Last Wednesday was an exceptionally beautiful winter's day coming at the end of an otherwise uninspiring January. Faced with the choice of staying indoors slumped in front of my computer screen or grabbing my camera and heading out into the crisp dry winter air for an impromptu photowalk the photowalk always wins hands down.

I know that a lot of other photographers meet up before their planned photowalk. However, mine was going to be a purely solitary and spontaneous affair. 

My favourite camera at the moment is my Nikon D300. It gives me as a unique creative licence to capture the rhythm of what's happening locally in my hometown.

I've recently been so wrapped up with focusing on our first ever photo challenge that I had forgotten the joys of just kicking back and walking along the seafront and soaking up the atmosphere. 

My chosen route was The Hastings-St Leonards promenade. There's something special when the sun comes out in the winter and you're on the promenade. I can't really describe it. All I know is that I'm just compelled to capture and share those magical moments.

Photos from Photowalk Wednesday 30 January 2008

A Quick Primer

What is photowalking?

The Wikipedia definition describes photowalking as the act of walking with a camera for the main purpose of taking pictures of things you may find interesting.

Why Go Photowalking?

The benefits of photowalking are threefold: physical, emotional and creative. Going for a photowalk is good for both your physical and emotional health and also adds another exciting dimension to your photographic learning and enables you to push your creative boundaries.

Where Do You Photowalk?

Anywhere that grabs your fancy.

When Do You Photowalk?

Again, you go can on a photowalk at anytime day or night.

Who Goes Photowalking?

You can do it alone or meet up with your photography buddies and head out together on an organised route and then share your favourite shots online.

To find out more about photowalking visit Wikipedia.