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Philosophy
This section is where I share some of my thoughts on aspects of photography.


Friday Photo Inspiration: Simple Photography Tips & Uplifting Insights, Don't get too close
a quiet moment to end the week with inspiration through Photography and Words “Light doesn't ask permission — it just transforms.” Friday photo inspiration ;“A quiet reminder that the overall you is more important than the tiny details - don’t get too close.” “Nymphe couchée” (Reclining Nymph) by Léon-Ernest Drivier, Palais de Tokyo / Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris Not a simple photography tip as such, but more like inspiration through Photography and Words—a mix of visual with

Michael Blyth
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Friday Photo Inspiration: Simple Photography Tips & Uplifting Insights from Autumn Pumpkins
Not a simple photography tip as such, but more like life inspiration through Photography and Words—a mix of visual with sometimes meaningful reflections.
Do you know anyone for whom this is true, perhaps you? Let me know, I'd be interested.

Michael Blyth
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Friday photo inspiration. Simple Photography Tips: Sharing Inspiration Through Photography and Words inspirational Scottish seascape photo
In terms of Simple Photography Tips there's an interesting exercise you might benefit from; try in your imagination re-positioning the yacht, and seeing how the balance changes and how the significance of the various parts of the image change.

Michael Blyth
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Simple Photography Tips - Finding Inspiration Through Photography and Words - "Some days it feels like it can't get worse".
I came across this little 'mess on the tarmac' while shooting on Mallorca. It immediately took me to the verse, in the book of Matthew I think, where it says that not even a sparrow falls without being noticed by God.

Michael Blyth
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Simple Photography Tips - Finding Inspiration Through Photography and Words - Always be grateful for food, some don't have it.
Like my Friday posts, this isn't a simple photography tip as such, but more like life inspiration through Photography and Words—a mix of visual with meaningful reflections.
There are starving people out there, so never despise the food you have.

Michael Blyth
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Simple Photography Tips - Finding Inspiration Through Photography and Words - swans landing together
Doing things together isn’t only about striving forward; it’s also about arriving, resting, and being present with one another. Just as these swans settle gracefully onto the water, we too find strength and comfort in shared moments of calm. Whether it’s winding down after a busy day, walking in nature, or simply sitting quietly with someone we care about, togetherness softens the landing.

Michael Blyth
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The joyfulness that comes with adding colour to your life – Simple Photography Tips
In reality, although the higher the IQ the better the response to greytone, it is colour that we were created to see, and it is colour that can be a huge blessing in many ways.
The effects of bright colour on the brain, and thereby the rest of that body of yours, are considerable,

Michael Blyth
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Simple Photography Tips - Finding Inspiration Through Photography and Words
“From the archives — a quiet moment to end the week.”

Michael Blyth
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Simple Photography Tips - Finding Inspiration Through Photography and Simple Words
As my photography mentoring gets busier, it feels like the right time to simplify. I’m starting a new weekly series—sharing one of my photographs along with a few thoughtful words of encouragement.
These aren't simple photography tips as such, but more like life inspiration through photography—a mix of visual with meaningful reflections.

Michael Blyth
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Simple Photography Tips - when not to take photographs
I want to share with you one of the most important things I've learnt in all the time I've been taking photographs - that there is a time to lay your camera aside and just see.

Michael Blyth
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Simple Photography Tips - Looking and seeing
Monet, is reported to have been in the habit of standing and looking, for around forty five minutes, before starting

Michael Blyth
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Simple Photography Tips for You - how to take great photos on your Phone or camera
An introduction to my Simple Photography Tips Blog. Helping you to be more fulfilled with your photography.

Michael Blyth
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launch of the new Michael Blyth Photography website.
Michael Blyth Photography - New website

Michael Blyth
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