What began with small cameras and fleeting moments grew into a lasting, if sometimes uncertain, relationship with image-making. In this personal reflection, Simon looks back on how his passion for birds, calendars, and quiet observation has evolved — and how photography continues to be a way of connecting with nature, even when life gets in the way.
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Photographic locations worth sweating for
Gomorrah biv, Kahurangi National Park by Peter Laurenson
Shifting perspectives
A community showcase
Beyond the expected
How surprise makes photos more powerful by Ana Lyubich