Inspirational

Storm, Dyrholaey, Iceland, 2012

I have come across another photographer producing fantastic black and white images that just make me want to get out there with my gear. His name is Jonathan Chritchley and he shoots landscapes, frequently featuring water in some way.

There is a beautiful simplicity about his work and Chritchley masters the light so perfectly. If you like the shot above, check out his website for a gallery of gorgeous shots.

I read about him in a feature in the November 2013 issue of the excellent Black and White Photography magazine. The article's author, editor Elizabeth Roberts, reveals that Chritchley is a perfectionist and quotes some advice he gives to up-and-coming photographers: "Stick to what you love, shoot for you, only listen to criticism from those who are better than you, be a perfectionist and never let a photograph get out that you're not 150 per cent happy with".

Plenty of food for thought in those words.

Incidentally, Chritchley will be bringing out his first book, entitled Silver, next month. It will be published by Boom and Vang.