Reviews
Book review – Modern Photojournalism
I found this marvellous book, Modern Photojournalism: Origin and Evolution, 1910-1933 by Tim N. Gidal, in a local antique market. It turns out to be the first volume of a series Photography: Men and Movements. These particular men* are predominantly…
Review: Inov-8 X-Talon G235
FOR AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT: I use a fair bit of Inov-8 kit. It’s simple, it fits, and it works well in the UK hills. I have neither been paid for this review, nor been given the shoes by either Inov-8 or Accelerate. Okay,…
The Mind’s Eye, Writings on Photography and Photographers by Henri Cartier-Bresson
A collection of writing by the epitome of the reportage photographer, Henri Cartier-Bresson; The Mind’s Eye, Writings on Photography and Photographers. Henri Cartier-Bresson is perhaps(anyone else for Robert Doisneau?) the most influential photojournalist the world has ever known. A co-founder…
Review: Injinji Socks
Ah, Easter break last weekend; you enjoyed longer days and longer runs. And a realisation about socks. You need some new ones. You’ve time before May Day weekend though; but there are so many socks … So how about trying…
REVIEW: Mud Broddler
Not really running kit this, but post-run maintenance kit. Weekend. You’ve been out in forest or fell. Places deep in mud, glorious mud at this time of year. Inevitably, whatever shoes you use, you’re bringing dollops of that mud back…
On Reviewing
Doing reviews? Freebie time for me. Ah, yes, well; no. For now certainly, no freebies. Everything I’m currently reviewing here, I’ve bought. With my own money. Yes, even that frighteningly expensive vest and that huge Jean Gaumy book. The kit…
REVIEW: Mountain King Trail Blaze Poles
Trekking poles, we know they can help whether uphill or down. We also know they’re often designed by Captain Complex; heavy, bulky and slow to set, or light and beyond flimsy. All this of course means many of us leave…
An inner silence: The portraits of Henri Cartier-Bresson
Now, I’ll admit to a little bias here. Henri Cartier-Bresson remains an inspiration to me. He and many of his contemporaries like Lee Miller, Robert Doisneau, Bill Brandt and Eve Arnold combined great technique, visual awareness and a deep sense…