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Gallery: a window on Paris
When out with my camera I often ‘shop’ for windows, seeking out ones that might make interesting images. Whether peering through them, looking for reflections or simply enjoying the geometry of their frames, windows make great subjects for photography.
Or what about ...?
The best views of Paris?
A day out in Tana
‘He keepeth a great court’: Fatehpur Sikri
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Tak Bat in Luang Prabang
The traditional ceremony of Tak Bat, or almsgiving, isn't unique to Laos, or even to Luang Prabang, but has become particularly associated with this town because of the sheer number of temples in a concentrated space. Every morning the monks leave the temples to walk the streets, carrying a pot in which local people place food, usually sticky rice. In this way the monks have food to eat, and the people receive good karma and blessings in return for their giving.
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Gallery: using triangles in photography
In photography, triangles add dynamism to an image, leading the viewer's gaze towards a focal point or important element within the shot. They can also create a sense of balance and stability, depending on their shape and placement.
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Gallery: two by two
When Ansel Adams said that, 'There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer' he was of course talking about shots of individuals, but the maxim applies too if there is more than one person in your image. How you choose to portray them defines how the viewer will see them.
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Gallery: dodging traffic around the world
While I would hate to drive in many of the countries we’ve visited, and have been known to grip my seat in the car from time to time, somehow I enjoy the excitement of being on these roads.
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Gallery: the wheel turns and turns
Wherever I’ve been in the world I have of course found wheels. Simple cart wheels, bicycles and motorcycles, and of course cars, most of us rely on wheels to get around. Maybe wheels are yet another example of the many things that unify us, despite our cultural differences?
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Gallery: blackness against the light
Silhouettes are a great way to create drama in an image. By eliminating details they evoke mystery and can be enigmatic. They take to extreme the balances in contrast that we all work with in our photography.
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Gallery: the doors of Nepal
Whether ancient and beautiful, old and battered, or newer and colourful, there was something about the doors in Nepal that charmed me. And yes, some could have come straight out of a fairy tale perhaps.
