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Further thoughts on iPad photography workflows
My recent article on iPad mobile photo editing with Lightroom has proven popular. Here are some further thoughts on advanced photo editing on iOS, and a couple of infuriating bugs I’ve discovered. Progress with Lightroom Mobile First, an update on Lightroom. I have been in talks with the support
News – The Alder Trail in Trail Magazine, and Sidetracked Volume 8
I haven’t had much time for writing on here this month – work seems to have been relentless – but there are some notable updates I’m excited to share with you. New article in Trail magazine In the November 2016 issue of Trail Magazine, you’ll find my feature on
iPad mobile photography workflows in 2016
Ever since the iPad was first introduced, I’ve been trying to make it work as a viable portable computer. Photography remains a real weak point of iOS, and although iOS 10 takes a big leap forward in closing that gap, it still isn’t quite there. First, let me
The Skye Trail – field notes
Here is a little extra information I hope might be of assistance for anyone planning a hike of the Skye Trail. We hiked it in May 2016. The weather was stunning – despite a little drizzle and cloud at first, things soon perked up and we walked most of the route
Are trail shoes durable enough?
Like many backpackers, I have made the switch to lightweight, breathable, non-waterproof footwear. It’s an approach with many benefits, but I’ve come to discover one significant disadvantage: durability. I first used the original 5.10 Guide Tennies as lightweight approach shoes in the mountains – that is, footwear capable
Haute Route Pyrenees gear report
I recently returned from a section hike of the Haute Route Pyrenees. Here’s a brief look at how some of my items of gear performed. See the complete gear list here. Footwear Although I’ve sung the praises of the Merrell All Out Peak trail shoes before, my enthusiasm
Do wind farms really have no effect on tourism?
This morning, I read an article in The Guardian with a puzzling headline: Scottish windfarms have ‘no effect’ on tourism, report finds. Here’s why I think this is nonsense. For those who love the Scottish hills, the subject of wind farms on wild land is an emotive one. As
HRP/GR 11 Day 12
The HRP / GR11 blog series HRP day 1 HRP day 2 HRP day 3 HRP day 4 HRP day 5 HRP day 6 HRP day 7 HRP / GR11 day 8 HRP / GR11 day 9 HRP / GR11 day 10 HRP / GR11 day 11 HRP / GR11 day 12 Leaving the trail I
HRP/GR11 Day 11
The HRP / GR11 blog series HRP day 1 HRP day 2 HRP day 3 HRP day 4 HRP day 5 HRP day 6 HRP day 7 HRP / GR11 day 8 HRP / GR11 day 9 HRP / GR11 day 10 HRP / GR11 day 11 HRP / GR11 day 12 An exhausting descent Total
HRP/GR11 Day 10
The HRP / GR11 blog series HRP day 1 HRP day 2 HRP day 3 HRP day 4 HRP day 5 HRP day 6 HRP day 7 HRP / GR11 day 8 HRP / GR11 day 9 HRP / GR11 day 10 HRP / GR11 day 11 HRP / GR11 day 12 Back on the GR11