5 top spots for photographers in Zurich

5 top spots for photographers in Zurich Zurich is a great destination for photographers. From its charming old town with cobblestone streets and medieval architecture to the modern, glass-clad buildings set against the stunning backdrop of the Swiss Alps, there is no...

5 top spots for photographers in Bruges

5 top spots for photographers in Bruges Bruges, often referred to as the “Venice of the North,” is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its enchanting medieval architecture, winding canals, and cobblestone streets. The city’s well-preserved...

How to create an HDR moon composite using Photoshop

How to create an HDR moon composite using Photoshop This spectacular image depicting the crescent moon moving through space is one of the most challenging I’ve ever created. Here’s a quick guide to how I did it, and how you can capture a similar shot...

Review: K&F Black Mist Filter for Astrophotography

Review: K&F Black Mist Filter for Astrophotography Earlier this month, K&F invited me to try out their Black Mist filters as part of my photography work, produce some images, and give an honest appraisal of how well it works. What is a Black Mist filter? The...

Photographing Iceland with PhotoHound

Photographing Iceland with PhotoHound The entire reason my passion for photography was ignited was by visiting Iceland in 2010 and failing to adequately capture its incredible beauty with my pretty modest camera and even more modest photography skills. One evening...

5 top spots for photographers in Seattle

5 top spots for photographers in Seattle In 2013 my wife and I spent a week in Seattle and I look back fondly on the trip as one of my favourite cities in the US. As global travel has ground to a halt I’ve been spending the last few months revisiting my archive...

5 top spots for photographers in Brussels

5 top spots for photographers in Brussels I love architecture and cityscapes, and Brussels gives me plenty of opportunities to shoot these styles. Easily and inexpensively accessible by air and rail from other European countries, Brussels is an interesting place for a...

A Beginner’s Guide To Photographing Comet Neowise

A Beginner’s Guide To Photographing Comet Neowise The comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) has arrived in the night sky here in the northern hemisphere, delighting skywatchers and photographers alike. With planning, patience and clear skies you can capture an unforgettable...

Destinology Workshop 2020

Destinology Workshop 2020 Big thanks to all who attended my travel photography talk for Destinology on Saturday, February 29. Hope you had a safe journey home. Now that the dust has settled, I hope that you’ve come away from the workshop feeling a more confident...

Phone Box Library

Phone Box Library Phone Box Library © Mathew Browne. For more London photo spots, visit PhotoHound. When I was researching locations for my next book, I knew that I wanted to put modern interpretations of classic London sights. The red phone box, albeit somewhat a...

How To Photograph An ISS Transit Of The Moon

How To Photograph An ISS Transit Of The Moon I’ve always been fascinated by the night sky, and one of my favourite things to look out for is the International Space Station when it passes overhead. It still boggles my mind that there are people up there, 200...

5 tips for photographers in Vienna

5 tips for photographers in Vienna In the winter of 2017 I had a chance to visit beautiful Vienna for a couple of days with my wife and son. The photo opportunities are endless – this is just a sample of what you can see and do in a couple of days in Austria’s...

5 top spots for photographers in Bratislava

5 top spots for photographers in Bratislava I recently visited Bratislava along with my wife and five month old son, to visit the Christmas markets and to explore the city’s photo opportunities. Here are my top five Bratislava photo spots, with my tips on how to...