Articles written by Paul Lightfoot

Making a living from selling landscape photographs is a serious challenge and not many have managed it, but there are plenty of opportunities to make a start.

Jan 31, 2009 - Paul Lightfoot

While justly famous for its excellent beaches and vibrant surfing culture, this old Cornish town offers visitors a good deal more than sand and sea.

Jan 27, 2009 - Paul Lightfoot

Aside from a suitable camera, landscape photographers need a few other key items of gear to get their best shots.

Jan 22, 2009 - Paul Lightfoot

Photographers can produce excellent pictures with simple equipment, but a more costly set of kit, and the skills to go with it, will multiply the chances of success.

Jan 21, 2009 - Paul Lightfoot

The 2009 edition of one of the world's most prestigious and oldest photography contests will soon open and attract entries of the highest standard.

Jan 12, 2009 - Paul Lightfoot

Photo competitions like the Take a View Landscape Photographer of the Year contest offer inspiration and a challenge to aspiring snappers.

Jan 9, 2009 - Paul Lightfoot

Outdoor displays of festive lights at night, reflected in water, can make for extraordinary photographs of ordinary places.

Jan 2, 2009 - Paul Lightfoot

Three examples illustrate the potential for outdoor photography on a dull day in the middle of winter.

Jan 2, 2009 - Paul Lightfoot

Communities damaged by the Asian tsunami in December 2004 have learned new skills, found new hope and are carving out a new future.

Jan 1, 2009 - Paul Lightfoot

The co-founder of a British publishing house revisits, explores and reminisces about places and old friends throughout mainland Britain.

Nov 11, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

Thirty-three years after his first trip, Paul Theroux retraces much of the route he took around the cities and countryside of Asia in 1973.

Nov 9, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

"What I Talk About When I Talk About Running" provides intriguing insights into what motivates and sustains an internationally acclaimed writer.

Nov 6, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

In a crowded field of Adobe Photoshop books, this one is aimed at intermediate-level photographers who want to hone their digital skills.

Nov 4, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

The biggest charity devoted to preserving Britain's historic buildings and natural landscapes is gearing up to face the challenges of the twenty-first century.

Oct 29, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

From its origins as a fishing community, picturesque Clovelly has become one of the main draws for tourists on the north coast of Devon.

Oct 27, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

Hikers and historians will find much of interest in this beautiful, sparsely populated corner of southwest England.

Oct 24, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

Built high above the Teign River gorge in the county of Devon, this National Trust property is a reminder of both medieval architecture and Edwardian life.

Oct 23, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

Beautiful countryside and elegant, fascinating historical towns are easily accessible within an hour or so from Madrid.

Oct 21, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

Visitors can capture much of the history and modern spirit of Madrid by following a network of narrow streets from Plaza Mayor to a choice of three great art galleries.

Oct 15, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

In the centre of Madrid there is no better place than the Parque del Retiro to work out, relax, or catch up with a laptop in a quiet corner.

Oct 10, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

The most expensive multi-function RAW processing software is not always the best for converting the wide range of current RAW image file formats.

Sep 9, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

Early Day Motions provide ordinary Members of Parliament with a channel for expressing dissent, eccentric posturing or making serious proposals.

Aug 25, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

Already well represented in UNESCO's worldwide list of heritage sites, Britain is planning a new round of proposals.

Aug 23, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

Since 1986, UNESCO has conferred World Heritage Site status on some of Britain's most famous places, with more to come.

Aug 22, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

A report on urban regeneration policy in Britain makes some contentious claims, and proposes a new approach that will not please everyone.

Aug 18, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

After more than fifty years, is the end in sight for a British educational milestone and rite of passage?

Aug 15, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

The arrival in Britain of Thailand's embattled former PM could force his hosts into a tricky decision.

Aug 14, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

An enterprising group of enthusiasts maintains a link with one of Britain's earliest railway lines.

Aug 13, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

The remnants of an industrial past add a fascinating extra dimension to England's westernmost county, worthy of its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Aug 6, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

Famous for its 2,000-year-old rice terraces, the northern Philippines province of Ifugao offers fascinating glimpses of majestic landscapes and an alternative culture.

Jul 29, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

Lakes, rivers and the sea are often central features of the landscape; how they are captured can make or break a photograph.

Jul 28, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

Remnants of a devastating history now enhance the beautiful landscapes of this corner of Bodmin Moor in the English westcountry.

Jul 22, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

Cornwall's longest branch railway line leads from China Clay country through a wonderful wooded valley and across a nature reserve to the home of British surfing.

Jul 17, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

This 14-mile scenic branch railway line runs into the heart of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Jul 15, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

More an inspiration than a masterclass, this excellent book showcases and explains the work of some of Britain's best landscape photographers.

Jul 11, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

A branch railway links the main London-Penzance line with St Ives, a renowned artists' centre and one of England's most attractive seaside towns.

Jul 9, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

First Light by Joe Cornish is a superbly produced hardback that provides fascinating insights into the mind and work of one of Britain's best landscape photographers.

Jul 5, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

The Boconnoc estate, steeped in the colourful and dramatic history of England's westernmost county, hosts a gathering of vintage steam engines for three days each summer.

Jul 2, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

The Looe Valley Line is one of the most picturesque branch railways in England, linking the main line with the coast through some of Cornwall's most scenic countryside.

Jul 1, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

A network of Thai silk producers is fighting back against the cheap imports that threaten to destroy their traditional livelihoods.

Jun 25, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

Travelling by train, bus and cycle in a beautiful setting brings its own rewards.

Jun 24, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

While remaining faithful to the original scene, some simple adjustments to RAW images can give you a more satisfying final picture.

Apr 30, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

Clouds take many different forms and can be the main feature or strengthen the background of your landscape shots.

Apr 30, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

Knowing how to handle metadata effectively is a valuable skill for the modern digital photographer.

Apr 18, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

There are dissenting views on the causes and correct response to global warming, but few would bet against the mainstream scientists' case.

Apr 17, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

The novelist Wilkie Collins walked around Cornwall in 1850 and his vivid descriptions can still guide the modern visitor.

Apr 11, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

In 2008 the UK expects to enact a groundbreaking Climate Change Bill that will set legally binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Apr 9, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

Landscape photographers can play an important role in conserving the natural environment, at a local level as well as globally.

Apr 4, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

Interesting, well-composed and crystal clear foreground details are often the keys to great landscape pictures.

Mar 31, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

An effective extension to the Kyoto Protocol to combat climate change will depend on the EU, US and China resolving key differences.

Mar 28, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot