Welcome to 2026

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Hello folks,

It’s been a minute since you’ve heard from me. Here’s where things are.

I’ve had respiratory issues all my life and for the last four months or so have had increasing challenges breathing. The numbers looked ok but I couldn’t get air in. Long boring story, I suffered complete respiratory failure on Dec 11, 2025 and was only released from hospital on Jan 2, 2026 and while I am much better, the recovery period will take time I am told.

Lack of air impacted content creation but so too did my thinking on the subjects of photography and video. I no longer think about gear at all, and rarely even about post processing tools. I am almost entirely focused now on the craft of image creation and story telling.

This means that going forward I will be breaking the rules of modern media. I will be delivering less volume, but I hope more rich content. I am told to post several times a week, but more is never the same as good.

Thanks for all your support and I hope that you stick with me as we move ahead. If you have ideas or questions, please send them in. If it is of interest to you, time has proven it is likely to be of interest to others.

Cheers!

Ross

Computers and Digital Photography

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Computers and Digital Photography

Hi folks. I saw an article that proposed that we as committed digital photographers could do everything we could possibly need to do using only a tablet or a smartphone. This struck me as so incredibly inane, that I had to look more closely.

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Gear as Crutch. Or Disincentive

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Gear as Crutch. Or Disincentive

We understand the value proposition of a crutch when our mobility is challenged. But if you have ever been relegated to using a crutch for an extended period of time, you’ve also realized that while it can be beneficial, it’s also often a hindrance. What happens when you allow your gear to become a crutch?

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