by Ian Stephens | Feb 22, 2026 | Related articles
Some weeks arrive loudly, this one didn’t! It felt quieter than that. Almost as though something was shifting in the background, not ready to make a scene, but no longer willing to stay hidden either. If you were rushing, you might not have noticed it. I...
by Ian Stephens | Feb 13, 2026 | Related articles
People often assume these are simply collections of nature photographs. They’re not. They’re the result of a decision I very nearly didn’t make. In November 2021, a friend asked if I would take on a daily nature photo challenge for 365 days. My first reaction was,...
by Ian Stephens | Feb 11, 2026 | Related articles
Everyone’s talking about the weather. Too grey, too wet and too gloomy! It’s almost as if we’re collectively waiting for permission from the sky before we allow ourselves to enjoy being outside, but here’s the thing. If you wait for perfect conditions, you’ll miss...
by Ian Stephens | Feb 3, 2026 | Related articles
Time to Talk Day takes place on Thursday 5th February, highlighted each year by Mind. It’s a gentle reminder of something many of us already know, but don’t always give ourselves permission to do. Talking matters. Not in a dramatic, problem-solving way every time....
by Ian Stephens | Jan 27, 2026 | Related articles
This really is a fantastic time of year. It might still feel like winter has its feet firmly under the table, but if you slow down and actually look at the borders, there’s a lot going on. New growth is quietly popping up everywhere now, often when you...
by Ian Stephens | Jan 16, 2026 | Related articles
The wander for today was a short one nothing dramatic, no big views or epic miles, just a gentle stroll while visiting my Sister, Brother In Law and Niece. And yet, as so often happens, it proved that you don’t need to go far at all to find something worth stopping...
