https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/lisbon-maat-cam monthly 0.5 2026-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/30657def-1b93-4df7-bb3d-e8e2912cfb60/MAAT_NSL_2026-9.jpg Blog - Lisbon, Two Buildings, and a Conversation in Ceramic Tiles - Make it stand out Museum of Art, Architecture & Technology - MAAT in Lisbon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/617e834d-4382-4241-9473-122ee5b72d35/MAAT_NSL_2026-8.jpg Blog - Lisbon, Two Buildings, and a Conversation in Ceramic Tiles - Make it stand out Individual Portuguese ceramic tiles cover the facade of MAAT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1773507444124-D66RLDVZOLZ8YPJUR7BC/MAAT_NSL_2026-11.jpg Blog - Lisbon, Two Buildings, and a Conversation in Ceramic Tiles - MAAT Rooftop Approaching from the city, you walk over the bridge right on to the roof of MAAT. You can walk down either side to get to the river front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1773507443943-Z7S9IVX6U57LD8IK5X0H/MAAT_NSL_2026-10.jpg Blog - Lisbon, Two Buildings, and a Conversation in Ceramic Tiles - MAAT Rooftop Looking back towards the city from the roof top of MAAT. You can walk down either side of the roof and arrive at the river front and entrance to the museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/6a47a6dd-0c24-4916-aaca-82e858da7982/CAM_Gulbenkian_NSL_2026-1.jpg Blog - Lisbon, Two Buildings, and a Conversation in Ceramic Tiles - Make it stand out CAM Gulbenkian Lisbon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1773506250714-A3XZGILRSMN13M3F4GAR/CAM_Gulbenkian_NSL_2026-2.jpg Blog - Lisbon, Two Buildings, and a Conversation in Ceramic Tiles - The Engawa by Kengo Kuma Tiles of Portuguese Ash make the canopy a warm greeting, not inside, not outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1773506250773-XFI0LVYQUVS1W4L2AG3L/CAM_Gulbenkian_NSL_2026-3.jpg Blog - Lisbon, Two Buildings, and a Conversation in Ceramic Tiles - The Engawa At one hundred metres in length, the Engawa stretches the length of CAM Gulbenkian. It starts at 2m high and reaches 10 metres high. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1773508376208-XXQSV6P1R6WYXMHLG3IZ/CAM_Gulbenkian_NSL_2026-7.jpg Blog - Lisbon, Two Buildings, and a Conversation in Ceramic Tiles - Ceramic tiles on the exterior Portuguese ceramic tiles cover the exterior of the Engawa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/96dd04fd-bbd0-463a-9cb0-23b559cc808c/CAM_Gulbenkian_NSL_2026-4.jpg Blog - Lisbon, Two Buildings, and a Conversation in Ceramic Tiles - Make it stand out Spotlights highlight the warmth and grain of the Portuguese Ash on the underside of the Engawa at CAM Gulbenkian https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/028ae811-6cff-4486-87f3-6fe70167e812/MAAT_NSL_2026-2.jpg Blog - Lisbon, Two Buildings, and a Conversation in Ceramic Tiles - Make it stand out First light bathes the ceramic tiles of MAAT in a copper glow https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/its-been-a-while monthly 0.5 2025-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/9b837e17-ccbd-434c-8ac5-8e3195782c6d/NSL_Delapre01.jpg Blog - It's Been A While: A Year of Architectural Photography Adventures and Looking Ahead to 2026 - Make it stand out Delapre Abbey, Northamptonshire in winter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1746792795380-W5LV0PYNQC2H4BUTDZ46/NSL_GovanPart01.jpg Blog - It's Been A While: A Year of Architectural Photography Adventures and Looking Ahead to 2026 - Make it stand out The Govan to Partick Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/62dee123-d1f6-4eae-9b63-a7c1cccb72d9/NSL_neuenationalgalerie_05a.jpg Blog - It's Been A While: A Year of Architectural Photography Adventures and Looking Ahead to 2026 - Make it stand out The Neue Nationalgalerie by Mies Van Der Rohe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/bf879aaf-1d4e-4691-84ee-2587f17c43e3/Fenix_nsl2025_01.jpg Blog - It's Been A While: A Year of Architectural Photography Adventures and Looking Ahead to 2026 - The Fenix Museum The Fenix Museum in Rotterdam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/db9b0533-6f8b-4212-9537-6a467cbde6ca/NSL_HoofHarpDr2.jpg Blog - It's Been A While: A Year of Architectural Photography Adventures and Looking Ahead to 2026 - A Calatrava Harp Bridge Satiago Calatrava Harp Bridge over the Hoofdvaart canal in The Netherlands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1767113311771-P85CTA4OMHWUZZ0AH85D/NSL_Rinteln-8.jpg Blog - It's Been A While: A Year of Architectural Photography Adventures and Looking Ahead to 2026 - The old military hospital in Rinteln Now a care facility, this is the main entrance of the old British Military Hospital in Rinteln, Germany https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1767113311575-HMIUHV48YMS9GPG0R8FW/NSL_Rinteln-7.jpg Blog - It's Been A While: A Year of Architectural Photography Adventures and Looking Ahead to 2026 - The old military hospital in Rinteln The old British Military Hospital in Rinteln, Germany. I was born here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1767113309778-X5QI9M02H3WOC52R49DZ/NSL_Rinteln-5.jpg Blog - It's Been A While: A Year of Architectural Photography Adventures and Looking Ahead to 2026 - A building within the old complex A building within the old British military hospital complex in Rinteln. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1767113309840-RC427B8QMDSOHSCXM22U/NSL_Rinteln-6.jpg Blog - It's Been A While: A Year of Architectural Photography Adventures and Looking Ahead to 2026 - The old military style can still be seen One of the old ex military buildings within the hospital complex, Rinteln, Germany https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1767113672563-VOXZS261VTZVV7CE3VMX/NSL_Rinteln-4.jpg Blog - It's Been A While: A Year of Architectural Photography Adventures and Looking Ahead to 2026 - Rinteln A picturesque welcome awaited me on my first visit to Rinteln since I was born there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1767113670556-T987INCXBNYBB0T4RM92/NSL_Rinteln-1.jpg Blog - It's Been A While: A Year of Architectural Photography Adventures and Looking Ahead to 2026 - Me in the main square, Rinteln I visited the main square in Rinteln and found a lovely cafe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1767113670732-RNP8Z8XA0FFBUPP4IORJ/NSL_Rinteln-2.jpg Blog - It's Been A While: A Year of Architectural Photography Adventures and Looking Ahead to 2026 - The town hall and tourist information centre Rinteln main square https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1767113672089-D34ARQ559PAR5ATHAHVN/NSL_Rinteln-3.jpg Blog - It's Been A While: A Year of Architectural Photography Adventures and Looking Ahead to 2026 - Old timbered buildings in Rinteln There are lots of old timbered buildings in Rinteln. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1767114390044-AP58R0V3NU8CNS22YF93/NSL_BRLO-4.jpg Blog - It's Been A While: A Year of Architectural Photography Adventures and Looking Ahead to 2026 - BRLO Brewhouse in Berlin Shaded seating in BRLO Brewhouse, Berlin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1767114387992-FDL921ILF1SOQCFTOFDF/NSL_BRLO-2.jpg Blog - It's Been A While: A Year of Architectural Photography Adventures and Looking Ahead to 2026 - BRLO bar The outdoor bar at BRLO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1767114387802-KFXRMIR5YLGSAEQ6BOHK/NSL_BRLO-1.jpg Blog - It's Been A While: A Year of Architectural Photography Adventures and Looking Ahead to 2026 - BRLO dining options Self serve or table service options at BRLO in Berlin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1767114389831-MXWLWHBQ9XD9ZAJUMKAD/NSL_BRLO-3.jpg Blog - It's Been A While: A Year of Architectural Photography Adventures and Looking Ahead to 2026 - Food Trucks within BRLO Food trucks within BRLO Brewhouse, great tasting, simple food that goes well with a nice pint. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/photographing-a-calatrava-harp-bridge monthly 0.5 2025-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/f03c9f51-f55f-4a63-847a-46001c7b744f/NSL_HoofHarpDr1.jpg Blog - Photographing a Calatrava Harp Bridge in The Netherlands - Make it stand out Harp Bridge by Santiago Calatrava over the Hoofdvaart Canal in The Netherlands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/5394ce22-e639-4673-8db0-e81c60311672/NSL_HoofHarpGFX1.jpg Blog - Photographing a Calatrava Harp Bridge in The Netherlands - Make it stand out Harp Bridge by Santiago Calatrava near Nieuw Vennep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/db9b0533-6f8b-4212-9537-6a467cbde6ca/NSL_HoofHarpDr2.jpg Blog - Photographing a Calatrava Harp Bridge in The Netherlands - Make it stand out Santiago Calatrava’s Harp Bridge over the Hoofdvaart in the ironically flat landscape of The Netherlands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1753352063319-2BC257YS8VTE1717ROC5/NSL_HoofHarpGFX2.jpg Blog - Photographing a Calatrava Harp Bridge in The Netherlands - The Pylon Stretching into the sky, Santiago Calatrava’s Harp Bridge pylon pierces the morning sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1753352064383-MLKA0PQBRRGWRZ96MHKK/NSL_HoofHarpGFX3.jpg Blog - Photographing a Calatrava Harp Bridge in The Netherlands - Harp Bridge Underneath the Harp Bridge by Santiago Calatrava. The bridge is almost skeletal like in it’s design. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/neue-nationalgalerie-mies-van-der-rohe monthly 0.5 2025-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/7a5fcafa-8870-4acc-b8e5-1e5486d44776/NSL_neuenationalgalerie_05a.jpg Blog - Photographing The Neue Nationalgalerie by Mies Van Der Rohe - Make it stand out The Neue Nationalgalerie Berlin 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751883470740-TAPSYZPUHWHCXMNI0F11/NSL_neuenationalgalerie_04.jpg Blog - Photographing The Neue Nationalgalerie by Mies Van Der Rohe - Heads and Tails by Alexander Calder Heads and Tails sculpture by Alexander Calder stands outside the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751883469434-I7WIWHCN11VXQO4T9W5E/NSL_neuenationalgalerie_03.jpg Blog - Photographing The Neue Nationalgalerie by Mies Van Der Rohe - The Neue Nationalgalerie Berlin Sunrise at the Neue Nationalgalerie reflects in the windows . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751883469485-MOKEEAGRRCU8L0IRLLBO/NSL_neuenationalgalerie_01.jpg Blog - Photographing The Neue Nationalgalerie by Mies Van Der Rohe - The Neue Nationalgalerie Berlin The rear steps to the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin by Mies Van Der Rohe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751888525394-DQEZ6OFHFFNSEI5QEY21/NSL_neuenationalgalerie_02.jpg Blog - Photographing The Neue Nationalgalerie by Mies Van Der Rohe - The Archer by Henry Moore Three Way Piece No.2 - The Archer by Henry Moore stands outside The Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751963326980-XLMMPPSWSL3ZOT5RJRXK/NSL_neuenationalgalerie_05.jpg Blog - Photographing The Neue Nationalgalerie by Mies Van Der Rohe - Neue Nationalgalerie by Mies Van Der Rohe The front entrance to The Neue Nationalgalerie on Potsdamer Strasse, Berlin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751884754405-L7MD6ZOVDKLZVGEVXID1/NSL_neuenationalgalerie_06.jpg Blog - Photographing The Neue Nationalgalerie by Mies Van Der Rohe - The Neue Nationalgalerie Lobby Plenty of opportunity to sit on the design classic ‘Barcelona Chair’ by Mies Van Der Rohe at the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751884756505-5C66LO5ME9NE8SYJDFXS/NSL_neuenationalgalerie_08.jpg Blog - Photographing The Neue Nationalgalerie by Mies Van Der Rohe - Textures, Colours and Fonts - Mid Century Perfection The choice of materials inside The Neue Nationalgalerie is just as important to its design as the construction materials outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751884754525-CJXR1XBC3DLNWVZUV9L1/NSL_neuenationalgalerie_07.jpg Blog - Photographing The Neue Nationalgalerie by Mies Van Der Rohe - 'Barcelona' Chairs & Ottomans by Mies Van Der Rohe Take a seat on the timeless designs by Mies Van Der Rohe. His ‘Barcelona’ Chair and Ottomans are placed in the entrance to the Neue Nationalgalerie Berlin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751886024464-POH17HQBYQUY2YO00J9Y/NSL_neuenationalgalerie_09.jpg Blog - Photographing The Neue Nationalgalerie by Mies Van Der Rohe - Classic white box gallery space On the lower level of The Neue Nationalgalerie is a more traditional white box space. There are many rooms full of varying styles of art on display. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751886024660-VFRSWCTQKZ75AUW9A23L/NSL_neuenationalgalerie_10.jpg Blog - Photographing The Neue Nationalgalerie by Mies Van Der Rohe - Wrapped VW Beetle by Christo & Jeanne Claude Part of the famous ‘Wrapped’ series, The Neue Nationalgalerie has VW Beetle by Christo & Jeanne Claude on long term display. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751886026548-YR2YAC4267NFH7I6QO5V/NSL_neuenationalgalerie_11.jpg Blog - Photographing The Neue Nationalgalerie by Mies Van Der Rohe - The Sculpture Garden at Neue Nationalgalerie The sculpture garden at the Neue Nationagalerie, accessed on the lower level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751886027070-65RHTO1PALGKUNDG7915/NSL_neuenationalgalerie_12.jpg Blog - Photographing The Neue Nationalgalerie by Mies Van Der Rohe - 4900 Colours by Gerhard Richter On long term display at The Neue National Galerie, 4900 Colours by Gerhard Richter is part of his ‘100 Works for Berlin’ https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/fenix-museum-rotterdam monthly 0.5 2025-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/4381e7a4-c1f4-4159-8d3e-a38847da64b2/Fenix_nsl2025_01a.jpg Blog - Photographing The Fenix Museum Rotterdam - Make it stand out Fenix Museum in Rotterdam at sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751366189172-0VAQPCAI9LQEBUEYYMT6/Fenix_nsl2025_02.jpg Blog - Photographing The Fenix Museum Rotterdam - Fenix Museum Rotterdam The main entrance to Fenix Museum in Rotterdam is on the very quay side that thousands of migrants left from for the US and Canada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751366189004-I877I5OUVCND4QT5DUG5/Fenix_nsl2025_03.jpg Blog - Photographing The Fenix Museum Rotterdam - Ma Yansong's 'Tornado' crowns Fenix Museum The polished steel tornado that sits atop Fenix Museum in Rotterdam, designed by Ma Yansong of MAD Architects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751367461904-XJOXZ1WEDPM6EEEHW6HJ/Fenix_nsl2025_17.jpg Blog - Photographing The Fenix Museum Rotterdam - Fenix Museum Rotterdam Fenix is a beautiful re imagination of a dockland warehouse within Rotterdam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751366592839-XWJLTUI99G5L5G2GVKS4/Fenix_nsl2025_07.jpg Blog - Photographing The Fenix Museum Rotterdam - Polished steel and glass of the Tornado A lot of thought and great craftsmanship has gone into the construction of The Tornado at Fenix Museum Rotterdam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751366594052-THACRKBBI2TUF6KCSK5H/Fenix_nsl2025_09.jpg Blog - Photographing The Fenix Museum Rotterdam - Walk into a Tornado The beautiful wood steps and walls of the Tornado almost give the impression of boarding a classic cruise liner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751366592791-G9OALP3XDV3S3ANRYDAY/Fenix_nsl2025_08.jpg Blog - Photographing The Fenix Museum Rotterdam - Top of the Tornado Come for the views and enjoy the design. Tornado atop Fenix Museum in Rotterdam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751367642847-EHNZYNWOMAJ8N88MEV8O/Fenix_nsl2025_06.jpg Blog - Photographing The Fenix Museum Rotterdam - Fenix Museum Atrium Step inside Fenix to appreciate the sheer scale of the building and The Tornado https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751367642658-6LR4SY5FBFWPJBO98JVC/Fenix_nsl2025_05.jpg Blog - Photographing The Fenix Museum Rotterdam - Luxurious Materials in construction The materials used to construct each part of Fenix were obviously meticulously chosen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751367644399-QYSKXU002K0RNXMADLTW/Fenix_nsl2025_11.jpg Blog - Photographing The Fenix Museum Rotterdam - Brutalist Interiors The retention of the huge concrete structures forming the interior of Fenix give a strong brutalist feeling to the museum. Quite chic at this time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751368186690-XY7UB693NTOKKV9M9XOW/Fenix_nsl2025_12.jpg Blog - Photographing The Fenix Museum Rotterdam - Man in Wainscott by Willem De Kooning Acquired for permanent display at Fenix, Wainscott here refers to the place in Long Island where De Kooning set up his own studio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751368186804-VREJ0L72CL82040YFAZZ/Fenix_nsl2025_10.jpg Blog - Photographing The Fenix Museum Rotterdam - Natural Light Floods Fenix The huge windows of Fenix allow plenty of natural light to fill the exhibition spaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751368188704-INDLMHE5X1BVVIEX7KNS/Fenix_nsl2025_13.jpg Blog - Photographing The Fenix Museum Rotterdam - The luggage maze One exhibit is the luggage maze. Audio guides provide stories and timelines as you wander through the huge maze of cases and trunks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751368188680-02A9MVNFD5GLK2AR76GE/Fenix_nsl2025_15.jpg Blog - Photographing The Fenix Museum Rotterdam - Photography Exhibit at Fenix At the time of visiting, there was an excellent photographic display telling countless stories of migration and survival around the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751371427450-4RCICHPIOO417YNXZ32Y/Fenix_nsl2025_16.jpg Blog - Photographing The Fenix Museum Rotterdam - Hotel New York Rotterdam Originally the head office of the Holland America Line, the building is now a luxury hotel opposite Fenix Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1751371428363-6CHPCVDEOCM6LTPNW01M/Fenix_nsl2025_18.jpg Blog - Photographing The Fenix Museum Rotterdam - City Views From Fenix Look across the Maas River to Rotterdam from the viewing platform of the Tornado atop Fenix. