bla bla blla In 2023, I decided to build a pond in our finca here in Mallorca (link to blog).The idea was simple—attract small birds, mainly finches, so I could take close-up photos from the hide I built alongside the pond.I spent time and not an inconsi...
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In 2023, I decided to build a pond in our finca here in Mallorca. The idea was simple—attract small birds, mainly finches, so I could take close-up photos from the hide I built alongside the pond.I spent time and not an inconsiderable amount of money plan...
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And yes, photographers—you are artists too!Mallorca has always been more than a holiday island. Beyond beaches and turquoise coves, it has been a canvas, a refuge, and a wellspring of inspiration. Painters, photographers, sculptors, and writers have all f...
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The First Click – 1972It was way back in 1972 when I took my first photograph. My grandfather handed me a little black box with shiny levers and a small red window on the back. Some will recognize it as a Box Brownie in one of its many incarnations. I lov...
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Another hot night. At 3 a.m., it’s still over 25 °C. The aircon is trying its best but losing the fight. By 4 a.m., I give up, get up, and head for the pool — a quick swim in the dark, coffee in hand soon after, and I’m on my way to Playa de Muro. The pla...
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Mallorca is a photographer’s playground. Autumn and spring bring golden light, dramatic skies, and colours that feel painted.Jetty Paul ComptonChase sunrise from a quiet beach, watch the Tramuntana mountains glow at sunset, or hike into mist-filled valley...
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5:45 AM. I feel a cold, wet spot on my leg. Kane, my Border Collie, is telling me it’s time to get up. Perfect timing—I’m heading to Reserva Natural de s'Albufereta for a sunrise shoot with the full moon setting.Within 20 minutes, the dog, and cats are fe...
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Saturday night, August 9, 2025. Across the island, bars spill music into the streets. On balconies, people raise cold drinks to the warm air. I’m heading the other way — toward the dark edge of Alcanada, chasing a photograph that will last only seconds.Ph...
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A couple of years ago, I decided to build a small pond in my garden, not for fish, but as a watering hole to attract birds. My ultimate goal was to capture close-up images of them using a long lens. What I initially thought would be a simple weekend proje...
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In the late 1980s, around 1988, I had a Commodore Amiga 500. At the time, it was an amazing machine for graphics and sound. I started off using a small TV as a monitor, then later upgraded to the official Commodore monitor. Over time, I bought all manner ...
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7:30 The alarm sounds for the second or maybe third time. I hit snooze again before finally dragging myself out of bed. A quick glance out the window confirms what I already know: another sunny day. I'm lucky enough to live in Mallorca, where shorts and a...
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Having taken photographs for nearly 60 years in one form or another, I’ve always shied away from photographing people. In the early days, it was down to simple shyness. Later, it became more about the growing complexities around consent and privacy. For t...
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It’s 5:30 am on July 15th. The alarm sounds and I jump out of bed. Getting up early in Mallorca is surprisingly easy—it’s already 23 degrees, warm and inviting.My camera gear is packed and ready. Today’s mission: capture the sunrise perfectly aligned with...
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Five Years in the MakingFor five years, I’ve been chasing a photograph.Not just any photograph—but one very specific, very stubborn image: the full moon rising behind the lighthouse at Alcanada.It sounds simple. Stand in the right spot. Wait for the moon....
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It’s 8 a.m. on Sunday morning in Mallorca. My planned sunrise shoot was never going to happen—not after a barbecue and a few too many beers with friends the night before. So instead, I opted for a slow stroll to the hide in the Albufereta.The flamingoes w...
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7 July 2025 - In: alcudia night, night photoraphy, Street Photography, Quiet Moments, Summer in Spain, Solitude, After HoursA sleepless summer night leads to a quiet photographic walk through Alcudia’s old town. Discover Mallorca after dark—empty stre...
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