Its healthy to journal your thoughts and record your adventures… I hope you like mine?
A trip of a lifetime to the Norwegian Lofoten Islands
My trip of a lifetime to the Lofoten Islands. Nine days of travel and photography in this iconic location.
Fujifilm XT5
Leica M6
The glorious Peak District - Fujifilm XT5 & Leica M6
The Peak District offers some glorious photography opportunities.
I recently had the opportunity for a midweek trip to Hathersage and a sunrise shoot on Curbar Edge and Padley Gorge.
This time I would purely focus on the photography.
Fujifilm XT5
Leica M6
Apple IPhone 14 Pro Max
The best little thing in your pocket… love my Olympus XA2
Sometimes life gets a little too busy and I promised I would log my adventures but have failed over the last few months. This blog is an attempt to capture a couple of trips and show how a little gem of a 35mm film camera is sometimes all you need. Just love the little Olympus XA2!
Madeira - A truly magical experience and a photographer’s playground… but what kit to take?
A truly magical trip to the island of Madeira. Torn between what gear to take, I decided to take both my film photography gear with my Leica M6 and my digital kit with my Fujifilm XT5. I loved every single day and took the opportunity to see and photograph as much as I could in a short period. Hope you like some of my photos.
Fujifilm XT5
Leica M6
Cycling in the Lake District… Grizedale Forrest and the Keswick Mountain Festival on my Olympus XA2 and Leica M6.
A superb few days riding my mountain bike and road bike at Grizedale Forrest and at the Keswick Mountain Festival. I also took the opportunity to use my old Olympus XA2 and Leica M6 with a few rolls of film. Not much more needed in life really!
Leica M6 - Voiglander Color-Skopar 35mm
Olympus XA2
iPhone 14 Pro Max
My Leica Summicron 50mm F2 on my Fujifilm XT5…. A move to a slower pace.
A chance to test my Leica Summicron 50mm F2 on my Fujifilm XT5.
Bluebells and an early morning trip to Tarn Hows in the Lake District were the subjects and a chance to move at a slower deliberate pace.
Fujifilm XT5
Leica Summicron 50mm F2
Nature Bathing - Creating Headspace
“Nature Bathing” and taking time to reflect and become mindful of your surroundings is vital for a calm mental state.
Ainsdale Sand Dune National Nature Reserve provides a wonderful opportunity to relax and take stock.
Fujifilm XT5
iPhone 14 Pro Max
One camera, one lens and a roll of film… the love affair continues.
The love affair continues with a new 35mm lens and a roll of film.
An overnight trip to Ambleside brings a tranquil morning and the chance to test the new Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm lens with my M6.
Leica M6
Voiglander Color-Skopar 35mm
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Leica M6… is this the start of a love affair!
Leica M6
The start of a love affair.
Just recently purchased a Leica M6 and am beginning to get to grips with rangefinder style photography and the joys of waiting for that film to be developed.
A trip back in time
A trip back in time to Castleton Youth Hostel
Fujifilm XT5
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Let’s start with a trip to Eryri.
A few days in Eryri.
Fujifilm XT5
Canon 1000fn - Ilford HP5