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/inspiration-where-do-you-find monthly 0.5 2025-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/93ea3dac-2f74-4a51-87f8-91333aa2195c/IMG_1450.jpg Blog - Inspiration - Where Do You Get Yours? - The Lecture Theatre in the Royal Geographical Society Before the panel discussion began. This is the lecture theatre of the Royal Geographical Society in London. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1dd25570-672a-4385-b344-fbe2fe2bcd67/IMG_1451.jpg Blog - Inspiration - Where Do You Get Yours? - The Panel Discussion at the RGS An eminent panel of adventurers and environmental advocates. Sophy Roberts, Lucy Shepherd, Lord Zac Goldsmith, Dr Rosa Vasquez Espinoza, Bruce Parry & Levison Wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/717659c8-eba3-4bc8-befe-34edda290f1d/IMG_1448.jpg Blog - Inspiration - Where Do You Get Yours? - Shackleton Overlooking visitors to the Royal Geographical Society, Shackleton’s statue is just one of the greats adorning the famous building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/50aa21a1-1bad-47c7-add2-ae8a6aec08cf/IMG_1453.jpg Blog - Inspiration - Where Do You Get Yours? - Ready to be inspired Simon Reeve’s To the Ends of the Earth talk. Inspiring and insightful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/79d7ba4e-a1a5-420e-84bf-5b5fdc99964e/IMG_1456.jpg Blog - Inspiration - Where Do You Get Yours? - Simon Reeve Simon Reeve at the end of his inspiring and hopeful talk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/a8543915-7a02-493f-96c4-84fee0d13336/IMG_1464.jpg Blog - Inspiration - Where Do You Get Yours? - Rob Pope Truly a living legend. The distances he’s run, the records he’s broken the causes he’s fought for. You should at least read his book… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/75985e68-d193-4ac3-9438-c50711d9dc77/IMG_1462.jpg Blog - Inspiration - Where Do You Get Yours? - Some facts & figures Some facts and figures during his talk about what it takes to actually do the Forrest Gump run across America 5 times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/c7ade0bc-3148-434c-8ff9-23e77a711584/IMG_1458.jpg Blog - Inspiration - Where Do You Get Yours? - Becoming Forrest - The Book True stories about ideas, courage, failure, lessons learned and amazing humans. Try to read it if you can. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/photographing-the-govan-to-partick-bridge monthly 0.5 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/c47c1ae3-9ae3-49ae-898a-1596b9279f04/NSL_GovanPart03.jpg Blog - Photographing the Govan to Partick Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland - Make it stand out The Govan to Partick Bridge, looking towards Water Row, Govan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/9ffb5ae1-520e-4f2a-b016-02b19c9edd2f/NSL_GovanPart01.jpg Blog - Photographing the Govan to Partick Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland - Make it stand out Govan to Partick Bridge, Glasgow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1746791965956-FLN2B65UYOLORJSV6X9W/NSL_GovanPart04.jpg Blog - Photographing the Govan to Partick Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland - Govan to Partick Bridge, Glasgow Early morning, looking towards Partick. The Riverside Museum can just be seen silhouetted against the morning sky on the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1746791965866-CY85JMYHBW3T3NU3JYP4/NSL_GovanPart05.jpg Blog - Photographing the Govan to Partick Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland - Govan to Partick Bridge, Glasgow Early morning, taken from the bank of the Clyde on the Govan side, looking across to Pointhouse Quay, Partick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1746791967872-PZFWQ3N54N1A0K11PNKZ/NSL_GovanPart06.jpg Blog - Photographing the Govan to Partick Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland - Govan to Partick Bridge, Glasgow Looking from the Govan side of the Clyde, the bridge was designed to echo the shipbuilding cranes that used to dominate the area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/15e93302-bf23-417f-b2eb-69cc2947f58c/NSL_GovanPart02.jpg Blog - Photographing the Govan to Partick Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland - Make it stand out The last of the evening sun hits the top of the Govan to Partick Bridge in Glasgow. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/kielder-observatory-design monthly 0.5 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/3ded5f61-9129-413f-913a-de3a51f5474e/NSL_Kielder01.jpg Blog - Kielder Observatory, where design meets the cosmos - Make it stand out Kielder Observatory with the telescope turrets open before sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1746279346798-R3IJS3VMZO297A1YWIPF/NSL_Kielder02.jpg Blog - Kielder Observatory, where design meets the cosmos - Kielder Observatory A sunny day in Kielder showing the observatory on its land pier system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1746279347108-5TFMCZPWM1VA3JIHPPQE/NSL_Kielder03.jpg Blog - Kielder Observatory, where design meets the cosmos - Kielder Observatory A sunny day in Kielder showing the observatory on its land pier system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1746279349161-YS3W2SGK57YZMV1IMQQ2/NSL_Kielder05.jpg Blog - Kielder Observatory, where design meets the cosmos - Kielder Observatory Entrance The entrance to Kielder Observatory. You can see how the harsh weather has impacted the materials used for building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1746279695634-SXOVGXT5Y7YG8JOSJVK1/NSL_Kielder04.jpg Blog - Kielder Observatory, where design meets the cosmos - Lichen on the observatory exterior Soft green lichen has taken residence on the exposed exterior of Kielder Observatory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1746279695618-PJ1BIZJWEA5FWYH8A2XS/NSL_Kielder06.jpg Blog - Kielder Observatory, where design meets the cosmos - Kielder Observatory above Kielder Forest Sitting at almost the highest point of Kielder Forest, Kielder Observatory looks out over to Kielder Water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1746279697520-C3IB1VLF0N901NGSSDJ6/NSL_Kielder07.jpg Blog - Kielder Observatory, where design meets the cosmos - Kielder Forest Kielder Observatory is surrounded by incredible views both during the day and at night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1746279954406-XQ4UVGY7ZE8RK0V4P0OM/NSL_Kielder09.jpg Blog - Kielder Observatory, where design meets the cosmos - Kielder Observatory Turrets The telescope turrets of Kielder Observatory. Nearest is The Sir Patrick Moore observatory, and furthest is the Caroline Herschel observatory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1746279954251-U6S125BLLW7A56UPZ95K/NSL_Kielder08.jpg Blog - Kielder Observatory, where design meets the cosmos - The Gillian Dickinson Astro Imaging Academy The Gillian Dickinson Astro Imaging Academy. It’s roll-back roof exposes telescopes specifically for creating images of the cosmos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1746280235610-R4EOOVGYC3IRJU9SR2FJ/NSL_Kielder12.jpg Blog - Kielder Observatory, where design meets the cosmos - Kielder Observatory at night I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many stars visible to the naked eye as I did at Kielder Observatory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1746280234247-FCW59MAPO7L88ZE4OE3W/NSL_Kielder11.jpg Blog - Kielder Observatory, where design meets the cosmos - Kielder Observatory Radio Telescope I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many stars visible to the naked eye as I did at Kielder Observatory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1746280234108-HEF7A42AZ9BHPRAKH9VF/NSL_Kielder10.jpg Blog - Kielder Observatory, where design meets the cosmos - Kielder Observatory at night I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many stars visible to the naked eye as I did at Kielder Observatory. The bright part as the sky meets the land is the moon setting. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/architectural-photography-in-winter monthly 0.5 2025-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/2377dbf5-dc05-4d8d-9acb-085360415c44/NSL_Delapre04.jpg Blog - Architectural Photography: Is Winter a Good Season? - Make it stand out Winter and a Country House - Delapre Abbey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1738157196824-ZSYBEG85J57ZNZDTUBK1/NSL_Delapre03.jpg Blog - Architectural Photography: Is Winter a Good Season? - The Orangery at Delapre Abbey The Orangery cafe restaurant at Delapre Abbey. The grounds may be a little dented by winter, but the atmosphere is improved by the gradual mists in the landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1738157198051-C2SN47MYAK98NTL2S1QU/NSL_Delapre07.jpg Blog - Architectural Photography: Is Winter a Good Season? - Delapre Abbey Greenhouses In the courtyard gardens to the rear of the house, you’ll find the secret gardens which have these greenhouses, vegetable plots and various pieces of statuary around the grounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1738157856272-JBZS9IT8HP6ZLLE3XL8B/NSL_Delapre05.jpg Blog - Architectural Photography: Is Winter a Good Season? - Old Gate in Delapre Abbey Gardens Even detail shots seem to benefit from a natural softness from a misty morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1738157855798-QVEBGIDJYE14Y6I6UBRX/NSL_Delapre06.jpg Blog - Architectural Photography: Is Winter a Good Season? - Delapre Abbey has many artworks Even detail shots seem to benefit from a natural softness from a misty morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/9b837e17-ccbd-434c-8ac5-8e3195782c6d/NSL_Delapre01.jpg Blog - Architectural Photography: Is Winter a Good Season? - Make it stand out The Abbey buildings may be in sharp focus, but the mist adds a natural softness to the image. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/architectural-awakening-in-north-wales monthly 0.5 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/acdad466-3bbc-42fa-899c-03bbbebaa341/Cafe_Morannedd04.jpg Blog - My Architectural Awakening in North Wales - Make it stand out Morannedd Cafe, now Dylans Restaurant in Criccieth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/66ed6039-feff-4fa1-947d-0cba42b8ba59/Cafe_Morannedd02.jpg Blog - My Architectural Awakening in North Wales - Make it stand out Dylans Criccieth with the porch entrance that was originally planned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/5ab67f88-9029-428f-b24e-b44b58a7d946/Cafe_Morannedd01.jpg Blog - My Architectural Awakening in North Wales - Make it stand out Dylans Criccieth / Caffi Morannedd showing signs of needing a fresh coat of paint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/181b158c-07b1-4995-8b59-b1ee5a153819/Cafe_Morannedd03.jpg Blog - My Architectural Awakening in North Wales - Make it stand out Dylans Criccieth / Morannedd Cafe in Criccieth. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/people-in-architectural-photography monthly 0.5 2025-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/a5763537-c643-49ee-b2f6-237dc79a275b/Barcelona_Pavilion_Van_Der_Rohe_01.jpg Blog - People, Are They Essential in Architectural Photography? - Make it stand out The German Pavilion in Barcelona. Including the person walking across the terrace shows scale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1735732975107-3FL3H88ALOUF608TB6I6/Dundee_V%26A_2882.jpg Blog - People, Are They Essential in Architectural Photography? - V&A Dundee The front of the V&A Dundee with two early morning walkers going through the ‘tunnel’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1735733096916-ZL02UDVWVFFL9ITM9PFI/Barcelona_Natural_Sciences_Museum_03.jpg Blog - People, Are They Essential in Architectural Photography? - Barcelona Offices A jogger goes past these offices in Barcelona showing scale of engineering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1735733159488-Z1097YWL0GP6AMJ154EW/Barcelona_Palace_Catalan_Music_02.jpg Blog - People, Are They Essential in Architectural Photography? - Palace of Catalan Music A couple sit patiently in an otherwise empty auditorium at the Palace of Catalan Music https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1735735130232-VN1LKVJMZHWJH9GJNMM9/Reims_Grand_Prix_Pits_01.jpg Blog - People, Are They Essential in Architectural Photography? - A car interacting with it's location, Reims GP Pits Reims GP Pits in France. The car driving through demonstrates use of the historic structures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1735735129985-FHODWMSY7K5N631K2L7R/Reims_Grand_Prix_Pits_02.jpg Blog - People, Are They Essential in Architectural Photography? - Again, a car showing the location in use, Reims, France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1735735383899-AF6GW10BMSCKRYOMG8SH/Colwyn_NSLong_260523-5.jpg Blog - People, Are They Essential in Architectural Photography? - Colwyn Pier. A couple sit on a bench on Colwyn Pier, Wales. Including the couple adds use and scale to the structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1735735379338-U73F9WV88EEJC3SUEZTS/Lloyds_Ldn0515.jpg Blog - People, Are They Essential in Architectural Photography? - Lloyds London Two people walk past Lloyds in London. The people show scale and also the industrial style against the fragility of humans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1735735390537-CO1JIKVJD6U6VT7BR8Z4/Swn_Y_Mor.jpg Blog - People, Are They Essential in Architectural Photography? - Swn Y Mor in Criccieth, Wales The owner of this restaurant and cafe in Wales sitting on the terrace wall adds humour to the image as well as a sense of ownership. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/ohio-state-panorama monthly 0.5 2025-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/ef8b7846-31f7-4cae-919c-4ee182217b7b/Ohio_State_Stadium_01.jpg Blog - The Ohio State University Panorama - How I made it. - Make it stand out Ohio State Stadium. In real life this image is over 2m wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/6ffc4644-1720-4c59-982f-d95fb41b6567/Ohio_State_Stadium_Austin.jpg Blog - The Ohio State University Panorama - How I made it. - Make it stand out Where’s Wally/Waldo? Sorry, I mean Austin… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/20ac9dcb-5927-413a-980c-9d896aedf466/AustinZoom.jpg Blog - The Ohio State University Panorama - How I made it. - Make it stand out At 400% you can see small details. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/architectural-photography-for-scroll-stopping-images monthly 0.5 2024-12-17 https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/questions-to-ask-photographer monthly 0.5 2024-12-09 https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/what-architects-need-to-know-working-with-photographer monthly 0.5 2024-12-05 https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/breedon-hope-cement-works monthly 0.5 2025-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1732788910702-G3EUJY9GBHL2AKBNZC82/Breedon_Hope_Neil-1.jpg Blog - Photographing the Beauty of Breedon Hope Cement Works - I'll Be The Judge of That At each end of the lane were these Highways Agency boards declaring the road unsuitable for motorised vehicles… clearly they weren’t talking about my Jeep Wrangler. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1732788910902-WDYIL6E6DG6OC5O8Q9F2/Breedon_Hope_Neil-2.jpg Blog - Photographing the Beauty of Breedon Hope Cement Works - The lane became easier towards the end Heading back out after the photo session, the potholes lessened and eventually I did rediscover tarmac. