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Travelling light: wandering through Bosnia with an iPhone

Serene view of Blagaj Tekija monastery nestled beside the river with cascading water and rocky cliff.

Travelling through Bosnia and Herzegovina with only the iPhone 17 Pro changed the way I approached photography. Without the weight of my usual camera gear, I moved more freely, noticed more and relied on computational tools in ways I hadn’t expected. From Sarajevo’s streets to Jajce’s waterfalls, the phone captured the journey with surprising ease.

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Travelling light: wandering through Bosnia with an iPhone

Serene view of Blagaj Tekija monastery nestled beside the river with cascading water and rocky cliff.

Exploring Bosnia and Herzegovina with only an iPhone revealed a lighter, more spontaneous way to photograph a place rich in history and landscape.

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Wellies for waterfall photography: the cheap trick that makes a big difference

Pair of wellington boots on grass for waterfall photography, practical waterproof footwear.

A simple pair of wellies can transform your waterfall photography. Learn how cheap rain boots let me wade through streams, reach incredible viewpoints, and capture shots I wouldn’t otherwise get—without breaking the bank.

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Wellies for waterfall photography: the cheap trick that makes a big difference

Pair of wellington boots on grass for waterfall photography, practical waterproof footwear.

Wading through streams in simple wellies unlocked angles I couldn't reach before. Discover why cheap rain boots are a photography essential.

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Learning to love every type of weather for photography

Dramatic storm clouds over lake and mountains.

For years, I only chased “perfect” skies for landscape photography, letting overcast days keep me indoors. A trip to the Northumberland Coast taught me to embrace all types of weather, focusing on light, textures, and composition instead of ideal conditions. Some of my favourite images came from the most unexpected days.

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Learning to love every type of weather for photography

Dramatic storm clouds over lake and mountains.

I discovered that every type of weather can inspire landscape photography, if I focus on presence, curiosity, and light.

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Bluebell woods photography: capturing Britain’s favourite flower

Beautiful woodland trail lined with vibrant bluebells during spring. Sunlight filters through the tr.

Bluebell season in the UK is brief, unpredictable, and quietly demanding if you want to photograph it well. Over time, I’ve learned that it’s less about chasing perfect conditions and more about timing, patience, and noticing the small details that make these woodland scenes feel alive.

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Bluebell woods photography: capturing Britain’s favourite flower

Beautiful woodland trail lined with vibrant bluebells during spring. Sunlight filters through the tr.

A practical, personal look at photographing bluebell woods, from timing and light to perspective and patience in the field.

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Rethinking what makes a good landscape photograph

Steps lead up to white lighthouse on rocky cliff, surrounded by sea and distant mountains.

When I first started photographing landscapes, I had a fairly rigid idea of what made a good image. Big locations, dramatic light, and lots of gear all seemed essential. Over time, most of that fell away, replaced by simpler lessons about observation, restraint, and paying closer attention to what was actually in front of me.

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Rethinking what makes a good landscape photograph

Steps lead up to white lighthouse on rocky cliff, surrounded by sea and distant mountains.

A reflection on the early misconceptions I had about landscape photography and how simplifying my approach changed everything.

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