Being more of a hands-on kind of person, rather than meticulously studying an instruction manual before using something new, when it comes to cameras, I've learned most by experimenting, by trial and error. Meaning my photography learning has predominantly come from practical experience, rather than reading. The camera that has been my greatest teacher in… Continue reading The Camera That’s Taught Me Most
The Joy Of Just Playing (Without Recording)
A few months back I revisited the recurring itch to make music that's been with me since my late teens, perhaps earlier. I've never formally learned an instrument, but over the years I've had great fun playing around with guitars, eBows, effects pedals and four tracks, before computers reached the point of being affordable as… Continue reading The Joy Of Just Playing (Without Recording)
Intentional Creation, Intentional Consumption
We spoke recently about creation, curation and consumption, and how much we do of each. Since then I've been thinking more around not only how much of each I engage in, but the quality or type. And with each there is a common thread of intention. When I was a young child, we only had… Continue reading Intentional Creation, Intentional Consumption
Right About Now
I've just updated my About Now page - where do the months disappear to? Anyway, pop over and see what I'm up to. How about you, what are you up to in your life – photography and otherwise – right now? Please let us know in the comments below (and don’t forget to tick the “Notify… Continue reading Right About Now
Life At The Speed Of Nature
At the basis of existence for all of us are the fundamental biological needs and functions of our bodies. However sophisticated and evolved we might think we've become, we all still have the same basic needs as when we entered the world. Air, water, sustenance, sleep, warmth, shelter, and so on. Given the recent arrival… Continue reading Life At The Speed Of Nature