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1732789254881-J6KNOP5XLM7JSGGZFY6T/Breedon_Hope_Neil-4.jpg Blog - Photographing the Beauty of Breedon Hope Cement Works - The view from the car was nice The single track lane had some amazing views heading towards my chosen shoot spot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1732789254841-F3QVNCKPURA1SEDO0VWJ/Breedon_Hope_Neil-3.jpg Blog - Photographing the Beauty of Breedon Hope Cement Works - Curious Cows These curious cows came to investigate. Once they’d had a sniff and lick of me, they went on their way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/ca7ad2eb-4a69-46ae-8e1e-930075966c3f/Breedon_Hope_Cement_2739.jpg Blog - Photographing the Beauty of Breedon Hope Cement Works - Make it stand out Breedon Hope Cement Works https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1732789686487-DN1XRL2QIV0H0OSHESJP/Neil_Shelby_Long_BHCW24.jpg Blog - Photographing the Beauty of Breedon Hope Cement Works - A bit chilly on the hillside of the Hope Valley Capturing my image form a different location in the Hope Valley and a different season https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1732789801034-R3LTJD4382OP77SK0N0I/Breedon_Hope_Winter_Drone.jpg Blog - Photographing the Beauty of Breedon Hope Cement Works - Breedon Hope Cement Works from the air A drone shot of Breedon Hope Cement Works to get another perspective of the subject. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/0982d1b8-4c22-439b-97b7-4dc578ed14ef/Breedon_Hope_Winter.jpg Blog - Photographing the Beauty of Breedon Hope Cement Works - Make it stand out Breedon Hope Cement Works in Winter https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/photographing-the-german-pavilion-by-mies-van-der-rohe monthly 0.5 2025-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/9792b122-c7d9-4a2e-8685-81714b5475ed/Barcelona_Pavilion_Van_Der_Rohe_01.jpg Blog - Photographing the German Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe - Make it stand out German Pavilion in Barcelona by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1731603299226-W4Q48VLPNXP9Y4DREV6M/Barcelona_Pavilion_Van_Der_Rohe_05.jpg Blog - Photographing the German Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe - German Pavilion, Barcelona https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1731603298165-CKNDO6ASRQCO0ZX0178L/Barcelona_Pavilion_Van_Der_Rohe_02.jpg Blog - Photographing the German Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe - German Pavilion, Barcelona https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1731603295775-NTE279BSX8R9S84UK90K/Barcelona_Pavilion_Van_Der_Rohe_03.jpg Blog - Photographing the German Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe - German Pavilion, Barcelona https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1731603511813-F7BJETPU7OXPS8CILMYJ/Barcelona_Pavilion_Van_Der_Rohe_04.jpg Blog - Photographing the German Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe - German Pavilion, Barcelona https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1731603513465-94JLKREDR1IHW1F061TI/Barcelona_Pavilion_Van_Der_Rohe_08.jpg Blog - Photographing the German Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe - German Pavilion, Barcelona https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1731603517742-96ENR2NF0I3W8VQUG81G/Barcelona_Pavilion_Van_Der_Rohe_09.jpg Blog - Photographing the German Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe - Alba, or Dawn by Georg Kolbe at German Pavilion, Barcelona https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1731603900818-MV4D4KX56HUXJ65GZDGG/Barcelona_Pavilion_Van_Der_Rohe_10.jpg Blog - Photographing the German Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe - Barcelona Chair & Ottoman. German Pavilion, Barcelona https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1731603902522-0I5ODOQ167MC1TR2AAYJ/Barcelona_Pavilion_Van_Der_Rohe_11.jpg Blog - Photographing the German Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe - Barcelona Ottoman and Onyx Wall. German Pavilion, Barcelona https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/photographing-epic-mont-blanc monthly 0.5 2025-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725112843456-9NUUID2OX3CFXLNVF76B/Chamonix_Journey-10.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - Guess who's enjoying driving in a winter wonderland. Driving through The Alps region is a lot of fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725112843275-OXI30KCLGOHJ6I71Y3JU/Chamonix_Journey-7.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - Driving through a winter wonderland. The scenery becomes magigical driving through the Alps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725113137117-S2E7EDTIORSE8UC23OQX/Chamonix_Journey-8.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - Crystal clear rivers rush through the wintery forests Pulling over (again) I had to get some shots of the beautiful winter forest scenery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725113132168-1XQRP9JOXVDW8A2NVOID/Chamonix_Journey-1.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - A blanket of snow over villages in France Pristine fresh snowfall covers a village in the Alps, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725113132621-1TQ8J8CPDEW2YU0S4VT3/Chamonix_Journey-4.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - A wooden cabin house in a snowy forest = perfection Yes, I could quite happily spend winters here with a log fire and plenty of books... and my camera of course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725113138125-QBJR77ZRMQST3G6XGL1N/Chamonix_Journey-9.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - Snow flurries drift through the forest Snow falls through the tress in one of many Alpine forests I drove through between Tasch and Chamonix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725113042394-KFFTWPB9HX95YVQB9M8P/Chamonix_Journey-3.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - Black ribbon tarmac in winter scenery I had to send my drone up to capture the contrast of the black tarmac and the freshly snow covered forests I was driving through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725113043081-TM5TRPN3KWA8OJS5ZYZ6/Chamonix_Journey-5.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - Black Roads, White snow & Orange Jeep I had to send my drone up to capture the contrast of the black tarmac and the freshly snow covered forests I was driving through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725113048503-D2VRYHEK8TX61ST3NFT6/Chamonix_Journey-6.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - The contrast of roads and snow covered forests I had to send my drone up to capture the contrast of the black tarmac and the freshly snow covered forests I was driving through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725113988678-CPAYBBA17FRI020EEPEJ/Chamonix_Big_Sky-01.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - My bedroom at Big Sky Chamonix The retro décor was just up my street including the old style phone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725114003736-2K4KGHI8JWPYRY9HFZDA/Chamonix_Big_Sky-16.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - Pink retro glasses and a sunglasses themed tray Small details like the retro glasses and tray made the Big Sky rooms perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725113987801-56827U6WNEBYNTI7WWC5/Chamonix_Big_Sky-05.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - Comfortable chairs and big reading light at Big Sky Chamonix Yes, I could quite easily enjoy a hot chocolate while reading a book here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725113992852-V1OS8501CVG1MRHNOH1P/Chamonix_Big_Sky-06.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - Retro room design at Big Sky Chamonix The furniture looked like it had been plucked straight from a Terrence Conran design book. Perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725113994885-VZXTK9UOPRU4I7HKEYBV/Chamonix_Big_Sky-09.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - Chill out area at Big Sky Chamonix You can tell it's a cool ski resort from the design details https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725113997608-HNDT5WQS27DE1VTXO7FJ/Chamonix_Big_Sky-11.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - Arcade machine, Vinyl & 6 strings It's quite scary how many of these albums on the wall my friends and I owned when they originally were released... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725113998246-1EP1JTXJD104DXY6VLW7/Chamonix_Big_Sky-12.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - Stairwell art at Big Sky Chamonix Even the common area artworks were cool and quirky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725114003581-Q56VEFGHI1JEMSH7WQ0N/Chamonix_Big_Sky-14.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - Bright stairwells at Big Sky Chamonix You can tell I quite like the Big Sky hotel in Chamonix. Bright bold and quirky. Love it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725115392272-O996P50P15ZZ5DXIJ9BW/Chamonix_Big_Sky-10.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - Breakfast with a view The Big Sky Hotel Chamonix, sits at the foot of the Mont Blanc massif. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725115061718-4I3P8EMMKJ1JOJ98M7VI/Chamonix_Big_Sky-17.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - Chamonix. Best enjoyed on foot Park up and walk into town. It's a small town, so enjoy Chamonix responsibly and sustainably. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725116158396-O8WIKXIXSIOHS8OIWH58/Chamonix_Journey-11.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - Me making images near Chamonix I eventually found a highpoint before the cloud cover, to get some shots of the mountains of the Mont Blanc Massif https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725115669296-DU782T6H0FZAO59AQ1OD/Chamonix_Views-1.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - The mountains of the Mont Blanc Massif Clouds and snow may mean I couldn't ascend the Aiguille du Midi, but those conditions make for some awesome photo opportunities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725115670280-0THBV3CEQZER8DQFBLUB/Chamonix_Views-2.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - The mountains of the Mont Blanc Massif Clouds and snow may mean I couldn't ascend the Aiguille du Midi, but those conditions make for some awesome photo opportunities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725115674335-93Z43ORTKIGRLMLVMRDW/Chamonix_Views-3.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - Mont Blanc - The mountains of the Mont Blanc Massif Clouds and snow may mean I couldn't ascend the Aiguille du Midi, but those conditions make for some awesome photo opportunities. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/visit-matterhorn-glacier-paradise monthly 0.5 2025-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/cf60f094-a57f-4faf-9c29-990ee6f85fe0/Tasch+Railway+Parking.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - The Matterhorn - Make it stand out Tasch Railway Terminal and Parking Garage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725010958575-FC3GWCYJ6IF1UXT0LIX7/Zermatt+Taxis.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - The Matterhorn - Electric Taxis in Zermatt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725010960148-I43S8AM6NSRBZ72SVQKM/Skiing+is+popular+in+Zermatt.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - The Matterhorn - Skiing is very popular in Zermatt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725011935773-1I4KJVIMLZMK6DB3G17E/Matterhorn+Glacier+Paradise+Lifts.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - The Matterhorn - Cable Cars to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Cable car gondolas that take you to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725012104388-L13ZWDK14WMFVPU0YK1W/Lift+pass+on+phone.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - The Matterhorn - Mobile Tickets for Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Download your Matterhorn Glacier Paradise ticket to your phone to scan through the barriers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725011934692-KPAIP3K31ITD1B21FTIJ/Neil+and+Breithorn.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - The Matterhorn - 3883m above Sea Level Standing at the top of Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. The Breithorn is over my shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725011939797-NCFWDH5PVPAKNI788J68/Views+from+Matterhorn+Glacier+Paradise.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - The Matterhorn - The Matterhorn is over there somewhere... The Matterhorn was shrouded in clouds the day I visited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725012519440-363GN4OX5IZALUSPSX2R/Breithorn_From_Galcier_Paradise_02b.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - The Matterhorn - The Breithorn Even on a cloudy day, the views from the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise can be rewarding. During a break in the clouds, I managed a fews shots of the nearest 4000m peak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725012487702-OS3SZUQ1V86NM0SGN2R7/Breithorn02b.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - The Matterhorn - Climbers Ascend The Breithorn Processing my images, I noticed climbers making their way up the Breithorn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725012869601-50QX7ZEH408K1KLL0M8U/Single+track+road+up+from+Tasch.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - The Matterhorn - Single Track Roads and Very Large Drops Driving my Jeep up a single track mountain road to get a view of the Matterhorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725012862724-J7DA3GBTYCTU28RTSE8O/Neil+driving+up+mountain.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - The Matterhorn - Guess who's just got a glimpse of The Matterhorn I loved driving up the mountain, and getting my first proper view of The Matterhorn was astonishing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725012869935-HLM29OQPPO9SOBQRO56K/Parking+at+the+snowline.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - The Matterhorn - Parking at the snow line People were literally skiing right up to the parking area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1725012863862-8KXFOBQ6NKKBPTAA7BSK/Coffee+in+the+mountains_.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - The Matterhorn - Coffee with a view I've yet to enjoy a freshly made coffee in a more stunning vista. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/2f3cc3fb-2726-49d5-8df9-ded5c9a9e1cb/Matterhorn_From_Tasch_01a.jpg Blog - Photographing Epic - The Matterhorn - Make it stand out The Matterhorn https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/reims-gueux monthly 0.5 2025-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/f7d61469-2a6b-45cd-ac26-c7dee42fd74e/Riems_GP_Track-3.jpg Blog - Reims Gueux - The Forgotten French F1 Circuit - Make it stand out Reims Gueux Circuit pits. You can drive straight through the pits and Grand Stand on the D27, Reims. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/a9a75341-6836-4cea-ac19-ea0846c4cd6a/Jeep_Wrangler_JL_Eurotunnel.jpg Blog - Reims Gueux - The Forgotten French F1 Circuit - Make it stand out This time around, I was in a slightly bigger vehicle. A tight fit, but managed no problem on the Eurotunnel / Le Shuttle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1718710928536-XIK0MI2JIJIV4NU89F3D/Riems_GP_Track-4.jpg Blog - Reims Gueux - The Forgotten French F1 Circuit - The Pits & Timing Tower at Reims Gueux You can walk around freely at the Reims Gueux Circuit. Here's the rear of the pits and timing tower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1718710928188-QRCO89PPTKKUR1O19N1V/Riems_GP_Track-5.jpg Blog - Reims Gueux - The Forgotten French F1 Circuit - Hospitality boxes and offices. Looking like a cruise liner, the old offices and hospitality boxes have been restored to a beautiful standard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1718710933237-WXUZB32K4BRHCCIX7S1Z/Riems_GP_Track-6.jpg Blog - Reims Gueux - The Forgotten French F1 Circuit - Hospitality and Offices The Reims Gueux hospitality boxes and offices have been sign painted with local businesses including some producers of the regions famous Champagne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1718711267744-8BGYL2DVQ3E1NLJYJCDA/Riems_GP_Track-8.jpg Blog - Reims Gueux - The Forgotten French F1 Circuit - Marshalls Post within the Reims Gueux circuit. A restored marshals post within th eReims Gueux circuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1718711269393-QFWBYF7BI0CL6LLQG19V/Riems_GP_Track-9.jpg Blog - Reims Gueux - The Forgotten French F1 Circuit - Fuelling Tanks at Reims Gueux Wonderful old fuel tanks refreshed and gleaming in the late spring sunshine at Reims Gueux. