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The lockdown rules are on the one hand clear, and on the other hand can be interpreted to suit. I’ve decided to stay within the boundaries of the Manchester conurbation and although not strictly right next to me house, most of the locations I’ve visited are much nearer home than I would usually visit. One […]

After a few weeks of lovely weather, the horrid weather came back with avengence, we’ve had rain, wind and bitingly cold winds. Alongside all that horridness my work has been hugely busy as well which as all meant that I’ve had not as much time to get out with my camera as I’d have liked.

The regular readers of you will know that I do like to undertake photography projects, and in fact I have 2 on the go at the present time. I’ve been somewhat hamstrung with the lockdown to do much more on the Companion Stones project, as the remaining stones require a fairly significant hike onto the

Projects have figured heavily in my photography over the last 12 months and you can see the results of this on the projects page of this website. Regular readers will also know that I have been friends with Chris Sale, the Pro Photographer based in The Lake District. Chris holds regular webinars for his social

There are so many places on my doorstep that I have absolutely no idea exist, but I’m going to try to explore as many as I can over the coming months and years. It was Traceys birthday and we agreed we should have a walk, a rock n roll birthday you are thinking, but it

Maybe we are approaching the slight easing of lockdown restrictions in England, there is a review planned for 15th February 2021. Who knows what will happen, but I’m desperate to be able to travel a little further, in reality this is so I can meet my girlfriend Tracey again who I haven’t seen in person

The UK lockdown continues with no end in sight, although mid February review may offer some hope, as the rates seem to be dropping. Who knows what will happen. This week I’ve continued my photography in some more local spots. I decided that I would try to stay within walking distance of my house, and

Well 2021 has started just as 2020 ended, with lockdown and more inclement weather. This means that my adventures have been restricted in terms of location, but like last time I’m determined to get out and about and find some interesting images. Its fair to say we have had a bit of rubbish weather and

You have to live in a rather odd part of the Uk if you haven’t been subject to some form of snow and ice over the Christmas and new year period. Taking images of the snow and ice brings its own challenges but I have, for a long time, taken images as I’ve been on

The UK lockdown has continued and at the time of writing this Greater Manchester is in Tier 4. This means most places are closed and opportunities to travel and go places are severely limited. However, one thing I know is that going out into our fantastic countryside with my camera is a great way to