I find joy in combining cycling and photography, often exploring new routes while capturing spontaneous moments. On a May Sunday, I cycled through Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, stopping frequently to photograph along the way. It is a spontaneous and almost organic action, creating a vivid connection with my surroundings.
Tag Archives: landscape photograpy
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.
Prime lenses for slower photography
Slow photography enhances engagement with surroundings and subjects, promoting mindfulness. Switching from zoom to prime lenses fosters deeper consideration of composition and subject context. Prime lenses offer better image quality, lower weight, and faster aperture settings, making them ideal, especially in low light.
Reflections on 2024: A Year in Photographs
A reflection on the past year in twelve photographs taken in 2024, one for each month. These images capture various moments, from celebrating abandoned Christmas trees to exploring London’s landscapes and participating in a friend’s wedding. This retrospective inspires further exploration and photography in the coming year.
Capturing Time: Photography in Hertfordshire
A reflection on capturing time through photography, in the Hertfordshire countryside. I visit an ancient church tower, symbolizing decay and history, and the Greenwich Meridian line, which represents the human construction of time. The photographs taken aim to encapsulate this interplay of time and landscape as I journey through history.
Working the shot
Capturing the perfect photograph often requires time and exploration rather than one quick shot. Here’s my experience of working the shot, photographing a tree on Hampstead Heath. This approach can lead to compelling images that tell a deeper story.
Autumn colours
The transition from summer to autumn offers photographers vibrant colors to capture. Here are a few of my ideas to make the most of the season: use a polarising filter to enhance hues, select specific subjects amidst overwhelming colors, discover urban contrasts, search for unique perspectives and play! Enjoy the process and share your results.
Dull
Despite the discouraging nature of grey skies for photography, overcast days can yield unique opportunities. Embrace reflective and moody atmospheres by focusing on composition and muted colors. The soft, even lighting enhances portraits and still lifes. Instead of being deterred, explore and capture the beauty in dull weather conditions.
Seaside
I grew up in Weymouth, England, and learnt to swim there in the long hot summer of 1976. Ever since I have been fascinated with seaside resorts wanted to capture the positive aspects of these often overlooked destinations through photography. A limited edition calendar featuring my work is available for purchase.
Aeolus
A windy day can impact cycling and photography. It can aid or hinder cyclists as I know from my own experience. It can also play a part in landscape photography, emphasizing the drama and dynamism of the scene. If you are looking to take dramatic landscape photographs, head out when the wind is up.