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1718711272857-0KWIVYR0ITYDPLZXZH29/Riems_GP_Track-10.jpg Blog - Reims Gueux - The Forgotten French F1 Circuit - Grandstands and Positions Tower The old Reims Gueux grandstands and in the foreground, the positions tower that spectators could see the racers place in the race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/84b33140-a8bd-41f1-b1d1-953493945ab9/Riems_GP_Track-11.jpg Blog - Reims Gueux - The Forgotten French F1 Circuit - Make it stand out Fittingly, as I was about to leave, a beautiful red Alfa Romeo drove through the Grandstands in the late spring sunshine. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/barcelona-recharge monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/2f2ca531-b8f9-43d7-963b-073b16654386/Thumb01.jpg Blog - Rainy Days and Creative Slumps: How Travelling to Barcelona Saved My Sanity - Make it stand out No creative likes an endless wet winter… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1715339486546-ZLCBMKV21FFAT0DUG06W/Saul_Leiter_Exhib01.jpg Blog - Rainy Days and Creative Slumps: How Travelling to Barcelona Saved My Sanity - Saul Leiter Exhibition The excellent Saul Leiter exhibition at the Milton Keynes gallery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1715339486348-Y386KE8TRLNY1N93QBPH/Saul_Leiter_Exhib02.jpg Blog - Rainy Days and Creative Slumps: How Travelling to Barcelona Saved My Sanity - Saul Leiter Exhibition The excellent Saul Leiter exhibition at the Milton Keynes gallery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1715339488482-JQ13R29OFZD87D1IIJ6D/Saul_Leiter_Exhib03.jpg Blog - Rainy Days and Creative Slumps: How Travelling to Barcelona Saved My Sanity - Saul Leiter Exhibition The excellent Saul Leiter exhibition at the Milton Keynes gallery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1715350111788-31SLUJBQ6T0GF9JX66C3/Neil_Barcelona01.png Blog - Rainy Days and Creative Slumps: How Travelling to Barcelona Saved My Sanity - Exploring Barcelona Slowly wandering the streets of Barcelona gave me the opportunity to soak up a new atmosphere and diffrent culture to my own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1715350112924-Z36XJD23GR12PM9SPEN8/Neil_Barcelona02.png Blog - Rainy Days and Creative Slumps: How Travelling to Barcelona Saved My Sanity - Sagrada Família, Barcelona There are some sights you just have to see first-hand… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/9c9277d1-dce9-4d49-81c1-bbccff3574c0/Neil_Barcelona03.png Blog - Rainy Days and Creative Slumps: How Travelling to Barcelona Saved My Sanity - Make it stand out Photographing some of Barcelona’s incredible architecture https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/peak-design-slide monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/b4faee54-aee2-4506-a49b-f6af8db70ef0/Still003.jpg Blog - Peak Design Slide - Make it stand out Neil wearing the Peak Design Slide in a cross body style https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1707396017837-CGHIOXR929ZJJ0K2D9EG/Still004.jpg Blog - Peak Design Slide - The Peak Design Slide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1707396020872-57N5ARI1O8ZHNEH7PA9Y/Still006.jpg Blog - Peak Design Slide - Slides on one side, grips on the other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1707396022438-VP9ZOBHAJ5VXXVDHR8AN/Still009.jpg Blog - Peak Design Slide - Secure on one shoulder, but cross body is best. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1707396204059-42S6NW6J4ALMUU5T4667/Still005.jpg Blog - Peak Design Slide - Padding and grip designed into the strap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1707396204753-RJKQMWVQIHLNZHEZWWIH/Still007.jpg Blog - Peak Design Slide - 45mm width feels just right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1707396382360-EP4JZDU4SDZE4F5E71PV/Still008.jpg Blog - Peak Design Slide - Simple and well designed adjusters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1707396383742-K1DLRSH65PID4SGUPN41/Still016.jpg Blog - Peak Design Slide - Simple to adjust even while wearing it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1707396505412-BZ1Q1T8EX6GOVR83NL4H/Still012.jpg Blog - Peak Design Slide - Each anchor is rated for 90kg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1707396505104-U51B226ZP3QD3C7TMYPR/Still013.jpg Blog - Peak Design Slide - Loop through the lug https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1707396501590-Z1NEH7UL4P7I2RNG2VTZ/Still010.jpg Blog - Peak Design Slide - Anchor through it's own loop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1707396501544-OHRTOWN9P0THBD8SF2M8/Still011.jpg Blog - Peak Design Slide - Clip to strap. Done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1707396707874-77DPOF7QIIP2W2BBRQ0S/Still019.jpg Blog - Peak Design Slide - Standard plate attached to camera base https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1707396705073-0W2UQYKZ0YS1JE26RA4E/Still015.jpg Blog - Peak Design Slide - Cross body style for comfort and security https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1707396706226-E3JZS4XDR8XXQ2OM1D42/Still014.jpg Blog - Peak Design Slide - The camera is always ready at hand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1707396859351-MGV869O16P63CIWDXM1W/Still018.jpg Blog - Peak Design Slide - Peak Design Clutch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1707396856288-O8KKKQU7TVU3UES7FDMF/Still016.jpg Blog - Peak Design Slide - Clutch grip means added control for me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1707396857532-FGL29SOKSZ7K3N88N97B/Still017.jpg Blog - Peak Design Slide - Slide, Clutch and mounted to a tripod with no interference. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/the-dam monthly 0.5 2025-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/fdfd86f8-299e-4adf-a875-2764c9c3cc99/ElanValley01.jpg Blog - The Dam - Make it stand out The Carreg Coch Dam next to the Elan Valley Visitor Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/afbcc67e-f9db-4e4f-8f94-785d1ed09702/NSL_ElanValley05.Still005.jpg Blog - The Dam - Make it stand out Carreg Coch Dam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/c558a62a-b469-440f-b63b-c55a043d1370/NSL_Elan01Still001.jpg Blog - The Dam - Make it stand out Bundled up against the elements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/7b501323-7009-4d2a-a61d-5dce1b5fa209/NSL_ElanValley03.Still003.jpg Blog - The Dam - Make it stand out Me pointlessly trying to keep my lens clean of water droplets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1705396374476-AFM79WMFW1DQHQW1D9I9/NSL_ElanValley08.Still001.jpg Blog - The Dam - 60 second exposure attempt Far too windy for this length of exposure. Water droplets can been seen on the final image and it’s ‘soft’ in the lower part of the image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1705396374417-LXFPP83P9PYSJYITH8UZ/NSL_ElanValley04.Still004.jpg Blog - The Dam - An enormous amount of water flowing After weeks of rain, the dam was flowing at an enormous rate. Far too much for a clean long exposure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1705396976232-ZB3DCATQQEM941TN5S3Q/NSL_ElanValley02.Still002.jpg Blog - The Dam - A much calmer day. A much calmer day in Elan Valley, meant getting a long exposure image was much more manageable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1705396975248-LTWINP63X142SI0360ZX/NSL_ElanValley06.Still006.jpg Blog - The Dam - Polar Pro ND64 filter The Polar Pro ND64 filter cuts 6 stops of light entering the lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1705396977847-SDWVZPI9MX3NNFMXQAW6/NSL_ElanValley07.Still007.jpg Blog - The Dam - Getting the shot A nicer day meant a nicer experience getting a long exposure shot of the Carreg Coch dam. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/rainy-landscapes monthly 0.5 2025-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/028676ee-2c03-43f0-bd6e-5ff99a7143af/Rain_Abstract-5wb.jpg Blog - Rainy Landscapes Through the Windscreen - Make it stand out Taken from inside the car, the rain on the windscreen adds to the abstract nature of this landscape image in the rain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1703584698086-L3P6CN8GC7YIJ36KAJ69/CarLoad.Still001.jpg Blog - Rainy Landscapes Through the Windscreen - Loading camera into the warm dry car Never mind all that technical clothing, jump in a car and still get interesting wet weather landscapes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1703584698404-GQRK9DH6Y8KWOJZPAONF/InCar_Still001.jpg Blog - Rainy Landscapes Through the Windscreen - Shoot through glass The rain arrives, the scene is in front of me, I get the shot, all while warm and dry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/92e20f7b-6b93-42a5-ba01-0c207ddfad89/Rain_Abstract-1wb.jpg Blog - Rainy Landscapes Through the Windscreen - Make it stand out Using the rain on a car windscreen, landscape photography becomes more about colours and textures. Natural colours merge and distort as the rain runs down the screen with only points of clarity and focus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/84e83d32-9f74-40ea-8a3d-04bbc14c39e6/Rain_Abstract-3wb.jpg Blog - Rainy Landscapes Through the Windscreen - Make it stand out The road used to take these images. The mountain ranges rise either side of the track and you can see natures colours changing as winter approaches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/7621f926-9392-477f-9070-799a13607835/Rain_Abstract-8wb.jpg Blog - Rainy Landscapes Through the Windscreen - Make it stand out As the rain got heavier, the photographic landscapes increasingly resembled watercolours. I love this shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1703580902446-QLAEA6QDSJRD8K7FP534/Rain_Abstract-4wb.jpg Blog - Rainy Landscapes Through the Windscreen - Sheltering from the worst. A black and white conversion from my rainy landscape series. The heavy weather and distortion on the screen still creates an interesting image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1703580902795-UIP4AABN3MSIGMA7EIVM/Rain_Abstract-6wb.jpg Blog - Rainy Landscapes Through the Windscreen - Who goes there? Another black and white conversion from my wet road trip through Snowdonia. The sheep didn’t seem to mind the wet weather, but I was glad to be warm and dry in my car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/b73a3d60-9434-4b51-a502-3d816deac072/Rain_Abstract-7wb.jpg Blog - Rainy Landscapes Through the Windscreen - Make it stand out Raindrops on the windscreen cause only parts of the scene to appear in focus. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/the-bridge monthly 0.5 2025-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/f079acbd-cbb2-41bb-8391-0337bc5560a0/B%26W-final.png Blog - The Bridge - Make it stand out The Severn Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1698502861643-S3ZQYYFWO3I4UB69SR70/Making_of2.png Blog - The Bridge - The River Severn in full flow The Severn Bore is a phenomenon where at the right conditions throughout the year, the river tidal range reaches 15m, or 49ft, sending torrents of water though the estuary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1698502861756-U7570GKGKWRMTTTKVKFD/Making_of4.png Blog - The Bridge - The Severn Bridge The task was to capture a large piece of industrial engineering, the M48 motorway bridge, as a piece of photographic art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1698503133849-EQ33HOM7KGWY7E34O7ZC/Making_of1.png Blog - The Bridge - The shot in progess Using the screen on my camera, I could see that the 60 second exposure was correct with the filter in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1698503133241-FWIC8QWRJSKTL97ELKSA/Making_of3.png Blog - The Bridge - Perfect Autumn Early Mornings No need for a 4am start, but early mornings in Autumn / Fall are just about perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1698504426293-OHFD15THQEJNREUPB37K/Making_of7.png Blog - The Bridge - Lee Big Stopper Filter The Lee Filters Big Stopper sat on the front of my camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1698504424898-QC0Q7023FYBE8EKSB5RF/Making_of6.png Blog - The Bridge - Lee Filters App The Lee Filters app tells you what your long exposure will be by inputting a standard light reading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/89c95be1-a9c3-4513-ac2b-c3064c649e05/Colour-final.png Blog - The Bridge - Make it stand out The Severn Bridge, colour version. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/roadtrip-wales-pt5 monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/2240fc55-f5db-44d7-9dc3-53f0fee68718/Caernarfon-1.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Make it stand out Caernarfon and it’s Castle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693742985412-KQN6E7OP6LEX0OZDJRP4/Caernarfon-6.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Caernarfon Castle The entrance to Caernarfon Castle. To the left is a very accessible ramp so everyone can enjoy the historic monument. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693742990123-C0CNKM05CV9JDFFA94V2/Caernarfon-8.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Caernarfon Castle Entrance Through the ancient gate into the modern reception. Caernarfon Castle is very well designed to welcome guests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693742982343-LJF4T5OQNPOJPBYI0KF0/Caernarfon-1-2.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Opening & Prices for Caernarfon Castle Correct at July 2023, here are the opening times and entry prices for Caernarfon Castle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693743247128-53BAWL8DOBQEAYYR5Z2W/Caernarfon-1.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Caernarfon Town Walls Some of the walls built to protect the town still stand. Today they are an integral part of the town walking tours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693743245314-NQMMHHQMN6ATMYM47NCL/Caernarfon-9.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Caernarfon Castle Caernarfon Castle is an impressive and imposing site. It’s visible from most parts of the town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693743253826-NXF2PYYPOWUHXUYGHZCI/Caernarfon-11.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Caernarfon's Cafes Cafes, restaurants and pubs. There are many lovely locations among the small streets of this old town to sate most tastes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693743252403-39Z7760ALPE1TO6FL0GG/Caernarfon-10.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Bar Bach, Wales' smallest Pub Will you fit in Wales’ smallest bar? Only one way to find out… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/f0a3684c-057d-4e45-a767-6361581e84f6/Criccieth-1.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Make it stand out Criccieth Castle overlooking the town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693743642164-6VKQV4CZ11GR6F3AFX0R/Criccieth-5.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Criccieth Looking down Lon Felin back towards the beaches and RNLI station https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693743645744-THJN2AMJF8VVA7YPUKK8/Criccieth-10.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Cadwaladers Ice Cream Tasting as good today as my first experience many years ago, Criccieth is the birthplace of Cadwaladers Ice Cream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693743641612-4NEBEU94FJLAI7HYEA53/Criccieth-8.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Colourful Hotels & Guest Houses, Criccieth There are plenty of small hotels and guest houses along Marine Terrace in Criccieth. All the colourful buildings overlook the sea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/614561bd-ebe0-4f92-84c7-31784a3ccc7c/Port%26Trem-1.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Make it stand out Porthmadog Harbour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693743997235-K6XXNWHWYAKO2OZCWUDE/Port%26Trem-6.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Steam Train at the Ffestiniog Railway Woodland Wanderer, one of the beautifully restored steam trains operating out of the Ffestiniog Railway Station in Porthmadog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693743995394-6013M152Q5ZLPBBUPDN5/Port%26Trem-7.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Porthmadog Signal Box Ffestiniog Railway at Porthmadog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693744001588-WCKYTTGA7YTPW8IUFO4R/Port%26Trem-9.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - The Ffestiniog Railway, Porthmadog Station The station in Porthmadog of the Ffestiniog Railway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693744003148-BDMTU1577TVMTVCXH51Y/Port%26Trem-10.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Route Options for the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways Showing the route options for both the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693744465984-PD7K76Q3CEM75PA3KSQE/Port%26Trem-13.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Snowdon Lodge, Tremadog The birthplace of T.E.Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia. Snowdon Lodge is now a guest house for groups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693744461466-1SJGT2RMK1IBCX727VCX/Port%26Trem-16.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Lawrence of Arabia Plaque A plaque showing the birthplace of Lawrence of Arabia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693744468746-7AUYW48EA3HKT1R08FBZ/Port%26Trem-17.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Tremadog The tiny but beautiful village of Tremadog in Snowdonia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/4f33589f-b0b1-4d81-8aef-85abd17696d8/Portmairion_12a-1.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Make it stand out Portmeirion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693744914292-PUKGPIF0Y7X7LZVBYU23/Portmeirion-12.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - The Central Pool During warm summer days, you’ll find many children & adults cooling their toes in the shallow pool in the centre of Portmeirion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693744905081-401BP0BFYBXMO7G8F0DW/Portmeirion-7.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - The Town Hall Looking down towards the Town Hall in Portmeirion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693744905341-GCT2HDUWV2HD1AW354S0/Portmeirion-9.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Portmeirion in many colours The amazing design of Portmeirion means it’s full of colour. Buildings, walls, flowers & shrubs all seek your attention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693745143180-F96KINAQGH1C2TYJUX1X/Portmeirion-16.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Artwork within a work of art. Portmeirion Portmeirion is full of quirky artwork around the village. The village is also laid over different elevations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693745144239-MWAPEWMUIC78DSMA94BK/Portmeirion-17.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - The Hotel & Retaurant in Portmerion Book in for a tasty lunch or afternoon tea at one of Portmeirion’s restaurants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693745151434-46YYWU5RVMYIF5003JLF/Portmeirion-26.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Viewpoint through an archway. There is always an interesting viewpoint to be found in and around Portmeirion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693745156709-GVTD6NDOGRN37RLQ4YO4/Portmeirion-28.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Portmeirion Shops Many of the buildings within Portmeirion are shops along with some cottages you can rent for a short stay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693745150273-1R0W97S150EMYQ87LAPY/Portmeirion-27.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Patrick McGoohan The creator and star of ‘The Prisoner’ is forever immortalised within the village of Portmeirion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693745156749-3DRR9PWQ2QUNOZIUM6PU/Portmeirion-29.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - No.6's apartment. Not a bad view for a prisoner In the TV series, The Prisoner, the main character, No.6, is housed here. Not a bad view. It’s a ‘The Prisoner’ gift shop now. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/epic-travel-photography-tips-pt3 monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1b6f4527-56fc-4d92-816d-3e025e1c5eb8/Apps.jpg Blog - Editing, Sharing, and Preserving Epic Travel Photographs - Make it stand out Choose an app or software you’re comfortable and confident using. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693913346169-AY53B3DU4TT3YUG9AIF3/IMG_8302.jpg Blog - Editing, Sharing, and Preserving Epic Travel Photographs - Grand Canal from The Peggy Guggenheim museum, Venice A boat on the Grand Canal, using the Framing technique taught in Pt2 of this article. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693913346001-TN4I29ZTYENNZG78Q0J1/IMG_8316.jpg Blog - Editing, Sharing, and Preserving Epic Travel Photographs - A church in Venice. Using other buildings as a frame and layers. I may only be using my iPhone to take these images, but that doesn’t mean the composition rules can be ignored. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693913352899-LXMXICI9NNBTNKFAALJ3/IMG_8319.jpg Blog - Editing, Sharing, and Preserving Epic Travel Photographs - Leading Lines or Framing technique? Using the canal and the buildings as leading lines to draw the viewer through the image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693913352984-NW692O54EY7N9C8VX2PB/IMG_8339.jpg Blog - Editing, Sharing, and Preserving Epic Travel Photographs - Foreground Interest. Ponte di Rialto, Venice Using the pontoon as foreground interest and also a leading line to the Rialto Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/21478cb0-8dc7-4a3b-8c6f-facf1ba81c91/IMG_9709.jpg Blog - Editing, Sharing, and Preserving Epic Travel Photographs - Make it stand out My 2TB SSD next to a match book. File storage is incredibly portable, don’t make excuses for not having enough memory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/bd20b2f8-630a-4c74-b528-65119dad6fa3/IMG_9713.jpg Blog - Editing, Sharing, and Preserving Epic Travel Photographs - Make it stand out I always have a couple of images of mine displayed in my office. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/roadtrip-wales-pt4 monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/51d3af72-00ea-4dbb-a2c1-4764104a2c7c/Anglesey_v1.0-31.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Make it stand out St Cwyfans church on Anglesey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693734589334-YRD5YG6WC1OB14ZJIIUY/Anglesey_v1.0-26.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - St Cwyfans at low tide. St Cwyfans church at low tide, Anglesey, Wales https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693734615310-VT0SZ7O6N381O66S0XCV/Anglesey_v1.0-28.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - St Cwyfans Church St Cwyfans church sits on a tidal island that can be reached on foot at low tide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693734586500-2GMW93KUA0XFQH9E7BOK/Anglesey_v1.0-30.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Relax for a while at St Cwyfans Church Relax on a bench on the tidal island of St Cwyfans Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693734956726-K8YL6L62586ORSB05EXT/Newb-LLpg-2-3.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Newborough Forest National Nature Reserve Newborough Forest National Nature Reserve is a haven for animals, plants, birds and nature lovers alike. It’s big, but manageable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693734954805-EP81DBZCGBB31MYOOYFE/Newb-LLpg-2.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Newborough Forest and Beaches. Newborough Forest National Nature Reserve has some of the best beaches, dunes and forests in the whole of the UK. Visit if you can. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693735097446-J2IBFVZ0ZVL44G2AJ1EM/Newb-LLpg-1-3.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Llanddwyn Island Llanddwyn Island is a tidal island, so be sure to check the tide times before taking a hike along it to see the sights, including St Dwynwen’s church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693735096197-PHS2U06BZ965HSLYMIE6/Newb-LLpg-3.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Newborough Beach and Llanddwyn Island Enjoy some of the UK’s most beautiful beaches at Newborough, but remember Llanddwyn Island is a tidal island. Check tide times before walking over to it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693735291774-P1E25D2ZGDBWNHW1Z53V/Newb-LLpg-7-2.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Information Boards at Newborough Lots of information has been provided for visitors to Newborough Nature Reserve. There’s plenty of parking, good toilets, and at peak times, refreshment vans are available. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693735281564-D2AKYUJBV0ONYJHGDCFX/Newb-LLpg-2-2.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Newborough Forest Nature Reserve Plenty of walks are marked out at Newborough Forest. Some go off road like this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693735281953-ZTLBB1CM33F4LW5MQ9TG/Newb-LLpg-3-2.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Newborough Forest Nature Reserve The main tracks through Newborough Forest are large and firm under foot. Great for cyclists and wheelchair users alike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693735544062-CPA4HK51RRDHBGAK7YLA/Halen-5.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Halen Mon This Way... As gift ideas go, it’s a different one, but one you can be sure will be novel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693735538843-QXCMKMLYCGLRYWUAJXJ5/Halen-4.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Halen Mon Site The modern production site for Halen Mon salt. Some of the finest salt produced in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693735680877-4BY9IVKGK0VVDK3151HB/Halen-1.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Halen Mon Shop Salt and beautiful home gifts are all available at the Halen Mon Saltcote https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693735679960-3BS9IPQDSEGI7SF6FX8S/Halen-2.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Halen Mon Products A small selection of products available at the Halen Mon Saltcote store. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693736060198-Y1YK8GAL9RWNXMVPDMKK/Newb-LLpg-5.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Llanfair PG Train Station The train station at Llanfair PG is so small it’s a request stop only. Meaning if you want to get on or off of the train here, you have to ask for it to do so… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693736062309-RFK24397LY08FOCY1ULG/Newb-LLpg-6.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Llanfair PG Train Station Sign Helpfully, the train station sign shows you how to pronounce the name in full at Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693736068041-IGOJ5RYC9RUNYODY6FU1/Newb-LLpg-7.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Llanfair PG Train Station Llanfair PG train station is actually quite cute and photogenic. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/epic-travel-photography-tips-pt2 monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693911861920-QC7Y684WCDNFGSMQZTCJ/CromartyRig.jpg Blog - Mastering Composition Techniques for Mind-Blowing Travel Photography - An enormous drilling rig in Cromarty. Click for full image. It may be a monstrous piece of engineering, but it can still be an interesting image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693911861122-SNRIA8JEMMXVU2E9N1DX/Dungeness03.jpg Blog - Mastering Composition Techniques for Mind-Blowing Travel Photography - Antony Gormley's sculpture in Margate, England. When the tide comes in, this statue is completely submerged. See how I’ve utilised the rule of thirds to place the main subject on an intersection of our grid, but also all points of interest in the image are within the lower third of the photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693912034687-LDV20GWUTV0BAJ2W9Y9C/0362-Edit.jpg Blog - Mastering Composition Techniques for Mind-Blowing Travel Photography - A winding road in the Highlands of Scotland. Let this winding road lead you through the valley and the differing weather. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693912040792-KZOZF6BN3QL0KE9M73I4/IMG_7804.jpg Blog - Mastering Composition Techniques for Mind-Blowing Travel Photography - Tram lines lead you into the image A tram on the Ponte Luis I bridge in Porto, Portugal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693912192164-A5GRMQJLUC8K9ZW3NH5E/IMG_4234.jpg Blog - Mastering Composition Techniques for Mind-Blowing Travel Photography - Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse Using the nearby trees to shoot through, I’ve framed the lighthouse in up state New York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693912192006-PBE7U8D24QWZMFGI4ULN/IMG_8096.jpg Blog - Mastering Composition Techniques for Mind-Blowing Travel Photography - Marlins Baseball Stadium. By including the palm trees in the foreground, I’ve added depth and layers to what could be a very one dimensional image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/784982e9-2330-40de-b944-15b0f7732cef/Menai-3-2.jpg Blog - Mastering Composition Techniques for Mind-Blowing Travel Photography - Make it stand out The Menai Bridge joining mainland Wales to Anglesey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693912572883-YPFA6JMU4YNDLQ9QJ3A3/IMG_4789.jpg Blog - Mastering Composition Techniques for Mind-Blowing Travel Photography - Door furniture in Ronda, Spain. A door handle / knocker on a door in the town of Ronda in Spain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693912580072-QPWBN79L92B6NI9JUGUF/Mob58.jpg Blog - Mastering Composition Techniques for Mind-Blowing Travel Photography - Table decoration in a cafe. Interesting table decorations on a table in a cafe I stopped in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693912571760-YSNME0HU0U8UBMTS93LY/IMG_7499.jpg Blog - Mastering Composition Techniques for Mind-Blowing Travel Photography - Coat hangers in a hotel. I stayed in an amazing little hotel in Chester, UK, and the décor was wonderful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693912826142-XEYG5RDRULGJYTCYOIL6/0811Edit.jpg Blog - Mastering Composition Techniques for Mind-Blowing Travel Photography - Mark, from Flamekeepers, Harlem NY I love meeting interesting people on my travels. It’s even better when I get to take their portrait. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693912826031-PJ430ESB56CD614CXEWW/0820bw.jpg Blog - Mastering Composition Techniques for Mind-Blowing Travel Photography - Mark from Flamekeepers, Harlem NY Mark had such a cool look and an incredible face to photograph. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/140ee5ea-8776-461e-9279-bd4926e34e87/Mob52.jpg Blog - Mastering Composition Techniques for Mind-Blowing Travel Photography - Make it stand out A low angle shot of the cobbles, showing the route of the Berlin Wall through the city. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/roadtrip-wales-pt3 monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/f1b50bc3-325d-4bde-a46f-d044f47fe727/Anglesey_v1.0-14.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Make it stand out Parys Mountain Copper Mine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693642331373-B3O18P93B6GAZ7S8RNRN/Anglesey_v1.0-1.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Beaumaris to mainland Wales The view back to mainland Wales from Beaumaris on Anglesey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693642338162-TN53WAIBWI5N53PFYVSZ/Anglesey_v1.0-7.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Built in 1400, a house in Beaumaris Built in 1400, this is one of the oldest standing properties in the UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693642339470-JHPLMESCI1DQ04WXPCXC/Anglesey_v1.0-6.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Beaumaris Castle Beaumaris Castle, apparently one of the most technically perfect castles ever built. Built by Edward the first as part of his ‘Iron Ring’ to keep the Welsh under control. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693642331402-OBDCUSHMA1J63XDIY9R9/Anglesey_v1.0-3.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Book a boat ride to Puffin Island from Beaumaris Book a boat ride around Puffin Island from Beaumaris. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693642656998-UBJVFSK9QIYQENEA2TW9/IMG_7630.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - The Pilot House Cafe, Penmon Point Plenty to choose from the menu at the Pilot House Cafe at Penmon Point, Anglesey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693642665262-PG39NDZOGWU4456QOAAH/IMG_7639.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Coffee Time The author enjoying a coffee and cake from the cafe at Penmon Point. About to take a photo of Penmon Lighthouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693642655230-PZ323ODVLARRM9E09XCL/0891-Edita.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Penmon Lighthouse Photo of Penmon Lighthouse by the author, Neil Long https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693642964737-MHLECVPFDTI0EIW6SKXK/Anglesey_v1.0-11.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Parys Mountain ore Reds, oranges and yellows as far as the eye can see at Parys Mountain on Anglesey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693642961843-GX904ZGD9LJVUPVXSMMC/Anglesey_v1.0-14.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Mine building remains The remains of part of the mining operation at Parys Mountain on Anglesey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693642971030-TGS4GSVRUE7AFT6B9X67/Anglesey_v1.0-16.