The Puna de Atacama is a high altitude plateau in northern Argentina. Created over millennia by extensive volcanic activity, extreme temperature and arid high winds.

My panel focuses on the minimalistic elements of simple graphical structure, shape, lines and curves, colour and luminosity, and importantly the effect the unique high altitude light has upon the landscape.

The predawn light creates a delicate painterly brush stroke impression, a myriad of soft tones, colours, gentle sculptured curves, diagonals and fine detail. Dream-like, peaceful, ethereal.

In complete contrast as the sun breaks and sets, the intense low angled light illuminates the powerful geometric aspects of the landscape, of simple shape, sweeping lines and texture, full richer colours and contrasting luminosity. Dramatic, theatrical, grandeur.

In summary, my artistic interpretation of this amazing place captures the essence of the landscape, conveying the moods, feelings and emotions I experienced. At the same time, the creative non prescriptive approach allows others to formulate their own personal interpretation.

Visiting Hokkaido in winter left a deep emotional impression on me.

A peaceful landscape of natural beauty. A place where you’re at one with nature. Just silence all around.

My panel portrays the delicate nature and tranquil simplicity of Hokkaido, that evoke a feeling of calm and complete immersion, transformed by the transitional effects and moods of the ever-changing winter light.

My images capture the essence of Hokkaido, through a harmonious collection of uncluttered canvases, where the often-singular trees become magnified way beyond their physical presence, creating a peaceful natural harmony. Captured in periods of gentle winter light of sunrise, sunset and during the frequent snowstorms that enhance the immersive nature and purity of the snowy vistas.

My portfolio conveys my feelings and emotions and momentarily transports me back in time to a place of peaceful serenity, away from the reality and pressures of today’s fast paced life.

Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs (onsen) and ski areas. Rugged Daisetsuzan National Park is home to steaming, volcanic Mount Asahi. Shikotsu-Tōya National Park contains caldera lakes, geothermal springs and a Mount Fuji look-alike, Mount Yōtei. Popular ski resorts include Rusutsu, Furano and Niseko.

My collection of images captures the simplistic natural beauty of this snow covered landscape, populated by singular indigenous trees. The daily snowfall ensures that there are no traces of humanity, no footsteps, just soft flowing hills covered in pure virginal snow. Most of the photos were taken well off the beaten track and capture the solitude and isolation of this magical place.

The weather would be considered by many as “not worth going out” to take photographs. The light was soft, the sky was overcast with little shadow and colours muted. To me when confronted with what at first glance seems featureless, often reveals hidden treasures, muted colours and natural detail. My desire is to make sense of the nonsensical, to make order of the disorderly, and to make pleasing compositions of random elements that come together for a brief moment, in what seems like an intended natural way. It also seemed to capture the quintessential mood of Japan.

The Isle of Skye, connected to Scotland's northwest coast by a bridge, is known for its rugged landscapes and picturesque fishing villages. The largest island in the Inner Hebrides archipelago, it has an indented coastline of peninsulas and narrow lochs, radiating out from a mountainous interior. The town of Portree, a base for exploring the island, features harbourside pubs and boutiques. Old Man of Storr, a rock pinnacle overlooking the Sound of Raasay, is on the Trotternish Peninsula. The Black Cuillin's mountain peaks offer challenging rock climbs, while 128-km Skye Trail takes days to complete. The Minginish peninsula features cliffs and the Talisker distillery, producing single-malt whiskies.

My trip in early spring revealed many aspects to the island. Wonderful colourful skies at sunrise and sunset. My photographs capture the variety of the island from the magnificent Quiraing mountain range, early morning snow at The Old Man of Storr, and the majestic beauty of the boulder strewn beach of Elgol, with the Cullin mountains on the horizon.

The Torres del Paine National Park, in Chile’s Patagonia region, is known for its soaring mountains, bright blue icebergs that cleave from glaciers and golden pampas (grasslands) that shelter rare wildlife such as llama-like guanacos. Some of its most iconic sites are the three granite towers from which the park takes its name and the horn-shaped peaks called Cuernos del Paine.

