Category Archives: Photography

09
Apr
2010

Arctic Experiences – Martin Hartley

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Posted in Arctic, Pecha Kucha, Photography, South Pole
Photographer and Arctic explorer Martin Hartley shares his adventures in 400 seconds. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
04
Apr
2010

Guest Blog: ultramarathon photographer Mark Gillett

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Posted in Guest Blog, Photography
I met Mark Gillett during the Marathon des Sables. We became friends and he has since helped me with lots of advice for my photography. I asked him to share some of his expertise with us all. But first the questions I ask all guest bloggers: - What expedition or journey has inspired you the [...]

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13
Mar
2010

17 Photos that make me want to return to Africa

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Posted in Best Bits, Photography, Travel
Continuing my monthly excuse to show some holiday snaps. African kids Cliff jumping in South Africa Fishermen in Freetown I’m never sure whether Egypt feels like Africa? West African market stall Caution: elephants An amputee victim of war A Maasai cyclist Basket fishing, Mozambique Ethiopian children Fishermen on Lake Malawi An appetising cafe Zebra crossing [...]

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06
Mar
2010

A nice way of showing your photos

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Posted in Photography
Splashr is an interesting way of displaying your photographs. You can view the show larger here:
03
Mar
2010

Top 10 memories from my adventures

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Posted in Best Bits, Photography, Ramblings
And I hope when I get old I don’t sit around thinking about it but I probably will, Yeah, just sitting back trying to recapture a little of the glory. Well time slips away and leaves you with nothing, mister, but boring stories of glory days… - Bruce Springsteen One of the pleasures of adventure [...]

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24
Feb
2010

Audio book and travel photography (3)

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Posted in Books, Photography, RoundTheWorldByBike
I’ve added photographs from my ride round the world to short audio excerpts from Moods of Future Joys. You can listen to them all here. (apologies: the audio begins about 15s in) Audio Excerpts from ‘Moods of Future Joys’ – 3 from alastair Humphreys on Vimeo. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY [...]

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23
Feb
2010

14 Photos from my Travels in Asia

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Posted in Photography, Travel
Photos from my travels in Asia Night in Ho Chi Minh Georgian church Istanbul skyline Street cleaners in Mysore River paddler, Vietnam Soviet hammer and sickle Poster boy, Tamil Nadu Tori on Honshu Boys outside Ashgabat Choose your weapon A long climb, Xinjiang Sweeper boy Morning lessons Hong Kong airport DON’T MISS A THING – [...]

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29
Jan
2010

Photo Friday – old man in Vietnam

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Posted in Photo Friday, Photography, Travel
This week’s photo comes from world-renowned photographer, Jim Shannon. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
09
Jan
2010

16 photos of sunshine to cheer you up

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16 photos of sunshine to cheer you up as we delve deep into winter darkness. Rio meets Cornwall Kauai sunset Mysore sunrise Late afternoon sunlight Flower on a alpine summit Sunrise on the Camel estuary Summer skies Ice cream Dawn in Lesotho Fishing in the Pacific Sunshine on the Nile Lying in a field at [...]

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31
Dec
2009

How was your year?

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Posted in Photography, Ramblings
How was your year? How did 2009 treat you? How did you treat it? It’s important today to look forwards, to aim bigger and better for 2010. But my New Year’s resolution this time last year was to take a photograph every day in 2009. Looking back through my pictures I am amazed that I [...]

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14
Dec
2009

Desktop Wallpaper: winter stream

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Posted in Photography
Brighten up your computer’s desktop with a new photograph each month. How to set your desktop wallpaper: Mac OS X (10.4+) 1. Click the wallpaper image, below. 2. Ctrl-click on the image that opens in a new window and select Use Image as Desktop Picture. Windows XP 1. Click the wallpaper image and then right [...]

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12
Dec
2009

24 Photos of great Camping Spots

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Posted in Lists, Photography, Travel
I am rarely happier than when living the way of the English Wildman. To give you a flavour, here are 24 photos of great camping spots I have enjoyed. Sunset in Anatolia Pitching the tent in a region forbidden to foreigners, Ili Valley, Xinjiang, China The SOUTH office. Summit of Pen y Fan, Wales Playing [...]

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29
Nov
2009

Desktop Wallpaper: water drop

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Brighten up your computer’s desktop with a new photograph each month. How to set your desktop wallpaper: Mac OS X (10.4+) 1. Click the wallpaper image. 2. Ctrl-click on the image that opens in a new window and select Use Image as Desktop Picture. Windows XP 1. Click the wallpaper image and then right click [...]

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23
Nov
2009

Audio book and travel photography (1)

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Posted in Books, Photography, RoundTheWorldByBike
I’ve added photographs from my ride round the world to short audio excerpts from Moods of Future Joys. I’ve produced three audio slideshows like this. You can listen to them all here. (apologies: the audio begins about 15s in) Audio Excerpts from ‘Moods of Future Joys’ – 1 from alastair Humphreys on Vimeo. DON’T MISS [...]

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15
Nov
2009

Bicycle Pornography: 20 pictures of bikes

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Posted in Best Bits, Cycling, Photography, RoundTheWorldByBike
I sometimes feel a bit guilty that, despite cycling round the world, I am not very interested in bicycles. So here, to redeem my street cred amongst bikers, is my offering of bicycle pornography for your delectation. Cycling through Siberia in winter Filming rig for my bike A proper cyclist Girls and bikes in India [...]

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17
Oct
2009

19 great photos of Religions Round the World

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Posted in Our World, Photography
This is the first in a new series of occasional posts that is really just an excuse for me to share some interesting pictures on different themes. First up, a nice, gentle simple topic to ease me in slowly: Religion Round the World Muslim Man Praying in Trafalgar Square A tardy novice monk runs through [...]

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11
Oct
2009

Wallpapers for your desktop

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Posted in Photography
Brighten up your computer’s desktop with a new photograph each month. The first one, below, is a nice reminder of summer as the days draw in… How to set your desktop wallpaper: Mac OS X (10.4+) 1. Click the wallpaper image. 2. Ctrl-click on the image that opens in a new window and select Use [...]

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26
Aug
2009

Ready to celebrate, dance and drink like a fool

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Posted in Cycling, Photography, Travel
“In the cold and snow at the start of November I rolled into St.Petersburg. All of a sudden it was over. Yes I was exhausted but I was ready to celebrate, dance and drink like a fool, to have a drunken conversation with someone else than myself. St. Petersburg is a perfect city for all [...]

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24
Aug
2009

365: a photo a day for a year. An explanation

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Posted in Photography, slideshows
My New Year’s resolution for 2009 was to take a photograph every single day, and to document them on Flickr. I did this in order to improve my photography. But now, over 200 days into the challenge, I realise that the experience has taught me more than just photography. Here is an audio slideshow that [...]

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20
Aug
2009

My first photography interview

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Posted in Photography
I’ve been really working at my photography for the last year or so and am really noticing some improvements. But the more I learn the more I realise how little I know! I’ve had a couple of good little confidence boosts this week. The first was an interview on a photography website which must be [...]

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