I’m taking a break from social media in November
It’s almost November, which means National Novel Writing Month is upon me. I’m going dark on my personal social channels until December the 1st. I won’t overcomplicate this,…
Month: October 2017
New On Landscape feature: The Decaying Alps →
On Landscape magazine have just published my digital feature about a photographic project I conducted in the Alps, examining the processes of decay and erosion. In my feature,…
Why adventure and outdoor writing is more important than ever before
It’s an era of long-established magazines going online-only, and online publishers ‘pivoting to video’, citing economic stresses. The printed word is under pressure from other forms of entertainment,…
Long-term review: Alpkit Gourdon 20 waterproof pack →
I’ve used Alpkit’s Gourdon waterproof daypacks for just over a decade. I started out with the original Gourdon 25 – little more than a drybag with straps (and,…
Walk2017 – images from September
My photographic mojo has returned this month, thanks to a trip to the Alps. Here are a few snaps from mile 1,112 to 1,219.
Social media for writers
‘Oh, you’ve written a book? You have to be on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest, Goodreads, and Google+ … or you will never sell a single copy.’ Does that…
Why I’ll be attempting NaNoWriMo this year
For the fourth time in fifteen years, I’ll be attempting to write 50,000 words of fiction this November. Here’s why, and what I hope to achieve.
Switching my Facebook page to Auto mode
My dissatisfaction with Facebook has been growing for a few years now. It’s time to make another step in my gradual retreat from the service.
Why I prefer shooting with primes
A recent blog post by Chris Townsend on his camera setup prompted a Twitter debate last week on zooms vs primes for photographers who go hillwalking and backpacking. Since I’ve…