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Mindfulness in Flower Photography
A few insights from a recent workshop on flower photography, tracing its historical roots back to early photographers. Key tips include selecting a compelling subject, managing backgrounds, experimenting with focus and lighting, and using accessories for enhancement. Photographing flowers is a great way to slow down and become more mindful in your photography. Read more
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Easter Sunday
On Easter Sunday 2025, I cycled through West Dorset, visiting small chapels and enjoying scenic views. I explored Buckland Ripers and Abbotsbury, witnessing environmental changes from ash dieback. I admired the valley of stones and concluded with a visit to a chapel in Corton before returning home, despite the overcast weather. Read more
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The Holloway
A “holloway” is a sunken lane usually overhung with trees. Could the Holloway Road in London be seen in a similar way? An introduction to a project re-imagining the busy street as a mysterious trackway through a wildwood. Read more
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Church-crawling
A post all about “church-crawling,” visiting churches for the purposes of their architecture and other feature, a term possibly originating from poet John Betjeman. I confess to being a church-crawler. This church is St Mary Magdalene’s church, a 14th-century site maintained by the Friends of Friendless Churches. Read more
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No photographing
The article explores the fluctuating relationship individuals have with photography, sharing personal experiences of falling in and out of love with the craft. It emphasizes that it’s normal to take breaks from photography, as moments can be appreciated without capturing them. Photography should enhance, not hinder, experiencing life fully. Read more
