John Shingleton

How I rediscovered monochrome after 15 years as a non-believer

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After years of monochrome photography, the author embraced colour with digital but has recently rekindled an appreciation for monochrome, exploring software conversions and techniques while resisting new camera purchases.

Rediscovering Portugal: A journey through time and taste

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The author reflects on a transformative journey to Portugal, revisiting cherished memories and adapting travel perspectives after loss. A river cruise reveals new experiences, photography opportunities, and nostalgia for past adventures.

Click go the shears, snap goes the shutter of the Leica Q3 43

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It's called Kangaroo Island, but it's the Merino sheep that keep the economy ticking over. John investigates the origin of China's woolly jumpers…

Kangaroo Island: Roos rule the roost, people come third behind the slothful koalas

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The author shares his travel experiences on Kangaroo Island, highlighting its scenic beauty, wildlife encounters, and photography challenges, while emphasizing the importance of light travel and realistic expectations.

My life with Leica: I was hooked when my teacher produced an old brassed camera

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Some things in life, once discovered, can never be forgotten. Finding the world of Leica can be like that…

Chromefest — a celebration of American hot rods

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The oddly named “The Entrance” is a picturesque small coastal town on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, and is the ideal location for a festival. It hosts the annual Chromefest — “a celebration of American Hot Rods” …
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Brooklands: The historic venue hosts a meeting of Macfilos authors

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The backstory to Brooklands is fascinating. At the turn of the 20th century, motor racing was banned on public roads in mainland Britain….

Jet-lag Junkie rediscovers the lure of international travel and meets some cool cats

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In the past, I travelled often and far from my base in Australia. Then, in the first months of 2020, my adventures came to a grinding halt…

Leica X1: Neglected for five years but now resurrected, and it’s as good as ever

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The Leica X1 was John's passion. It became his favourite lightweight carry around camera. Then it languished unloved for five years. It's now been resurrected and it's as good as ever...

Marvel in the sky with diamonds, and a touch of artificial intelligence

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Marvel, John's ginger cat, was delighted. The recent announcement by Virgin Australia that domestic animals could accompany their owners and travel in the passenger cabin on Virgin Australia flights welcomed by an enthusiastic purr.

Tasmania: The devil is in the rainfall

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Inspired by Australian photographer Peter Dombrovskis, John travels to Tasmania and renews his acquaintance with landscape photography

Quintessential Portugal from the archives: A trip down memory lane in 15 images

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It was not until 2016 that we discovered Portugal. If you live in the Europe or the United Kingdom, Portugal is right up there with Spain as a top holiday destination. But living here on the other side of the planet, it is not high up our list of ‘must visit’ places…
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