The 2026 Solar Eclipse: Photographed (Safely) With My Stalwart Canon 600d

I took the image above with a 55mm to 250mm lens with a solar filter and an additional hood. I used the LCD monitor only, positioned at a 90o angle to prevent direct eye contact with the sun. The aperture was set to its narrowest diameter and the shutter speed to its fastest rate to … More The 2026 Solar Eclipse: Photographed (Safely) With My Stalwart Canon 600d

Inclines, Blisters and Just ‘Being’ : Why I Now Love Countryside Climbing and Rambling

I have written previously in this blog about trying to find a balance between different personal and professional responsibilities and finding some breathing space. However, I haven’t been that successful in finding the right balance in recent years and after some challenging times I decided to focus on something a bit simpler and allow myself … More Inclines, Blisters and Just ‘Being’ : Why I Now Love Countryside Climbing and Rambling