Increasing Friction 04 Mar 2026 3 min read ritual One of the lessons I've learned over and over again is that not all process friction is bad. In fact, friction can be valuable. Useful.
Listening for the Chimes 09 Jan 2026 2 min read attention It seems like the photographer has to structure their time around creating opportunity - manufacturing serendipity. Increasing the odds of that perfect moment by working smart and hard. And always keeping an ear out for the chimes.
On a Walk in Queensbury 30 Dec 2025 1 min read oil painting As suggested by the title, I took a photo while I was on a walk in Queensbury (west Yorkshire). I didn't mean to capture this man in the image, but he