Places – Stephen Taylor Photography

The Shape of Trees

On cycle rides I notice the changing tree shapes throughout the seasons, . This inspired the “Shape of Trees” project, which captures the various changes trees undergo throughout the year and as they age. A calendar featuring these photographs is available for purchase for 2024.

Photographing the over-photographed

How do you photograph something that has been photographed many times? Here are a few ideas.

A cycle ride

Join me on a cycle ride through the Buckinghamshire countryside on a late August day.

From the sea to the city

A tree on horizon. In the foregroud a field of ripening maize. In the background, a blue sky with a few white clouds drifting by

Sometimes I have ridden to the end of the road and looked out upon the sea. In July 2023 I went the other way. After holidaying near the North Norfolk coast I cycled back into Norwich to catch the train home.

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.

Tripod

Today I praise the humble tripod. For many photographers a tripod can be cumbersome but essential to keep the camera stable. It can also be used to slow down your photography and become more in tune with your subject.