UK

Hepple, Northumberland

Black And White Photography, Ian, Photography

 

It was a good day to die.  I was at peace.  I was taking in the beauty of my God’s creation, and tying to capture it in some way. 

I didn’t die, of course.  Thank heavens!  But I certainly was at peace and one with the landscape. 

This  is just outside a small village in Northumberland which is known for its gin production of all things!

You can see more from my UK Chronicles here, but be warned, I photographed everything in colour….

Just outside Hepple, Northumberland — the X100F and a good day in the hills. The X100F’s compact form is an advantage here; you can take it anywhere without the weight of commitment. Monochrome lets the gentle tonal gradation of the landscape breathe without the distraction of colour. See the UK Chronicles Part VI: Hepple to Otterburn on IJM Photography.

Castle near the border in Scotland

Black And White Photography, Ian, Photography

A photo from my recent trip to the UK. I was out exploring the Northumbrian countryside with my son and my X100F, and came across this castle… It was a good day.

A castle discovered while exploring Northumberland with my son and the X100F — the kind of find that justifies driving without a plan. Monochrome suits castle photography naturally: grey stone, geometric form, and sky are a tonal study without needing any conversion. The fixed focal length forces you to work for your composition rather than relying on zoom. See the UK Chronicles Part IV: Alnwick to Rothbury on IJM Photography.

St. Marys Church, Lead

Black And White Photography, James, Photography
St. Marys

St. Marys was built in the 14th century and is now redundant. It was witness to the Battle of Towton where 28,000 were slaughtered in a blizzard on Palm Sunday 1461. Many of the Commanders will have taken prayers here prior to the battle.