Towards the end of 2014 I was contacted by Panasonic UK who asked if I’d be interested in trying out one of the mirrorless cameras from their range – the Panasonic Lumix G6 – as a part of their Lumix G The One programme. For those of you not au-fait with a mirrorless camera, it […]
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What to Pack and Wear for Hogmanay in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is a fantastic three days of fun in Scotland’s capital city, celebrating the end of one year and the start of the New Year. We’ve taken part three times, and loved it every time. It’s also a largely outdoor event, which means that if you are attending, you need to be prepared! In […]
The Landscapes of Glen Coe – A Photo Essay
Glen Coe (also often referred to as Glencoe) is one of the most stunning and well known photography locations in Scotland. I’ve been lucky enough to visit and photograph this location a number of times, and I wanted to share some photos from my first visit to this location in the form of a photo […]
2014: Highs, Lows, and my 11 Favourite Photos
It’s time for my end of 2014 post! It’s been a heck of a year – starting in Ecuador and finishing in Scotland – with so many moments and adventures in between. It’s not all been highs though, 2014 has had it’s lows as well. It’s also been a great year for photography, so rather […]
7 Things to Do In Dubai
Dubai. I’ve recently visited for the second time. The first time round, I spent a lot of time in a conference hall talking to the travel industry about travel blogging. My glimpses of the city were snatched from the air conditioned confines of taxis, and my impression was of a shiny land in the midst […]
Impressions of Le Marche: A Wandering Photo Essay
I’m starting to notice I wander a lot. I wandered in Sri Lanka. I wandered through Bologna. I even wandered through Wellington. I do very much enjoy a good wander, particularly if time isn’t on my side. If I’m limited in that resource, then my first choice will always be to just wander around a […]
Sirmione: An Essential Lake Garda Experience
Oh Italy. You never cease to amaze. When I visited Milan earlier on in the year, I wasn’t expecting a great deal to be honest – general feedback was that it wasn’t the most wonderful of Italian cities, being more industrial than some of Italy’s hotspots, with not quite so much to offer the visitor. […]
Experiencing Arabian Hospitality with Rotana in Dubai
When I had a real job that involved me wearing a suit and tie every day, I spent two and a half years living in a major brand chain hotel as a result of a project I was on. When it got to the point where I was invited to the staff Christmas party, I […]
Tips For Taking Better Landscape Photos
As you’ll know if you’ve been following along for the last few years, one of my primary passions is taking landscape photos. Sure, I enjoy taking pictures of people, and architecture, but really I’m happiest somewhere in the middle of nowhere with my camera gear and a stunning mountain or two to shoot. In today’s […]
Photographs of Meteora: A Photographer’s Paradise
Meteora first caught my eye in April 2014, when a chap wandered past me with an iPad showing some pictures of landscapes that I knew I had to find time to photograph. I asked him where the pictures were of, and he said Meteora. Fast forward a few months, and I found myself in Athens […]