Painting With Shadows

Anniversaries and Celebrations

16th Wedding Anniversary

Over the past few years on the 21st of September, I’ve been noting the traditional symbol that accompanies the number of years of our weddin...Read More

CFS / ME Epiphany Mental and Physical Health Mickel Therapy Philosophy Reflections Trying to make sense of my existence in the universe

Who's in Charge?

I had another one of those little revelations the other day – the kind that in some ways I already knew, but hadn’t looked at it from quite ...Read More

Wigtown Book Festival

The Hut

With the Wigtown Book Festival beginning next Friday, preparations have been occupying most of my waking thoughts this past week. As Arti...Read More

Epiphany Philosophy Reflections Trying to make sense of my existence in the universe Who am I?

Equipping for the Future

My past self was over-protective of me, and I've been restricted because of it. So I've decided to equip my future self so he can ...Read More

Wedding Photography

When Danny told me he was getting married, I congratulated him with a warm smile. When Danny asked me if I’d be available to take a few ph...Read More

Echelon system now probably monitoring all my activities

Unlimited Choice is a Good Thing, right?

Waking up in an anxious sweat this morning, my heart thumping around 100 beats per minute, I realised I was fretting about a lens for my cam...Read More

Postcard From Skye

Hi Mark and Val, We're having a lovely time on The Isle of Skye. On the front of the card you'll see a photo of a "piper...Read More

Artists Photography Wigtown Book Festival

Wigtown Book Festival - Artist in Residence

With over 150 events across 10 days, Wigtown Book Festival is one of the largest art events in Scotland, even though it is located in a rem...Read More

About Blogging Anniversaries and Celebrations

Now We Are 6

When I was One, I had just begun. When I was Two, I was nearly new. When I was Three I was hardly me. When I was Four, I was not much...Read More

Cover Photo Magazine Photography

Cover Art - Prole Issue 5

Some of you may remember towards the end of last year, the poetry and prose magazine, Prole , used one of my images for their cover of Issue...Read More

Reflections Trying to make sense of my existence in the universe

Loss of a friend

I’d been self-employed for only a few months, but it was becoming clear my business strategy was flawed and things were not going to plan. A...Read More

Family Man Fatherhood

Waiting for the results...

“When can we get him up?” “He said not before 10am.” The large Scottish Qualifications Association envelope sits on the kitchen table, u...Read More

Artists Photography Wickerman Festival

Building and Burning The Wickerman 2011

The Wickerman Festival is not on the same scale as the T in the Park music festival Rogan and Holly attended back in June; nor does it at...Read More

Photography Viva La Photoshop

Appearances

“Oh, I know who you mean,” said Maggie. “He works in the Co-op. Lovely man. Always so friendly and helpful.” Richard is tall, covered in t...Read More

Local Miscellaneous

Dumfries Odeon Cinema Sucks

I first visited Dumfries Odeon Cinema nearly 25 years ago, and it felt tatty, run-down and in desperate need of refurbishment or, preferably...Read More

Mill Sessions Music Photography Video

Qiku at the Mill Sessions

Regular followers of this blog will know I’ve been involved in photographing performers each month for “The Mill Sessions” – a mostly acou...Read More

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