Stories from the wild

Field notes, photo essays, and quiet stories shaped by weather and light — from Lofoten, Iceland, Patagonia and beyond.

The Truth About Telephoto Compression
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The Truth About Telephoto Compression

A stranger emailed to tell me my website was wrong: telephoto compression, he said, is a myth. He was half right. Perspective is set by where you stand, not by your lens — but the long lens is the only thing that lets you stand far enough back to use it. The reply I couldn't send, written out in full.

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How to Photograph the Northern Lights
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How to Photograph the Northern Lights

There are no magic aurora settings — there's a way of reading the night. The forecasting, the gear, and the exact settings I use in the field, from someone with a 100% success rate on his own aurora trips.

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Faroe Islands Photography Guide
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Faroe Islands Photography Guide

Where to shoot, when to go, and how to survive the weather — my first-hand guide to photographing the Faroe Islands, built from close to ten trips across every season.

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Best Lenses for Landscape Photography
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Best Lenses for Landscape Photography

The camera matters less than the glass in front of it. Here's my honest guide to the best landscape photography lenses in 2026 — organised by what each focal length actually does, with picks across every system and the real-world reasoning behind them. Plus the lenses I shoot myself, and why.

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Photography in Patagonia in Autumn
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Photography in Patagonia in Autumn

The season most photographers don't even consider when they think about Patagonia. They should. A practical guide to photographing Los Glaciares and Torres del Paine in autumn — locations, weather, and the realities of working in this landscape.

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