cottonlazarus

the souls of wanderers, the frost-kissed pines, on either-side, those rivers, like ribbons, unfurl in shimmering grace

Hello, I’m Michael, I’m from Scotland. I worked as a photographer for many years. I used to been quite active on Hive, particularly the Photography Lovers group, however 4 years ago someone reported me

You don't need to break the bank to get started with macro photography.

Black and white 35mm photography is a classic and timeless format that has been used for over a century

Street art is one of my favourite additions to any place or city.

Just me and the dogs and a big bag of truly awful cannabis.

It is Art by chance. Something that happened over time, was lost and forgotten but rediscovered in the modern age.

The guide books preach about spirituality and waves of colour. All I saw was a colourful ocean of trash.

The project I want to discuss with you today is a truly organic collaboration between man, chemistry, time/ space and the natural world.

First up is a blindman in Allahbad who works as a Rickshaw driver. Yes, you read that correctly.

I spent most of today editing a new showreel as I prepare to apply for a fulltime job as a Cinematographer. I really thought my crypto portfolio would have provided me and my son with the life we dream

I guess in these times it's more important to remember the valuable things in life, the things you love...

Where is 'Am Fear Liath Mòr sleeping and will the quiet rumble of our engine awake him in his slumber.

When I finish a roll of 35mm film it gets thrown into the celluloid blackhole which is a large box of exposed film that lives in my closet.

I haven't looked but I wouldn't be surprised if a North Korean defector lived round the corner.

A collection of Macro images I've taken around the world.

I've been organising my hard drives today and wanted to show you some images from my past.

I wasn't sure if black and white was the right choice in such a vibrant place.

Some people have been talking about a ballroom once frequented by Nazi officials, it's apparently heavily guarded but there are maps.

I love shooting on film. I am often asked why, I didn't really know the answer for a very long time, but today I think I do.