Lofoten is a group of islands in the northern part of Norway. With its postcard-looking small fishing villages nestled in fjords, dotting a very rugged coast with abrupt peaks rising directly from the ocean, the archipelago is often described as one of the most scenic parts of Norway. Lofoten archipelago is well above the arctic circle, and at the same latitude as Greenland or the northern parts of Alaska. Winter is cold, but remains bearable, remarkable considering the extreme latitude - the same as northern Siberia and northern Alaska - winters ought to be very cold, but instead of 40 below, Lofoten temperatures hover around freezing in winter, and starts to climb in April. The light varies very much over the seasons. From 24 hr daylight from May to early August to just a bluish twilight lasting three hours around noon in December and January. In March and September, there is normal daylight hours - 12h day and 12h night.

During my one visit in February 2013 the weather was somewhat variable. Very cold at times with lots of black ice on the ground and the temperatures remaining below freezing, but each day changed by just a few degrees, which brought in rain and gale force bitterly cold temperatures. We did have extreme hail and snow towards the end of the trip which really brought home how extreme Lofoten can be. The mood of the place was at times both bleak and beautiful. The powerful black granite rocks towered above the water creating a sober mood to the place. A very striking landscape with strong angular mountains chiselled by the snow and ice over the millennia.

The Puna de Atacama is a high altitude plateau in northern Argentina. Created over millennia by extensive volcanic activity, extreme temperature and arid high winds.

My images focuses on the minimalistic elements of simple graphical structure, shape, lines and curves, colour and luminosity, and importantly the effect the unique high altitude light has upon the magical landscape.

The predawn light creates a delicate painterly brush stroke impression, a myriad of soft tones, colours, gentle sculptured curves, diagonals and fine detail. Dream-like, peaceful, ethereal.

In complete contrast as the sun breaks and sets, the intense low angled light illuminates the powerful geometric aspects of the landscape, of simple shape, sweeping lines and texture, full richer colours and contrasting luminosity. Dramatic, theatrical, grandeur.

In summary, my artistic interpretation of this amazing place captures the essence of the landscape, conveying the moods, feelings and emotions I experienced. At the same time, the creative non prescriptive approach allows others to formulate their own personal interpretation.

The Isle of Eigg is one of the most beautiful Hebridean Islands. About five miles long by three miles wide, Eigg lies 10 miles off the Scottish West coast, South of the Isle of Skye. The island has a fascinating history, superb wildlife and a vibrant community of around 100 inhabitants.

I visited this unique island in October 2013 during which the weather was as expected, wintery and varied. Even on overcast days the colours of the sky and sands were at their best. At times subtle when the sky was overcast and deep and mysterious as the conditions changed. The small island of Eigg contains perhaps some of the most dramatic and photogenic beaches in Scotland: the Bay of Laig & the Singing Sands. With abundant geological features on each beach and the isle of Rum as a perfect backdrop, this location is a dream for any landscape photographer.

My collection of images captures the mood of the island, dominated by the sea and distant island of Rum. A simple landscape of tones, lines, curves and mood. The variety of wonderful geological rocks is breathtaking as captured in my small selection of images.

The sea never disappoints. From the tranquil stillness to the raging storms. Its natural beauty can be captured in so many ways.

A series of images using inversion techno which simplifies the elements on the landscape.

The Torrid region is considered by many to embody the North Highland landscape of Scotland. Torridon is an ancient and enchanting wilderness of water and rock. The rugged mountains are incredibly old – the Torridonian sandstone that forms the bulk of all these mountains dates back 750 million years. On the west side of the estate the hilly and loch-strewn landscape is even older. Composed of Lewisian Gneiss, it’s over 2,600 million years old and it was the erosion of this land that provided the sediment, laid down in shallow seas, for the sandstone we know today.

In the far north west lies some of the most distinctive mountains of Scotland. Stac Pollaidh, Suilven, Canisp and Cul Mor dominate the landscape, yet there is an abundance of wide open space. This is real highland countryside with some dramatic coastal scenery to boot.

My visit was in mid December and we were very hopeful that the landscape would be covered in snow, sadly this wasn’t the case. Instead we had nothing but rain and very high winds. My images capture the darker mood of the place and the vast mountain vista but the Torrid region has so much more to offer than I captured in my brief visit.