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On the physics of caustic light in water
I like to make images of water in its various forms, but particularly the interaction of light and flowing water in streams and rivers. The attraction in making many of these images is often the points and lines of concentrated light that make the surface sparkle more
Role of landscape photography in the art world
Despite all the logical explanations for the absence of landscape photography in this particular location, my lingering disappointment made me ponder the role of landscape photography in art more
Printing makes you a real photographer
My argument against printing is, in fact, not against printing at all. It is against everyone printing or feeling that must print. more
Moving On
In many ways my story is no different from so many other nature photographers who, tired of the stress and strain of the corporate world longed to live a life of greater meaning. more
Beauty out of the fragments of life
Can I become emotionally entangled with the urban or semi-urban space around me, and make inspiring photographs out of this experience? more
Reflective photography and the essence of place
The idea that things and places have an essence is an ancient one, dating back at least to the Greeks and Romans. more
Space Not Things
The key point for me is that I am seeing, in the context of ‘photograph’, with all of my assumptions and biases. The concepts I bring to viewing a photograph are cultural, learned. more
Why I am a Tourist
I am currently doing research into why photographers (and other tourists) find human constructions to be attractive focal points in remote and otherwise “natural” environments. In particular derelict structures appear to be favoured. more
The Confident Artist
Creating a body of work that is original and consistent with vision or voice (or whatever you call it) is the most difficult challenge facing any photographer. more
Successful Definitions
True creative fulfilment is found in the process, not the prize, however shiny that might seem. more
On self-reliance, solitude and landscape photography
I instantly paused the interview and started thinking of some adventures of my own in order to embrace landscape photography thoroughly, like he did in that journey. more
Sharp but not Sharper
I would like to consider the well established idea that sharper is always better and whether we could adopt an alternative qualitative measurement system instead. more
Interviewing Ben Horne
Tim Parkin will be interviewing Ben Horne next week. Ben is a US large format photographer and he has been documenting his solo adventure trips for the past 7 years. Got a question you want to ask? more
Dodging the Burn
It's all about balance, we need to remain true to who we are and not a slave to technology or social fads and fashion. more
Perfection or Excellence?
Why should I spent so much of my time chasing something that is not possible for me to achieve? Is it not better to chase something that can be achieved and measured? more