Tag: Forest Walk
Beaulieu to Buckler’s Hard Walk: A Beautiful Photography Escape
Here I am again, venturing out on a photo walk, in the harsh mid-morning sun, with the full expectation of getting some good photos. Will I ever learn! I have no idea why this walk from Beaulieu to Buckler’s Hard is different from any previous hikes. My Knightwood Oak hike and my Lyndhurst adventure all present ‘contrasting’ challenges. And…
Lyndhurst Photography: Camera and Coffee Adventures in the New Forest
It seems silly to ignore the car park that sits just a few yards away from the plethora of coffee shops and cafes that line Lyndhurst high street. It is 9:30 on a weekday and I am in Lyndhurst for a spot of Photography. While there are people around, there is a quiet peacefulness in…
Knightwood Oak New Forest – Relaxing Hike and Photography
I pull in, the only car currently in the car park. My tires crunch over the impacted gravel as I take my pick of any one of the 10 or 12 available spaces. Here in Hampshire, the New Forest trees loom over, but I am still a few hundred yards from the main reason for…
Sometimes Magic Happens: My Best Photo in Ages, Totally Unplanned
I’ve done it again. Dragged myself out of bed, a morning of photography with no plan. Well, not entirely true. At around 11pm last night I decided where I was heading today. Nothing like meticulous preparation, seven hours in advance. The day started with promise, skirted with disaster, and then clawed its way back to…
Wandering the New Forest – Slow Photography in Soft Light
Today, I decided to head out into the forest, just for a wander, with my camera in hand, purely for fun. No plans, no pressure, just seeing what kind of photos I could find along the way. This kind of slow, aimless exploring is my favourite way to shoot. A small hiccup nearly delayed the…
