Here are some short articles covering photo tips and photography advice that I find useful, plus some of my own personal musings. There are also some reports from my photography trips, saying how I go about them, what I did, what problems I overcame or not.

Such diverse aspects as camera care and getting down and dirty are covered and even icy tripod feet!

These are always written from personal experience, so when you read them, you know that I’ve already broken, lost, slipped, forgotten or been down right idiotic to be able to pass on the missive.

I hope you find them useful.

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Travelling far

16/04/13

Less is more - now where have I heard that before? ...more

Wildebeast and Dolphins!

25/03/13

Knowing your equipment, research and processing ...more

Yosemite and the Masters

11/02/13

Why photogrpahy isn't just about taking pictures. ...more

So you want a new camera - why?

28/01/13

Why increasing your skill set may serve you better ...more

High Pressure

18/03/12

Whether it's weather or whether it's self imposed, read how high pressure affects Ian's work ...more

JPeg or RAW

25/01/12

An explaination of these two digital photography file types. ...more

Tools of the Trade

10/01/12

So, Canon has announced their new 1DX. Not to be outdone in this Olympic year, Nikon have announced their speed merchant, the D4 - a battle of the giants then. ...more

A trying time

17/08/11

A messy office, traffic jams, trial and perseverance - photographing sailing boats at Cowes and Weymouth ...more

Ready Meals

16/06/11

Why getting back to basics can really help your photography ...more

Blaming the dog

28/03/11

The weather and Scotland ...more

Spanish Lessons

12/02/10

An essay from my Andalucian photo shoot in 2010 ...more

Icy Feet

12/01/10

Look after your tripod... ...more