Spirit of Place
I believe that landscape photographers should develop a more holistic, interdisciplinary approach in their technique. more
Photographic Pedagogy
Beyond any subject taught in any class, I believe that it is also the duty of any teacher to instil in students critical thinking skills, creativity being just one. more
The Fractal Factor
The physiological resonance that happens when the fractal structure of our bodies and the search patterns of our eyes match up with the fractals in front of them explains why we might experience such a high degree of stress-relief when looking at natural things, whether in real life or in images. more
Colin Prior – The Journey so Far
Colin Prior is known worldwide for his panoramic images of the majestic mountains of Scotland. Joe Cornish talked with Colin about the experiences making these images and about the other projects that have captivated him since. more
A Fluid Landscape
The title of the book describes the unique landscape of the Somerset Levels and in recent years this land, damaged by drainage, agriculture and intense peat extraction has, through various means been returned to marsh. more
End frame: Scots pines silhouetted at sunrise, Loch Maree, Scotland by Peter Cairns
For me, this photo symbolizes the message that Peter Cairns wants to convey with his book and his lectures (more on this later): Nature in Scotland is still beautiful, but has been considerably stripped down. more
Subscribers 4×4 Portfolios
This issue our 4x4 landscape photography portfolio feature is from subscribers: Kieran Metcalfe, Luke Dell, Tim Prebble & Waldemar Matusik more
The Forth Bridges
My portfolio shows beauty great engineering of The Forth Bridges taken from both South (Port Edgar) and North Queensferry late night or early morning. more
Wanders with my XPAN
Aldous Huxley once said "My father considered a walk among the mountains as the equivalent of churchgoing" and if that walk also involves my XPAN and microphones then it is the only church I belong to. more
A morning in the Grand Canyon
Wildfires on the North Rim meant that smoke was flowing down into the canyon which was picked out by the rays from the rising sun, and the final image shows how it was filling vast swathes of the area. Beautiful to see, but a sobering sight. more
The Last Winter
During the snowy weather in January I decided that I would take my drone and shoot the iconic power stations of Ironbridge. more
Graduated ND Filter Sharpness and Flare – Part Three
The issue of sharpness and filters comes up regularly in forums and the general consensus seems to be that any filter affects sharpness a bit and poorer glass filters can be worse. more
Reflecting on Minimalism
Perhaps the most convincing argument is that sometimes abstraction from all the complexity of the real world simply produces a magical result, a form of relief from all the distractions of daily life and Brexit. more
Nick Stone
His photographs are supported by and integral with his writing about the traces that the landscape carries of our influence and interference - often things that we overlook, simply don’t see or choose to ignore. more
A creative journey into abstract photography
Fotospeed's Vince Cater asks their ambassador Valda Bailey how art has inspired her journey to abstract photography, her love of working in a non-prescriptive way, and the joys of a printed image. more

