Abandoned House, Outer Hebrides

Abandoned

“Echoes of the past linger in every corner”. Unknown Abandoned places, often remnants of human activity, can be found across the globe, from crumbling castles to deserted ghost towns. These locations, whether historical sites, industrial complexes, or even residential areas, hold a certain allure for urban explorers and those interested in history and decay.  Clicking …

"I told you not to chew on that stool leg"

A Lakeland Farm

“We have neglected the truth that a good farmer is a craftsman of the highest order, a kind of artist.” Wendell Berry A small project of images from a day spent on a Lakeland Farm. The farm, 900 acres, is near Kendal and has a mixture of beef cattle and sheep. Croft Foot Farm is …

Rock Study - Northumberland Coast

Metamorphic

“Beneath the soil and waters of the earth’s surface there is everywhere a basement of rocks”. James Dwight Dana Metamorphic rocks started out as some other type of rock, but have been substantially changed from their original igneous, sedimentary, or earlier metamorphic form. Metamorphic rocks form when rocks are subjected to high heat, high pressure, hot mineral-rich …

Sunrise at the City of Arts and Sciences

Valencia

“Don’t pack up your camera until you’ve left the location”. Joe McNally A series of images taken in and around Valencia in January 2025 on a workshop with Mark Banks Photography. There are many taken in the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (City of Arts and Sciences) and from around the old town. …

Grand Canal, Venice

Venice

“Creativity takes courage”. Henri Matisse Images from in and around Venice, taken in September 2023. Filter images by clicking on the headings below. Clicking on an image will enlarge it to full size.  Venice Burano Venice Street ICM/Multiple Exposure At Night Grand Canal, Venice Grand Canal, Venice Market stall on canal, Venice Bridge over canal, Venice …

Sakrisoya

Norway

“That which is loved is always beautiful” Norwegian Proverb A collection of images from two visits to the Lofoten Islands in Summer and Winter.  Filter images by clicking on the headings below.Clicking on an image will enlarge it to full size.  Lofoten Summer Lofoten to Bergen Bergen Lofoten Winter Abstracts Fishing Nets and Rorbu, Svolvaer …

Art Gallery Bannister Rail

About not Of…

“The pictures are there, and you just take them.” Robert Capa A Small Project capturing images ABOUT a place and not OF it.Halifax, Leeds and Manchester are the locations. Filter images by clicking on the headings below.Clicking on an image will enlarge it to full size.  Halifax Leeds Manchester Halifax Montage of images Welcome to …

Shepherds Crag, Lake District

Treescapes

“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” Albert Einstein A collection of Treescapes taken mostly in the UK in location such as the Lake District, Northumberland, North Yorkshire and Wiltshire. Filter images by clicking on the headings below.Clicking on an image will enlarge it to full size.  Savernake The Lake District Other Oak …

Ringlet

Natural World

“Actually, it’s nature itself that creates the most beautiful pictures, I’m only choosing the perspective.” Katja Michael As well as looking at the overall landscape as far as the eye can see, sometimes we can find beauty much closer than we think. Filter images by clicking on the headings below.Clicking on an image will enlarge …

The Old Mill, Borrowdale

UK Landscapes

“Enjoyment of the landscape is a thrill” David Hockney The number of fantastic locations in the UK is phenomenal. From where I live I have access to the Lake District, the North York Moors, the Yorkshire Coast, Northumberland and much more within a 2 hour drive. Here are some images from those locations and others. …