Setting out in the pre-dawn hush of Sunrise Photography at Watership Down, my goal was simple yet profound: to capture the first golden rays of sunrise at Watership Down . Nestled in the rolling chalk hills of Hampshire, this celebrated landmark invites photographers to explore its moody silhouettes and…
Why Long Exposure Photography Is So Captivating Creative long exposure photography lets you break free from the constraints of “instant” photography. By using longer shutter speeds, you can smooth out motion, stretch time, and create surreal images that tell deeper visual stories. Whether you’re photographing waterfalls, city streets, or…
What is Telephoto Photography? Telephoto photography allows you to capture distant subjects with incredible detail. Using lenses with longer focal lengths, you can bring faraway scenes closer and create stunning images. Table of Telephoto Lens Focal Lengths: Focal Length Range Description Common Uses 70-200mm Moderate telephoto Portraits, wildlife, sports…
A journey walking the Thames Path offers a unique perspective on both nature and urban life. This 10-mile stretch from Sonning to Pangbourne, passing through Reading, Caversham, and Mapledurham, captures the essence of the river’s charm. For this walk, I chose to document the experience using my trusty Canon…
Landscape photography is a rewarding pursuit that allows photographers to capture the grandeur and beauty of the natural world. However, creating truly captivating landscape images requires more than just pointing your camera at a scenic view. To elevate your photography, it’s important to understand both the technical aspects and…
Walking through the rolling hills of Hampshire, the sun beating down on my shoulders (Early Spring 2025), I couldn’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of tranquility. The charm of these Photos from Watership Down , near Kingsclere, is undeniable — a landscape steeped in natural beauty and literary history.…
The Stillness Before Dawn There’s a special kind of silence that exists before dawn, just before the world wakes up. It’s the hush of expectation, the moment when everything stands still, waiting for the first light to break the darkness. That’s the moment I stepped into Ashford Hill Wildlife…
In a world obsessed with pin-sharp images, I find myself drawn to something different—something more fluid, more abstract, and ultimately more reflective of how I see the world. This is where ICM Photography (Intentional Camera Movement) comes into play, allowing me to break free from the rigidity of traditional photography and…
Ashford Hill Nature Reserve, located in the picturesque countryside of Hampshire, offers a dynamic blend of ancient woodlands, wetlands, and meadows teeming with life. This year, I’m thrilled to immerse myself in the beauty of the reserve, capturing its seasonal transformations and uncovering its hidden gems through my photography.…
If you’ve ever wondered how to get good pictures? you’re not alone. Whether you’re a budding photographer with an old film camera or someone who simply wants to capture the beauty of nature on a peaceful walk, the path to taking great pictures doesn’t have to be complicated. How…
Golden hour photography is a captivating art form, focused on photographing the serene beauty of the early morning hours. As the sun rises and casts its first rays, the world is bathed in soft, natural light, creating the perfect conditions for stunning sunrise photography. (Gallery) Why Dawn Photography is…
An early morning photography walk in winter offers a unique atmosphere for photography, and the Kennet and Avon Canal at Aldermaston Wharf provided the perfect setting. Armed with my newly acquired Canon EOS R5 and the reliable 24-70mm L-series EF lens, I ventured out to capture the quiet beauty…
There’s something uniquely special about the first outing with a new camera. It’s a mix of excitement, curiosity, and a touch of nervousness as you learn its quirks and capabilities. For me, that outing took place on my favourite stomping ground: Watership Down. On a cool, slightly cloudy morning,…
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my new online Fine Art Photography Shop, now live at fineartpics.co.uk! This shop offers a selection of my best fine art images, available for purchase and display in your own home. Here, you’ll find evocative black-and-white landscapes and more, that capture the rugged…
As a photographer, I often find myself caught between two worlds—one grounded in the past, with the tactile and intentional experience of shooting on film, and the other looking forward, embracing the speed and versatility of digital photography. For me, both mediums have been integral to my growth as…
