My Sundays Unplugged experiments have enlightened me no end. One of the most valuable lessons I've absorbed is that when I unplug is not so important. Staying offline a whole day - or indeed the whole weekend - just for the sake of it, doesn't offer unlimited benefits with no downsides. Far more influential is… Continue reading Lessons From The Unplugged – Mindlessness, Focus, And Why What Matters More Than When
Month: September 2018
The First Photograph I Was Proud Of…
Whilst I've been making photographs with intention for perhaps 12 years now, it took me a while to get to a place where I was proud of a photograph I'd made. This image from 2009 stands out in my memory as one that took my approach to a different level. Rather than just taking snaps… Continue reading The First Photograph I Was Proud Of…
The Go Slow – Life At 13mph
The pace at which we live our lives can be influenced by many factors. One of these is the modes of transport we use. I recently purchased an ebike for my work commute. It's a modest 3.5 mile journey into town, but with enough undulations to invoke a little too much sweating and discomfort on… Continue reading The Go Slow – Life At 13mph
Photography Now! (With Added Cycling!)
5 Reasons Why I Enjoy Blogs More Than Ever
When blogs began, one of their much trumpeted benefits over a static website was being constantly updated with fresh content. The print analogy was that a blog is like an ongoing subscription to newspaper or magazine articles, with something new delivered every day or two, rather than a book published 5 years ago that then sits… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why I Enjoy Blogs More Than Ever