May 2017 – One of the activities I introduced my nephews to (back when they were wee little lads) was the craft of making things out of popsicle sticks. It was all a lot of fun building things out of nothing but wood and glue, though it was often the case that we ran out…
The following is a diary entry from 2010 recollecting events that took place just three weeks after Cyclone Pat had devastated the island of Aitutaki, part of the Cook Islands, causing widespread damage to homes and buildings with wind gusts exceeding 185km/h. Saturday, 27 February 2010 “Tsunami!” For some reason, I was already lying awake at…
17 May 2016 – When things don’t go according to plan, move a little further along the canal… There’s a spot along the Kaizersgracht in Amsterdam that’s popular with photographers. It’s at the intersection between two canals, and during the evenings you can get a nice shot of all four tunnels lit up. If you…
15 May 2016 – The photos on this post hold a special place in my heart. It’s not because they are particularly good, or unique, but rather because they serve as a reminder of the reasons why I love photography. As with any creative pursuit, there will be times when we feel uninspired or unmotivated…
30 April 2016 – A couple of years ago, while researching Scotland on the web, I stumbled across an image I found fascinating – it was of these two enormous horse head sculptures, dramatically and colourfully lit up against a deep, dark blue sky. It was an image that stayed in my mind and made…
3 May 2016 – The Old Man just wasn’t in the mood for visitors… Standing proudly on a hill in the Trotternish peninsula, the iconic rock had long been on my wish list of places to see, so when the opportunity arrived to visit the Isle of Skye I was convinced that a meeting with…
