I recently heard this phrase, or something very similar, used to describe meditation. When I heard this, it immediately brought to mind parallels, and even similarities, when trying to create a pleasing photographic composition. Reducing the view of the world…
Ilford have recently announced that Pan F film is now available in 4x5 and 8x10 sheet film sizes. Pan F is a high contrast, sharp and fine grain film. It’s now available from Australian resellers.
I live near the bottom of a shallow squiggle of the Great Dividing Range, in the watershed of a fast little branch of the Loddon, which is a big tributary of the much bigger, muddy, winding, Murray. It’s a broad,…
In architectural photography, I’ve always found the primary challenge is balancing technical accuracy with mood and atmosphere. I eventually moved to a view camera because it provided a natural bridge between these two. There is a fascinating juxtaposition to me…
A suite of 38 works by celebrated Tasmanian photographer Chris Bell was recently exhibited in Traces : Chris Bell at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Launceston from 20 September 2025 – 15 February 2026. Officially opened by Bob…
The last weekend of March found a dozen mostly large format photographers exploring the town of Yarram and surrounding areas in Gippsland - Yarram is about 220 kilometres east of Melbourne. There was initially some concern about the availability of…
Ilford’s annual window for ordering specialty and custom sheet film sizes is now open. Ilford is offering FP4 plus, HP5 plus and Delta 100 in sizes from 13 x 18 cm up to 20 x 24 in. All sizes can be…
I recently heard this phrase, or something very similar, used to describe meditation. When I heard this, it immediately brought to mind parallels, and even…
In architectural photography, I’ve always found the primary challenge is balancing technical accuracy with mood and atmosphere. I eventually moved to a view camera because…
A collection of handcrafted silver gelatin photographs from Blanco Negro darkroom. 'Using various traditional silver gelatin processes I hope to convey the beauty of our world, from my homeland…