photography

Photography here is grounded in practice—drawn from years behind the camera across weddings, travel, and lightning-chasing skies. These posts explore technique, decision-making, and the realities of working as a photographer, where timing, control, and instinct shape the image as much as the subject itself.

Pinterest Interest for Writers: It Once Sent Me 1,500 Readers a Month—Is It Still Worth It?

Writing

Pinterest once sent 1,500 monthly visitors to my author website, powered by 25,000 pins about storms, photography, sailing and dark fiction. The platform still offers discovery and analytics tools, but its declining return raises a harder question for writers: is Pinterest worth the time required to make it work today?

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‘Visit The Country. Enjoy A Rural Break’, said a Facebook Karaoke Ad

Personal

Facebook promised a country break, but karaoke, pizza and curiosity did the real work. Margo and I escaped to Dwellingup, explored its railway history, admired flowers, photographed the scenery and discovered clever cycling facilities. I’m still a city bloke, but next time we’ll return with our tent and insect repellent.

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The Mystery of Newgrange Solved: Tomb, Temple or Ancient Calendar?

History, Personal

Newgrange is usually described as a tomb, but its winter-solstice alignment suggests something more deliberate. Could this immense Neolithic monument have served as a calendar, ceremonial centre and gathering place? Step beyond the accepted explanation and explore why Ireland’s ancient builders may have created it for the living, not only the dead.

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