Picture story – Maelstrom

Posted on 29/04/202403/06/2024 by fotomattic

The malevolent clouds blow a ferocious wind, churning the sea into a maelstrom of crashing waves.

Why B&W?

Posted on 09/04/202401/05/2024 by fotomattic

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

Posted on 24/03/202424/03/2024 by fotomattic

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

Posted on 10/03/202403/06/2024 by fotomattic

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

Posted on 24/02/202415/06/2025 by fotomattic

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

Posted on 24/02/202425/02/2024 by fotomattic

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

Posted on 17/03/202315/06/2025 by fotomattic

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

Podcast recommendation 1

Posted on 18/02/202319/02/2023 by fotomattic

I have been listening to some of my usual podcasts today whilst working on things. A couple really struck a… Read more Podcast recommendation 1

In hindsight

Posted on 17/02/202322/11/2023 by fotomattic

Two contrasting images of the same thing, taken on different occasions with technology generations apart. Does either capture the mood… Read more In hindsight