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In that fantastic time of year known as summer, we are blessed to see the wonder of the few remaining butterflies. Yes, miserably, in most parts of the world, our pre-occupation with pesticides and monoculture, along with climate change, means there has been a staggering decline in both numbers and species. For those of us lucky enough to still see these beauties, and whom have the desire to try taking pictures of them, here are a few tips.

In this case an early sunny summers' morning, and a shuffle along the beach. Why a shuffle? It's the best way to notice things, especially small things. Crouch down if you can, and you'll see a whole bunch more. Even better, crawl if it's sandy. The whole business of looking until you see is really highlighted when looking at a beach, there are truly so many things that grab your attention, that it's really easy to miss the small stuff.

Moorish architecture is beautiful, indeed stunning, and some of the best is to be found in the Royal Alcázar of Seville. Islamic modified by later Catholic Monarchs, it is one of the finest examples of Mudéjar architecture. Photographing such architecture is challenging, and rewarding at the same time.

So, after so much dry weather, it was raining quite heavily this morning, great for farmers, and cow's that are allowed on pasture. Also an ideal time for me to get out and take some images to inspire you with simple photography tips for what to do when you're out for a walk in the rain.

Five simple photography tips on photographing coastal scenes - Camera and Phone Camera Take time looking at the options you have in the...

So you're away from home, perhaps on business, maybe a weekend break, alone, or with others. and you Google search 'best things to do in Seville', A whole rank of things come up, but you want to spend time seeking photographic opportunities that are just a bit different. Let's take the listed things and add 'your' perspective.

This simple photography tip is part of a series about the importance of looking, and taking time to see. It's only when you do this, that you start to see things

I've referred to the 'Rule of thirds', in many of my blog articles. It's been requested that I do a blog on the rule to perhaps make it clearer for anyone who's unfamiliar with what I was blogging on about (as against blagging on about)

Now your eye, linked to that clever bit of creation known as your brain, takes the scene and ignores all sorts of things that distract from the scene. But your camera, whether big proper one, or phone camera, doesn't do that, so you have to learn some 'techniques'. Let's have a look at the images I took, and the progression to a 'better' picture. Lens flare can be fun in places, but not here, it spoils the picture. How to deal with Lens Flare is today's first Simple

some simple photography tips to encourage you to get the best image you can by thinking about the light and the angles involved.

Ferns and their fossil remains have been found on every continent, so wherever you are in the world, possibly barring Antarctica, this blog on photographing ferns may be of relevance. Over the last forty years and more I've been mesmerised by these amazing plants, especially in the spring when they go through the most intricate, and taken many images of the unfurling of the leaves.

So there we were, sitting sipping splendid coffee, my mind was on these blogs, and my strapline - "look until you see". So that I did, and here is one of the results.

Perhaps you're on holiday, perhaps you live in a city, or near a market town. There are so many similar places in the world where you can go - the local market. What they all have in common is that they are one of the best places to visit, with your camera or phone-camera. You can photograph people, often with real character showing, if the light is kind there are opportunities to take really atmospheric photographs, and you can get in close and photograph food in it's rawest

The cloud conditions lent themselves to variable and interesting photographs, and I spent some time experimenting with some of the options on how to photograph a windmill like this. I was using my iphone 14.

So let's take your imagination a bit further. You are out for a walk, you may have a few minutes semi-time to yourself away from the busyness of your life. That phone thing currently stuck to your ear, physically or via Bluetooth, has a much more for fulfilling use as a camera. Look around, anything catch your eye? How about doing something creative? Breathe, relax have some time to yourself, take some pictures of what caught your eye.

Paris late Summer. On the banks of the River Seine. These simple photography tips are about taking something slightly strange

Taking you on a photographic walk focusing on leaves

Ok, so a very simple discussion here, landscape v portrait photographs.

Let's have a look at getting better exposure on photos with your phone camera.

Monet, is reported to have been in the habit of standing and looking, for around forty five minutes, before starting