One needs to fully accept that surprises sometimes happen and complete control over outcome is not necessary or even desirable.

If I had to give advice to other photographers, I would first suggest quickly getting over the camera equipment questions. In my humble opinion, the make and format of a camera is ultimately low on the priority scale when it comes to making pictures.

I enjoy places that have mystery and atmosphere, perhaps a patina of age, a suggestion rather than a description, a question or two. I look for memories, traces, evidence of the human interaction with the landscape. Sometimes I photograph pure nature, sometimes urban structures.

Instant gratification in photography is not something that I need or desire. I find that the long, slow journey to the final print captivates me far more.

Perhaps most intriguing of all is that it is possible to photograph what is impossible for the human eye to see - cumulative time.

We all have choices and must make them for ourselves.

I encourage playfulness and experimentation with both the camera and subject matter. Sometimes there is an obvious perspective, but it is important never to be satisfied with that.