Journals
PREPARING FOR ROME
Getting Phoenix tour ready is about more than fitting bars and racks. Its getting ready for the scooter rally of my lifetime. Rome June 2026
updates
Gear Update 2025: Tools of the Trade
A look at the cameras and machines that shape how I see the world — from the hum of a Hasselblad shutter to the whir of Phoenix’s engine.
Motorcycling
Did I upgrade or buy either the Transalp or NT1100?
If you follow my new YouTube channel you will be aware that I have been test riding the Transalp or NT1100 as possible replacement for the NC750X if I did not upgrade it. Well I plumbed for the Transalp and here I will let you know why. Upgrading the NC750X Read more
DarkRoom
Simplifying Film Photography
After many trials and errors, I have recently decided to focus (sorry) on Medium format using Black and White film stocks for all of my film works.
Photography
Trip to York
Mrs. C and I had a few days off in the pleasant surroundings of York & parts of Yorkshire. HAWORTH: Heading up from London we made a beeline to Haworth, the home place of the Bronte Sisters, as my Mrs. C is named after Charlotte Bronte and as we were Read more
chat
Streamlining Workflow for Black and White Film Photography | Hasselblad 907x and 500 c/m
Looking at all my work, especially film, the output that gives me the most joy is the medium format 6×6 Black and White work.
Ride Outs
Margate Motorcycling Past: Vintage Scooter Rally and Coastal Charm
I had a great few hours photographing the scooters and reminiscing about when I also enjoyed the journey to meet up with friends at various rallies across the UK.
Ride Outs
Capturing the Beauty of Purple Fields: A Stop on My Recent Margate Trip
The journey was my recent trip back to Margate for the scooter rally that was taking place, see my other posts for that story, and just outside Faversham in Kent, I was given this chance to capture Purple Fields.
Photography
Unforgettable Day at Clothall Common Baldock: Poppies and Homemade Cakes
A very nice day was had by Mrs C and I and now we have a couple of places to revisit very shortly.
Motorcycling
Margate Meltdown 2024
First may I say a big thank you to the Ace Café London for hosting us all at the café which happens to be just down the road from me. Giving me permission to photograph in and around the café, serving up a great beaky and putting on live music Read more