Early last year I had the pleasure of hosting Practical Photography magazine in the Lake District. The deputy editor of Practical Photography, Tim, and videographer, Jake, joined me for a spot of wild camping and landscape photography. The aim was to produce a short interview style video in which Tim and myself would discuss landscape … Read More
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BEN STARAV – A Winter Munro
It was a dark, damp and cold March morning when I left home. My aim was to spend a couple of days in Glencoe and aim to climb and camp on at least one Munro (which is the name for a Scottish mountain over 3000ft). Seeing as I would be passing the Lake District on … Read More
Gitzo vs Sirui – Lightweight Tripod Comparison
Tripods are essential for many forms of image making but no more so than for Landscape photography. Tripods not only provide stability, they are a platform to work from. Just like a painter and his easel they allow the user to tweak the composition, use different techniques and to simply step back and take your … Read More
Why I Carried 29kg into the Knoydart Wilderness
Out of breath, sweat pouring down my face and my legs trembling from the weight of my pack. Was this really how I wanted to be when taking photos in the wilderness? ‘Surely there’s an easier way’ I thought to myself as I pushed on towards the summit. It’s hard to know what drives you … Read More
CORROUR BOTHY: A winter adventure
The Cairngorms play host to some of the most inhospitable winter conditions in the UK. Numerous news stories of rescues and fatalities of climbers in the region make it seem daunting and inaccessible; a challenge for the seasoned climber, let alone your everyday photographer. Yet, in a way, these were the reasons that I wanted to go. … Read More