October 2026
Fog over the dunes
Three mornings in a row the fog rolled in before sunrise. The trick was to wait until the first gaps appeared and the lighthouse beam started to cut through.
September 2026
Choosing a neutral density filter
A six-stop filter covers most of my harbour work. Ten stops is fun for clouds, but it turns every boat into a ghost.
August 2026
Printing on cotton rag
Matte paper forgives a lot and keeps the soft grey tones of a cloudy sea. Glossy prints look better for night scenes with city lights.