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Norway Day 2 – Romsdalseggen Ridge and the Trollstigen.

After an evening of wild camping we drove to Andalsnes to be begin our day hike up Romsdalseggen ridge. Unfortunately as we were getting ready to set off the weather came in and it chucked it down with rain! After the rain passed we looked up at the ridge and saw it covered in lowContinue reading “Norway Day 2 – Romsdalseggen Ridge and the Trollstigen.”

Landscape Photography Project for Nexus Electrics

Recently a local electrical firm, Nexus Electrics, contacted me and commissioned a landscape photography project. They wanted three canvas prints of local areas which were important to the history of their company. These would then be hung their office to brighten up the large white wall space. I took a couple of early summer morningsContinue reading “Landscape Photography Project for Nexus Electrics”

Norway – Day 1 – Molde and the Trollkirka

I had planned to go to Norway in June, but unfortunately my flights were cancelled due to Covid-19. When the quarantine restrictions were lifted I found flights from Manchester (UK) to Oslo Torp airport for £50 return, so I thought, sod it and booked them! Luckily my brother and his girlfriend were already in NorwayContinue reading “Norway – Day 1 – Molde and the Trollkirka”

Tiger Spotting in Ranthambore National Park, India

On our adventure around Rajasthan with G Adventures, we took a trip to Ranthambore National Park to go wildlife spotting. We spent all morning and afternoon out in an open top truck trying to spot wildlife, but mainly, wild tigers! I had seen tigers before in zoos and safari parks, but never in the wild.Continue reading “Tiger Spotting in Ranthambore National Park, India”

Bringing in the Nets

As we sat on a Goan beach on our honeymoon, the sunset neared the horizon. There upon the shore was a scene unfolding in front of us. The crew of the fishing boat “Jesus Christ” was preparing it’s nets for the next early morning fishing trip. There was nothing in the world pressing my brain,Continue reading “Bringing in the Nets”

Travel Portrait Tips

I’ve always marveled at the wonderful travel portraits that photographers bring back from their travels. Whether it be family and friends showing me their photos from holiday, or a shot on the cover of a travel magazine, there’s always a certain charm that makes a great travel portrait. On a recent trip to India withContinue reading “Travel Portrait Tips”

The Temples of Angkor

The Temples of Angkor Itineraries The temples of Angkor are truly an outstanding trip back in time to an ancient Kingdom. If you are thinking you only have one day to spare on your trip and is it worth it? Yes, it’s worth it! Ideally you’d opt for a bit more time, but don’t missContinue reading “The Temples of Angkor”

Travel portrait – Mr Bishnoi

I met this man, Mr Bishnoi, while on a recent tour through Rajasthan. Mr Bishnoi lives in the north west of the region where Opium formed a huge part of their local history, both through trade and personal use. Mr Bishnoi was kind enough to conduct an Opium Ceremony, which are still culturally acceptable withinContinue reading “Travel portrait – Mr Bishnoi”