Sharing a Studio with Stanley Cursiter
For the last month I've been sharing a studio with the distinguished artist Stanley Cursiter. This is not on a literal level: He used this space as a young man…
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Cloud Appreciation Society
Recently I was sent a flyer for a cloud photo competition to be judged by the legendary Cloud Appreciation Society. A great choice of subject matter because Orkney – where I’m based at present – has enormous skies and dramatic weather. So, instead of pointing my camera horizontally or towards the ground, I have started looking upwards, an experience which is quite literally dizzying. And, with my head in the clouds, anything is possible. To quote the great photographer Alfred Stieglitz: “My cloud photographs are equivalents of my most profound life experiences, my basic philosophy of life. All art is an equivalent of the artist’s most profound life experiences.” (more…)
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Simmer Dim
Returning to Orkney in the summer, I am experiencing the simmer dim, an eternal twilight where nights are brief or even non-existent. Right now darkness descends shortly before midnight and daylight…
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The Deceptive Pentland Firth
Storm or calm, the Pentland Firth is always deceptive. As a photographer, for me this moment was one of transcendence and peace. Yet I know that the Pentland Firth is one of the most dangerous stretches of water in the world. (more…)
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Fisherman’s Hut and Nousts at Skibo Geo
Fisherman’s hut and nousts at Skibo Geo. Location: Birsay, Mainland, Orkney (Scotland).
Skiba Geo has been in use since Viking times. It is a sheltered beach allowing easy access for landing fishing boats. In the winter, the boats were pulled up to the nousts at the top of the beach for protection. Moreover, the 19th century fisherman’s hut next to the nousts provided a safe space for storing equipment.
Ultimately, the site fell into disrepair through lack of use in the 1960s. However, it was renovated by the pupils, friends and parents of Class Six of Dounby Primary School in 1989
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Random Car Photo Loch of Harray
Random car photo Loch of Harray. Location: Orkney, Scotland.
Camera went click and I had nothing to do with it. Hoping for more of these happy coincidences when I return to Orkney in a week’s time. (more…)
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Birsay Cairn Built by Fairy Folk?
Birsay cairn built by fairy folk? These mysterious constructions can be found throughout the island of Mainland, and I would love to photograph them all! Location: Orkney, Scotland (more…)
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The Ruins of Elgin Cathedral
The ruins of Elgin Cathedral, an abandoned and hauntingly beautiful place.
Location: Moray, Scotland