Category Archives: Photography

23
May
2010

Photographers for Charity

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Posted in Charity, Photography, Travel
I recently chatted with Rebecca Marsham of Photographers for Charity which enables photographers to offer a little of their time to attend ‘events’ and for charities to find and book them. Here she tells us more about the project. It’s a great idea and I would encourage all photographers to have a look at their [...]

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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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