This series of posts, Photos from My Photography Walk , is a series in which I hope to showcase some of my images taken during a morning walk. The photographs will not be part of a theme, just images of random subjects that happened to catch my eye on that morning, with a short commentary on what drew me to them. The series will challenge me to present photos that I might not normally show, but they are part of my photography journey and an important aspect of my progress. On each of my...

How Fog Changes Everything for Photographers When I awaken to a foggy morning I am immediately motivated to get out with my camera. Fog changes the world around us. It softens harsh light and reduces contrast, which can make ordinary scenes look magical. Fog hides details and creates a unique atmosphere that invites photographers to slow down and embrace the changed world around them. Photographing in fog is less about capturing every detail and more about conveying atmosphere, mood and...

It was the last week in November. It had been raining for nearly a week when suddenly the forecast promised a sunny day. I decided to take the opportunity to travel to the coastal village of Rosslare, Co. Wexford, to do some winter coastal photography. The journey to Rosslare takes around 90 minutes, so after stopping for some lunch, I arrived in the early afternoon. The winter sun was low in the sky giving a soft, rather than harsh, light and despite the bitterly cold wind the beach was...