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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
For the Joy of Photography
Like all art, our photography develops as we change and progress in our lives. more
What to do with honey pots?
Those iconic locations which are a must place to visit but which have already been photographed a million times. What should the enthusiast landscape photographer do? more
Limited Access
Landscape photography and being disabled may not appear to be obvious companions, especially as I only took up photography in 2008 when it became impossible for me to walk any distance due to severe osteoarthritis. more
Surviving Spring
This part is by way of a round-up of some of the key points from previous articles - which focused on sun protection and hydration in summer, water-proofing and flexibility in autumn, insulation and snow preparedness in winter. more
The Workshop Experience
I was finally booked onto a residential workshop, my first, with Thomas Joshua Cooper at Peter Goldfield's Duckspool in Somerset. I'm not sure who or what I was expecting. more
The Science and Art of Hydrology
The history of art suggests that it has proven really rather difficult to represent the dynamics of flowing water in two-dimensional images. It appears to be one of the greatest challenges for an artist. This is perhaps for good scientific reasons. more
First Light Exhibition Discussion
On Saturday 4th March 2017 we launched our second exhibition 'First Light Inspiration' and held a panel discussion with Joe Cornish, Tim Parkin and the exhibiting photographers to discuss the influence and inspiration of First Light on their photography and the wider conversation around influence and inspiration in their creativity. more