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As I have mentioned previously, I always find the summer months a difficult time of year, photography wise. So, what have I been up to during the months of June and July, you could be thinking, not much, but here is a brief record of my summer exploits. 11 June 2025 Early June saw me … Continue reading “My June & July Photography Journey”

We have been experiencing exceptionally warm weather in Cumbria over the last couple of days, I decided to head to Wasdale for a sunrise session, not realising that the day was the summer solstice. Upon approaching Wast Water, I could not believe my eyes, every parking place was taken with cars of campervans, I drove … Continue reading “Summer Solstice Sunrise”

I have photographed families and children before, but never recorded how I approached this. Admittedly, the previous family shoots have caused me a degree of stress and anxiety, why is this, people ask, well it’s the responsibility of this being a one-off situation that needs to be right, and acceptable photographs need to be produced. … Continue reading “Family Photo Shoot”

The proof is in the eating, so they say, so after waiting for several weeks to trade my old photography system and receiving my new, Its finally time to try the camera and lenses out. The light as been pants for the last two weekends, but I had to bite the bullet and get out, … Continue reading “Using my new Camera for the first time”

Ullswater is a bit of a nemesis for me, I’ve visited it many times, but rarely have I come away with many portfolio images. This weekend was a fine example, the forecast for Saturday was ideal, but my glass back ensured that I was unable to make the trip, so the second best option was … Continue reading “Ullswater: My Nemisis”

During a recent photo session at Crummock Water I did a little research for the news feed on my web site, what I found was a bit of an eye-opener, so if you are not aware, here is a brief outline of the planned changes which Untied Utilities want to happen with these being completed … Continue reading “Crummock Water, Changing for Ever”

Having spent the last 6 weekends on short holidays, visiting family, or attending concerts, it was time to drag my backside out of my bed and get out with the camera again. The weather forecast was a bit hitty or missy, but what the heck, the alarm was set for the ridiculously early time of … Continue reading “Crummock Water – A summers sunrise”

Day 3 A day of planned travel to a couple of far-off places, we were intrigued by the Callanish Stones and the history that are associated to them, so this was our first stop off of the day. We pulled up at a smaller stone circle before we realised our error and then headed for … Continue reading “Our visit to the Isle of Harris and Lewis. Part 2.”

After many months in the planning stage, we finally got to visit the magical Isles of Harris and Lewis., because of the distance and travel time, we decided to break the journey into two days each way, this would allow a more relaxed approach to the journey and provide some respite after sitting in a … Continue reading “Our visit to the Isle of Harris and Lewis: Part 1”