Are these new magnetic filter systems any good? I use my filters a lot. They are an essential item in my camera bag. Since 2013, I have relied on Lee’s small “Seven5” square filter kit. Lee have been at the pinnacle of high quality filter kits for some time. But I keep seeing magnetic filters on all the photography Youtube channels, and they look really convenient. So I bought some to find out.

Trees are one of the twelve themes in a long-running (17 years!) project I’m working on. I have been seeking a few lone tree images to finish off the section and I’ve been having a brilliant time exploring a number of lesser-known locations on the Isle of Skye in search of the perfect solitary sentinel.

Before and after. Processing images from a night-time photography session at Dunscaith Castle on the Isle of Skye. How much of a difference can editing make?

Join me and my Leica Q3 on a visit to the north west top of the Isle of Skye. Renowned as the windiest place on the island, things are even more dynamic when a big storm blows in. I went seeking some angry sea photographs and got a lot more than I expected.

Switching up from a decade-old Velbon tripod to the Kingjoy C86 and Leofoto D4 Pro Head. This review is a road test of this new setup and how it performs in the windy environment of the Isle of Skye.

The Ricoh GR3X HDF. Is it good enough for a discerning photographer like yourself? I’ll try to help you to decide.

One of the most common questions i am asked is “how do you do those group photos?” Here’s the answer for you. It isn’t massively complicated, but technical precision is required.

Now my Leica Q3 is one year old, and very well used, it’s a good time to do a comprehensive review of this little camera. It’s only once you’ve used a camera in real-world, highly stressed situations that you get a real understanding of its capabilities. I’ve had plenty of those situations in the last twelve months! Here’s what I think. There’s a picture gallery at the end.

A beautiful, quiet and calm night on the Sleat Peninsula on the Isle of Skye sees me head to the small township of Tokavaig and the nearby Dunscaith Castle.

Enjoying the photography process with two of Leica’s small and beautifully made cameras, paired with some excellent lenses.

I'm luckier than most. During the lockdown I can't travel far as I'm limited by the daily outside exercise rules. But I am on the Isle of Skye so there are plenty of "target rich areas" for photography on my doorstep.

The art of being quiet. Appreciating quietness and stillness. I’ve made a new series of video that capture the calm and beautiful atmosphere here in Scotland, with no talk, just the sounds of nature.

First full outing with my Leica Q-P, which came with £1,200 off list price. I head for Stratford with some friends to put the new camera through its paces.

2019’s joyous photography trip to Assynt in the far north west of Scotland. Despite being marred by work-related conference calls, it was beautiful to be out there again.

An open mind is an asset in photography. I often struggle to see past a pre-planned shot. It’s something I’ve been training myself to overcome, and the best way I’ve come across so far is to just wander around.

After a year’s use of my Leica CL and a few lenses, how is this little camera holding up. Why did I sell my Leica M10 to get it? All your questions answered.