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Its a blessing and a curse. Yes I’m referring to lockdown. I really believe that without it we would be in a very different place with regards the pressures on the NHS etc. The curse in this context is of course not being able to travel. In this context I mean travel abroad. For the […]

The 12 significant images project has been running for about 3 months now. The group of photographers participating continues to rise, its exciting to be part of. Given the UK is in lockdown Chris Sale agreed that the UK based photographers could have a little extra time. So i’m only 1 month in, but I

For those who are regular readers you will have realised that there are certain themes about the locations that I like to explore. Usually a few hills, maybe the odd ruin, but I do like water. Whether that the sea, a river or even a reservoir, I don’t mind. There tends to be interesting things

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