Monthly Archives: February 2011

The iceberg melts a little bit more. AP

It is rarely the case that when I have lots of office work to catch up on that I am blessed with week after week of the most uninspiring photographic conditions. This however, much to my relief, has been the … Continue reading

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SPRING LUST. CB

This past week, I heard the first spring peepers announcing the demise of winter and discovered that the nighthawks have returned to the fields. Meadowlarks have begun to sing in the morning sun and the red maples are beginning to … Continue reading

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Preaching to the Choir. CB

My Grandfather grew up during the Great Depression in a small rural community in South Carolina called Newry. When he was a young boy, his responsibilities included going out into the forest to collect heart-pine for the fire, herbs for … Continue reading

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The urge. NB.

“What on Earth are you going to do with that?” colleagues sometimes ask when I come away with another bit of photographic whimsy. The implication is that I shouldn’t be wasting my time creating it in the first place if … Continue reading

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Work in progress. NB.

After the idea of the “deconstructed landscape” crystallised in my mind a couple of months ago, I’ve been getting down to shoot the elements for my first one – of the Gannochy Gorge near Edzell in Scotland. This is a … Continue reading

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British Wildlife Photography Awards 2011. NB

Can you believe it? The British Wildlife Photography Awards is in its third year already. Full details are available here. You don’t need to be British, only to have taken your pictures in the UK. Given the amount of strong … Continue reading

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Where does the time go? AP

Having just enjoyed reading Erwin’s latest blog I am so glad that I am not alone in my struggle to balance both my home and work life. The last five months have simply disappeared in a blur of travel, photography, … Continue reading

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How do YOU manage? Erwin Christis.

About a year ago, I agreed with Niall to write some occasional contributions to this blog. A year has passed and I managed to deliver two… Lots of ideas were born, but never crystalized into a decent text. And this … Continue reading

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One of those very good days…new life. PHD

Some days start better than others and today is one of those days – mind you, yesterday was pretty good for when I opened the curtains there was a handsome dog fox on the frosty roof of our ‘capanna’.  Today is … Continue reading

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