Category: Photography

  • Perfection:

    Perfection:

    “This is perfection!”. Honestly, I don’t think I have ever taken a “perfect” photograph. So, yup I have never said that. I am not even sure it is possible to take the perfect shot. Even when all the most desirable factors combine in the moment so many other things can still go awry. The other…

  • Down the line.

    Down the line.

    It’s not easy getting a good shot from a train moving down the line. Now, I am definitely not saying this is a good shot, but it does tell the story of how cold this January morning was. It was somewhere south of -10. Quite chilly! We set off from Istanbul heading to Sophia on…

  • What are the rules?

    What are the rules?

    So what are the rules? and is it even neccesary to have any? I really do think they help define your practice, even as a guide to your hobby. They defintiely help to focus you more as to the what or why of the thing. Personally, I have always struggle with the question. “What kind…

  • Christmas lights; see you soon.

    Christmas lights; see you soon.

    I am a big fan of the Marsden village’s Christmas lights. Sure some of them are a little unconventional but that’s part of their charm. They were designed by the local children and then made up into neon, so it must be great of you were one of those lucky kids whose picture got chosen.…

  • A New Hope

    A New Hope

    Looking back I started my journey into photography when I was about 10 years old. My parents bought me a “Tudor” point and click film camera. So loaded up with some “Tudorcolour” we set off to York (Old York) for a day trip. Needless to say although I was thrilled to have my very own…