Inspiration

I have a holiday home on the shores of Lower Lough Erne in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. I regularly take walks around the lough for exercise and relaxation. When doing so, I am always looking out for potential subjects to photograph. On one such walk I came across this little tree and was immediately drawn to it. I returned on a calm overcast autumn day to create this image... read more.

I photographed the scene with the sun positioned to the right of the scene, allowing the island to fall into a gentle silhouette against the background. The haze softened the contrast just enough to retain detail in the snow-covered landmass and the fine lines of trees. To help balance the light across the frame, I positioned a graduated filter on the right-hand side... read more.

‘Boreas’ is part of the my ‘Sirens’ portfolio (2015-2023), photographs of monstrous waves named after creatures from myth and legend. The series has been published in two monographs and extensively featured in the press. ‘Boreas’ is one of the last photographs I made for the series. Like the other photographs in the series, it was inspired by my lifelong love of the ocean and of mythology and, more specifically, the Odyssey and Iliad by Homer read more.

While shooting this image, I really wanted to convey the feeling of "order in chaos". I loved the simplicity and delicacy of the final framing... read more.

When I reached the lake, the fog was much thicker than expected, and nothing was visible. Finally, the light started seeping through, creating a magical atmosphere. Therefore, the image was a combination of guesswork and chance. read more.