My Little Blog
In today’s fast-paced world, photography has become a powerful tool for improving mental health and wellbeing. Taking time to explore the outdoors with a camera can reduce stress, boost creativity, and encourage mindfulness. Whether you’re photographing dramatic coastal landscapes, colourful street scenes, or peaceful countryside views, photography allows you to escape daily pressures and appreciate the world from a new perspective. In Kent, every corner offers an opportunity to breathe, explore, and find inspiration through the lens.
Herne Bay Pier
I flew my drone out to the old pier at Herne Bay, and what a nice evening it was and an amazing sunset. Was nervous as f@ck the whole time. It was over 3,600 feet out across the sea with nowhere to land if anything went wrong, but I did it. Edited with DaVinci...
Cow Cap to Beachy Head Lighthouse Walk
Beachy Head Lighthouse Standing proudly at the foot of the dramatic white chalk cliffs of East Sussex, Beachy Head Lighthouse is one of the most iconic coastal landmarks in England. Rising 141 feet (43 meters) from the rocky shoreline, the tower was built between...
Walk along the Warren
What is The Warren? A wild, landslip‑sculpted landscape: The Warren sits below Folkestone’s East Cliff, shaped by rotational landslides in chalk, Gault clay, and Greensand—creating the unique under‑cliff terrain you see today FolkelifeExplore Kent. Protected and...
Photography is good for your mental health
Photography can have a positive impact on your mental wellbeing and is a powerful tool that can boost your mental health and overall sense of wellbeing Capture those moments that not only create beautiful memories but also have a positive impact on your mental...
Bike ride with a drone
Going on a cycling adventure in Kings Wood, Kent? Why not bring along a drone to capture the experience? Flying a drone while on our cycle ride is an exciting way to capture amazing footage and create memories that will last for years. With the use of drones, we...
Blencathra
I started this climb up Blencathra from the A66 near Scales. The path was easy to follow, and a fairly easy ascent quickly took me away from the noise of the busy road and gave me some stunning views of the surrounding fells. This first part of the ascent was the...
Lingmoor Fell
Lingmoor Fell is in the Southern Fells of the Lake District. It is one of the smaller fells at 1539 feet high, but has some beautiful views and is an enjoyable walk. I started from Little Langdale, taking the footpath past the Three Shires Inn. The ascent started...
Kinder Scout
After an early morning alarm call at 03.30, our plan for the day had been to walk to Kinder Scout from Edale. We drove to Faversham, caught the 04.55 to St. Pancras, and then the 06.32 to Sheffield. A local train took us to Edale, arriving there at 10.00. There had...
Thames Sea Forts
I run another website called undergroundkent and In 2014 we were asked by the Red Sands Project to help with the restoration of the Red Sands Sea Forts in the Thames Estuary. This also gave us an excellent opportunity to take photographs of this magnificent...