Black and white film photograph of the Maine valley from the Le Porte-Vue belvedere, the river and weir winding through the wooded gorge, Château-Thébaud.

Making the Ordinary Less Ordinary: Rollei RPX 400 at Pont Caffino

After 40 years behind the lens, still learning. Explore Rollei RPX 400 shot handheld in flat light at Pont Caffino, France. A honest look at dodging, burning, and making ordinary prints less ordinary in Lightroom.

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AI-generated illustration of a family portrait with sick father-in-law in a hospital bed, hero image for "Mon beau-père, ce héros", IJM Photography

Mon beau-père, ce héros

A bittersweet final chapter from our trip to Brittany—where a rogue mussel, a warm family lunch, and a hospital visit intertwine. This piece reflects on changing roles, quiet heroism, and the passage of time, with humour, tenderness, and a toast to a man who may be fading, but remains the man.

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Saint Cado

This article captures the quiet magic of early mornings spent alone with a camera, blending reflections on music, family, and solitude. Join me on a journey from a cosy concert in Lorient to the tranquil beauty of St Cado, where photography becomes a peaceful, personal gift.

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Notes in Monochrome: Music, Photography, and a Quiet Beach Walk

After a month in China, I’ve joined a new orchestra in Lanester—but it’s the journey between rehearsals that inspires me most. In spring’s incoming tide and hush, I found a parallel between music’s subtle notes and black-and-white photography’s textures. These unposed images capture the quiet rhythm of light and sound.

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Discovering the Musée de Préhistoire of Carnac with Paris 1972 – Versailles 2003

The website Paris 1972 – Versailles 2003 features diverse and intriguing articles on subjects such as Bretagne, Paris, Versailles, and Spain. It complements the film archive article about the standing stones in Carnac. The site is run by a friend with a prolific output of articles.

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