My first experience with macro photography dates back roughly ten years, when I purchased my first dedicated macro lens, Canon’s EF 100mm F2.8L. What a lens! Incredibly sharp and seriously addictive, I quickly became obsessed with the ability to capture extraordinary details beyond what my eyes could see. Since then, I have spent countless hours …
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Friday the 10th of May, the day I finally completed a bucket list dream! A rare G5 geomagnetic storm meant the Northern Lights were visible for many countries across the Northern Hemisphere. A spectacular display of vibrant colours left millions of people in awe as the Aurora Borealis danced across the night sky. I had …
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It has been a few weeks since my last blog post, and there’s a good reason behind this. Over the past few weeks, I’ve struggled to muster the motivation to pick up my camera. The insidious feeling of not being good enough plagued my mind. It has been a challenge, but it’s nothing I haven’t …
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During the final moments of 2023, I thought it would be nice to reminisce on the highs and lows of landscape photography. I won’t beat around the bush. 2023 has been absolutely incredible. I have had the privilege of meeting many like-minded people and have made some great friends along the way. I was also …
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Extreme Early December Snow Brings The Lake District To Standstill Saturday, 2nd December, was the day that extreme snow brought the South and Central Lake District to a standstill. I’m sure you’ve all heard about the event by now; some of you may have even been there, caught up in the chaos. It was a …
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Autumn in the Lake District is heaven on earth for landscape photographers. This year was exceptional; it felt like the stars aligned, the weather, the colour, the light, and the atmosphere. If you’ve never visited Cumbria in autumn, I’ll try to paint the picture for you, though truthfully, words will never do it justice. Picture …
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The Lake District is one of England’s most treasured National Parks. Its sheer natural beauty is a landscape photography paradise. Within the Lake District National Park, you will find several stunning lakes, countless iconic mountain ranges, and miles upon miles of spectacular scenery. With so much to see and do, it is worth planning your …
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Hello everyone! Autumn is almost here, the time of year landscape photographers most look forward to. And for good reason! Autumn is an incredible time of year for landscape photography, filled with vibrant colours and attractive complimentary weather conditions. Let’s take a look at why autumn is so special for landscape photographers and what you …
Summer Landscape Photography. Challenging, Yet Rewarding! Welcome back to my landscape photography adventures! At the time of writing this, it is World Photography Day. What better time to relive some of my favourite summer adventures? For anyone who doesn’t know, landscape photography is incredibly seasonal. Seasons have such a big impact on lighting and also …
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Macro Photography & Save The Butterflies Over the past week or so, macro photography has dominated the majority of my time spent outside with my camera. For the most part, my focus has been on photographing the various species of butterflies populating the fields and woodland around our village. What I love most about macro …
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