Scott Hibberson

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Photo of the day (Chesterfield Canal)

Chesterfield Canal

Photo of the day (Chesterfield Canal)

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Photo of the day (summer paddle)

Phoebe having a paddle down Anston Stones

Photo of the day (summer paddle)

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Photo of the day (Stratford-upon-Avon)

Stratford-upon-Avon, UK

Photo of the day (Stratford-upon-Avon)

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Photo of the day (Anne Hathaway’s cottage)

Anne Hathaway’s cottage, Stratford on Avon

Photo of the day (Anne Hathaway’s cottage)

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Photo of the day (Phlegm)

Phlegm, 2024

Photo of the day (Phlegm)

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Photo of the day (Roche Abbey in Spring)

I’ve probably taken hundreds of photographs of Roche Abbey over the years (if not thousands), and it’s one of those places I never tire of capturing. Continue reading Photo of the day (Roche Abbey in Spring)

Photo of the day (Roche Abbey in Spring)

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Photo of the day (Greek charm)

Blue and white have become the colours that are synonymous with the Greek islands, creating one of the most recognisable landscapes in the world. From the winding streets of Skiathos (below) to the whitewashed homes overlooking the Aegean Sea, these colours are more than just a design choice; they tell a story of history, culture, and practicality. Skiathos, Greece The brilliant blue reflects…

Photo of the day (Greek charm)

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Photo of the day (Mandraki Forest)

Mandraki Forest, Skiathos. One of my favourite runs in Skiathos takes you through the towering Aleppo pines of Mandraki Forest. An area popular with hikers and it’s easy to see why. Continue reading Photo of the day (Mandraki Forest)

Photo of the day (Mandraki Forest)

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Photo of the day (Aselinos Beach)

Aselinos beach, Skiathos

Photo of the day (Aselinos Beach)

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Bands of tranquility

Lines are one of the most powerful compositional tools in photography. Whether obvious or subtle, they guide the viewer’s eye, create emotion, establish structure, and transform ordinary scenes into compelling visual stories. Understanding how lines work can dramatically improve the quality and impact of your photographs, regardless of the camera you use. Continue reading Bands of tranquility

Bands of tranquility

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Photo of the Day (Bluebells in Spring)

Bluebells in Spring, Dinnington, UK

Photo of the Day (Bluebells in Spring)

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Photo of the day (brown hare)

You don’t expect a brown hare to run across the path right in front of you. I think the hare was as startled as I was to find someone else walking in the woods at such an early hour. Luckily, I had the presence of mind to take a quick picture before the hare darted off into a sea of bluebells. A brown hare dashing through Swinstons Hill Wood

Photo of the day (brown hare)

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Five Lightroom tips for bird photography

I’ve been dabbling with Lightroom recently to explore which settings work well when taking photographs of birds, and I want to share what I’ve learned along the way. Taking photographs of birds can be very rewarding and very frustrating, in equal measure. Continue reading Five Lightroom tips for bird photography

Five Lightroom tips for bird photography

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Photo of the day (Chiffchaff)

Chiffchaff

Photo of the day (Chiffchaff)

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Photo of the day (Goldcrest)

Patience. It doesn’t always pay off, but sometimes it does, and today was one of those days. I’d waited patiently outside Bluebell Wood for about fifteen minutes, just listening to the birds with my camera. I could hear common chiffchaffs, song thrushes and even the occasional bullfinch, but none of them were in view to take a good photograph. Then, as if by magic, a goldcrest landed on a…

Photo of the day (Goldcrest)

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Photo of the day (Squirrels in Spring)

Squirrels in Spring

Photo of the day (Squirrels in Spring)

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Geek sketch (Assault on Lion Gate)

Assault on Lion Gate I thought I’d try my hand at a pencil sketch, rather than the usual inks. Pencil is a lot more forgiving of mistakes, after all. it also gives you better control over shading – something I struggle with a little in inks. The style is very much old school fantasy, but I couldn’t resist throwing in an Easter Egg for those of you that love Ancient Greece. Can you spot it?

Geek sketch (Assault on Lion Gate)