Join me on the dusty roads as I search for wildlife, birds & landscape to photograph. I share thoughts, travels, tips and my life photographing Africa.
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Forget the gear, it's the Idea that counts!
Photographic ideas should inform gear choices but quite often it’s the other way around.
Does a photograph need an audience?
Does a photograph really need an audience? I am not so sure it does.
Sunrise over Marievale - a Short Nature Film
A Timelapse Film of Marievale Bird Sanctuary, Nigel, South Africa.
Do You Really Need a Zoom Lens?
Sometimes a zoom is a wonderful tool to have in the bag but what if you don’t? Can you get by without one?
Why I Love Manual Mode - Getting Better Wildlife Shots
Learning to love Manual Mode can really add to our creative options. Find out how I use it in my photography.
Why Landscape Photography is Terrifying!
Landscapes are majestic testaments to geology and geomorphology. Part of the wonderful planet we call home. But, at least for me, they are terrifying. Each with a character of their own that inspires dread and fear.
The Marievale Project - a long term photo-essay
The Marievale project. Sometimes there’s no budget for travel to exotic locations and local spots are best. I’ve been spending a lot of my time at Marievale. You can check in here from time to time to see what’s turned up.
DIY Copy Stand for Scanning Negatives with a DSLR
How to make your own copy stand for scanning or digitising film negatives or positives.