Photography
This page includes blog posts about photography: the art & practice of taking pictures. Themes include techniques, styles & genres and post-processing.
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Street Scenes of Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Schaffhausen is a charming medieval town located in the northernmost canton of Switzerland, bordering Germany to the north. It sits on the banks of the Rhine River and is famous for its picturesque medieval old town, which features narrow cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and colourful markets. It offers many opportunities for street photography. Here are […]
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‘The Italian Job’ Bus Scene at the De La Warr Pavilion
Few movie scenes are as legendary as the daring bus chase in ‘The Italian Job.’ So, imagine my surprise finding a real-life mock-up of this classic movie scene at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill. This installation, blending film nostalgia with modern art, is crafted by Royal Academician Richard Wilson and aptly named ‘Hang […]
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Pareidolia in The Roaches: Faces and Figures in the Peak District
Nestled in the Peak District, The Roaches is a rugged landscape that captures the imagination of all who visit. Beyond its natural beauty and dramatic views, this area holds a fascination for those who experience the phenomenon of pareidolia. Pareidolia, the tendency to perceive familiar patterns such as faces or figures in random objects, is […]
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A Flock of Seagulls Concert at Queen’s Hall, 2022
A Flock of Seagulls is a British new wave and synth-pop band popular in the 1980s. They are best known for their hit single “I Ran (So Far Away),” which reached the top 10 in several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. In the UK, “Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of […]
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How to Take Photos Like William Eggleston
The American photographer William Eggleston has a personal discipline for only taking one photo of a subject. Not two! Why? Because he’d have trouble choosing which one was best! Since hearing this, I’ve adopted the same practice for the same reason as Eggleston. His work has also helped me recognise the beauty in the mundane, […]
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