Railway to the mountains

At sunrise in Northern Scotland, the sun lights up the top of the mountains.

Railway tracks point toward the mountains in the background with the rising sun only illuminating the top of the mountains.

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Canon 5D + Canon 24-105ISL

Chapel with trees

I liked how this isolated chapel was framed horizontally by the roads and vertically by the trees.

Chapel framed by trees and roads.

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Canon 5D + Canon 24-105ISL

Not everything needs to be monetised

In today’s world, it seems that every passion, hobby, or creative endeavour is often viewed through the lens of monetisation. Social media constantly bombards us with side-hustles, passive income streams, and the pressure to turn any skill into a money-making venture. This trend is particularly visible among millennials and younger generations, who often feel the need to transform everything they do into something “profitable.” But is it possible that something vital has been lost in this pursuit of financial gain? Where has the joy of doing things for the sheer love of them gone?

Column of coins in front of a clock.
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It’s not the camera, it’s you

If you look at the distribution of subjects of youtube videos, blogs, and articles, an overwhelming amount is about hardware (some are barely disguised ads). While innovations in camera technology have undeniably made photography more accessible and easier, the idea that only the latest and most expensive equipment can produce great photos is nonsense. In fact, for most photographers and shooting conditions, any camera less than 15 years old can produce fantastic results. The real limiting factor in photography isn’t the camera, but the photographer’s ability, creativity, and understanding of the craft.

Two fishermen on the beach in the morning.
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