February Heat wave

The title may be exaggerated , but here in the south of England temperatures soared to over 20 ℃ for around five days in succession . Here are a few photos during my wanderings to preserve the memory . Of course it couldn’t last.

Redwings

Looking through my photo library recently revealed a fact that suprised me. For the last few years I have taken very few photos during the month of January. The combination of short daylight hours and drab conditions are obviously enough to dampen anyones enthusiasm. The month is also a busy one. So how to go … More Redwings

Morning Light

I have always been an early riser. So getting up and out to take some photos isn’t a hardship. Living close to a royal park which is also close to where I work provides an additional incentive. There are certain times in the year when the sun rises at a very civilised time thus allowing … More Morning Light

My Local Patch

Oh for sunnier climes and panoramic vistas! Instead all I have is a patch of green, romantically called a ‘nature reserve’. A stream complete with discarded rubbish and shopping trolley. What photographic opportunities could possibly come from this? Come with me on one frosty morning in December. Who needs exotic locations when you have so … More My Local Patch

How do you….?

How do you go about balancing the demands of daily life with the creative desire to make progress as a photographer. How do you do this when it seems that photography is reserved for some weekends and holidays? How do you keep from getting frustrated at the lack of time and opportunities? How do you … More How do you….?