I was lucky to have a week exploring the beautiful country of Slovenia in October, as the Autumn colours were beginning to come through in the landscapes. My visit encompassed Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj, Triglav National Park, Vršič Pass, … Continue reading
Its that time of year again – taking stock and looking back; here are my personal favourite shots from the last 12 months… Shot on a cold January sunrise – I wanted the first warm light of the day catching … Continue reading
Every year I have intentions of heading north as the autumn colours glow, but usually end up taking on work in London and not getting the free time to get away, this year I just booked a cottage and did … Continue reading
This is a retrospective blog looking back on the last 12 months. I’ve gone through the years work and picked out my personal favourite pictures which tell the story of 2017. The year began in Morocco, we began in Tangier … Continue reading
Earlier this year I took a commission across the Irish Sea in Northern Ireland, and being this was a part of the world I’d always wanted to photograph; I spent a few days after the job to shoot some personal … Continue reading
After Mandalay I caught a bus north to Hsipaw. Leaving the popular tourist route behind, this was a week spent in a tranquil, rural area of Burma. I hired a motorcycle and explored the local area, shooting every dawn and dusk.
Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
Buddhist nuns collecting alms in the early morning near Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
Hsipaw Morning Market, Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
Novice Budhist Monks working on land, Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
Sunrise over Lake, Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
Sunrise through misty woods near Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
Sunrise over Lake, Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
Sunset over Paddy fields near Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
Man working in Paddy fields near Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
Farmer leading Water Buffalo home for evening, Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
People working in Paddy fields near Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
People working in Paddy fields near Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
Hsipaw Morning Market, Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
Hsipaw Morning Market, Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
Hsipaw Morning Market, Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
Hsipaw Morning Market, Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
Young Novice monks waiting for alms at petrol station, Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
Exterior of Pagoda at twilight, Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
Portrait of Klatha, Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
Man weaving Bamboo basket, Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia
With no shoots scheduled I took the opportunity yesterday to venture out of the city to Burnham Beeches, just a 30 minute drive from London. If you recognise the trees then its because the woods have been used for many films, including: Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, Goldfinger, Princess Bride and two of the Harry Potter movies.
Tech: I took a few lenses out with me but in the end only used my most recent acquisition; the Nikon 45mm f/2.8 PC lens, mounted on the Nikon D810 with a Manfrotto L Plate and Manfrotto tripod.
Burnham Beeches, Buckinghamshire, England
Burnham Beeches, Buckinghamshire, England
Burnham Beeches, Buckinghamshire, England
Burnham Beeches, Buckinghamshire, England
A visit to Epping Forest is a right of passage for any Londoner eventually, located on the border of London and county of Essex. Here are a few photographs from a visit last week, hope you like them.
Epping Forest in Autumn, London, UK
Epping Forest in Autumn, London, UK
Epping Forest in Autumn, London, UK
Epping Forest in Autumn, London, UK
Epping Forest in Autumn, London, UK
Epping Forest in Autumn, London, UK
I always try and set aside some time in the autumn to get away somewhere and take advantage of this transient period, this year it was the Peak District. I’d visited and shot the area once before, but didn’t feel I had done it justice. As a photographer I feel I’ve improved a lot since my first trip three years ago. I spent two days exploring Padley Gorge and The Longshaw Estate, the colours were beautiful in the area.
Padley Gorge, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, UK
Padley Gorge, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, UK
Padley Gorge, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, UK
Sunrise from Chrome Hill, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, UK
This was a dawn shoot I’d planned, hoping for crisp early light catching the valley, in the end I had to wait for an hour for the sun ot finally break through the foggy start.
Autumn colours at The Longshaw Estate, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, UK (Shot as 3 frames on a 24mm PC lens then blended together in Lightroom CC)
Padley Gorge, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, UK (Also shot as 3 frames and blended to keep verticals straight)
Padley Gorge, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, UK
Padley Gorge, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, UK
Padley Gorge, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, UK
Padley Gorge, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, UK
The Monday was very bright and sunny, I drove over to Mam Tor, found a location along the ridge and waited for the sun to descend into the skies above Manchester.
View from Mam Tor, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, UK
View from Mam Tor, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, UK
View from Mam Tor, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, UK
View from Mam Tor, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, UK
My American road trip commenced and ended in Las Vegas, the site of a close friends wedding, so the ‘Valley of Fire’ was a natural destination to visit being just an hours drive North of Sin City. The landscape and … Continue reading
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