Capturing Hanoi’s Timeless Charm: A Photographic Journey through the Old Quarter

In Vietnam for three weeks, experiencing the warmth and charm of Hanoi, the lively Old French Quarter, and the fascinating Train Street. Highlights included the ubiquity of the city's iconic yellow stools, the thriving coffee culture and diverse street food, and the dizzying motorbike traffic. The trip successfully combined historical elements with modern street scenes, greeted by the friendliness of the locals and low cost of living.

Shutter Speed and Horsepower

Exploring the Redbourn Classics Motor Show 2023 through the lens At the Redbourn Classics Motor Show, the air buzzes with the energy of vintage car lovers and the growls of engines from another era. The scene is like a time machine, whisking you back to a time when cars had distinctive styles. The Polished chrome,… Continue reading Shutter Speed and Horsepower

Five things that got me gingered up this September ’23

That's it, summers over, (well, did we actually have one, apart from the last seven days of unseasonably scorching sunny September weather) we're now heading straight into autumn and the loooong grey months. The final bank holiday before Christmas has come and gone, what hope do we have left! Well, actually, a surprising amount of… Continue reading Five things that got me gingered up this September â€™23

Good branding Vietnam

I was lucky enough to be in Vietnam this summer for three weeks. Not only was it an incredible adventure and country to visit and travel around, it was also a great opportunity to see some of the local brands the country had to offer. I hadn't realised before travelling to Vietnam that it's the… Continue reading Good branding Vietnam

Up up and awaaaaaay!

The Harpenden Lions Club Highland Gathering. There were plenty of kilts in action on this beautiful early June summers day at Rothamsted Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire. https://videopress.com/v/A8Po9yxo?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Taking photographs at the Highland Games can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. The Highland Games are traditional Scottish events and the Harpenden Highland Gathering is the biggest games… Continue reading Up up and awaaaaaay!

5am Boston photo walks

I was lucky enough to be in Boston, USA, for a photoshoot in early June. I left London Heathrow early in the morning, just as the long overdue British summertime sun and blue skies finally made a well-overdue appearance. I landed in Boston at lunchtime on a cold, gray, windy, and wet afternoon. Not quite… Continue reading 5am Boston photo walks

Five things that got me gingered up this July ’23

Gingered up July ’23 Whoops, I seem to have slipped again on my gingered up, updates! I skipped April because we were in Scotland, then I made a plan to get this out in May, well that didn't happen. We're now at the end of June. Sod it, lets aim for the start of July… Continue reading Five things that got me gingered up this July â€™23

Typographical interlocking pairs

Typographical interlocking pairs refer to the combination of two letters in a font that are designed to overlap and interlock with each other. This design technique is often used in logos, headlines, and other graphical elements to create a distinctive and visually striking effect. Some examples of typographical interlocking pairs include the letters "fi" and… Continue reading Typographical interlocking pairs

Three go meandering around Malta | Part one

We spent the last two summer holidays in Malta and what a great place it is. Not only for a holiday but as a stunning photographic location.