Norwegian idyl brought back to life after 54 years

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A box of old photographs, hidden for 54 years, bring to life a university expedition to northern Norway — through the medium of the unusual Ricoh Auto Half, one of the then-popular half-frame cameras...

Freedom, the open road, an electric car and solitude in Salisbury Cathedral Close

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The electric cat is unleashed as lockdown restrictions are lifted. and Mike reflects on his life with his Jaguar I-Pace. The quiet lawns of Salisbury Cathedral Close beckon the beast...

Back in Black: In silhouette at the beach

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Shadows are the gift that keeps on giving for aficionados of modern art and abstract photography. They enrich the complexity of architectural features and colours through imposition of diagonals and curves in deeper shades, adding subtle Euclidean geometrical shapes that please the eye.

Ultimate Adventure? What you need’s a Leica V-Lux 5 Explorer Kit

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Leica’s latest lure comes in the shape of the long-nosed V-Lux 5 Explorer Kit. What more could you wish as you jet off to...

Fuji at Chester Zoo: World’s third-ranking animal kingdom

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David has always enjoyed Chester Zoo it has been a constant feature in his life. It is now ranked as the third zoo in the world and is well worth a visit....

Go east, young man: A photographic journey

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A journey from the Middle East to India and back.....

Best laid plans: Spain gives way to Mogo

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A proposed driver's delight in Spain was swapped for an adventure in southern New South Wales as COVID-19 stated to close active life down.

Vintage Japan: Brylcreem and stale cigarette smoke

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Japan in 1979 was a far different place, very few signs in Latin script, very few English speakers. John spent some time vistting Kawasaki and Tohatsu and grabbing a few tourist shots. He was impressed by the Brylcreem in the meeting room, but less enthusiastic about the sale cigarette smoke.....

My First Leica: The M6 records a lost China before the turn of the...

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My first Leica: The M6 arrived in time to accompany me on many visits to record the changing face of China in the last years of the 20th century...

Gardens of English stately homes: changing styles through the ages

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The architecture of English stately homes has evolved over time, reflecting the prevailing fashion during the period in which they were built. The same is true of their gardens. Chris Rodgers takes us on a journey through time, with spectacular photographs of beautiful examples of both homes and gardens.

Give them an inch: Extraordinary sights in London’s West End

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London is already starting to celebrate the end of lockdown and the return to normality. But is the euphoria resulting in a too-sudden turnaround?

Myanmar: A sad picture at Ngwe Saung Beach

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Sadness is reflected in this picture taken on a beach in Myanmar…..

Golden Hour: The joy of early rising

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Early to bed, early to rise: Few of us have the discipline to jump out of bed at 5.30 every morning. But that's the time to catch the delights of the golden hour on your camera......

Airport Security: When disaster strikes on the conveyor belt

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What happens when your bag of valuable disappears on the conveyor belt at airport security? Mike panics gently as the worst happens...

Time to say goodbye to the faithful old Porsche

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Sadly, John has to say goodbye to his last classic Porsche 911...