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Mars? No, Parys Mountain The remains of Parys Mountain mining operation. A Mars like landscape that has been used to make films and TV scenes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/a6044b4f-04d9-4c6b-8985-515ee9c6fcaf/Anglesey_v1.0-23.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Make it stand out South Stack Lighthouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693643251447-DKSBFC3KGFQVMUALAMVO/Anglesey_v1.0-18.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - RSPB Visitor Centre, South Stack The lovely RSPB visitor centre at South Stack on Anglesey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693643252014-MNAESK1VI84FPTVE1NBM/Anglesey_v1.0-20.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Buy tickets for the lighthouse at the RSPB Centre Don’t forget to buy tickets for South Stack Lighthouse at the RSPB centre first… you have been warned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693643258455-Z8MNGY05WTBPJMN7EEFK/Anglesey_v1.0-21.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Birds of all sizes at South Stack Keep your eyes open as birds of all sizes call South Stack home on Anglesey. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/epic-travel-photography-tips-pt1 monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693911050389-6NI3Z8RXKHJO0ND8S7YA/IMG_9707.jpg Blog - Capture The Moment: Essential Gear and Planning Tips for Epic Travel Photography - A professional photographer needs all bases covered, however... As a professional photographer, I need to ensure all lens requirements are covered. However… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693911049678-3D8OF9VC5XRJKLGAK2BH/IMG_9708.jpg Blog - Capture The Moment: Essential Gear and Planning Tips for Epic Travel Photography - Most of my travel article needs are covered by just two lenses. … The vast majority of my travel related content will be covered by just these two zoom lenses. One wide zoom and one tele-zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/73509112-1975-4107-9ce6-706512c32dd0/Still002.jpg Blog - Capture The Moment: Essential Gear and Planning Tips for Epic Travel Photography - Make it stand out Tripods! The saviour of many a shot. Two used here. One you can see and one holding the camera taking a photo of me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693911358964-BSB5156CKCNN5RZ9L2M4/sizewell+structures02.jpg Blog - Capture The Moment: Essential Gear and Planning Tips for Epic Travel Photography - Click the image for the full size Metal structures off Sizewell beach. During the day they are flat and boring, but at sunrise, they stand majestically in the warmth of Golden Hour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693911359599-LQUT0OCOT2EQ20GLZE4A/sizewell+structures04.jpg Blog - Capture The Moment: Essential Gear and Planning Tips for Epic Travel Photography - Click the image for full size. Golden hour. The sun is rising on the horizon and sea birds are warming themselves ready for the breakfast hunt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/aa5f5063-51b5-47ad-8390-5991be69986e/0362-Edit.jpg Blog - Capture The Moment: Essential Gear and Planning Tips for Epic Travel Photography - Make it stand out Don’t fear inclement weather. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/5ad03773-cb25-43d3-a4d9-b8608526fe1c/IMG_3674.jpg Blog - Capture The Moment: Essential Gear and Planning Tips for Epic Travel Photography - Make it stand out Is there anything that says ‘Italian’ more than a Vespa buzzing through a warm toned cobbled street? https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/roadtrip-wales-pt2 monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693640410919-C93MXOFLMCEAPVUKX1J2/Llandudno_v1.0-7.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Conwy Castle Conwy Castle in Conwy. Walk the battlements for fantastic views. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693640446135-YEQ4TSLM4XD2SN1G719Z/Llandudno_v1.0-3.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - The smallest house in Great Britain The red house is listed officially as the smallest house in Great Britain by the Guiness Book of Records. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693640684894-2CZHUTRJKAV9V3IEQV5L/Bangor_X-S10-2.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Cathedral Church of St Deiniol, Bangor The lower end of Cathedral Church of St Deiniol in Bangor, Gwynedd https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693640685069-7CUY0ENCI277P5LHOC87/Bangor_X-S10-4.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - An Ornate Red Door of Cathedral Church of St Deiniol, Bangor One of the ornate red doors that lead in to the Cathedral Church of St Deiniol, Bangor, Gwynedd https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693640690339-R5ZR1XBO8KZJS4R5FD1H/Bangor_X-S10-6.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - St Deiniol Cathedral Church, Bangor, Gwynedd The main entrance to the Cathedral Church of St Deiniol in Bangor, Gwynedd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693640945710-TTTSHWXXS6OHCNFB7BSH/Bangor_X-S10-1.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Bangor University Overlooking the city like something from a Harry Potter novel, the Bangor University main arts building is impressive from any angle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693640946825-UHGUL79MPYEAF5D6X7JG/Bangor_Mavic-7.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Bangor University, Gwynedd Th oldest parts of Bangor University are like something from a Harry Potter novel. The great hall is indeed impressive, as is the surroundings it sits in. In the background is the Menai Strait, separating mainland Wales with Anglesey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693641683712-O1W7Y2MCWEXUIDIWAA91/IMG_6867.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Garth Pier, Bangor Kiosks along Garth Pier in Bangor sell lots of lovely treats to tempt you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693641584278-B6R86Q8U6KAEAK9XM44U/Bangor_Mavic-2.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Garth Pier, Bangor Wales’ second longest pier is in the small city of Bangor, Gwynedd. Take a stroll along, enjoy a treat or two and look over the water, to our next destination, Anglesey. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/roadtrip-wales-pt1 monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/b151f3a2-685b-4dee-b2c4-4adf9693f5a8/Colwyn_NSLong_260523-6.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Make it stand out Colwyn Bay to Rhos-on-sea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693638813796-B30VNOCLLH1WI8LZP3DJ/Colwyn_NSLong_260523-1.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Refreshments along Colwyn Bay Promenade A gentleman waits fro his order at the beautiful Citroen H-Van refreshment stall along Colwyn Bay Promenade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693638811809-Z6OA1QXU5AL340ZZC2HD/Colwyn_NSLong_260523-3.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - The New Colwyn Bay Pier The rebuilt and slightly smaller pier at Colwyn. It may be smaller than the original, but it’s perfectly done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693638818090-3QX6UJ4EOQ52YLVCUO4F/Colwyn_NSLong_260523-7.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Plenty of parking at Colwyn Promenade There’s plenty of parking along Colwyn promenade. Payment machines are well spaced out and you’ll see a variety of interesting vehicles on a sunny day too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693639099580-U9MR4CP8HZQZLM0HMME1/Llandudno_v1.0-1-2.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Llandudno Pier Early morning sunrise over Llandudno Pier, Wales’s longest pier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693639097353-PDN8NZIZBNOXQHF7PVOC/Llandudno_v1.0-4.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Victorian arcades in Llandudno Original Victorian arcades shelter visitors as they stroll around the shops and restaurants of Llandudno. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693639138266-2EWKZ7RMXODV1CPQILAY/Llandudno_v1.0-10.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Llandudno Bay The two mile stretch of Llandudno bay is flat and paved all the way round. It’s perfect for walking, jogging, cycling or just people watching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693639381875-TIRCZQGZIS684HWOXNDV/Llandudno_v1.0-9.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Great Orm Tramline Drive, walk, or catch the tram or cable car. However you do it, visit the top of Great Orm for amazing views. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693639378111-MKDJFKEEV2ZVHT1X9JSU/Llandudno_v1.0-8.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Llandudno Kashmiri Goat A herd of Kashmiri goats call Great Orm home. Try to find them if you can. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1693639380194-H5TYDGGWOTDVG8Q15TJ1/BA4CE2C1-CD34-47AA-B432-971520DC9D8B.jpg Blog - Road Trip The Coast of Wales - Cable Cars on Great Orm Cable cars over Great Orm in Llandudno. However you get up here, the views are amazing. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/visit-york monthly 0.5 2025-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/6680ec12-72e9-47a3-b52c-cabc57f60e60/IMG_9339.jpg Blog - A visit to York, tips for where to go, when to go and what to see - Make it stand out The canopy over the entrance to Bettys of York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1680275367242-JUP2ZMSL5JUYJSJVWCAY/IMG_9340.jpg Blog - A visit to York, tips for where to go, when to go and what to see - Interior of Bettys York Mirrors, stained glass, wood panelling and loads of class and character. Bettys of York is one not to miss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1680275367766-1BU0LIV66FVI0JYPGSJM/IMG_9341.jpg Blog - A visit to York, tips for where to go, when to go and what to see - English Breakfast at Bettys, York English breakfast selection at Bettys in York. I had the standard beans, but they also do their signature smoked beans that Mrs L enjoyed a lot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1680275372718-T5SMUA4ECDF9BQHCQAFT/IMG_9372.jpg Blog - A visit to York, tips for where to go, when to go and what to see - Queuing at Bettys of York. If you’re later than breakfast time, be prepared for a wait. Queue to the left is just to have a look around the shop. The queue on the right goes around the corner and down the side of Bettys. These people want to experience dining at Bettys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1680280410268-OXYKWEY8ZFU3AM52W9IC/IMG_9361.jpg Blog - A visit to York, tips for where to go, when to go and what to see - Shambles in York A huge tourist draw, and for good reason, Shambles in York is an experience not to be missed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1680280436893-MH9A9EFTXKDXKOFTLKYG/IMG_9368.jpg Blog - A visit to York, tips for where to go, when to go and what to see - Shambles in York A huge tourist draw, and for good reason, Shambles in York is an experience not to be missed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1680281179160-5Z2K2RHYLLDDRWX40H7H/IMG_9364.jpg Blog - A visit to York, tips for where to go, when to go and what to see - The York Ghost Merchants They sell little ghosts and just little ghosts. Extremely collectable, there are always around 600 individual ghosts in store. They’re made on site and people come from all over the world to buy them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1680281968226-DJYDS02A1V7915MPZ1GI/IMG_9354-2.jpg Blog - A visit to York, tips for where to go, when to go and what to see - York Minster York Minster seen through Minster Gates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1680281416620-24S8V5TCZ5MKD965R7ID/IMG_9355.jpg Blog - A visit to York, tips for where to go, when to go and what to see - York Minster Looking at York Minster in Minster Yard, York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1680432343641-MAGK2F4RC4BWLHCRLURY/IMG_9347-2.jpg Blog - A visit to York, tips for where to go, when to go and what to see - A cosy street in York centre Get here early if you want these little streets all to yourself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1680432294366-Y5Q0ZPQVIFGCMUKAWYRD/IMG_9350-2.jpg Blog - A visit to York, tips for where to go, when to go and what to see - A Snickelway, mind your head... A snickelway in York centre. Mind your head with some of the covered snickelways, people were generally shorter many centuries ago… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1680432299490-HFU7Y2PGBP306SVX2X5A/IMG_9349-2.jpg Blog - A visit to York, tips for where to go, when to go and what to see - An open snickelway No need to mind your head on this snickelway, but they are very narrow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1680432619938-4L0P1WDROHKNC00ZU8UI/IMG_9352-2.jpg Blog - A visit to York, tips for where to go, when to go and what to see - Barley Hall Coffee Shop Barley Hall Coffee Shop, sat next to the restored 14th century priory in the centre of York. A perfect coffee shop to rest and restore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1680432619229-ZH3JPNYGNGOWKHWMV3TM/IMG_9370-2.jpg Blog - A visit to York, tips for where to go, when to go and what to see - Barley Hall Coffee Shop View The view from Barley Hall Coffee Shop over to Barley Hall restored priory. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/all-change monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/d48d7f99-d90b-46fa-98c7-9b7768859327/IMG_9320.jpg Blog - All Change & Aesthetica Symposium in York - Make it stand out The entrance to The Yorkshire Museum. Location of Aesthetica Magazine’s Future Now Symposium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1680178632888-PPLCDAT4KB07B6DXMDCR/IMG_9319.jpg Blog - All Change & Aesthetica Symposium in York - St Mary's Abbey Ruins, Museum Gardens York The ruins of St Mary’s Abbey sit within the ten acres of Museum Gardens in the heart of York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1680178616674-L54SYSVZYEIHAGHE67F9/IMG_9321.jpg Blog - All Change & Aesthetica Symposium in York - The Hospitium, Museum Gardens, York The Hospitium in Museum Gardens, York city centre. Once used for housing guests of St Mary’s Abbey, it’s now a venue for hire for weddings and other celebrations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1680178646140-3R3FEVXVD7U2CCYGQC3H/IMG_9323.jpg Blog - All Change & Aesthetica Symposium in York - The River Ouse from Dame Judi Dench Walk Looking along the River Ouse to Lendal Bridge in York. The walkway can be accessed from Museum Gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1680179196747-XJKTUL45R6LCKYGZNBL7/IMG_9335.jpg Blog - All Change & Aesthetica Symposium in York - Yuri Suzuki Sound artist and designer Yuri Suzuki, presenting at The Aesthetica Magazine Future Now Symposium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1680179201262-V3DOVSX0Q5LCVFABDHXD/IMG_9337.jpg Blog - All Change & Aesthetica Symposium in York - Panel Discussion Panel discussion on the Future of Photography at the Aesthetica Magazine, Future Now Symposium. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/pr-branding-portraits monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/42a89f55-6313-40e5-897a-13231280941a/1219-Edit.jpg Blog - Branding and Promotional Photography Portraits - Make it stand out Artist, Tim Muddiman. Taken in his studio, 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1670503160979-45MIUYZZ52KDNAXAR3W5/Still003.jpg Blog - Branding and Promotional Photography Portraits - The setup for Tim Muddiman's curtain portrait. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1670503161389-NEF4JFKF1OU2YX0OS02O/Still010.jpg Blog - Branding and Promotional Photography Portraits - The setup for Tim Muddiman's curtain portrait. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/8f28d1a1-193e-4aae-81a3-d422268d2380/1196-Edit.jpg Blog - Branding and Promotional Photography Portraits - Make it stand out Creating a more moody image. Practical lighting (anglepoise), plus careful studio light techniques can turn day to night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1670506325085-19ZIITCE08QC043QFOV2/Still008.jpg Blog - Branding and Promotional Photography Portraits - Showing Tim the lighting set up. It’s always great when your subject is invested and interested in how you’ll create the image you promise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1670506329964-18NAO3AXM3Q58WURLWV9/Still009.jpg Blog - Branding and Promotional Photography Portraits - Getting in position Positioning and clear direction of your subject will help no end to achieve the image you had in mind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1670506327939-KDTI2PCTQH0AEZFXBOZZ/Still002.jpg Blog - Branding and Promotional Photography Portraits - Taken in full daylight... You can see in this image, the dark and moody result was actually taken in bright daylight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1670505511817-VFQNS7TSCCSMVREDMDQD/Still012.jpg Blog - Branding and Promotional Photography Portraits - Keep it simple. The set up for "Two Tims" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1670504898095-TK02GKFONSATE4H2TNB2/1109-A2Edit.jpg Blog - Branding and Promotional Photography Portraits - Shot 1 of 'Two Tims' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1670504898433-P64YJAK0YIT57H4P2N8F/1109-A1Edit.jpg Blog - Branding and Promotional Photography Portraits - Shot 2 of 'Two Tims' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/647d55cb-af58-4a38-9ab1-2f61d31ebd9c/1109-Edit.jpg Blog - Branding and Promotional Photography Portraits - Make it stand out ‘Two Tims’. With some accurate positioning and a little computer magic, a different image concept can be produced. