The following lectures last around 90 minutes, preferably with a break, half to two thirds of the way through although continuous presentation is equally possible with the commentary being slightly curtailed.  They are illustrated with either digitally projected images (D) or projected 35mm transparencies (S).

The lectures are aimed at photographic societies/clubs but some are suitable, or can be adapted, for other organisations. 

Older slide lectures, not listed below, can be offered on request.  New digital lectures are currently in preparation.  Please ask for details.

ALBA with ALPHA (D) – the Scottish landscape as captured with Sony Alpha DSLR cameras.  It covers vistas, details and abstracts throughout the four seasons and in all kinds of weather.  Special emphasis is given to light and composition.    

SCOTLAND: LAND OF LIGHT (S) – an illustration of the power of light in landscape photography.  Scotland can claim some of the finest quality light to be found anywhere in the world and this talk illustrates the way in which light, in all its forms, can inject mood and drama into a landscape.

SCOTLAND: LAND OF LANDSCAPES (S) -  what Scotland has to offer the landscape photographer, from the Lowlands to the Highlands, -  light, mood, weather, seasons, mountains, lochs, moorland, coast and castles – the elements for good landscapes and where to find them.

SCOTLAND: AROUND THE EDGES (S) -  an exploration of the Scottish coastline and a portrayal of the images that can be created using sea, rocks, shore, sand, dunes, erosion, maritime history,  weather and dramatic light - landscapes/seascapes as well as patterns, details and natural history of the coast.

LANDSCAPE COMMANDMENTS (D/S) – covers the 10 most important principles for successful landscape photography.  This talk contains many comparison images and sequences to illustrate how improvements can be made through the application of good technique.

SPECIAL BREW (S) - a look at how to make effective use of colour, light and composition across a wide range of subject matter, including landscape, natural history, sport and people.

OUT & ABOUT (S) – This presentation describes my personal approach to outdoor photography – where to find subjects and how to photograph them.  It covers the same diverse range of subject matter as the Special Brew lecture.

I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD .....(S) - a presentation on the exciting opportunities of visiting new countries for the first time with images from South Africa, Namibia, NZ, Australia, Seychelles and encountering new environments such as deserts, geothermal, glacial and different vegetation types.

SOUTHERN LIGHT (S) – demonstrates that good light is not the provenance of any one country, nor is it beyond the reach of “travel” photographer.  It comprises eye-catching images taken in the Southern Hemisphere including New Zealand, South Africa and Seychelles.

THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES (D) - images from the Games in Melbourne 2006 and Delhi 2010 where I was an accredited photographer with Team Scotland. It illustrates the issues and demands of covering a multi-sport event where each sport requires a different approach. 

LECTURE PROGRAMME 2012