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The article I was invited to produce last year for the RPS that was published in Landscape Issue 15 March 2025 is now available on the RPS site for public view. If interested take a look at My Article for the Royal Photographic Society Magazine. LINK to RPS #Royal. #Photographic, #Society

So after years and years of prevaricating I have taken the plunge an purchased a Rolleiflex Twin Lens Camera. And So The Journey Begins! The Camera For many years I have been an admirer of the work of Lee Miller  and my favourite photographer Vivian Maier both of whom used twin lens Rolleiflex cameras. In my delusion the only thing holding me back from creating comparable images was the fact that I did not own a twin Lens Rolleiflex!  Sometimes its easier to hide behind a si

I recently had the opportunity to share my best 5 images in a video interview with Mark Evans from Camversation as part of their "5 from...

It may sound strange listening to a podcast about photography but when its done well it works. Give these a try and you wont be disappointed. Great for when your relaxing or just out on a walk. Here are My Top 10 Photography Podcasts for 2025 Frames LINK TO SITE Sunny 16 LINK TO SITE The Photography Pubcast LINK TO SITE Camera Shake Photography Podcast LINK TO SITE Photography Explained Podcast LINK TO SITE A Small Voice: Conversations With Photographers LINK TO SITE

Mike Taylor a Kent based photographer and winner of the 2025 CEWE street photography award has released a book in which he shares some of his ideas on photography. Based on the exceptionally high standard of his work the book must be worth a look. Available on the Kindle platform for less than £10 you cant go too far wrong. Take a look at this Exciting New Photography Book on Amazon #book

Posts have started to appear attempting to define the best images of 2025 (so far). These are in general incredibly strong candidates. The final choice is based on personal preferences and is up to you. Take a look at these candidates for the Best Images of 2025. BBC 12 of the most striking images of 2025 LINK

With the rise of AI on the web then what are the options and the risks of AI Photographic Critique and should you use it. The danger must always be that you stop being the photographer you are and become an AI clone with no expression or creativity. Alternatively AI will speed up your development and allow you to progress. Are you giving away you unique view and creative drive to the AI system that will share it with the world? Some sites to try if your interested ChatGPT Mcf

For those who may be interested I have any talk on the Sunday the 14th December on Camversation the On-Line photography community. It is on Sunday 14th December at 7pm its titled The Anatomy of a Photograph - to book follow the LINK Its my NEW talk which I have been delivering to a number of clubs across the country over the past few months and it appears to be thought provoking and very popular. So if you fancy an escape from Christmas shopping the join us for this Upcomin

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