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/ee6dd1e7-7afd-4ebd-9ac7-924acaa22bf4/1096-Edit.jpg Blog - Branding and Promotional Photography Portraits - Make it stand out One of the ‘safe’ shots of Tim. Simple composition with his artwork and some books for context and scale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1670503709285-RX6EUO21ZMEKPJMK8C1Q/Still004.jpg Blog - Branding and Promotional Photography Portraits - The setup for the 'safe' shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1670503710024-INT1W04P10SQY3E4E4U0/Still005.jpg Blog - Branding and Promotional Photography Portraits - Keeping it light, figuratively and literally... Comparing the two images, you can see by the highlights on the chair backs and the wall in this image, I had a large soft flash directly to the side of Tim, to lift any shadows caused by the key light from the window. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/travel-with-neil-bletchley-park monthly 0.5 2025-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/e1cf023e-0e92-4dc1-b011-1c6a7f8d6676/IMG_8348-2.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil visits Bletchley Park Museum - Make it stand out One of the Enigma machines on display at Bletchley Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1669648412459-V1OZ6IFI08K5BHOFEBI9/IMG_8350.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil visits Bletchley Park Museum - Veterans Memorial within the grounds of Bletchley Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1669648402288-E66MFFR5WW10A6YND02I/IMG_8354.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil visits Bletchley Park Museum - A Citreon van, now a catering outlet within the grounds of Bletchley Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1669648428027-XM3CNFEG7B3HVLPDV42R/IMG_8355.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil visits Bletchley Park Museum - The original Mansion House of Bletchley Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1669648777065-5A2CFWHVNA9L6WF5UAV7/IMG_8345.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil visits Bletchley Park Museum - Wartime documents on display at Bletchley Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1669648781278-1P8HOQ3V7BGXYARKHA7T/IMG_8346.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil visits Bletchley Park Museum - A messengers BSA motorcycle, this one named Hazell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1669648789681-70PO9NTUSO96VJTJTLTW/IMG_8347.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil visits Bletchley Park Museum - Enigma machine plus other equipment required during codebreaking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1669649214281-IAEAOXTI4BTEPIJB8RDR/IMG_8358.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil visits Bletchley Park Museum - Hut 3, one of the original restored codebreaking huts at Bletchley Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1669649203364-8G66ZBIHQCC8ZWETTC8U/IMG_8359.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil visits Bletchley Park Museum - Inside Hut 3 at Bletchley Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1669649217491-WGVG3KZ9JYJ3PIFPD3O9/IMG_8361.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil visits Bletchley Park Museum - No ropes or barriers. You can immerse yourself in the codebreaking experience at Bletchley Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1669649668414-RLMODTFYXPHIZ1MJW1FD/IMG_8351.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil visits Bletchley Park Museum - Lakeside view at Bletchley Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1669649674956-PMT4UDCMJ8WEW8KG0YFJ/IMG_8353.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil visits Bletchley Park Museum - Enjoy a picnic on the lawns at Bletchley Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1669649690719-7KWIACOJLTHLESCOHEYZ/IMG_8366.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil visits Bletchley Park Museum - Just one of the places available for refreshments at Bletchley Park https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/travel-with-neil-atlanta-b monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/4bf3a2e5-a8eb-43d0-8ba8-43f7c92fc7f6/_DSF1887.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (b) Atlanta - Make it stand out Seal of the President of the United States https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667986202109-LNVMN6Q1ZN5DZD82ZYOW/_DSF1874.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (b) Atlanta - The Jimmy Carter Presidential Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667986208046-N8L5G33PKU78WEXSZ3QR/_DSF1877.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (b) Atlanta - Entrance to the Jimmy Carter Presitential Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667986222108-593QFG9FFFEPVJUH6KYS/_DSF1888.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (b) Atlanta - Looking through to the files of Jimmy Carter's Presidency https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667986931168-IBYVIO30U2YDUZ3NRQUI/_DSF1879.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (b) Atlanta - The story of President Jimmy Carter is all here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667986926446-LMKMPIQAWMGK56LSBVB4/_DSF1880.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (b) Atlanta - Jimmy Carter's time in the Navy depicted here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667986961571-LSU96WU8R5X2WS541YT0/_DSF1881.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (b) Atlanta - A great timeline of President Jimmy Carter leads you through the museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667995197361-ZGBR3BDEQTBLY1V4S503/_DSF1883.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (b) Atlanta - The Oval Office https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667995196732-Q6PTYCCBC71SQAASEZ1O/_DSF1890.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (b) Atlanta - Continuing to make a difference around the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667995221122-WWEV8D6P30EAOO7O9ZY2/_DSF1891.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (b) Atlanta - Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667995228356-4V5OMUC2ADLIAHA64VL3/_DSF1893.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (b) Atlanta - President Jimmy Carter's Nobel Peace Prize https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667995844975-Z914N7EAZCYUOCNJ4TZP/_DSF1904.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (b) Atlanta - Enjoying the gardens of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667995822412-JXWJDLAUHDAVJZKVBS2W/_DSF1906.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (b) Atlanta - Wildlife and sculptures in the grounds of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667995884097-26SZKUOCAIXDSLA3F47A/_DSF1909.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (b) Atlanta - Lakeside view, with downtown Atlanta in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667995901655-8KXNBPO4SV9FEG4GPPW4/_DSF1911.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (b) Atlanta - The Saturday farmers market at the Jimmy Carter Presidential museum. All year round, just be there before 12 noon… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667996831983-C01RALODB1U6G76RJP2K/IMG_8935.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (b) Atlanta - 770 miles and a few bug splats later, it was time to say goodbye to my trusty steed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667996742355-N9UHQPDHYF8LD8VO0UHG/IMG_8941.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (b) Atlanta - A pretty empty flight back means you can lay down and rest overnight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667996747666-6H02EFD0TJAUTJZQUIR9/IMG_8947.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (b) Atlanta - Sunrise arriving back in the UK https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/travel-with-neil-atlanta-a monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/d0cf8665-5d3f-47ca-b501-070b708fc624/IMG_8923.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (a) Atlanta - Make it stand out Me, sat in Ricci De Forrest’s classic VW Karmann Ghia outside the Madam CJ Walker Museum, Atlanta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/420c6f0c-adf2-4932-ae2e-7eebb506fe76/_DSF1848-Edit.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (a) Atlanta - Make it stand out Ricci De Forest, owner of Madam CJ Walkers Beauty Shoppe and museum, sits discussing the many images of Jazz, Blues and R&B greats that fill the walls and ceiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667394286620-GBISGR65TZWZDBI4LTPK/_DSF1840.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (a) Atlanta - Desk containing many original pieces of equipment belonging to Madam C J Walker's Beauty Shop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667394285232-1DTU7N4ELIY37P3RL3MT/_DSF1843.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (a) Atlanta - A display trunk holding more original tools from the Madam CJ Walker Beauty Shoppe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667394301829-7GVIGEXI6D0GTNTKDDVY/_DSF1847.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (a) Atlanta - Take a seat and relax a while. You'll enjoy the tunes Ricci keeps on the turntables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667395610549-Z0RTBXIMJF4FQVBJ9N4F/_DSF1851.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (a) Atlanta - A classic unidyne vocal mic in WERD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667395659807-XPZVACLHTU5PZF65MCKW/_DSF1858.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (a) Atlanta - A poster showing Ricci De Forest of WERD in front of just some of Ricci's vinyl collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667395633995-4MI1JNZLCDE85R7MCT2B/_DSF1839.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (a) Atlanta - Music is a huge part of Ricci's life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/208c883e-6bcd-47b8-a110-2474b202c4b7/_DSF1864.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (a) Atlanta - Make it stand out Ricci De Forest outside the Madam C J Walker museum incorporating WERD radio station https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667396828786-ACMZM3VMPLZI6BI0P8JO/_DSF1846.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (a) Atlanta - The reality of history. A model of a black boy with a sign in front saying 'We serve colored carry out only'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667396779252-TXB5VOBVGO998ZS6Y03H/_DSF1835.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (a) Atlanta - In times past, this was the stark reality. Segregation was rule. The reality of segregation in America in past times. Where the hair washing station for ‘white women only’ stood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667396768125-7QO6PMHXYGT49I822SKQ/_DSF1836.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (a) Atlanta - In times past, this was the stark reality. Segregation was rule. The reality of segregation in America in past times. Hair washing station for ‘colored women only’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667396833456-ZGMUWY73Y4OZ237O8IBZ/_DSF1845.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (a) Atlanta - This sign was everywhere... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/e661a018-d25f-40b4-ad54-89bd7d6b2f8e/_DSF1838.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (a) Atlanta - Make it stand out Ricci sat in front of his ‘Wall of Vinyl’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/41f6d9f0-ae22-4f78-862a-c0c328aa0221/_DSF1860-Editv2.0.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (a) Atlanta - Make it stand out Ricci De Forest. Friendly, knowledgeable and possibly the most passionate jazz connoisseur you’ll ever meet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667398330578-9HYR824XKWPY9XP1ZIOR/IMG_8921.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (a) Atlanta - Me, Ricci De Forrest and his son, Biondi. I truly had an amazing time with these guys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1667398341612-RL83YNG152RORDD4E2QK/IMG_8925.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt5 (a) Atlanta - Not the next Fun Lovin' Criminals cover... Biondi, me and Ricci De Forest with his classic VW Karmann Ghia. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/travel-with-neil-lynchburg monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/2f397ac7-6aad-4ef3-ab26-158fd6f6fdf8/_DSF1775.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt 4. Lynchburg - Make it stand out Oh… I guess we’re not in the city any more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666956673486-LU3XF62V77KZZWASNILR/_DSF1831.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt 4. Lynchburg - Jack Daniels Welcome Centre Here’s where your journey into Tennessee whiskey making begins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666956710504-FS9KITW0RPRUDWNM6KPR/IMG_8912.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt 4. Lynchburg - Mr Jack Daniels on the spot of his first still. This statue stands on the spot of Jack Daniels original whiskey still. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666956778957-Y41LWXE5E71LJJBVO9T1/_DSF1807.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt 4. Lynchburg - The source of spring water used for every drop of Jack Daniels This is the spring that has supplied the water for Jack Daniels from day one to this very day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666956877556-OYM4KGZCHQSIPIXMH225/_DSF1809.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt 4. Lynchburg - Jack Daniels original head office Jack Daniels original head office still stands within the distillery grounds, a whole 30ft from the current distillery head office. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666957266983-UCTBWXLNXO9HWBXOL5PA/IMG_8904.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt 4. Lynchburg - Inside the Jack Daniels visitor centre The Jack Daniels visitor centre, where all tours start from. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666957348474-BXJCOG5WYIHIFJ075Y2E/_DSF1786.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt 4. Lynchburg - A tour group experiencing the Jack Daniels distillery Tour groups aren’t too large to keep things personal. Possibly obviously, the ‘dry county’ tour groups seemed a little smaller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666957353950-EV9Z3AGL4AQKU0P4NDWY/_DSF1790.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt 4. Lynchburg - Making charcoal at Jack Daniels Jack Daniels make their own charcoal for filtering the whiskey through. It’s their own special recipe, with very precise burn times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666957368125-YEW9C1DDBJDC6BEZEW2Y/_DSF1800.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt 4. Lynchburg - Tour guide Jon T. Funny and informative. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666957886288-Z05ID61DUA7VKHV98NRF/_DSF1805.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt 4. Lynchburg - Jack Daniels own fire truck... The Jack Daniels distillery has it’s own fire department within it’s grounds. This truck thankfully has long since been retired. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666957900961-ZV7QXK0JPZ31CT7PQ3H7/_DSF1813.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt 4. Lynchburg - One of the Still Houses This is just one of the Still Houses. No photography or phone use is allowed in here due to the high levels of alcohol and fumes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666957963809-I5FPV47VZZU3625EH794/_DSF1822.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt 4. Lynchburg - Special Edition Bottling plant Mass bottling is done elsewhere, but Jack Daniels have a bottling plant on site for very special editions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666957982507-7VDPGIM2EYMLP0XXUM0Y/_DSF1821.