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It’s Time We Were Critical
Used this way, by explaining why something works and constructively criticising less well-executed work, criticism can really help others improve their work. more
Abstracted:Architecture
Abstracted:Architecture is a study of the buildings in and around Canary Wharf as they relate to the bodies of water that surround them. more
Dan Baumbach
You’re very much in the present moment creating out of nothing. Thought only comes into it when you try to actualise what you’re seeing. You need to think about exposure, focus and all that. more
A walk through place and time
The focus of the walk is often in my thoughts and always in view as I draw closer to the village in which I have made my home in rural Aberdeenshire in the North East of Scotland. That focus is Barra Hill, an iron-age hill-fort that defines the landscape surrounding the village where I live more
Lyme Disease
I don’t know if it was before or after my trip to London that I decided to write an article on ticks and Lyme disease but since I did start writing, my level of Lyme disease paranoia has been a bit scary. more
End frame: Altitude 2 by Hengki Koentjoro
Hengki Koentjoro’s work demonstrates how black and white photography can be so much more than these two colours. His work encompasses the many shades of grey in between. more
Subscribers 4×4 Portfolios
This issue our 4x4 landscape photography portfolio feature are from subscribers: Bruce Herman, Hilary Barton, Morris Gregory & Rod Ireland. more
Tiger Beach
I visited Dail Beag bay on the West coast of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides on a dull grey day. Rather than the broader view, I found myself looking at the near landscape and more specifically an area a few meters square. more
Intimate abstractions
While I still enjoy taking shots of grand vistas in dramatic lighting conditions my recent work has tended towards more intimate details of the landscape. more
Remembering icebergs in Portage Lake, Alaska
When I came to Alaska in 1981, a trip to Portage Lake to see glacial ice up close was a treat that everyone took for granted. The Portage Glacier was rapidly receding. more
Man and mountains in Greenland
From the time of the Vikings onwards, the settlements of man have been dwarfed by the magnificent mountains of Greenland. Hvalsey is the site of Greenland's largest, best-preserved Viking ruins. more
Mood, Emotion and Photographic Meanings
It is not always easy to express oneself or understand one's mood and meaning, but those who undertake photography as a means of expression have embarked on the most beautiful journey of their life. more
No Signal
Would the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness be the same if cell phones worked? It would be challenging to enjoy it the same way. The lack of access to social media makes it easier to connect and foster real experiences. more
What to Expect When You’re Not Expecting
You may well find that the best preparation for a photographic outing, is to deliberately go unprepared. more
Spring in the Lake District with Joe Cornish
Following on from our previous wander around Cornwall (via a relaxing chair in the Highlands), Joe is talking through some of the images taken on a workshop with David Ward. We cover a few topics including bits of Capture One and Lightroom, the use of Polarisers, black and white conversions and a few other bits and pieces. more