
Photo of the day (Peace Gardens)


I managed to get out early this morning, but there was no chance of a sunrise shot. The February gloom persists persists, making for a grey and misty shot.
Despite the murk, I like how the mist has a layering effect on the landscape. The deeper you get into the scene the more nebulous the landscape becomes.
Every season in the UK has its own beauty.


Sometimes, Phoebe likes to pretend she’s a bird…
Daft daxie.

I know, that’s two sunsets on the bounce I’ve posted. The sky was on fire this evening though. I couldn’t resist …
It’s been one of those weeks for bird photography. When I say “those weeks” I mean that sometimes you can head out with your camera and not capture anything. But occasionally, you get a week when you’re incredibly lucky.
That was this week 🙂

This post is part of a series that charts the history of photography since the 1900s. The series takes a decade by decade look at how the skills a photographer needs have changed in light of technological, economic and societal change.

The last century has seen photography transform considerably, from early experiments with permanent photographs to the introduction of digital cameras and smartphones with AI capabilities.f
Continue readingInteresting photographs tell a story.
Everything you put into your photograph, including what’s in (and sometimes out of) frame; all the tweaks with the camera settings to get the right exposure; the colours captured and all the other little creative things you do, help make that story.
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