Russell Jackson Photography

07/12/2024

I’ve been in the photographic doldrums for probably a year or more. Interest waned and you can’t force it. Walk away and do something else instead, it will return. Saying that, a holiday in the mountains is a great motivator. I generally prefer a long lens for mountain images. Bringing a small part of a much bigger scene in close as a study is what I find more rewarding.

03/12/2024

Planned on visiting this location for sunrise this morning. Alarm at 6, looked outside and it looked overcast so abandoned that, headed instead for Penmachno. It was 10:30am by this point, then discovered the road was closed so went to the original location. The snow was a surprise and the light was nice. I now wonder what the sunrise would have been like. Oh well, you’ve got to be in it to win it.

07/07/2024

Here's a location with a stunning view that I plan to visit again later in the year. It's a perfect vantage point almost no-one visits, looking over the distant mountains of Eryri.

31/03/2024

I have a new video up on my channel, looking at compact cameras to see if they hold up compared to bigger systems, plus an explore around Dinorwic Quarry.

Camera equipment can get heavy. Pro level bodies and lenses, accessories, tripods. It all adds up. Does it need to be like that though? I've used a Canon Po...

21/03/2024

“We have founds it! The way into Mordor…” I didn’t spot two hobbits and Gollum on my walk but I’m sure they’re up there somewhere.

20/03/2024

Spending this week in North Wales and so a visit to the beach at Dinas Dinlle is obligatory. I captured many images of this scene as the light changed but this was one of the last few as the light faded.

07/03/2024

This image feels a bit like it was taken from another mountain, but no, it was taken from sea level, at Ynys. From a small hidden parking place with a few benches is the most surprising vantage point of the mountains east of Porthmadog. From here, Cnicht looks massive and imposing when photographed with a telephoto lens. The drama of the sky and a dusting of snow certainly helps darken the mood.

11/02/2024

Those special moments. My hike yesterday was planned to be just that, a hike. I almost didn’t take a camera. Nearing the top of Derwent Edge it became clear that I’d be above the clouds, and when I got there it was magical 😍.

04/01/2024

I’ve still got some copies of my ‘Slate’ zine available. Check them out here: https://russelljackson.photography/shop

28/12/2023

Apparently I have 2000 of you following my page! That’s pretty cool and humbling. Thanks everyone for following, liking and sharing my posts. 🙏🤗🎉