The significance of the sky and clouds in photography is highlighted, emphasizing their potential to enhance landscapes and subjects. The post reviews notable photographers like Leonard Misonne and Ansel Adams, who effectively utilized clouds, while introducing various cloud types and their photogenic qualities. A follow-up will address photographing challenging cloud scenarios.
Tag Archives: monochrome
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.
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.
How to fall back in love with photography – Monochrome
One of a series of articles aiming to inspire photographers to explore new perspectives, in this case experimenting with monochrome photography. Capturing in black and white can simplify and enhance composition. The best way to try it out is in camera so you see your subject in monochrome.
Small things
A meditation on the small things in the world. A few images of old kitchen implements found in a drawer.
Winter cycling
It can be harder to go cycling in the Winter; the days are short and the weather is colder. However, a ride through open countryside, with the wind at your back and the low winter sun illuminating leafless trees and ploughed fields, can be a breathtaking experience.
Slow
Much of my photography is made whilst out cycling on country lanes. As I ride along I have plenty of time to look around me, and one thing I notice are the “Slow” signs painted on the road. This is a meditation on the painted sign.
Fenlands
What always draws me to the Fens time and time again is the sky. Nothing grows taller than the trees so the overhead panaroma is almost uninterrupted.
Easter Sunday
A cycle ride in Dorset on Easter Sunday to hunt out the spirit of a place.
War damage
War damage on the Victoria and Albert Museum reminds us how fragile our world is. Any of us could become refugees.