The Crowhurst Yew Tree, located in the churchyard of St George’s Church in East Sussex, is one of the oldest living things in the county.
Estimated to be over 1,300 years old, it predates the Norman Conquest and may even mark a site of spiritual importance stretching back into pre-Christian Britain.
Continue reading Crowhurst Yew Tree, East Sussex – Ancient Yew Beside St George’s ChurchHidden in St Helen’s Wood above Ore in Hastings is a small spring known as St Helen’s Well. Tucked away in the woodland valley below the ridge where Old St Helen’s Church stands, it’s an easy place to walk past without ever realising it’s there.
The well itself isn’t marked on modern OS maps, but the clue lies in the spring symbol in the valley. By heading towards the nearest spring relative to St Helen’s Wood, it’s possible to track down the location where the water emerges from the hillside.
Continue reading St Helen’s Well, HastingsThe church’s elevated position reflects an older landscape. In medieval times churches were often built on high ground overlooking settlements and farmland, both for visibility and for the practical benefit of dry ground above the valley below.
Standing quietly on the ridge above Ore in Hastings are the remains of Old St Helen’s Church, one of the oldest church sites in the town. Today the roofless walls and sturdy tower sit among weathered gravestones and grass, but for centuries this was the parish church serving the surrounding rural community.
Continue reading Old St Helen’s Church Ruins, HastingsWhile exploring the foreshore at Bexhill Beach over the last couple of days, I came across several remarkable features preserved in the rock – dinosaur footprints dating back roughly 135 million years to the Early Cretaceous period.
The Sussex coast exposes rocks from the Ashdown Formation, part of the Wealden Group. At the time these sediments were forming, this area wasn’t coastline at all. It was a warm river floodplain with muddy riverbanks, shallow lagoons and dense vegetation. Dinosaurs walked across these mudflats, leaving footprints that were buried by sediment and eventually turned into rock.
Coastal erosion along the foreshore is now slowly revealing parts of that ancient landscape again.
Continue reading Dinosaur Footprints on Bexhill Beach – 135 Million Years Old2025 was a year of working closer to home and learning to respond to conditions rather than chase them. From misty dawns on the South Downs to woodland waterfalls in the High Weald and long exposures on Romney Marsh, this review brings together one standout image from each month — moments that best reflect how and where I photographed across the year.
Continue reading Landscape Photography Review 2025March delivered a rich mix of light, weather, and emotion across Sussex and Kent—a month where every outing felt like part of a bigger creative shift. From fog-drenched woodlands to glassy low tides, each trip brought its own challenges and rewards, deepening my approach to both photography and videography. I found myself not only chasing images but also refining my tools, learning new rhythms, and reconnecting with familiar landscapes through fresh eyes.
This review brings together a series of location shoots that marked real growth in how I document the outdoors—both in stills and on video. Whether it was the moody silence of Coblye Wood, the golden calm of Seaford sunsets, or the chaotic mishap that nearly cost me a camera, every experience had something to teach. Here’s the story of March—told in photos, footage, and field notes from the road.
Continue reading March Landscape Photography Review 2025For the past couple of years, I’ve had a very specific image in mind: the sun setting directly behind Newhaven Lighthouse, viewed from Seaford Beach. My first serious attempt was back in September 2023, and while promising, it left me with a mental checklist of improvements. This March 2025, with a high-pressure system settling in and hazy skies predicted all week, I decided it was time to return for another go. This time, I made two dedicated visits in two consecutive days—each unique in its own way.
Continue reading Seaford Sunset Newhaven Lighthouse2024 has been a year full of challenges, surprises, and unforgettable moments behind the lens. From stormy seascapes and misty woodlands to vivid sunsets and vibrant wildflower fields, every month brought its own unique story and photographic opportunities. Whether it was embracing the unpredictable weather of the South Downs, exploring new locations in Thailand, or capturing the fleeting magic of fog and light, each scene was a reminder of why I love landscape photography.
This review brings together my favorite shots and stories from the year, offering a glimpse into the diverse beauty of the natural world and the joy of capturing it. As I reflect on the experiences and lessons learned, I’m reminded that photography is not just about the images, but the journeys and emotions behind them. Let’s take a look back at 2024, one frame at a time.
Continue reading Landscape Photography Review 2024What follows is a review of Landscape and seascape photography during March 2024. The majority of the time spent outdoors was on the south downs and coast of East Sussex.
Continue reading March Landscape Photography 2024As the wheel of time turned through 2023, my journey with the camera has been a testament to the timeless dance of light and landscape. From the crisp, dramatic skies of January to the ethereal cloud inversions of December, each month brought its own canvas of colours, moments, and stories. This collection is more than a series of images; it’s a narrative of persistence, patience, and the spontaneous joy of discovering beauty in the expected and unexpected alike. Join me as I retrace my steps through the seasons, sharing the scenes that stopped me in my tracks and the tales behind them. May these photographs inspire you to find your own adventures in the world’s vast gallery.
Continue reading Best Landscape Photography 2023What follows is a compilation of locations visited and the best landscape photography during the month of March 2023.
Continue reading March Photography 2023 ReviewWhat follows is a compilation of the best landscape photo for each month during the year 2022.
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