Photography
These are my photography blogs — black and white, local photography, and general photography-related thoughts. New blogs published regularly.
For walking and hiking-related blogs, head over to the Walks page.
Why I Photograph the British Countryside in Black and White
A UK black and white landscape photographer's perspective on why the Chiltern Hills — quiet, understated, and full of human intervention — make for more honest and rewarding photography than any mountain summit ever could.
Sony A700: Still Good Enough
The Sony A700 is a camera that was built to be used — and that's exactly why it still earns its place in my kit today. A second body that keeps me in the same Sony A-mount system, fits in the hip pack, and delivers smoother black and white JPEGs than anything I'd spend ten times the price on. Sometimes old is still good enough, even today.
Why and How I ONLY Shoot Black and White Jpegs
Why I choose to shoot black-and-white JPEGs straight out of camera — minimal editing, a simple approach focused on how each scene feels and unfolds.