Author Archives: John

April

Posted on 1st May, 2021 by John

There’s a feeling of positivity in the air. It’s nothing to do with lockdowns, restrictions or anything political … in fact, anything imposed by other people. It’s Spring! The light is changing. The sky feels different. The plants are changing and … Continue reading →

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It’s a Struggle

Posted on 21st March, 2021 by John

I’ve really struggled with motivation during this third lockdown at the start of 2021. It’s almost as if I’ve become a little agoraphobic: having to push myself to leave the house … even if just for a walk, let alone … Continue reading →

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Take Your Camera

Posted on 13th February, 2021 by John

I’ll be honest, I’ve found this lockdown to be really difficult. It’s been difficult to get motivated, hard to stay positive, it even feels as though the weather is against me. It’s winter, of course, and the days are short … Continue reading →

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Experiments with Cyanotypes

Posted on 23rd December, 2020 by John

I’ve been meaning to try my hand at printing cyanotypes for a while. I’ve even had the chemicals to create them at home for a few weeks now. But, of course, there have been a lot of distractions this December … Continue reading →

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A Photoshoot … at long last

Posted on 22nd November, 2020 by John

The great thing about the Open University course that I mentioned in the previous post, is the fact that it forces me to go and take photos. The honest truth is that lockdown (and everything associated with it in 2020) … Continue reading →

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