Sunbeams strike the floor, causing swirls of steam to rise from the sodden ground. Beam-lit droplets rain down like shooting… Read more Rejuvenating
Author: fotomattic
Writing flash fiction
Recently, I was introduced to the concept of ‘Flash Fiction’ whilst on a writing course with Ian Hill and Rob… Read more Writing flash fiction
B&W for story telling
I reflect here, on the difference between ‘glory light’ and ‘story light’, with the former being that strong dynamic lighting… Read more B&W for story telling
Picture story – Maelstrom
The malevolent clouds blow a ferocious wind, churning the sea into a maelstrom of crashing waves.
Why B&W?
My default response appears to be to capture images in black and white. I frequently get asked why this is… Read more Why B&W?
Cameraless Photography – The morning rush
Cotton wool balls hang beneath the cloud bank, standing proud to catch the golden orange light of the rising sun.… Read more Cameraless Photography – The morning rush
Shapes and Shadows
I’ve come to realise that my photography (or photographic eye?), can likely be summed up as ‘shapes and shadows’. I… Read more Shapes and Shadows
Sands of Time
Fujifilm X-E1, 27mm equivalent, f7.1, 1/100 sec, ISO400 They say you never step into the same river twice, because it… Read more Sands of Time
Writing and Photography
I am finding myself more and more keen to write with my imagery (hence this blog/website!). Personally, I feel words… Read more Writing and Photography
Creative retreat
Just returned from a creative retreat in Ardnamurchan organised by Rob Knight, with four other like-minded photographers. What a tonic… Read more Creative retreat
Creative Expression Imagery 