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After The Tide
At 354 km, the River Severn is Britain's longest river, winding its serpentine route from the hills of Plymlimon in Wales to the Bristol Channel, gathering countless tributaries along the way. more
Any Questions, with special guest Damian Shields
In this episode, Damian Shields shares his journey as a photographer, exploring the deep connections between his artistic influences, personal experiences, and the landscapes of Scotland more
Blåtone
Diptych as an art form traces back to antiquity. Art a thousand years ago was something different from today and served another function. more
A Year at Duncansby, 2022
Looking forward, I questioned what the solution was. I’ve never been a planner, so even that question put me in uncharted territory. I’ve never thought about doing a project, but that quickly sprang to mind, but what? more
End frame: Wild Dusk Watchers by Dan Harnett
What strikes me immediately is how these ordinary natural elements have been transformed into something extraordinary and evocative, and finally into a piece of art. more
William Nourse – Portrait of a Photographer
In the fjords of Chile, somewhere between Ushuaia and Puntas Arenas, I watched William Nourse lean over the edge of our sailboat, not to capture the looming cliffs or moody skies like the rest of us, but to photograph chunks of ice slicing across the Starboard of our boat: small, graphic details most of us ignored without a second glance. Later, when I saw the image, it felt more
Daragh Muldowney
Although he stumbled into photography through a love of outdoor activities, the two feed and reinvigorate each other. He has a particular passion for working in projects, often contemplating cold places and in so doing, their fragility. more
Should landscape photography always please us?
I discovered that I am often more fascinated by pictures that I don’t immediately recognize or understand—no ‘celebration of recognition’. Or I wonder why the photographer made this picture, and I am caught by the question, ‘What is it?’ more
Les Bisses du Valais
God the Father, on a visit to the Valais in the company of St. Peter, offered the Valaisans who complained about the retreat of the glaciers and the aridity of their climate, to take care of the problem of water if they wished. St. Peter saw that the locals were hesitating, and encouraged them to accept the offer, telling them that God himself was a Valaisan. Was it this remark that got them thinking? In any case, they declined more
The moment I said it
Despite the struggle for recognition, this should not discourage your desire to create. For the joy you experience through artistic creation is what truly matters, regardless of the judgment of others. more
End frame: Road from Abiquiú (1964-68) by Georgia O’Keeffe
O’Keeffe is part of the story of modernist photography whether she likes it or not. She was married to Alfred Stieglitz, who took more than 300 photographic portraits of her. more
Any Questions, with special guest David Southern
He explores the differences between wildlife and landscape photography, emphasising the importance of understanding light and conditions when capturing images. more
An Extremely Un-get-atable Place
A new book by British photographer Craig Easton is a lyrical reimagining of the time George Orwell lived on the Isle of Jura, where he wrote Nineteen Eighty-four. A kickstarter campaign runs until 6th June, offering reduced price signed books and exclusive prints. more
The Alternative ‘Movement’
Silver-based film and traditional darkroom printing are making a healthy comeback in art colleges and among amateurs. Whether silver-gelatin is really ‘alternative’ photography is a moot point. more
Bradley Carr
The natural world can offer us so much in the way of living a deeper and more meaningful life. We seem to be living through some very interesting times, with so many people seeking answers to deeper questions about our collective existence and focusing on making our world a better place. more