Haven’t Forgotten About You

I know it’s been quiet here, but that’s just the natural rhythm of accumulating material before bothering to process it properly. Jardin Extraordinaire, Voyage à Nantes, a zoo visit, and Normandy have all given me photographs and notes. New posts are coming soon.

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Woman with crutches standing beneath the inverted glass pyramid of the Carrousel du Louvre, Fujifilm XT2, Paris 2020

A Day in Paris with My Daughter: The Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and 127 Floors

A day trip to Paris with my daughter Kate in July 2020 — the Louvre, the Pyramide Inversée, and more steps than anticipated. Shot on Fujifilm XT2. Republished six years on.

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Iron mooring ring set in granite quayside stone with shadow, Montjean-sur-Loire, Canon 6D Mark II 70-300mm

Montjean-sur-Loire — The Wrong Road, the Right Place

I had no plan, no destination — just a car, a camera, and an afternoon to fill. I missed the bridge at Ancenis, ended up on the wrong road, and somehow landed at Montjean-sur-Loire with a river wider than I’d ever seen. The Canon 6D Mark II and I made the best of it.

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Stone cross on Pont Saint-Antoine with Château de Clisson in background, cobblestone bridge leading to medieval towers, Canon 6D Mark II 16-35mm

Clisson — A Guilty Pleasure

Clisson on a warm Wednesday in May. The medieval château, the weirs on the Sèvre Nantaise, the old stone bridge with its cross. A familiar town — but this time the film bag stayed at home. Instead: the Canon 6D Mark II, a 16–35mm, a 24–70mm, a 70–300mm, and the nagging question of whether producing this many good images this easily is something to be proud of.

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Fine art photography print featured in The Collection at IJM Photography, Fujifilm X100F, museum-quality archival print

The Collection

Six luxury fine art prints, made to last — from Hangzhou’s misty paths to Shenzhen’s sizzling night streets. Each printed on archival paper, signed, and shipped with care. A quiet collection for those who see deeply.

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Black and white photograph of the wall memorial to John Manderston, Lord Provost of Edinburgh, and his spouse Petra Orme, framed by vine leaves, a fallen stone urn at its base.

NORTHUMBRIAN SUMMER PART IV

A heartfelt father’s day in Edinburgh during festival season—magic shows, St. Giles Cathedral, Greyfriars Bobby, and a geek bar surprise. Northburiian Summer, Part IV blends travel, faith, family, and memory in a moving personal essay about parenting, loyalty, and the quiet magic of being present with your children.

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Black and white photograph of Princes Street, Edinburgh, the Scott Monument and National Gallery in the distance, a tram stop and a double-decker bus, a white-haired woman crossing.

NORTHUMBRIAN SUMMER PART III

Father-daughter memoir: Edinburgh 2025. After years splitting time between three kids, a dad gives his 15-year-old daughter solo “Dad time” in Scotland. She rejects H&M’s body-shaming, claims a tartan étole, and chooses a claddagh ring—right hand, heart free. A legacy of belonging. Not travel writing: who we become in places we’re given.

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Black and white photograph of the mouth of Craster harbour between two stone piers, fishing boats moored against the walls and open sea beyond.

NORTHUMBRIAN SUMMER PART II

Lyrical UK travel writing meets documentary photography. Preserving Northumberland’s soul through M&S sandwiches, pub pints, and the sacred “incense at mass” of smoked fish.

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Black and white photograph of a man walking down a stone-built Alnmouth village street, a red telephone box on the right and cars parked along the kerb.

NORTHUMBRIAN SUMMER PART 1

Back in Alnmouth, summer takes a slower shape. A walk with my dad, a hello in the village shop, an espresso and muffin at Scotts. Nothing dramatic, just small rituals that somehow mean everything. This is Part 1 of Alnmouth 2025—a story of home, family, and quiet moments.

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The Pyrenees Mountains – and the Pont d’Espagne which isn’t in Spain

This article follows a deeply personal journey through the Pyrenees Mountains to the Pont d’Espagne — a place in France often mistaken for being in Spain. It’s not just a travelogue, but a reflection on fatherhood, healing, and connection. Along the way, there’s ice cream, photography, winding roads, and moments of quiet understanding between a father and son.

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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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The Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Lourdes, captured in black and white — clouds gathering, light slipping across stone and river, Canon 6D Mark II

Where I’ve Been: Life, Photos & Bursting Tyres

Life’s been moving fast—tyres bursting, kids flying the nest, and new creative paths unfolding. In this update, I share recent travels to Lourdes and Brittany, explore black and white photography, dabble in video and drones, and reflect on the ever-shifting balance between life, art, and storytelling.

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