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt 4. Lynchburg - Buy a barrel, get a brass plaque. Yes, you can buy whole barrels of Jack Daniels from the distillery. Those who do get their name immortalised in the plaque rooms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/d8b9c2b2-7010-4d95-8217-f9a2ad734c18/_DSF1824.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt 4. Lynchburg - Make it stand out Just one of the many barrel houses Jack Daniels have. This little one only stores 11’000 barrels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/df7948e4-7361-4a28-834b-10e5c0cd1c33/IMG_8918_jpg.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt 4. Lynchburg - Make it stand out The finished product. This one a special edition that, although possibly justified, wasn’t opened that evening. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/travel-with-neil-nashville monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/31b95ed6-4af8-466e-8674-9111e7c3160b/_DSF1666.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - Make it stand out Old and New. Nashville is a city of two distinct halves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666888723548-9VTCS8HDLX9YRH50KAXX/_DSF1668.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - Honky Tonk Highway, downtown Nashville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666888724277-PZQM8SK744SXOIKXY2WR/_DSF1670.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - Neon signs outside of every bar on Broadway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666888753260-R087UFMIYPUA0MRUR1PE/_DSF1692.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - Country wear stores mix with the Honky Tonk bars https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666888745721-VFCWE1QE1HC66IDTZ04Y/_DSF1722.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - What it says on the tin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666890003939-EVZE8VD4I1X10IX066F9/_DSF1674.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - Downtown Nashville, friendly & safe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666890008756-92WT5LQEKRZNU2WYZ6E1/_DSF1678.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - The Johnny Cash & Patsy Cline Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666890070527-46YFAIF70R3SBJNMHNND/_DSF1703-Pano.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - The Country Music Hall of Fame - huge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666890021616-LYZRVL970S9JY43I7YW6/_DSF1695.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - The Ryman Auditorium, where it all started. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666890617112-SY3FMCVF99T4X6UTJKVA/_DSF1642.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - 'Musica' Statue Look closely and you'll see what season I visited https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666890618115-QXGLXN66V9MYSGRIF6CP/_DSF1680.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - Sculpture on the banks of the Cumberland river https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666890648835-7PQXDKCS9JL91W73FP62/_DSF1686.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - Fort Nashborough - The foundations of Nashville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666890633091-TRM303BKLNMWHNX7WWPJ/IMG_8853.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - The Frist Art Museum - it was closed when I was there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666891336623-U5376INYKAR6P698F8MZ/IMG_8873.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - Third Man Records, Nashville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666891333841-6PPOV97GE8MZTDQYDRJ2/IMG_8874.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - Third Man Records, Nashville One of the coolest records and memorabilia stores you’ll find. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666891443791-NYBSZPV2KCYMEDIFR8NV/_DSF1653.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - The ever changing skyline of Nashville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666891323369-GMIEN9T3DDB92KXPHMNZ/_DSF1733.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - The John Seigenthaler pedestrian bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666891290964-D149NE18NCPV9202YG6N/_DSF1711.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - Nashville loves it's Tennessee Titans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666891318025-SOAGWRPBC9CUI44RS5GH/_DSF1727.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - Nashville from The John Seigenthaler Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666892128306-HTCW2KEI9RR1KV319V4D/_DSF1748.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - The Athenian Parthenon - Nashville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666891941172-TA2JIIO0E72XS61J3K59/_DSF1760-Pano.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - Goddess Athena in the great temple space https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666892466675-V2DFPU8DJVRK7ZJ35GAX/IMG_8891.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - Nashville is more than country music & cowboy hats... Nashville is more than country music & cowboy hats... but that’s all catered for in spadefuls if you want it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666892495033-MBYSQ3IUE4W4H015U0G3/IMG_8868.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - Modern Nashville has an abundance of cool cafes too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666892495159-3MCNJZ42X6EH8RZOLY0K/_DSF1682.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - Historic Nashville waterfront. A nice place to chill and people watch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666892543265-9TM8C9TDS4FH60LG7PZ7/_DSF1729.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - The Cumberland river is also a workplace for some. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666892542792-37EIR9VKJ24DSMRPOR4K/_DSF1685.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - Historic Nashville waterfront. A nice place to chill and people watch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666892574456-0QM6W4Q4C9PI4UD64OCN/_DSF1676.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - Many country music stars have their own Honky Tonks in Nashville... Many country music stars have their own Honky Tonks in Nashville... this is the one owned by Florida Georgia Line. I was surprised to discover I actually like a lot of their music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666892581238-ZJBCDN6YNB5ZUVFQSLMP/_DSF1661.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - The old Union Train Station - now a hotel & restaurants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666892605817-NGSUQ4QF0ODWIS3RQYUW/_DSF1650.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.3 Nashville - Nashville, What Lifts You wings mural... Nashville, What Lifts You Wings mural... one of many murals in Nashville https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/usa-road-trip-pt2-louisville monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/53bb048a-346b-4ede-ada3-0bec0e1548bf/_DSF1627-Pano-Edit.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.2 Louisville - Make it stand out The Muhammad Ali Centre in Louisville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/a8a67b0d-700f-4b2a-9dae-0d570e22d51c/IMG_8839.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.2 Louisville - Make it stand out Neil standing on the strangely quiet W. Main St in Louisville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666621018754-2EJ6FFWXCTPG6LNIIZXG/_DSF1614.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.2 Louisville - Stacks of wood billets ready to be turned into Baseball bats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666620680150-8LH4205QAG6YG5UXI4FJ/IMG_8811.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.2 Louisville - The highly calibrated 'Pro' bat machine. This machine is for professional player bats only and is only fed the highest quality wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666620655955-VQ0MXV9GXHZZHCGH08RK/_DSF1613.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.2 Louisville - Tour guide Jim showing how professional players have slightly diffrent design requirements https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666620675338-3OFECQCOG3P4KS4EQLBS/_DSF1621.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.2 Louisville - Worker applying one of the graphics to a Louisville Slugger bat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666621123974-G1PK3DLND4GDG03MZB8T/_DSF1618.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.2 Louisville - A display of custom bat designs for different players or special occassions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666621159403-VN0NW4K01CZHPOJKVKJ8/IMG_8814.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.2 Louisville - High quality wood at varying stages of the bat making process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666621520159-DNWR1EV3BF1M71SLLE38/IMG_8815.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.2 Louisville - The factory is kept at a strict humidity level https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666621511012-KJ5AE8RCPDKCTQZNHEDC/_DSF1615.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.2 Louisville - Hall of Fame signatures on a mechanical lathe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666621509324-KAZWP4AB996G07G0OSJC/_DSF1623.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.2 Louisville - Bats receiving their first sealing clear coat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666621527571-W3ITYEFDQM5ALU2KRPHG/IMG_8823.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.2 Louisville - The museum also has historical displays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666621538729-JGXIYFS44A6K80388383/IMG_8825.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.2 Louisville - The central floor ceiling display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666621540921-099BLTRDH4K67T4QC8PQ/IMG_8827.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.2 Louisville - Tour guide Jim displaying how Louisville Slugger bats were originally embossed with steel plates and extreme heat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/55b7a9c9-122f-4d18-855b-352413716293/IMG_8840.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.2 Louisville - Make it stand out You can’t miss the Louisville Slugger Museum… it’s fairly blatant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/0313e170-1a2b-444f-9dc2-cbf5929642b6/_DSF1633.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.2 Louisville - Make it stand out A very quiet and very closed Muhammad Ali Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666624424028-GS26XYUYJPKPB9IG7EMY/_DSF1625.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.2 Louisville - A derelict building in downtown Louisville? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666624406900-9TZJFTOF0PA2A5SM25V9/IMG_8836.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.2 Louisville - It's actually an arts and sports area... V.Cool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666624420149-2KWQ43KAG4GNVNB8YIKA/IMG_8837.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.2 Louisville - Pink penguins on the roof and a replica of David on the sidewalk. I... I honestly don't know why. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/usa-road-trip-pt1-ohio monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/3a287a45-1505-4f56-92f1-34b8c412568c/IMG_8779.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.1 Ohio - Make it stand out Mirror Lake within the grounds of The Ohio State University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/04c225e5-2868-4b85-a0de-7ac561e95c47/IMG_8760.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.1 Ohio - Make it stand out Autumn (Fall in the US) is a great time to visit Ohio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666608558975-7V5XGMP5KEK59UQJ9UEG/IMG_8763.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.1 Ohio - 1937 Nash Lafayette Coupe on a side street in Columbus, Ohio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666608562254-VF5HE7HIKHDCP5W46XJC/IMG_8767.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.1 Ohio - 1937 Nash Lafayette Coupe on a side street in Columbus, Ohio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666609024464-8ALCRZAGQ2Y033J3N7SL/IMG_8770.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.1 Ohio - Early Autumn at Ohio State University https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666609009704-JW944AV2A5EGRR0W4MJB/IMG_8772.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.1 Ohio - University Hall Office of The Executive Dean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666609028901-PU92R9HGMGPA31LBIVQ5/IMG_8782.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.1 Ohio - The Rotunda at one end of Ohio State University Football Stadium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666609691696-2OKYACLMUQDC8XC11N1B/IMG_8776.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.1 Ohio - Statue of William Oxley Thompson in front of his library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666609673697-46DHNCTJZ82H5S4TJU0J/IMG_8773.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.1 Ohio - The Thompson Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666609658432-KIVAX1DWDE85A14KH67V/IMG_8774.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.1 Ohio - The glass and steel 10 floor library extension https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666609685156-8Q3ITRXBI4A2HFLULEE2/IMG_8775.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.1 Ohio - The Ohio State Buckeyes Lego replica statdium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/b5ccb273-5ea5-4a39-8157-6a81040fea61/IMG_8780.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.1 Ohio - Make it stand out Mirror Lake within the grounds of The Ohio State University https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666610226466-TEF5WWSC67R3NQ69DXJS/IMG_8797.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.1 Ohio - Ready to start the road trip south. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/1666610226549-FUAQ8KSN6NNT2ZT9XNY3/IMG_8800.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil does a US Road Trip - Pt.1 Ohio - My rental vehicle for the journey. Big, possibly impractical, but I didn't care a jot. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/jennifer-kosharek monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/e62afcbd-4a46-4d8f-8dbf-b2ca408ca349/0786-Edit01.jpg Blog - The People I Know and The People I Meet - Jennifer Kosharek, Artist - Make it stand out Jennifer Kosharek in front of one of her wall murals in St Pete’s, Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/711fa146-9d9a-4cfc-890e-1716b064ebe7/850_0609v.2.jpg Blog - The People I Know and The People I Meet - Jennifer Kosharek, Artist - Make it stand out Jennifer wearing her old sunglasses and protective respirator in front of one of her murals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/2ab4a029-fb2d-4152-8bcd-bd4fa89c6aed/0734-Edit.jpg Blog - The People I Know and The People I Meet - Jennifer Kosharek, Artist - Make it stand out Jennifer Kosharek while still living in St Pete’s, Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/f86052c5-d261-42f4-a47a-78a4a94237ce/0719-Edit.jpg Blog - The People I Know and The People I Meet - Jennifer Kosharek, Artist - Make it stand out Jennifer Kosharek standing in front of the unfinished mural. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/the-people-i-know-and-the-people-i-meet-mark-swn-y-mor monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/830e4898-351d-4d44-b95a-ad0d93db0130/03.jpg Blog - The People I Know and The People I Meet - Mark @ Swn Y Mor - Make it stand out Mark Gardner, Owner of Swn Y Mor Restaurant & Blue China Tea House https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/9609f545-78ee-4ef5-baa2-65fadbc38dc4/02.jpg Blog - The People I Know and The People I Meet - Mark @ Swn Y Mor - Make it stand out Mark sits on and surveys a small part of his empire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/c06b1177-63f6-437b-9645-78acf7b4d22b/01.jpg Blog - The People I Know and The People I Meet - Mark @ Swn Y Mor - Make it stand out Mark making another excellent coffee. Yes, I did enjoy it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/5a938d9c-e26a-4845-a622-d0ddd7fdd273/04.jpg Blog - The People I Know and The People I Meet - Mark @ Swn Y Mor - Make it stand out Mark enjoying the fruits of his labour on his restaurant roof terrace. https://www.neilshelbylong.com/blog/the-highlands monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be81f4150a54fd6b5cd7256/93c123bc-856c-4b7c-b595-d0d0236d1ac5/NeilScotland-16.jpg Blog - Travel with Neil visits The Highlands - Make it stand out Sun, rain, rainbows and stunning colours. 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