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End frame: The”Awakening Dragon” by Alister Benn
When I look at the Awakening Dragon, I might or might not know anything about where and when the photo was taken, what Alister had in mind, what mood he was in, or what was going on in his life. It doesn't matter to me as a viewer. more
John Blakemore (1936-2025)
When it does come, the richer the friendship the deeper is the grief but the greater is the consolation from the good fortune of having had such a friend. Thank you John, my dear friend. more
Any Questions, with special guest Rachael Talibart
In this episode, Rachel Talibart shares her journey from a professional city career to becoming a full-time coastal photographer. She discusses her artistic influences, the evolution of her work, and much more more
Brendan Devlin
I like grain, and I like what happens in the highlights with film. They seem to glow. I liken it to how analog recordings sound when driven. There’s a texture and natural compression that keeps the sound from breaking. more
My Photographic Process
Once the proposal was accepted, I began further research on global warming, sea level rise and saltwater intrusion. more
A New Found Love of the Landscape
It matters not a jot if your photography is representational or more creative, whether you take big pictures or little pictures. It doesn’t matter how we capture that love. The equipment we use is superfluous. It's what’s inside us that counts. more
Issue 323
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End frame: Mussels in the Sand by Theo Bosboom
The strong contrast between the black and blue mussels and the light, partly transparent stones makes the eye jump between the shells. The dark color of the colonies contrasts with the orange sand bed. more
Bonnie Lampley – Portrait of a Photographer
One of the most compelling aspects of Bonnie’s work is her pursuit of abstraction. Her approach moves beyond the confines of representational photography, seeking to distill nature into its purest forms. more
Xavier Lequarré
In our society, emotions are often "suppressed." We are no longer connected to our bodies, to our deepest feelings; we live in our heads. This disconnects us from ourselves and our environment. Conscious photography aims to reconnect us to our sensations and emotions in the present moment. more
Direct to Plate Photogravure
After success with carbon ink printing by Cone Editions, I noticed they had a lot of photogravure classes and I was curious. How would photogravure compare to carbon ink? Does it look different? Would it get more attention? Is it more durable? more
On Engagement with ‘Form’ Part Two
But the outcomes, the benefits of having those conversations, the benevolence taking root, that I am made better by having such conversations, and the stories that I have made from them in my images must be shared. more
Cleansing the Soul
As the golden light of morning penetrates the veil of fog and pierces through our lenses, all our photographic senses are heightened, and there is nowhere else that we can be but right here in the ‘now’. more
Issue 322
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End frame: Ash tree, Balmacara by Colin Prior
In this autumnal palette, death does not mean the end but a transformation. The ash resists mourning its loss and does not shrink from its bareness. The elder stands with a quiet confidence, unshaken, an echo of strength. more