things
I am trying to say something about fragility and vulnerability too. Not just my own, but that of the landscape itself, which is threatened by development and habitat destruction, and all the more so because most assume there is nothing of value here. more
Lockdown Podcast #5
Joe Cornish, Tim Parkin and David Ward talk about learning and teaching composition more
There & Back Again!
The fact was I had lost the mojo and the enthusiasm. It had become an automated process. There were few decent ones I could have printed, which is my litmus test for a good image. more
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End Frame: ‘Hrafntinnusker Fog Ice River’ by Bruce Percy
Bruce’s work also teaches us the value of building a relationship with the landscape that we photograph, of returning again and again. more